Short Track Models

Construction Topics => Tips-tricks => Topic started by: jlhboys1969 on December 15, 2017, 11:06:31 AM

Title: Chassis
Post by: jlhboys1969 on December 15, 2017, 11:06:31 AM

Ok Keep it in mind I can not scratch build to save my life . So I need to know what kit would be perfect base for a dirt late model body I picked one up from bid donkey . I leaning towards an ASA chassis what do y'all think?

Title: Re: Chassis
Post by: JimW on December 15, 2017, 03:33:08 PM

great starting point for a dirt late model chassis build . you shouldn't have to rebuild/scratch build to much to make that chassis work for ya... but if you need to rework any part of that chassis wil b easy .. just take your time and have fun

Title: Re: Chassis
Post by: Tom Birky on January 19, 2018, 11:04:52 PM

What David said....Depends on if you're going for a detailed build or a more or less 'curbside' model. I'm doing one curbside. Since you can't see much under them I'm using a modified AMT Nascar chassis. I'm going to go into more detail on this build later on. But these pics give you an idea. Added a quick change to the nascar trailing arms. It'll have coil over shocks which will be visible from the rear to give the illusion of late model suspension parts, and I'll stub out the rear of the frame with round stock to look like a tube frame.  I'll build an interior tub and not bother with a roll cage. The only cage you can see on these cars is what sticks up above the deck. The chassis and suspension is easily modified to fit different wheelbases and ride height. Orange car is an old build I did, same way.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4594/39569898781_3a0b2dbcd1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23hE5ja)20180107_192933 (https://flic.kr/p/23hE5ja) by Tom Kirby (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94024653@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4687/39569899791_6357bc8e2c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23hE5Bz)20180107_192855 (https://flic.kr/p/23hE5Bz) by Tom Kirby (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94024653@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4210/34741714360_2afdab6e69_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UW1nib)20160712_215704 (https://flic.kr/p/UW1nib) by Tom Kirby (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94024653@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4253/34741719040_14486d28c2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UW1oFS)20160712_215606 (https://flic.kr/p/UW1oFS) by Tom Kirby (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94024653@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4273/34283470814_f08547d778_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UevKso)20160712_215523 (https://flic.kr/p/UevKso) by Tom Kirby (https://www.flickr.com/photos/94024653@N02/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Chassis
Post by: pdaly28 on January 20, 2018, 07:54:06 PM

Great build Tom!I use the AMT and Monogram chassis,just not a lot of detail!