by mattb » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:55 am
While I only do 1/25 scale, the mounting process is about the same as 1/32, just a little more room to work with. I have used lots of techniques but there are two I use most. There are lots of pictures here, so I will do two threads.
This picture shows the plastic I use most. The tubing is Plastruct or similiar and the small 3/16 slides inside the bigger 1/4 inch size.
The other piece is a resin piece I make. I use the resin piece to mount full 1/25 scale bodies and will cove that method in this post.
The 2 free standing post mounts are one style I have used. P1010033.JPG
This is how the plastic piece fits the chassis, H&R frame here but could be extended Womp, or any kind of flat brass like I build. I mount this to the frame first. I mount with holes the same diameter as the screws.
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After this is mounted to the chassis, I put slightly oversize tires on the chassis and fit the chassis inside the body. If the sides of the mount need some re-contouring to fit the body shape I have all ready done that. I use a little cya to glue the mount to the body while the chassis is screwed to it. I unscrew the chassis and use epoxy to solidly glue the mount in. I drill the holes in the chassis over size to allow the chassis to fit loosely and give some body float. When I put the regular tires back on, I end up with 1/16 or so clearance.
I used to make plastic copies of the old AMT sidemounts which work like Harry's method above. I found it easier to make a one piece mount, as I always end up with mounts being crooked or something. I have used balsa to do the same thing and it can provide lots of options and is easily cut and shaped. Next up method 2.