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If you have any tutorials please submit them. I will be creating a tutorial depository once we have enough tutorials out there.

If you would like to post a tutorial, please start a new thread and Label it "HOW TO: ???" the question marks are what your tutorial is about.

If you have tips. Feel free to post them here. Suggestions, or stuff that should be posted in the FAQ for this forum, post them here. I will start writing a tutorial today, and it may be a long process.

Thank you.

How to Install Dub Rims on almost anything.

So you want to install Dub City Replacement rims onto a Maisto Vehicle (or any similar type). If you have a Dub Vehicle and just want to switch the rims, check elsewhere. The car shown in the example pics are Maisto so this guide is probably best applicable to them but you can use these techniques on almost any brand.

http://img32.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Gafoto/Tutorial/PDRM0001.jpg

An example of the effect that can be achieved. The ability to steer makes for impressive photos.

The first thing you need to do is remove the old wheels and wheel assemblies. For Maisto this means the wheels, assemblies, and springs from front and back.

http://img32.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Gafoto/Tutorial/PDRM0003.jpg

REAR WHEELS: Installing the rear wheels is simple for any car. Drill a hole just large enough for the axle at an appropriate height through the chassis, insert the axle and twist the wheels on. I find it helpful to put springs between the Dub wheels and the chassis to keep the wheels from drifting left and right since they're on a loose axle.

http://img32.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Gafoto/Tutorial/PDRM0002.jpg

Heres a sample of the rear axle placed in a Maisto wheel assembly. Make sure to use a drill bit just barely bigger than the axle

I consistently have problems getting the rear wheels level. Since the holes drilled are fairly permanent (could be filled in) I make sure to start by drilling the first hole a little bit low in the chassis. By doing this I make sure I can still enlarge the hole to bring the car lower.

FRONT WHEELS 1: Repeat the above process for the front wheels.

FRONT WHEELS 2: By exchanging the interface between rims and assembly from the Maisto wheels you can simply attach the Dub wheels onto the original assemblies. This sounds ideal but you'll need to cut apart the original rims as well as part of the new rims and then do some gluing. This may not work for all projects but produces a near perfect fit and lets you retain the suspension abilities (if it had suspension)

http://img32.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Gafoto/Tutorial/PDRM0005.jpg

Here you can see the marriage to two wheel types. The Dub interface has been chopped off and a Maisto connector has been glued on (the black part).

FRONT WHEELS 3: This is more complicated still but produces good results. As of right now I'm the only person I know to have tried this. Get some flat space on your chassis. You may need to cut off some pillars or extra plastic to do this. Once you have, drill a small pilot hole and screw in an eyebolt (see pic). The eyebolt is threaded and thus can steer. Make sure to choose an eyebolt that isn't over-sized or too small, it has to fit the wheel.

http://img32.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Gafoto/Tutorial/PDRM0004.jpg

Next you'll need a screw, a washer and probably a spring for each wheel. The screw will go into the wheels to prevent it from rolling right out from under you car. The washer (or hex nut) serves the function of stabilizing the wheel and preventing severe camber from appearing. The spring, if needed, keeps the wheels from sliding into the chassis. You may need to double up on washers or springs to achieve the desired effect, this process is gonna be based on the car and the wheels. It may take some time to adjust all the parts correctly but this flexibility allows for some nice customization of your diecasts stance.

http://img32.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Gafoto/Tutorial/PDRM0006.jpg

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Thats a nice tutorial Garret, but would you mind starting a new thread with the tutorial?

I don't follow instructions very well..... *sniff* I'll get right on that.

Come on people...I know some of you have tutorials/tips. Or is this forum really as dead as it seems.

JCZ just posted one ;). I'm sure somebody would like to put together a tutorial on hinges.... I think we're covered in the painting department because of you and the modeling people who have already done tutorials. Tell me if you want a tutorial done, I'll get right on it.

Yes being that I am a modeler and auto painter, I'll cover a painting tutorial soon. I need to check if I have any paint left to paint a crappy model with to make a tutorial. Probably paint my F50.

Ill try to make a tutorial on hinges too.

here is a link to another tutorial

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=225232

I havent recieved any tutorials lately...
C'mon people. Is this forum really that dead.

ive been busy with a contest/competition- but i will have a couple of tutorials in the next week or two- you can be expecting a couple tutorials with things never seen before. i will have to hold some tutorials until the contest ends because i know some people come here and i dont need them knowing what i am doing, if you catch my drift


just jotting down some ideas
-chop top
-hoodscoops
-ground effects
-headlight/taillight conversions
-front end/ rear end swaps
-remove spinners from dub spinners
-hinges (door, hood)
-3 wheel motion
-rag top

ive been busy with a contest/competition- but i will have a couple of tutorials in the next week or two- you can be expecting a couple tutorials with things never seen before. i will have to hold some tutorials until the contest ends because i know some people come here and i dont need them knowing what i am doing, if you catch my drift

:worshippy:worshippy:worshippy:worshippy:worshippy :worshippy

here are links to 3 more

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=235210
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=235164
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=235190

here are links to 3 more

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=235210
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=235164
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=235190

Thank you! Just added!

I might be able to lend help to some people with tutorials, just one problem, noone knows me enough to ask me how to do something, so I have no idea what people want to learn to make or do

kindly waiting on the door tut.

