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> Another R/C 914, beaten by plastic :(
djm914-6
post May 31 2007, 03:45 PM
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I got an email the otherday asking if I ever completed the RC 914 interior piece I was working on. The answer was no. Well, today I took another stab at this vacuum forming process with hopes to deliver this ready-to-run car finally. Well, while the latest results were far better than the previous ones, I'm not so pleased.

Anyway, here's what I've done: One pic shows the mold and one shows the first and last pieces to come off my home made former.


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post May 31 2007, 03:47 PM
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I won't be attaching the interior to the shell prior to delivery. I'm just not happy enough with the thing.

Here's some photos of the finished model:



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post May 31 2007, 03:50 PM
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mounted on chassis:


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post May 31 2007, 05:35 PM
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All I can say is WOW! Terrific looking RC car.
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post May 31 2007, 06:32 PM
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That is a very detailed master you have. To have any hope, I think you would need tiny vents in every crevice. You might even have to try preforming the part on a very simple master to get the basic shape started.
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post May 31 2007, 06:51 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/hijacked.gif) Dave do you have any suggestions on htis? It is a BMW M chassis which was supposed to be correct but the rear wheels are too far back, and I have enlarged the holes as much as I am willing to in an attempt to shift it for clearance with no such luck..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


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post May 31 2007, 07:53 PM
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Ha! Same paint job I'm going for. I finally got around to painting mine last weekend (after what, 2 years?). I still have to do the decals - artwork is done, just have to print and stick.


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post May 31 2007, 08:13 PM
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I couldn't make the decals that I wanted so most of this is paint (except for hood pins, trunk hold downs, lights and grill)
here's the reference photo:

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post May 31 2007, 10:53 PM
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Here it is with the decals. All done! Obviously I wasn't going for a completely faithful reproduction. Close enough for me.

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post Jun 1 2007, 07:05 AM
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Nice job Demick!! Tell me again what chassis you're using? I'm glad to see another person adding more scale touches like the roof line, sails and bumpers.

Bartlett 914 & DaveP: thank you for the compliments. I trued really hard to reporduce this gentleman's car with as much paint details as I possibly could. The lettering was all done under a magnifying glass using a cut down brush. I just wish that I could have done a couple more details.

Scotty B: Check to be sure that the extender piece between the gear box and frame isn't flipped. I doubt it is as your ride hight looks right, but check it anyway. The only other suggestion is to live with the rear or oval out the mounting holes to center the body one the chassis. While this is the corect chassis, the body is not up to Tamiya's higher standards.

One reason for going after a home (DIY) vacuum molding process is that I'm hoping to reproduce this shell with some detail changes and maybe to fit a different chassis. That will be some time down the road judging by my recent attempts at the interior and muffler pieces. For now, I'll keep going with smaller items. I'll try again at just molding the muffler and maybe some more light buckets like the ones one the front of this car (except smaller and more scale)
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post Jun 1 2007, 09:33 AM
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I can't believe you painted in all of those details. I wouldn't even consider trying to do that because I know it would come out crappy if I tried. The decals I used worked well, but aren't particularly rugged - so they are suitable for a display vehicle, but won't hold up well if scraped or scratched.

The chassis I'm using is an HPI RS4 Pro chassis. But I modified it to fit the body by narrowing the width and shortening the wheelbase by using RS4 Mini suspension and axle parts.

Goes like a bat out of hell with a hot modified motor. And it's all wheel drive so it handles the power with no problems and is easily controllable. I'll probably bring it to the WCR and terrorize the parking lot a bit.


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post Jun 23 2007, 11:57 AM
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Anyone want an LE inspired body before I put it on evilbay?


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post Jun 23 2007, 06:57 PM
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QUOTE(djm914-6 @ Jun 23 2007, 10:57 AM) *

Anyone want an LE inspired body before I put it on evilbay?


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post Jun 24 2007, 08:11 AM
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That is some sick work. If I didn't have to dump money into this beast of mine I'd love to have one completely done with the remote. What would be the damage bros? Not that I'm an ate up 914 SOB or anything. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Jun 24 2007, 08:15 AM
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QUOTE(djm914-6 @ Jun 23 2007, 01:57 PM) *

Anyone want an LE inspired body before I put it on evilbay?

Wrong combo for me. Do the other LE & I'm in!!!!!!


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post Jun 24 2007, 01:22 PM
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QUOTE(djm914-6 @ Jun 23 2007, 10:57 AM) *

Anyone want an LE inspired body before I put it on evilbay?


Yum Yum! How much? With some slight changes it could be an RC BBR


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post Jun 24 2007, 03:17 PM
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what scale?
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post Jun 24 2007, 03:19 PM
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QUOTE(Demick @ Jun 1 2007, 08:33 AM) *

David

I can't believe you painted in all of those details. I wouldn't even consider trying to do that because I know it would come out crappy if I tried. The decals I used worked well, but aren't particularly rugged - so they are suitable for a display vehicle, but won't hold up well if scraped or scratched.

The chassis I'm using is an HPI RS4 Pro chassis. But I modified it to fit the body by narrowing the width and shortening the wheelbase by using RS4 Mini suspension and axle parts.

Goes like a bat out of hell with a hot modified motor. And it's all wheel drive so it handles the power with no problems and is easily controllable. I'll probably bring it to the WCR and terrorize the parking lot a bit.


Hi,

Wear did you find the parts? Is that all you had to do to make everything work.

AWD is the only way to go for RC's.

I gave up putting mine together because I didn't like any of the wimp chassis that fit it.
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post Jun 25 2007, 09:25 AM
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-Scale: 1/10 designed to fit the Tamiya M04L chassis.
-I can do a the other LE, just provide me a body.
-The stripes and lettering on this car is paint not sticker, so changes could be difficult.
-I'd like to get $70 for this BumbleBee. Shoot, the shells alone were selling for $35-40 so that doesn't leave a lot for my time and supplies.

If anyone is interested, I can sell the chassis that it's on too. I have almost $400 into it now and it's never been run. This is a well warmed over car with oil shocks, modified motor, light rims, reinforced (belted) slicks, bearings, etc.
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post Jun 25 2007, 10:11 AM
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Very nice looking paint work. I am looking for a 1/5 (giant) scale body 914 to replace the Mercedes DTM body on our big car?
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