[KensRedZed]

I have yet to see a 1959 Eldorado Biarritz race car. We are about to start a new class called "Boulevard Cruisers". The club chose to use the Gunze Sangyo line of static kits to make up the field. This is one of four cars I've built for this new class. Me, excited? Naaaaa.


   
   
   
   
   

Four washers were used to set the body height at 1.5mm

   
   
   
   

With the body sitting correctly. The rest of the car can go together.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

18" inch subwoofers hide the anglewinder very well, and provide entertainment between heats. Chuck Berry with "Back in the USA" was a top hit in 1959.

Thank you very kindly for looking.

[GT Sprite]

Again absolutely beautiful work, please don’t crash it when racing it ?

[JasonB]

Another lovely build.

The last two builds have been quite a contrast in size. I wonder how many Minis you could fit into the same space as the Cadillac.

[KensRedZed]

Thank you very kindly, GT Sprite and Jason.

I will do my best not to scratch it. 

Scalextric VW in the mix.

   

[JasonB]

Well that certainly illustrates the difference.

[Anthony B]

Ken - you use that type of chassis quite often?

Is it home made? If so would love to see pics of how you make them

[KensRedZed]

Hello Abie321,

This is a bit of a loaded question... No quick answer.

Yes I have used this method exclusively since these chassis's started winning races. I was supposed to get started in brass. But ended up figuring out aluminum first.

These chassis are home-made in my basement. Almost anyone can make one themselves. You just need the right tools. And a little bit of machining knowledge.

Basic tools are... Standard drill press with a Proxxon XY compound table, and precision vise. The compound table allows the chassis/part to move from one axle hole to another while keeping both axles perfectly in line. The right tools make this idiot proof. (Yes I know they make a new and improved idiot every year. I volunteered for the job but someone else got it)

   

Drills and countersink for the body screws.

   

Pilot drill, #14 drill bit, and a 3/16" inch reamer for the axles.

   

Then it's a matter of doing the work. Body screw holes first.

   
   
   
   

Axle saddles to be done next. Pilot drill first. #14 drill second. Then the reamer last.

   

Then to the bandsaw to remove the cut-off.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Ken

[Anthony B]

Very very nice indeed. sadly i do not have those tools :) - but really admire your skills.

[KensRedZed]

Thank you very kindly, Abie321.

You're looking at the upgraded tool set. I made the first 20 chassis on the cheapest drill press money could buy and the XY table ($180 Cdn for both). I clamped the work to the XY table. No vise at all.

How many RTR cars do you need to buy to get to $180 Cdn dollars? Maybe another $40 in small tools, and you're off to the scratch-races.

It doesn't take long before you're making custom cars few people have like a Rover BRM.

[dazee]

Thank you sir, you just made my day!  I have been thinking about starting to make a chassis for some time, but it always seemed a bit far of a reach for me.  I had not thought about starting with a box section to start with.  This has indeed brought it closer to my reach and having most of those tools handy.

Now have my next project after I can kick this billiard table out the door