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by kcarchitect
Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Plans for a Hot Rod Car
Replies: 30
Views: 33349

Re: Plans for a new car

That is wicked. The only thing I see is that it might change in looks quite a bit, once the belly of the car is raised to mid wheel. That was the reason for adding the sides, they will hang down lower to give it the dragging look. They will essentially be for looks only as the inside of the car wil...
by kcarchitect
Sat Jan 23, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Plans for a Hot Rod Car
Replies: 30
Views: 33349

Re: Plans for a new car

Too much wood if speed is your goal. Would be attractive if interested in a Best Design category. Was thinking that I would attempt to make the main cab hollow, other than the area right above the rear wheel so that it can be weighted properly. The hood and the add on sides I'd do out of basswood.
by kcarchitect
Sat Jan 23, 2016 8:06 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Plans for a Hot Rod Car
Replies: 30
Views: 33349

Plans for a Hot Rod Car

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Came across this image and couldn't hep but think it could make a killer derby car. Looking for some feedback/thoughts on the un-forseen challenges? On the surface it looks fairly straightforward, what am I missing?
by kcarchitect
Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Darth Vader Corvette
Replies: 26
Views: 42215

Re: Darth Vader Corvette

Amazing Job Carving. The first side is easy, getting both sides to look the same is insanely difficult. Well done!
by kcarchitect
Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:45 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: After 20 years, returning to the track
Replies: 6
Views: 13308

After 20 years, returning to the track

So, I haven't built a car since I was in cub scouts. I was very excited to have a Tiger cub this year and even more so to serve as their den leader. After getting online to do some research I couldn't believe how much derby has changed and how much it's stayed the same. A lot more high tech now but ...