US 1:4th scale car body for 2011 (part 2)

[eightman]

i start this post again, sorry, but i can't add poll on the first one..

hello,
as my first 2010 1/5 on road body should be available in November, i am working on the off road one...but in 2011 maybe time to do a 1/4 scale something.
i choose muscle/pony/sport way...
first let's talk about what i show here, then build in 2011:

Ford Mustang First generation : 1964–1973


Chevrolet Camaro First generation : 1967-69


Chevrolet Corvette Third generation : 1968–1982


Pontiac GTO Second generation (judge) : 1968-1974


Chevrolet Camaro Second generation : 1970-1981


Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Second generation : 1970–1981


Buick Riviera Third generation : 1971–1973


if those that already have choosen on other post can do it here again...

i work with 3d models, then NC drill multi part mold, also make PC windows...
you can see process for a PC one there.

Stef

[eightman]

12 votes, thank you guys...
1:18 camaro is on my desk... side to a detomaso Pantera...
632 members left to vote!
Stef

[eightman]

19 votes, camaro seem to stay the most wanted here.

[eightman]

hello, things became little different...
before relasing a accurate 1:4 scale body of a real car,
with help of a friend i'am releasing TWO 1:4 scale bodies, first made to be fitted on a baja5, but with a 106cm (41"7) lenght and 50cm (19"7) width they are 1:4 scale...
you can order numbered bodies, delivery on week 12.


Stef

[bill]

That coupe just blows me away!

[eightman]

my friends have made good job, i will soon have the mould to make lexan mould...

stef

[eightman]

finished first one with drag style

[QAman]

How about a dragster body. Straight forward and simple design. Roger.

[eightman]

How about a dragster body. Straight forward and simple design. Roger.

hello Roger,
i don't think it's usefull to use CNC stuff to build a classic drag body... everybody can do it itself
i don't manage to sell 1:4 scale fiberglass bodies of gt cars, so dragster... hum!
but my next 1:4 scale lexan body will be fine for dragster use if i manage to finish it!
Stef

[eightman]

I say the corvette in fiberglass with all the detail will be a sure winner. That or a Cheetah.

you're right... there were 5 evolutions of the C3... i may choose the first 68-72...
but when i see work done with Mike's camaro, and how hard it's to sell them... i'm not sure i will risk this year other size that 570mm wheelbase...(fit the most common big scale car in the world )
real c3 is 2489mm (98") 1:4 is 622mm (24,5") 570mm is 1:4.37 but only 401mm wide (11")... and i'm not sure greenwood imsa look (77" wide) will be ok for all

so i'm waiting
Stef

[eightman]

Strictly talking about 1:4 scale american sports cars the 1968 corvette will be a nice edition to Jeff's Daytona coupe and Gary s Cobra. Below could be a few options the buyer can do.

thank you for giving your point of view, remember i don't read/speak english very well, so sometimes i can make mispellings!
you're right when you say it's not so expensive to build fiberglass plug and mould, first need time.
good idea to show some varations of the original C3 68
here is and example of machining a detailled plug, that can be used to make Fiberglass mold.

here is a 3d file picked from 3d marketplace for sample


Stef

[eightman]

hey Emilio, i still work on silicon before doing the chaparal, it's the most complicated so it will be the last