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Post by W Racing on Nov 30, 2006 1:39:42 GMT -7
I have noticed that some cars have the top side parrallel to the ground and the bottom side slanting down as you go from front to back. I have two questions:
1) How thick must the car be at the front axle to avoid breakage? 2) Do you design and build the car upside down?
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Post by docb on Nov 30, 2006 6:23:34 GMT -7
I think what you are seeing is the cars tapering from back to front (like a wedge). It is thicker in the back to hold the weight. The bottom is parallel with the ground because of the axle holes. It just looks like the bottom slants down. Also some people put some weight in the back lower to the ground and that could make it look like it slants down. My new car is 1/8 of an inch at the front. P.S Welcome to the board
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Post by PDDR on Nov 30, 2006 7:20:39 GMT -7
Welcome to the Board wracing!
I like to keep the wood around 1/4 thick around the front axles.
I usually start with the back of the car 1/2 thick and it tapers to 1/4" thick at the front. I keep the bottom of the car flat when cutting it out leaving it always parallel to the ground.
Any more question fell free to ask we have some of the best builders in the world here willing to help you out any way they can.
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Post by W Racing on Dec 1, 2006 1:33:02 GMT -7
I really like your new car docb! Thanks everyone for the responses.
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