Help on custom fitting a body
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Help on custom fitting a body
I bought a bunch of skateboard clones for my shop, in addition to a bunch of Micro Speed body sets. A friend of mine suggested making a "shop vehicle" using the stuff I sell, so here goes. I cracked open one of my skateboarder clones. It was nice...it had those wide wheel covers, a huge antenna, a nice suspension, and good speed. There's just one problem...I can't get the body off. It's glued on. What do you guys use to remove glue from plastic? I have a sweet Imp body I want to put on it.
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well, first off - welcome to the hood.
second, I have to admit, I don't know what you're talking about - "skateboarder clone" and "shop vehicle"?
I'm assuming when you say "shop vehicle", you mean a micro that looks and carries the logo of your shop (kind of as an advertisment) and possibley a demo vehicle?
Because I've never seen what you're talking about, I can't give any suggestions. we need pictures.
I'd guess the body is glued on from the inside some how, either in front and/or back or in the middle.
provide some detailed pics, maybe someone can help
second, I have to admit, I don't know what you're talking about - "skateboarder clone" and "shop vehicle"?
I'm assuming when you say "shop vehicle", you mean a micro that looks and carries the logo of your shop (kind of as an advertisment) and possibley a demo vehicle?
Because I've never seen what you're talking about, I can't give any suggestions. we need pictures.
I'd guess the body is glued on from the inside some how, either in front and/or back or in the middle.
provide some detailed pics, maybe someone can help
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The skateboard clone I checked out, the body cameright off, and a Microsizer body fit just fine. Those Microspeed bodies are odd sized, and the wheel base will not match up unless you play with the body mounts.
As for removing the glue, those skateboard things are awkward, clumsy, heavy, and basically silly and useless in my opinion. Personally I'd just break that puppy right off, and shave any remaining glue off with an exacto blade.
As for removing the glue, those skateboard things are awkward, clumsy, heavy, and basically silly and useless in my opinion. Personally I'd just break that puppy right off, and shave any remaining glue off with an exacto blade.
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