Home Project: Advice needed (technical or otherwise)

[Adrianli]

WOW!!! .................. as airboat's propellors are above water, you think it will be easier to diy?

 

I am quite keen to do one (not sure how long it will take).... maybe start with a small-scale one as prototype to test things out. Any advice?

 

To make things really simple, may be twin fans (for speed and turning), so the radio can be very simple (just on/off, seprate for each fan), right?

 

It is really very simple to DIY an airboat.

 

Single motor n prop will do, plus one rudder for steering. Twin setup complicate matters, not easy to turn. Turning circle will be large.

[Stratovarius]

DRIFTING http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6rsa7v_sss...feature=related

 

RACING

 

CARS

 

 

 

For home-made track, the cars' speeds got to be set lower coz the track is much shorter/narrower.

 

You see, i am a fan of remote control racing on and off in the past.... tried different 'cars' and engines (gas/electric). Most of my 'cars' COE expired liao... but unlike real cars, new ones are still affordable (especially the MiniZs i am eyeing now).

 

This type is small but realistic (controls/steering and even bodyshapes.... its 1:27 scale, palm size, but the body details are almost as good as the die-cast display type)

 

The shops have their indoor tracks, about $5 you can race the whole day!!

 

But i have this sudden urge to build a 'portable/foldable' track at home and use a design i like (mimicking our F1 street circuit or Sepang etc).

 

My living+dining space is not very big, but good enough if i put a few tables/seats i have to the side and may even run the track over them....

 

Spent today's morning using masking tapes to mark out the layout, so far so good.

 

But I am not sure what type of carpet or textured/friction paint to use on the track made of plywood boards modules??

 

Any bros have some suggestions on the whole project, especially the choice of carpet / paints to give the tyres max grips?

 

I know this is quite a niche project, but it will be my Xmas/NY project (i will pass the bills to my wife, she no need to buy me present, just pay)

 

btw, I am eyeing a Lambor or Ferrari as my race car..... will go 'showroom' soon.

 

thank you in advance...

 

(i m also checking with MiniZ forums)

 

I don't do RC cars but do 1/24 scale models. Sometimes when taking photos, i will use sand paper (cloth type) to mimic tarmac ground. You can use different grades to see which works best for your tyres.

[KARTer]

I don't do RC cars but do 1/24 scale models. Sometimes when taking photos, i will use sand paper (cloth type) to mimic tarmac ground. You can use different grades to see which works best for your tyres.

Thanks!! .............. i think the sand paper may eat up the tyres very fast, maybe use it only at the fast corners

 

btw, do you frequent a car models shop at Pennisula Shopping Cte basement? My fren said the shop has very unique models.

 

Btw, do you know where to get transparent boxes/cases for 1/24 models?

[Zyrofillica]

Hi Karter,

 

have you ever come across the 1996-2002 Galant models during the course of your hobby? Im interested to buy a scale model but i can't find one of ANY scale.

[KARTer]

Hi Karter,

 

have you ever come across the 1996-2002 Galant models during the course of your hobby? Im interested to buy a scale model but i can't find one of ANY scale.

what scale and type (die-cast, plastic?) you are looking for?

 

These are old models, some obsure shops may still have it (in other countries, eg HK, Jap), or go ebay try your luck. May not be cheap.

[Stratovarius]

Thanks!! .............. i think the sand paper may eat up the tyres very fast, maybe use it only at the fast corners

 

btw, do you frequent a car models shop at Pennisula Shopping Cte basement? My fren said the shop has very unique models.

 

Btw, do you know where to get transparent boxes/cases for 1/24 models?

You will need a considerable force to eat up the tyres. Coz when doing a model, i will sand the tyres to mimic tyre wear and really need to exert force and time to make it realistic. RC car being reasonably light, wear on tyres should be very minimum. But its just my guess.

Yup, i do go there once awhile to see see look look. But there are not alot of hobby shops selling car models and the range they carry are usually very limited and overpriced. So i normally do purchases online as it is more convenient and slightly cheaper. You can get display cases for 1/24 models at Stargek (distributor for Tamiya) @ paya ubi (not cheap) or source online.

[SLSAMG88]

Thanks.

 

Back to boasts, am thinking diy and 'carve' a boat from a block of heavy-duty foam block, fix a motor+electronic etc (buy from hobby shops), take care of the centre of gravity (to get a overall balance setup), and play with a home-made rc boat.... you know anyone has done this before?.... (i know it may be cheaper to buy one ready-made, but diy more satisfying)

 

In fact if I can get the weight/buoyancy right, can even do a half-submerged submarine?

 

How about a "pop pop boat"?

 

[KARTer]

You will need a considerable force to eat up the tyres. Coz when doing a model, i will sand the tyres to mimic tyre wear and really need to exert force and time to make it realistic. RC car being reasonably light, wear on tyres should be very minimum. But its just my guess.

Yup, i do go there once awhile to see see look look. But there are not alot of hobby shops selling car models and the range they carry are usually very limited and overpriced. So i normally do purchases online as it is more convenient and slightly cheaper. You can get display cases for 1/24 models at Stargek (distributor for Tamiya) @ paya ubi (not cheap) or source online.

Thanks again.

 

For the time being, i bought from diaso displace box for 1/43 models

[KARTer]

How about a "pop pop boat"?

 

LIKE!!

[Adrianli]

How about a "pop pop boat"?

 

 

The thing abt this "pop pop" boat is there is no control. It goes wherever it likes.

[KARTer]

The thing abt this "pop pop" boat is there is no control. It goes wherever it likes.

just need to add a rudder to control the direction? constant speed is still ok.... so a one-channel radio set will be enuf