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RMS Maverick In Progress

Posted:
Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:11 pm
by HomeRacingWorld
Finished the chassis.
I used the PM motor bracket from SCC and assorted K&S brass.

Had everything EXCEPT the right bushings so I had to improvise. I sleeved 3 sizes of tubing to fit inside the bracket, soldered and then trimmed out the center.

As HRW Jim puts it, this is "Ozark Engineering" at it's best :)

Painted and ready for assembly.
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

Posted:
Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:30 pm
by SRQSloter
I like it.. Harry did you use a primer before painting? Been gonna paint one one day and bought some self etching primer but haven't tried it yet.
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

Posted:
Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:03 pm
by HomeRacingWorld
No primer sir. Just sanded and cleaned then dusted a couple coats. Once dry I gave it a heavier coat. But no matter how you do it, it will chip and wear over time. I just shoot it to subdue it for the most part and to hide my bad soldering/brass skills.

Have it in running trim for testing. SCC spoked classics for this one.

It won't win any awards but it's smooth and fun to drive.
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

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Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:13 pm
by filsautobody
Nice clean looking chassis. I need to practice my soldering some day.
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

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Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:44 pm
by HRWJim
That chassis looks great Harry. Can't wait to see the body. Jim
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

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Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:24 pm
by Cosmic Bilby
Very nice work H!!!!
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

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Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:49 pm
by dreinecke
Really nice chassis there! Should make that rather crude resin body fly!
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

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Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:35 pm
by studioRS
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

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Thu Mar 06, 2014 1:04 pm
by waaytoomuchintothis
I haven't seen that telescoping tubing for bushings in decades. I always thought it was more elegant than the usual Oilites. When it lined up just right, they work like ball bearings.
Years ago, people used to make those on both ends of an F-1 chassis. Like I say, elegant. You did great. Makes me want to do some this way.
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

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Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:29 pm
by TuscoTodd
Lookin' sweet!
:handgestures-thumbup: :handgestures-thumbup:
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

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Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:53 pm
by dge467
Work of art!
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

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Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:05 pm
by HomeRacingWorld
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

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Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:33 pm
by SRQSloter
That looks Super Harry. :handgestures-thumbup: :handgestures-thumbup: How many feet per lap is MIDMO?
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

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Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:42 pm
by Cosmic Bilby
:text-bravo:
Nice work H, I've enjoyed seeing these Mavericks take shape!
Re: RMS Maverick In Progress

Posted:
Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:32 am
by HomeRacingWorld
Thanks guys.
Not sure Rusty, never bothered to measure it exactly. But no time like the present. I'll get back to you.