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Bernard Elgar
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I have had a few positive responses to a couple of posts I have made in other topics on my fist scratch build so I thought it might be a good idea to start this topic to share ideas around the building of a radio control Jeep and some figures to go with it.
My aim in this was to see if I could build something reasonably cheaply but to a fairly decent standard.
I am very much a novice at all of this. My model building last took place when very much younger and consisted of constructing some Airfix and a Revell(?) kit.
I started my creations in March this year as a project while the weather prevented me from doing work as a self employed gardener.
I chose an Electrix Boost as it is fairly cheap and roughly the right size.
I went for Foam Board again to keep cost down but also because it is easy to use.
I used KNex for the frame again for cost and ease of use.
During the build I got side tracked into adapting 12" wooden artists mannequins and sculpting heads/hands just because it took my fancy and buying bodies from the States or Hong Kong/China didn't give me the same sense of satisfaction.
I hope that anyone thinking that they would like to have a go at something similar will see that it's not too difficult given time and a lot of searching around the web asking generous people for tips and suggestions then doing a bit of lateral thinking.
e.g. Cocktail sticks are great for fastening KNex pieces and Foam Board panels into place.
I am happy to share info on bits and pieces e.g. The original 20T motor had to be changed for a "slower" 70T, the Puttees on the figures are black bra elastic secured with staples, etc.
I also have templates for the body panels as I am making a second Jeep and trailer for a friend.
I hope this doesn't come across as congratulating myself I do appreciate this is very much by (and for) a beginner,
Bern
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My aim in this was to see if I could build something reasonably cheaply but to a fairly decent standard.
I am very much a novice at all of this. My model building last took place when very much younger and consisted of constructing some Airfix and a Revell(?) kit.
I started my creations in March this year as a project while the weather prevented me from doing work as a self employed gardener.
I chose an Electrix Boost as it is fairly cheap and roughly the right size.
I went for Foam Board again to keep cost down but also because it is easy to use.
I used KNex for the frame again for cost and ease of use.
During the build I got side tracked into adapting 12" wooden artists mannequins and sculpting heads/hands just because it took my fancy and buying bodies from the States or Hong Kong/China didn't give me the same sense of satisfaction.
I hope that anyone thinking that they would like to have a go at something similar will see that it's not too difficult given time and a lot of searching around the web asking generous people for tips and suggestions then doing a bit of lateral thinking.
e.g. Cocktail sticks are great for fastening KNex pieces and Foam Board panels into place.
I am happy to share info on bits and pieces e.g. The original 20T motor had to be changed for a "slower" 70T, the Puttees on the figures are black bra elastic secured with staples, etc.
I also have templates for the body panels as I am making a second Jeep and trailer for a friend.
I hope this doesn't come across as congratulating myself I do appreciate this is very much by (and for) a beginner,
Bern
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