#22
|
||||
|
||||
oh yeah def going to switch to all wheel drive and do the custom chassis set up to give me way more suspension configurations. i just have to get the material and then im starting that part of my project.
__________________
there is a lil bad in the best of us, a lil good in the worst of us, and a lil freak in all of us |
#23
|
||||
|
||||
bored at work so was surfing the net and came across some inspiration for my project
__________________
there is a lil bad in the best of us, a lil good in the worst of us, and a lil freak in all of us |
#25
|
||||
|
||||
Update Mar 26
Ok i gave in and decided to take my freahly painted car under the knife and create a wide-body r8. couldnt find any styrene so im trying this molding stuff i found at Micheal's. this is what i have so far:
sanded and prepped body cut up an old libary card to use for under spoiler and rear diffuser cut out bottom rear section to make room for rear diffuser used a sudafed box as a brace for the diffuser while it dries together here is the front end coming together and here it is with the back end now just gotta wait for everything to dry so i can sand, sand, sand, and did i mention sand? lol
__________________
there is a lil bad in the best of us, a lil good in the worst of us, and a lil freak in all of us Last edited by kookieboi; 03-27-2010 at 12:30 AM.. |
#26
|
|||
|
|||
one thing i learned from making wide body kits is that 3mm on each side is probably wide enough (if you're trying to scale it).
anything more is a little overkill since you'll have to reverse your tires, and then you'll have to shave down inside the wheel wells. then it gets extremely heavy haha :P i like the goal you set though! looking forward to its progress!
__________________
|
#27
|
||||
|
||||
thx for the tip! im doing wider than i need so that i have enough to get both sides equal and right where i need them.
__________________
there is a lil bad in the best of us, a lil good in the worst of us, and a lil freak in all of us |
#28
|
||||
|
||||
update Mar 28
its taken me awhile but im taking my time and not trying to mess up seeing this is my first project but its coming along. i have laid down some primer to help see the high spots. i still have more sanding to do and need to carve the body lines but here's the progress so far
__________________
there is a lil bad in the best of us, a lil good in the worst of us, and a lil freak in all of us |
#30
|
||||
|
||||
it this stuff called plastic metal. it works pretty well it you dont put too much on at one time.
__________________
there is a lil bad in the best of us, a lil good in the worst of us, and a lil freak in all of us |
#31
|
||||
|
||||
I have to say, it looks incredible for a wide body! I say this because it is rather clean and not too extreme like most you see. Nice to see a unique R8 as well. Good luck with it!
__________________
Approved Service Provider XMS Rules Buy/Sell/Trade Rules My XMODS Proud member of Team NCXR WANTED: Gen. 1 cf Chassis Upgrade (just parts from the upgrade will do fine) |
#32
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
__________________
there is a lil bad in the best of us, a lil good in the worst of us, and a lil freak in all of us |
#33
|
||||
|
||||
Update Mar 30
well here it is with the first coat of paint. going to buff it down and do another coat and hopefully call it good. it took a while but i think it came out pretty good
__________________
there is a lil bad in the best of us, a lil good in the worst of us, and a lil freak in all of us |
#35
|
||||
|
||||
yeah after i lay down the final coat im just going to focus on the chassis and electronics. so i wont be touching the body for a while
__________________
there is a lil bad in the best of us, a lil good in the worst of us, and a lil freak in all of us |
#36
|
||||
|
||||
ooooo man im drooling!!!. the body looks amazing thats for sure i have to update my R8 wide body. cant wait to see it finished.!!
__________________
Just because my rc is smaller dosint mean it wont blow yours off the track |
#39
|
||||
|
||||
i grinded down the inner fenders. i still have to grind a lil more on them since there is a lil rubbing when i make full turns. but im going to wait until i get some deep rims to match the body kit first.
__________________
there is a lil bad in the best of us, a lil good in the worst of us, and a lil freak in all of us |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|