Thread: Indy Car Scratch Build

Getting the feel of how it needs to be.


These parts will be glued one on top of the other so need to have the parts shaped and sanded before they are added.

I usually don’t build models this way but seemed like it will work for this small a project.



Got the back end figured out.


Next up need to play a round with the front.



This looks like it might work but it’s time to hit the house.
This all was done over a couple a short days.
This would make a cool race boat with a few changes. lol
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Full throttle with this one Bruce very fast off of the grid.

Looking the part straight from the start.

Loving the build already Bruce.

Looking forward to your next post.

Regards

Keith

Next you need to built a closed semi to transport this beauty between the race tracks.

Originally Posted by Knappen

Next you need to built a closed semi to transport this beauty between the race tracks.

I don't have a closed truck but how about this.
Sorry but I don't know how to do this any better, but it's my Sprint car hauler.
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Got a little more figured out.



Long way from perfect but it should get the job done.



Just about time to figure out some wheels. yes!!!
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G'Day Bruce, I missed this one; you sure work fast but then so do Indy Cars...
Looking good sir
Cheers, Peter

Just posting as I get things done that day, so here's today's project.
Here’s what we need next.


And what I came up with.



Maybe name it Hammer Head. LOL


Then a very simple back end.


Just a few things left to do, would love to make some fancy wheels
So we’ll see if I can get up the gumption to work it out. #4 over and out ;-]


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Nice work Bruce

I was told my knobby tires just wouldn’t do so today I made the tires I should have made to start with but just wasn’t sure if this car was going to be worth the extra effort.

So here’s my step by step for making the fair weather tires or slicks.
Scraps of walnut, now I know why I’ve been saving all those useless chunks a wood.

My 2” hole saw makes quick work for the shape, see how I drilled the holes right at the edge of the wood so the saw dust could get out and not bind up the drill.
The block was to thick for the drill so had to drill it out from both ends.

Then off to the disk sander to clean up the edges and make sure their all the same size.


Then needed to cut the blanks all the same length, after figuring out what I needed.
Cutting round stuff can be dangerous so used the band saw with jigs to hold the parts fast as I cut them..
I also use a stop block to keep everything the same.


Next need to drill out the front and back of the tires.
The front will be 1” and the back 7/8”.
I used fastener bits for this as they are the only bits I have this size.
Ryobi has a great bit set at Home Depot for this work.
I need to center the fastener bit to the axle hole so make a jig to hold the tires in place for drilling.
Here I’m centering the jig using a 1/4” drill that fits in the axle holes.



Now I can use the bigger bit as it’s center to the hole.
I use the pliers so the wood doesn’t spin out of my hand.

Then needed a new jig to do the other side as the dowel was to short with the first jig.

I forgot to take pictures of the sanding steps but if you check a couple a blogs back I think I show this being done.



There are a hundred way to get this work done but this is what I use with the tools at hand.
If you have found a better way would love to hear it, so post away. ]
Well will these tires work for the car now??? lol
#4 over and out!!!
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The car looks fantastic Bruce - Top Job

Regards

Keith

Those tires are perfect for dry races, but I think you need at least one set also for wet track.

The speed you are producing your models make mine look like I am taking a slow walk in the countryside.

Great build so far Bruce

Getting very close to being done.
When I got ready for the rims I started looking for wheel blanks to use and found another set a rim from a project a way’s back.
It never hurts to make extra parts when you all ready have the tool set up for some intricate work, it can save you tons a work down the road.




Then I played with a seat and redid the scoop over the drivers head.


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