Scratch-building a model car?

[jeffmorris]

First Time Here. I would like to scratch-build a model car. It can be a regular car, regular truck, or regular van. Jeffrey.

[Mainomega]

Is this a question or comment ?

Either way, good for you

[Honoturtle]

Originally Posted by jeffmorris

First Time Here. I would like to scratch-build a model car. It can be a regular car, regular truck, or regular van. Jeffrey.

Alright! Welcome.... Jeff! Not too sure on what you mean but...

[DJ RaYgU]

Originally Posted by jeffmorris

First Time Here. I would like to scratch-build a model car. It can be a regular car, regular truck, or regular van. Jeffrey.

rriiigghhttt....well anyways, good luck on your project and welcome to AF

[Diesel2NR]

Originally Posted by jeffmorris

First Time Here. I would like to scratch-build a model car. It can be a regular car, regular truck, or regular van. Jeffrey.

Sure you would like to scratchbuild a whole car. Good luck on that one. I'd suggest you buy a kit you're interested in and build it. You'll probably enjoy the hobby a little more (I know I couldn't take styrene and make it look like an actual car). Welcome to AF I guess.

[airforceone]

Welcome to AF! Sounds like you have quite the project ahead you. Totally scatchbuilding a model car is a big undertaking. Do you have a lot of experience?

[jeffmorris]

I need drawings or plans for scratch-building a car with working parts in a large scale (1:12 or 1:8). Jeffrey.

[EMAXX]

Just go to google and you'll be able to find all the pictures you need.

[simdel1]

Originally Posted by jeffmorris

I need drawings or plans for scratch-building a car with working parts in a large scale (1:12 or 1:8). Jeffrey.

working parts???

just how ''working'' do you want it to be. just doors and hood? or do you want it to move too ?

[Forhod]

Welcome to AF :waves:

Working parts? Sounds cool.. Do some serious planning first~

[hirofkd]

Originally Posted by jeffmorris

I need drawings or plans for scratch-building a car with working parts in a large scale (1:12 or 1:8). Jeffrey.

Buy a factory repair manual. It's got everything about a particular car.
What are you working on?

[JeffForSale!]

Make a 1992 Toyota Corolla Sedan.... please?

[Murray Kish]

Sorry I don't have details where I got this from to give full credit. I think I got it off of AF one time...

http://www.conleyprecision.com/
http://www.supervipersystems.com/voi5/Vendor_Show/Conley_V-10/conley_v-10.html
http://www.caroc.com/viper.html


Working 1/4 scale Viper V10. Don't get a whole lot better than that...

Murray

[Sidewinder-03]

Originally Posted by jeffmorris

First Time Here. I would like to scratch-build a model car. It can be a regular car, regular truck, or regular van. Jeffrey.

Why don't you find an existing model with dimentions close to the vehicle you want to reproduce and modify it to replicate what you want to build (example:'55 Chevy hardtop converted to a '55 or '56 Buick). Whatever you do, make sure you have PLENTY of reference material and form a solid "plan of attack" before you cut the first peice of plastic.

When you're finished with the body, maybe you can sell the pattern to a good resin caster to offset the cost of your project as well as a couple of copies of your hard work.

By the way what are you wanting to build?

[jeffmorris]

When I search the Internet for drawings of cars using Google or Yahoo, which key words should I enter? Jeffrey.