project Heavy Chevy (finished)

Maxximum Attack · Post by **Maxximum Attack** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:38 pm

http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpFo ... php?t=8044

ibjamn · Post by **ibjamn** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:50 pm

Thanks for the tips.
you might not of noticed, but on the my vanquish and cal-looker, I used that method that tip was about.
The hard part on the cal-looker was the rear window curve was hard to form.
I actually used the plastic from a zip package to do both. Also, on the rear widow, there was too big a gap from the edges' thickness, so I cut it to sit flush (well, more flush anyway) in the opening. And I used elmer's glue to keep it in place.

On this windshield, not only does it have a gradual curve in it, but tighter curves on the sides. It's just going to take some time patience is all

Hey DT, how clear is that glue when it dries? The elmers method left a cloudy look to it. But anybody that knows old 1:1 VW glass, knows that they cloud around the edges over time anyway, so it gives it that scale look

sorry DT, I am an idiot. I didn't fully read the info on that link....

Cement dries crystal clear and won't attack plastic.

)3utthead · Post by **)3utthead** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:00 pm

man its been a while since i posted here well it looks like its going along good i cant wait to see it finished

Wesley · Post by **Wesley** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:45 pm

wow.. sweet fabrication! and id go with the two slot setup you suggested.. personally, i like the low-rider however heh.. the competitions gonna be 'mater juice hehe.. [ok, ok.. no more crappy jokes...]
had chance to give it a full test yet? i reckon it'll be a smooth lil runner

Btw, i took note of what you did with those buttons, its really quite inventive.. i like it

ill try it on my project del sol when i fand a suitable shell for it.. wana see? http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpFo ... php?t=9039

Edit: for more traction, i used to use a mm of foam in small tightly space blocked on the inside of the rear wheels... sometimes it worked, others it didnt, but its worth a try i reckon..
and for charging, have you tried making a stand alone charger? these offer a better charge and are really quite handy..
heres a tutorial...

http://www.tinyrc.com/qfm/racing/mod_06.htm#22

hope it works

- Wes.

ibjamn · Post by **ibjamn** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:45 pm

thanks, dudes. Yeah I thought about adding a cell to the controller. Then again, you got me thinking about that NKOK that I have stored away

ibjamn · Post by **ibjamn** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:04 pm

Minor update;
Windows are in. What a PITA it was. Lights are in position. Chassis is completed(all the misc. stuff

)

Next up; tint the windows, exhaust pipes (gotta find the right rods), and wire the lights up. Almost done

It really isn't that red, it's actually darker than that. When I'm done, I'll take final pics outside. This paint does look better in the sun.

steelwoolghandi · Post by **steelwoolghandi** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:22 pm

Thats sweet looking man love the paint job the color looks soooo cool and if its darker it will look that much better!

I like how you did the motor I wish I had thought of that on mine instead of making the hood!

The widows are a pain in the butt I have to agree!!!

ynad · Post by **ynad** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:52 pm

Sweet ride

redrustbucket · Post by **redrustbucket** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:39 pm

Man, that thing is looking badass.

ibjamn · Post by **ibjamn** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:00 pm

Thanks guys. Check out the Floss Dem Zaust ~~~~{{
thread.

I was trying to make muffler tips in the shape of a chevy emblem..... but I settled for a simpler design.

ibjamn · Post by **ibjamn** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:23 pm

Mufflers; done.

Tint; done.

Lights; done.

The rear lights didn't come out like I wanted. But oh well, I'm not about to repaint the bumper black, and start all over.

I ended up using a 3v watch battery. I wired the headlights (off of 2 Maters) parallel, paralleled the rear lights also(off of an ZZSE, I think), but used a single resistor inline to the negative side off them to drop the voltage to about 1.7volts.
The whole bumper doesn't light up like that in actuality, only the "frenched in" spots. The camera picked up all the light that was possible.

All that's left, is taking some pics outside in the daylight.
It rained all day here, so hopefully I can do those tomorrow.

Sorry about the low quality shots. I've had this camara for a while, and still can't figure out the manaul settings for low light.

Edit; a better pic of the rear lights

ynad · Post by **ynad** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:53 am

Icing on the cake

About your camera: try to set white balance at low light. take a white piece of paper and place it by the object you about to shoot. Then set the white balance (no flash). same can be done with use of flash (when shooting close-ups set flash brightness to min).

This might do the trick.

frizzen · Post by **frizzen** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:28 pm

As Mater would say, "Dang, I's lookin' good!!!"

I would suggest painting the inside of the bumper black for that light leak. Or maybe just some outside pics.

That looks amazing man!

sidewinder · Post by **sidewinder** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:29 pm

Or, if you can't get outside make your own outside! OK, maybe it's a little dark.

Great work ibjamn! sorry about the cheesy pic but I was really bored.

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:53 pm

frizzen wrote:As Mater would say, "Dang, I's lookin' good!!!"

That's funny, but Mater never looked so good.