Thread: Rubber Band Dragster

Originally Posted by Jonzjob

Good grief Mr C !! I nearly had to go and do a trouser change! At first sight of the thumbnails they look FULL SIZE !!

I was wondering if I had the wrong end of avery big stick mate! But with a closer look they are looking toy size and GOOD.. I was trying to work out what size lakky bands you have there?

me too!

I've seen that paint on rubber masking. The plastic model people use it by brushing on and using a scalpel to remove fine detailed areas to be painted. I think it is called MASKOL?

fletty

yup, just googled it, Humbrol Maskol, brush it on, cut and remove the shape/s to be painted then remove it all

fletty ... again

There ya go Crowie. I'm not totally useless mate I'm biodegradable too

I've finally finished the four [4] Rubber Band Dragsters......
Painting & assembly took longer than expected.
What an effort for someone who likes to get in and do, finishing the project quickly.....
The silicon on the wheels didn't work for me & started lifting; smooth cyprus pine wheels & no lathe to groove.
I've cleaned all the silicon off the rear wheel & added two [2] large rubber bands for grip.
I had tried a very large rubber band for the propulsion but all it did was spin the wheels as I'd over powered it; now I have a 110mm x 6mm rubber band which pushes it 5-6mtrs down the hallway.
The grandsons should have fun playing with them plus 2 to give away.
Happy & Safe Christmas to all.
May the love, joy, peace & hope of the season be yours throughout 2013.
Cheers, crowie

Originally Posted by fletty

me too!

I've seen that paint on rubber masking. The plastic model people use it by brushing on and using a scalpel to remove fine detailed areas to be painted. I think it is called MASKOL?

fletty

yup, just googled it, Humbrol Maskol, brush it on, cut and remove the shape/s to be painted then remove it all

fletty ... again

Thanks Fletty for the info.....stored for ron.... The Official Humbrol Website

Originally Posted by Jonzjob

There ya go Crowie. I'm not totally useless mate I'm biodegradable too

Not happy John.....I would have never thought that anyone on the forum would be considered thus....
THANKS for the tip..... Cheers, crowie

Good job Crowie. I assume the rod the rubber band is wrapped around is not glued so as to allow for replacement of it

Originally Posted by Diggerdelaney

Good job Crowie. I assume the rod the rubber band is wrapped around is not glued so as to allow for replacement of it

Thank you Derek, You got it in one, Just a push in fit......though a little worried they might be lost eventually.
Could have added more detail to them like headlights & chopper style roof as in the plans but they're okay.
Cheers, crowie

You have done yourself proud Crowie, great WIP which has created lots of interest and is great. This is what its all about, sharing with each other. Congratulations mate, a job well done.

Well see them at Eastern Creek I am sure Peter well done

Peter,

These came out fantastic. Will have to add them to my to do list. My youngest would really like one of these I bet

Bret