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[pn6]

So I thought I'd fool around with doing a Dynamic style chassis on my resin printer. Would this be considered scratch building??   ...I've done about 4 or 5 designs and come up with this one to test. I'm assuming one good wall shot and it will explode but I have to start somewhere,right? I'm thinking of doing a much wider style basic chassis with narrower pans next.

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[pn6]

Here it is built with a pieced together 26D in it. I have a Serpent repop body for it's maiden run so that's why the goofy wheels on it.......

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[Bill from NH]

Some members on the Home Racing World board have been experimenting with 3D printed chassis & using various materials for increased durability. If you get the chance, see if you find anything there that might also help increase the durability of yours. I'm not into 3d printing myself so I have no firsthand knowledge that will help.

[Larry Horner]

Paul, that looks great! And while I don't know much about resin other than it has a lovely finish, I do know that once you have your models perfected, you can have them printed in PA12 which is super strong.  Shapeways is back in business and could print it for you.

[Brian Czeiner]

Our 1/32 womp style chassis is 3d printed using filament as opposed to resin. There has been some success with them. Usually with home or club tracks. The obvious weak point is the guide tongue. 1/16 tubing allows for mounting the body.

 

[Martin]

Very cool chassis Paul. Really like the floating wing body mounts,clever.

 

Check your PM's

 

Martin.

[Dave Crevie]

About ten years ago Rapid Slot offered this 1/24th scale printed chassis. The full report can be found in the General Technical forum under Rapid Slot 3-D chassis.

 

 

 

 

 

I used a Parma 1043 Ti-22 body, and ran it with the retro Can-Ams.

 

[pn6]

That’s more on the idea I was thinking of. I’m such a scale guy that other than the first test chassis the future chassis’ will use scale sized wheels,tires and bodies.

That’s a nice setup Dave. I’ll checkout that thread.

[Dave Crevie]

I have another Rapidslot chassis I intended to raise the rear axle bushing holes so that the chassis could use the 5/8ths inch diameter hub wheels and tires from H & R or Pro-Tracks. Wouldn't be difficult at all. The designer of the chassis, Steve Grider ( Mr. Horsepower here ) built one with a trans-am body, and it looked pretty good.

 

 

 

He also designed a chassis to use with the Chicagoland Raceway hot rod class we had so much fun with. It wasn't quite up to running with the scratch built wire and brass chassis we had been using, but fun

none-the-less.

 

The problem is Shapeways filed for bankruptcy and are going through a re-organization. I'm not sure if they are filling orders right now.

 

https://www.metal-am...ing-bankruptcy/

[Lecesne]

This JK C43-inspired chassis works well. It can be downloaded here

 

https://cults3d.com/...oteur-brushless