It doesnt matter if you dont know what they want to see. Make up a tutorial on something that you know how to do, and that is not already done up.

That's the thing, I do alot of custom work and whatnot, I'm just not sure what people like and want to do...

Just make a tutorial on whatever you feel like. Nobody asked for a paint tutorial but Im in the process of making one. Nobody asked for a wheel tutorial, but there is one.

Just make a tutorial, who cares what its on it will be appreciated

Like Fly said, make one up on what you can do. Sure none of us may get to do it (esp. me :p ) but at least there's something people can look up to just in case... :smokin:

hrm.. Well, I can do a few tutorials then, i.e.
How to turbo a motor. (scratch/snagged turbos)
How to make Skyline taillights. (from scratch)
How to make underglow systems.
How to make a rollcage.

more to come probly. I'll let you know when I finish the tutorials.

heres mine...

link
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=279222

Hey Petet, would you mind if I changed the title to say "How to: Make scissor doors" so it fits the general aspect of the tutorial depository?

I would like a tutorial on how to make some roll cages, i have made them out of plastic before (from the long bars that make the square around the parts from a plastic model), but i want to experiment more with working with metals. a tut would be great if someone could make one :D

i dont mind bro...

My turbo a motor tutorial is done
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=281407

A tutorial on how to make underglow sumeone plzz help
thanx

some one do a tutorial on lambo doors or fix the scissor doors one also do a tutorial on hood scoops

Like Fly said, make one up on what you can do. Sure none of us may get to do it (esp. me :p ) but at least there's something people can look up to just in case... :smokin:

im looking forward to that man.. i'll stay tuned.

lambo doors:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=333783

HI all, i'm brazilian and it's my 1st post.
How to low rider diescast?

Merc sl500 in need of some really unique PIMPING!!!!!!!!!

its already built(but i can take it apart again), a hardtop convertible and i want to do something to make it stand out from all my other die casts!!

chris

i have a how to chrome tut so is it going to be added into the tutorial depository? http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=400325

Hi guys!
As u can see i'm new. I live in Poland but i'm also an american though i wasn't there for 7yrs now so forgive me my language.
I just wanted to ask if u want a flamer kit tut. I made such thing in my 1 model and have a upgraded version in a bmw. Yes- ill start writing in a sec Hi again 'n' bye.

it looks like this

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/3196/dscn05177jy.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Flamer kit

1.Stuff you need:
foto1 instead of needles use the valves

http://tuning18.c1.la/Flamer/ryc1.jpg

-A lighter with the ability of filling
-PCV hose slightly smaller than the lighters ?valve? the part where gas comes out 40/50cm
-PCV hose thick enough to fit in 2 smaller hoses tightly if making more than 1 flamed tip
-Silicone or glue to seal joints
-Old valves from lighters in the number of exhaust tips
-Stainless steel pipe for the muffler tip
-Lighter gas

2. Tuning your lighter:
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/1839/lighter4ax.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

For 1 tip just regulate the gas flow with the ?knob? just a lil bit
For 2 tips the same as above but more
For 4 it gets harder. First get rid of the gas inside the lighter. Then unscrew the valve (RED pointer) take out the little thing (blue pointer) screw the valve back in really tight cause itll make a big flame now. Fill the lighter with lighter gas.

3. Now reel stuff starts

Take the old valve and insert it in the thin PCV hose (it can’t be loose must be tight thats how you see how thick hose you need). Insert the end of the hose with the valve in the steel tip the other side of the hose on the valve of the lighter. Let the gas flow light the gas on the other side with a lighter get me??

4. 2 or 4 tips
U will need to put 2 thin hoses in the 1 thick hose on 1 side and 1 thin on the other.
Seal the joints with silicone (not any amount of gas should get out of there)
I think You catch my drift??
hope so.

]http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3211/hoseconnecting7rc.png[/URL]

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/3470/flamerinstalation5db.png (http://imageshack.us)

During the production of the flamer kit you must be very cautious. I do not response for anything that happens to you while making the flamer kit. This tutorial is only for experienced people who know what they are doing and use their imagination while building. If u dont understand any of the parts of the tutorial dont try to make it.

If you want to copy this tut u must write that it the author is AMNES and it originally comes from http://tuning18.c1.la/ all rights reserved AMNES © 2005

u need:
-leds
-thin cable
-batteries
-switch
optionally:
-resistors (theyll keep the batteries from short circuiting)
EDIT: solder the resistors to the + leg of the led. I dont use them so the choice is yours

the leds u bought probably work on 3V if not ure gonna have a problem with power supplies (u wont be ably to hide the batteries in the car)

wire 2 bat up like this ------- -(_____)+ ----- -(_____)+ ------- take the led and check in wich position it glows probably the longer leg is +

for headlights take 2 leds solder cables 2 them. take for example the - right 2 the battery and the + thru the switch 2 the battery Do that outside of the car but make shure the cables are long enough to hide in the car. If everything works hide the batteries in the the car and put the leds behind the headlights (after drilling holes in the die cast)

I hope u understand
amnes

Mike,
Somewhere else you made mention of casting some wheels and tires for a 1/64 Daytona Concept. Are you doing this? That would make a great tutorial.