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RE: Whats on your bench ... - Kevan - 28th-Jul-25

That has to go! 

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I want to fit a Slotingplus guide which will need a special insert gluing to the chassis...

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It's not pretty and next time I'll do that in one piece but it works. 

Next job the motor mount is held in with one screw miles off-centre... that's got to be changed too.

A piece of expanded foam plastic glued to the back of the motor mount then a mounting screw drilled in the middle where it should be.

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Ground clearance is hugely improved...

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RE: Whats on your bench ... - Kevan - 29th-Jul-25

After gluing and truing the rear tyres, ground clearance wasn't as much as I'd like so fit a pair of offset bearings with the offset in the low position giving me an extra 1mm.

This won't be a great car but it'll be different to the rest of the Group 5's raced and I expect it to be mid-pack 
...but it might surprise me like the MRRC Toyota did.

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Brumos RSR - Brumos RSR - 16th-Aug-25

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I finished it too late for the GT Global Proxy.  Hopefully another proxy will come along where this one will have a chance to compete.

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RE: Whats on your bench ... - mickey thumbs - 13th-Sep-25

The Stirling Moss Lotus 18 at Monaco from a Pendle kit.

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RE: Whats on your bench ... - Kevan - 13th-Sep-25

He'd be black flagged for that now.

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RE: Whats on your bench ... - mickey thumbs - 14th-Sep-25

Why? Nothing is in danger of falling off onto the track. 

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RE: Whats on your bench ... - Kevan - 16th-Sep-25

A project has reared it's head after seeing a great photo.

OK I'll admit I love the Jag XK120... and why not

I've been wondering what to do with this tatty white one

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munter - munter - 16th-Sep-25

On the Lotus 18 chassis….
Once the chassis is correctly folded and things seem sorted I like to solder the corners and where the motor upright meets the sides. I also fit and solder a front axle tube as well as solder in the rear bearings. This offers superior rigidity and smoother running.

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RE: Whats on your bench ... - mickey thumbs - 16th-Sep-25

Munter, great minds think alike.     Here is my take on rear support.

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A 1/16” U brace soldered in place as are the bearings.

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munter - munter - 17th-Sep-25

That looks pretty strong Mr Thumbs. 

I am guessing that the chassis design is for the FF050 motor with a long shaft….?

When scratchbuilding I usually shorten the shaft to move the weight of the motor rearward and reduce any flex in the shaft…. not sure if it makes any difference though.

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