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Old 05-15-2007, 09:53 PM
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The title says it all. I need some tuts and how to make clear bumpers,hoods,side mirrors, bodies etc... and how to make clear chassis parts. I.E front and rear decks the black lower peice, gearboxes, bearings etc... If anyone knows something about hot to make these that would be appricated (sp?).
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Old 05-15-2007, 10:01 PM
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umm i guess you could make molds of all the stock parts and then melt down some clear plastic into the molds...idk man ive never tried it but thats the best i got
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Old 05-15-2007, 10:58 PM
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Whats the point in this? Just do what noturday said. I believe that should work.
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Old 05-15-2007, 11:48 PM
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Alright but I have no way of molding something so yea. The point for this is just to see how the car works while running etc...(I dont want to take off the body or anything) Also it just looks cool
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Gen1 or Evo?
Try plexi.
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plesi sounds the eaziest like what sweed said!
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Old 05-16-2007, 12:15 PM
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okay, I'll try to find some plexi and its also a gen 1
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well if you had the cash to purchase a vacuum molding machine, then you could make your own parts and sell replacements to people for cash
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Old 05-16-2007, 12:21 PM
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How much are vaccum molding machines and where can I find one? I think I might do that. It depends if people are willing to pay for clear parts. If not, then theres no point in it.
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How much are vaccum molding machines and where can I find one? I think I might do that. It depends if people are willing to pay for clear parts. If not, then theres no point in it.
A hellofa alot..

They made a clear chassis with Carbon Decks for the Gen1. You might be able to find one on ebay.
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A hellofa alot..

They made a clear chassis with Carbon Decks for the Gen1. You might be able to find one on ebay.
Exactly how much is "hellofa alot" I already have the cf package. The clear chassis got me thinking into making my car a completely clear one. I also perfer not to buy the clear nascar body from AM because I dont have the money. Unless someone will be nice and sell it to me for a cheaper price
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the clear plastic chassis isnt as strong as the tan ones, i hit a wall and the whole front clip fell off cuz the chassis broke up there
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Old 05-16-2007, 03:10 PM
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Dang, tough luck, anyways, is there anyone that would like to sell me a nascar body for cheap?
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try to have a look here...
http://www.truescaleproducts.com/

or instead of using plexiglass you could use pieces of clear thin plastic of which are made the RS packs(or any other product that has that kind of package)
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