How To: Scratchbuilt Wing/spoiler

When I was buying my intercooler supplies I thought it would be a waste to spend $13 on something I wouldnt use again. I saw that people were asking how to make wings so I took my styrene and made a wing.

Materials:
Super Glue not Model Glue
.030 Plain Styrene sheet
X-Acto knives
Cereal Box
Ruler

1. Take a cereal box and cut out each different piece of the wing.

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2. Take your cardboard pieces that you cut out and trace them on the .030 Plain Styrene sheet.

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3. Cut out all the styrene pieces with a knife.

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4. Cut slits into each end piece so the middle pieces can fit snugly in the slits.

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5. Cut slits in the bottom piece for the stands (legs) to hold the bottom up.

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6. Make sure everything fits perfectly (unlike mine since I rushed) and use superglue not model glue to hold all the pieces secure.

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I hope this helps everyone that wants to make a wing, keep in mind that I rushed through mine so mine is kinda messy.

Pretty ingenious!;) :bandit:

Originally posted by tonioseven
Pretty ingenious!;) :bandit:

WooHoo, someone likes it. Im not being sarcastic.

Thanks for the tips!:)

Originally posted by GTmike400


WooHoo, someone likes it. Im not being sarcastic. I like it enough to try it!:cool:

nice car wing !!!!!

Thanks guys, I hope this helps.

sick i used to make mine out of tin then sotor them together no i can make tons of them and fast but the only problem is i live in toronto and i have no idea where to get styrene sheets

Originally posted by street_racer1
sick i used to make mine out of tin then sotor them together no i can make tons of them and fast but the only problem is i live in toronto and i have no idea where to get styrene sheets

There should be some at a hobbyshop, the styrene I use is Evergreen .030

There should be some at a hobbyshop, the styrene I use is Evergreen .030

ill probly check this weekend

LOL!!! :lol2: Nice wings!

LMAO it's funny because it almost gives you the idea ogf ghetto wings but with some sprusing up it will be perfect.

I'm not putting you down, great idea, but I'm guessing this is how FOTW did his wings before casting them into resin.

Cool I going to try this for some dragcar spoilers, I'm also going to take the piss out on a Civic with this idea :D

Well, yours looks a lot better than the first one I did. Already knew how, but thanks for the how-to anyway! :flash:

I like the part about the cereal box, although before I place things on to my stylene, I've always used note cards, or oak tag.

I've previously made a Touring wing out of stylene on my Accord, but this write-up can help others, as well as me.

Question, how does these self-healing matts work, I got one, but never found out how they work, anyone know how?

Thanks for the tip, I'm sure it'll come in handy in the future.

Although an alternative to using a cereal box would be to draw on masking tape, cut out then stick directly onto plastic sheet and cut out.

Originally posted by exhaust smoke
Thanks for the tip, I'm sure it'll come in handy in the future.

Although an alternative to using a cereal box would be to draw on masking tape, cut out then stick directly onto plastic sheet and cut out.

That masking idea is great.

Originally posted by Honoturtle


Question, how does these self-healing matts work, I got one, but never found out how they work, anyone know how?

i think that the mat is never actually cut...the mat is a soft, compact foam that is easily deformed, while the top layer is a very tough plastic or something.

i am just guessing though....if anyone else knows id be interested to know too

Originally posted by simdel1


i think that the mat is never actually cut...the mat is a soft, compact foam that is easily deformed, while the top layer is a very tough plastic or something.

i am just guessing though....if anyone else knows id be interested to know too

Whenever I cut mine there is a slit for like 5 seconds.

Whenever I cut mine there is a slit for like 5 seconds.

Yeah mine does the same kinda thing, the mats are cool, and very weird at the same time, i dont get them.


And thatnks for the tutorial on the wings... I really didn't wanna have to spend $20 on some SAS wings (no offense chris, they rule but too much $$)

Hey Im glad you like the affordable way of having a wing.

Very good idea:D

Originally posted by GTmike400


Whenever I cut mine there is a slit for like 5 seconds.

yup, its just the soft foam thats deformed....the top layer has not been cut though. the foam takes a while to go back to its original shape

nice, now all i need to do is figure out which model to put it on. suggestions?!?!:grey:

nice, I'll have to try it one day...but do you think it would look good on a 99 cobra mustang?

I can see the wing on your Mustang.

i posted that before i had finish my mustang:p

nice one i'l tryet

you brought u a REALLY OLD THREAD! but I do haveto say that it is a good tutorial and amybe some newbs can benefit from it jsut keep in mind the date it was created. Anyone seen GTmike lately?

you brought u a REALLY OLD THREAD! but I do haveto say that it is a good tutorial and amybe some newbs can benefit from it jsut keep in mind the date it was created. Anyone seen GTmike lately?

Im trying to make a comeback. I have been pretty busy lately. I'm getting ready to start a Tamiya RX-7. Hopefully I can stay focused on this project, I dont think I can stay focused alone though.

Glad to see someone on this forum actually knows who I am and recognizes me. Thanks

Of course you are know and missed, unfortunatly people on here always remeber the bad contributor and not always the good ones. Look at how many hits this thread has gotten.

Of course you are know and missed, unfortunatly people on here always remeber the bad contributor and not always the good ones. Look at how many hits this thread has gotten.

Oh Shit! I didnt notice how many views. Well that right there is encouragement for me to begin and complete my RX-7. Thanks BaNe!