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Hi there! This is my first time posting so please bear with me. I`ve just enclosed a few pics of my 3 shells i`m working on. I`ve only had them a fortnight. The first is a Peugeot(i think!). I`ve lowered the body over the chassis using the new slot method. I`ve had to cut and lift the bonnet/hood to allow for suspension travel from the front end. I`ve also made a small front spoiler from hin plastic. As u can see it`s ready fro paint. What paint is best to use? I`m on a budget. Is aerosol car paint ok to use? I don`t want anything to react to the plastic. Let me know what you think.
OBR

My second shell is a Mini Cooper. I`ve made this using a Hot Wheels diecast model ,taking a mould in rubber,casting a plaster model in the mould and pulling down a plastic shell using a vacuum forming machine. The shell hasn`t had its detail or paint yet, i`m just enjoying racing this onme as it`s so light!

My third shell is lowrider/lead sled body based on the typical early 80`s American saloons. This was made by taking a mould of a Matchbox Powertrack slot-car, casting a plastic model in it. I then took a section about 3cms long out of te middle of the model making it into a 2 door from a 4 door. The arches were re-sculpted and another plastic shell was formed using the vacuum machine. This one was a little thicker so i could carve into it using my dental handpiece/drill and various burrs. This needs a lot more finishing work than the others due to the straight edge body lines. I`m getting ther slowly but surely!Sory about the pics. Its a webcam!

that mini looks excellent!

what color plastic did you se for the vac mold?

It was a plain white plastic blank.The mini one was about 1.5mm thick and the lowrider was either 3 or 4mm thick. They are made for the dental trade. Mouthguards, impression trays etc. What price are u payng for your plastic blanks? What size are they?

plastic blanks? i think your using a lot thicker plastic than i am. mine is nearly identical to that of a 1/10 r/c body maybe a bit thinner. it comes in sheets, and rolls. which are fairly cheep.

I'm sorry, but I've got to ask.


Where do you get the plastic blanks?

what are you refering to when you say blanks? the auctual plastic that is used to mold the car, or the mold of the car itsself? im getting confused myself.

The plastic blanks are a produst we use in the dental trade to manufacture gumshields, impression trays(if you have dentures or crowns you`ll know what i mean). The ones we use are available from dental equipment suppliers and cost about 40p each plus vat and carriage. They are roughly the same size as a cd box and are available in various thickness from 0.5mm to around 5mm. the more you buy the cheaper they get! The ones i useed were just in the cupboard gathering dust. thats the only reason why i chose that thickness.

.40p pound? im a dumb american.. lol what we use is simmilar to a thick overhead transparency.

40 pence. About 60-70 cents. The blanks are available in different colours including transparent(i know thats not a colour!)

My Peugeot`s moved into primer now.Wahey!! It`ll be a while before it gets a colour as it`s being raced!

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i now where u can buy a mini cooper http://www.sigmaautomotive.com/TechieMon/bitchar-g.html its some where on that page.only $37
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i dont believe that that one has been released yet. thats going to be on of tomys new releases in feb i think. and i dont think they are going with the mini. ithink its giong to be a VW beatle. so all us mini lovers will have to look elsewhere.