Simulating Airbags

[Chains]

Does anyone know where I can get air bags for 1/18 1/24 scale models, or how to make them.

[LAPO]

Originally Posted by Chains

Does anyone know where I can get air bags for 1/18 1/24 scale models, or how to make them.

you mean open airbags? or just steering wheels with airbags?
If you have in mind to build a crash diorama, remember that airbags remain opened for just few seconds; the best reality will be obtained using a modified piece of a teflon tape that fall down from the st.wheel.

[nis.k.a.]

Maybe he means Air bags suspension. I remember someone posted a thread about an air bag suspension. Use the search; I'm sure you'll find it.

[phatmitsu]

Are you talking airbags as in suspension? If so you can make then with o-rings and some tube. then use some sheet stock for endcaps.. As far as i know no one has come up with working ones yet.. If ya dont fell like making them a few people sell them. People that come to mind are Rob aka Mysteryman on LIL and Ryan Aka 1ofakind on here and LiL(WWW.layitlow.com) Yoou might want to check out that site for more info on how to make them and lots of pics of them.. Later Rick S

[rmg313]

turbo ek4 and myself made sum for an escalade (dub city) 1/24
i am willing to show you
if he is

btw youll need a couple of bucks the supplies are not cheap

[phatmitsu]

Originally Posted by rmg313

turbo ek4 and myself made sum for an escalade (dub city) 1/24
i am willing to show you
if he is

btw youll need a couple of bucks the supplies are not cheap

Are you talking working ones? If so I wanna see them.. Im sure alot of people want to see if there working airbags.. Later Rick S.

[rmg313]

yes working ones but my half is in its up to "turbo ek4" for his half

just a clue it runs on air no hydro motors

[Jay!]

Look in the classifieds. Quick, before they get pruned again...

[BaNe]

Originally Posted by LAPO

you mean open airbags? or just steering wheels with airbags?
If you have in mind to build a crash diorama, remember that airbags remain opened for just few seconds; the best reality will be obtained using a modified piece of a teflon tape that fall down from the st.wheel.

Or a Condom

Sorry someone makes airbag suspensiont no sure who, click Homepage at the bottom of my post and ask there.

[LAPO]

Originally Posted by BaNe

Or a Condom

Sorry someone makes airbag suspensiont no sure who, click Homepage at the bottom of my post and ask there.

.... mine are too large. They could be fitted on 1/1 cars only...

[CZ-R]

After wracking my brain, searching every arts & crafts store within 50 miles, and doing searches on the 'net, I might have figured out a way to pull it off.

I found some wooden beads at a local a&c store, but they're too big (even after sanding). Then, I was just out in the garage taking a break (from the S-10 mini-truck I'm working on) & happened to look at my workbench. I saw my plastic bins (with screws, nuts, bolts, etc..) and it hit me - screw heads! They come in all kinds of different diameters, thicknesses, etc...

My plan is to cut the heads off some screws, glue them together (not sure what I'm gonna use for that yet), paint 'em black & install them on the suspension of the S-10... We'll see how it works & I'll let you all know.

If it works, and enough people are interested I'll do a How-To about it...

[phatmitsu]

Hey man look a few threads down there a post on this.. But its all good.. instread of screw heads try little orings.. There cheap as crap at home depot and come in all diff size.. Use sheet stock to cap the ends.. Later Rick S

[CZ-R]

I read that thread, but there wasn't any details - and I kinda got the jist that they were looking for 'working' airbags. Honestly, I haven't looked at our local hardware store (we don't have Home Depot here), but that's a good idea.

I'll still try the screw head idea - just to see how it turns out... And next time I'm at the hardware store I'll definitely be lookin' for some o-rings

[dag65]

Arrowheadaluminum.com has two different types for around $12

[Jay!]

URL is actually: http://arrowheadaluminum.homestead.com/