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Post by Bill (admin) on Jul 26, 2012 23:52:10 GMT -5
This is my first attempt at a tutorial, But here we go!
Today we are starting the body adjustments to make
an AWB out of this AMT 55 Nomad. I don't get real
technical on measurements, I make sure they will work,
and that both side match. If it eyeballs out good, it is good!
I start by drawing my first vertical line as close to the door as
I can without having to re-groove the door. Next I mark the horizontal cut line, I try to get far enough above
the wheel well to keep the cut-out rigid. The rear vertical cut line should be close to the wheel, but not
close enough to alter the opening. The drawing should look something like this. Note the 2 horizontal lines, the bottom one was to close to the
wheel well for me. we will be using the top one. Next I mask off the cut area, and mark it with a sharpie. remnants of the sharpie line left after cutting will help determine
necessary Minuit adjustments. By taping a straight edge along the horizontal line you can
begin cutting. I use the back edge of a No.11 Exacto blade to
repeatedly score the plastic until the cut is complete. I then use an exacto saw to cut the verticals. Remove the panel and clean up the edges. I then added a strip of styrene .020 x.080 to compensate loss from cutting the horizontal. sand it down to meet the outer body surface. I sized the panel alignmen by comparing it to a factory made AWB body.  Cut, and install the wheel well. Insert the remaining piec of quarter panel centered in the hole. 2 pieces if styrene .030 x .100 fill the gaps nicely. trim off the excess at the bottom, and sand everthing smooth.
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Post by Steve-o on Jul 27, 2012 7:57:15 GMT -5
WoW I like the body alteration Bill !!!
Looking good must show more of this project !!! ;D
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Post by Bill (admin) on Jul 27, 2012 10:54:36 GMT -5
I won't be finishing this one Steve-o. 
But...
It has a Brother! ;D ;D ;D
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hotrodmodeler
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If it isn't FUN, It isn't WORTH DOING!!
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Post by hotrodmodeler on Jul 27, 2012 20:56:37 GMT -5
Bill,
Thanks for the GREAT tute. You did a nice job on photos & explanation of the wheelbase alter.
Thanks for posting this valuable & usable info.
8-)RICK
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Post by johnj on Jul 27, 2012 21:28:06 GMT -5
Bill: You did a really clean job of altering the wheel base, one of the cleanest I have seen. My only question is what is the purpose of altering the wheel base on a car? I believe it has something to do with racing, but not being into racing I truly don't understand. Can you enlighten me?
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Post by rustyrat1960 on Jul 27, 2012 21:44:00 GMT -5
 The alteration helps transfer the weight and torque from the engine which done properly gets you down the track faster hope that helps a little ;D
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Post by Bill (admin) on Jul 27, 2012 21:56:05 GMT -5
Bill: You did a really clean job of altering the wheel base, one of the cleanest I have seen. My only question is what is the purpose of altering the wheel base on a car? I believe it has something to do with racing, but not being into racing I truly don't understand. Can you enlighten me?
a drag racing expert. I believe it had something to do with the
class you ran in. I think 125" wheel base or less was a specification in one class. If you shortened your wheel base,
you could meet specs a larger car normally would not.
I just like the way they look, and a little body work challenge
is good for you.  ;D ;D ;D
Happy Modeling!
Bill |
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Post by Steve-o on Jul 28, 2012 8:31:02 GMT -5
Great stuff guys !! 
Bill Thanks for the alteraion info . And you really need to build one of those bad boy soon !!! ;D ;D
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Post by Bill (admin) on Jul 28, 2012 9:22:51 GMT -5
Great stuff guys !!
Bill Thanks for the alteraion info . And you really need to build one of those bad boy soon !!! ;D ;D
in a trade, I started the other one last year. The plan was to
take it to the NNL with Rusty's Nomad in Oct. (Drag Scene)
I need to get busy. |
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Post by Steve-o on Jul 29, 2012 9:27:24 GMT -5
Yep, Yep. !! "LOL"
;D ;D
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;D ;D ;D
