Here is a build-up of my 917 --Model kit is a Fujimi, tifosi's solderless evo chassis, PCH's S16D motor, Sonic 40 crown, GT1 8 pinion, 1/16 spring front end, 3/32 rear axel -- Lightning fast...
917 Build
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 01:27 AM
Fellow Slot Heads,
Here is a build-up of my 917 --Model kit is a Fujimi, tifosi's solderless evo chassis, PCH's S16D motor, Sonic 40 crown, GT1 8 pinion, 1/16 spring front end, 3/32 rear axel -- Lightning fast...
Here is a build-up of my 917 --Model kit is a Fujimi, tifosi's solderless evo chassis, PCH's S16D motor, Sonic 40 crown, GT1 8 pinion, 1/16 spring front end, 3/32 rear axel -- Lightning fast...
David Naylor
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 02:53 AM
Cute!
Seems slightly more complicated than soldering together a brass and wire chassis but I love the thought that went into the design!
Seems slightly more complicated than soldering together a brass and wire chassis but I love the thought that went into the design!
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 12:42 PM
Cute!
Seems slightly more complicated than soldering together a brass and wire chassis but I love the thought that went into the design!
Jairus,
Thank you for the nice thoughts. I designed the chassis while I was waiting for a really challenging medical diagnosis... It keept my mind off of the toughness.
This chassis took me 25 min to assemble. How long does it take to create a scratch built? No soldering skills needed...
David
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 02:06 PM
Forgive me for asking, but what's up with the silly wheels on such an otherwise beautiful, exact-scale car? Ran out of 917 aluminum rims with Ortmanns or black sponge? 
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 02:37 PM
Forgive me for asking, but what's up with the silly wheels on such an otherwise beautiful, exact-scale car? Ran out of 917 aluminum rims with Ortmanns or black sponge?
TSR,
Sorry I did not satisfy your vision of the 917... This is a performance car and is an absolute rocket! The front wheels on this car dont grab the track and create a large push. If you use the larger sponge tires you would need to have Ackerman geometry steering with the wheels turning along with the guide... The NW area of the US as been racing these style of model cars for years and I try to help the guys here understand that not everyone is into the performance like we are. Racing is comprimise and we all choose which area to do so -- in this case, looks vs speed.
I created this chassis and have developed it for more than a decade with the intent to produce the fastest model racer on the planet.
Your slotbrother,
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 03:49 PM
TSR,
You have some absolutely beautiful cars! I love your fantastic front wheels.
I went to your link on your page: http://www.TSRFcars.com
Well done,
David
PS wana race for pinks?
You have some absolutely beautiful cars! I love your fantastic front wheels.
I went to your link on your page: http://www.TSRFcars.com
Well done,
David
PS wana race for pinks?
David Naylor
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 04:09 PM
Perhaps this 917 will give you a smile...
tifosi's Evo chassis in an anglewind with scale wheels all the way around.
Just for you TSR,
David
PS ill even give you a headstart...
tifosi's Evo chassis in an anglewind with scale wheels all the way around.
Just for you TSR,
David
PS ill even give you a headstart...
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 10:18 PM
Is this a production chassis or just a one off?
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 10:25 PM
David
I would love to purchase a chassis like that?
Can you help me out?
I would love to purchase a chassis like that?
Can you help me out?
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In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 10:30 PM
Maybe this should be moved to the "New Products" section.
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 10:33 PM
Switchblade
I thought I'd put my own personal builds on this section...
68Caddy
The Evo Chassis kits start at $150 and I can hook you up.
This is a production kit in limited numbers... 100 built
I thought I'd put my own personal builds on this section...
68Caddy
The Evo Chassis kits start at $150 and I can hook you up.
This is a production kit in limited numbers... 100 built
David Naylor
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 11:42 PM
David
Hook me up.
I will send you a PM
Thanks
Hook me up.
I will send you a PM
Thanks
- Gabriel
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In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 19 April 2008 - 02:25 PM
Resin 917 wheel insertswould be relatively easy to fit - then you have a realistic and still fast racecar. Look at what the Germans are doing in their DSC series.
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Posted 29 November 2008 - 05:24 PM
nice chassis , whats the availability?
where /when /how ?
where /when /how ?
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Posted 29 November 2008 - 08:27 PM
Jairus,
Thank you for the nice thoughts. I designed the chassis while I was waiting for a really challenging medical diagnosis... It keept my mind off of the toughness.
This chassis took me 25 min to assemble. How long does it take to create a scratch built? No soldering skills needed...
David
David mentions a decade of development plus twenty five minutes to assemble. Lets see, I can design, cut, solder, and roll out a chassis in a couple days 
. No offense, but building something from scratch is much quicker. I do on the other hand appreciate the design effort and the fact this may be an alternate for the soldering challenged individuals. Now; is someone going to organize a group of racers that have enough interest to get this off the ground?
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Posted 30 November 2008 - 12:41 PM
Not to slight David's design, but isn't that what the TSRF was created for?
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Posted 30 November 2008 - 01:16 PM
Nice site. This Porsche is my next hardbody project:Look at what the Germans are doing in their DSC series.
But here's another car I wouldn't mind doing:
It's a March 74S Can-Am by Nitto, but the scale is 1/28 (I believe). Too bad.
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Posted 02 December 2008 - 04:54 AM
Very cool hardbodies gentlemen.
I have been holding off building a slot Fujimi 917 until the LH kit version comes out which is supposed to be "real soon now".
Meanwhile- those inspired to convert a Fujimi 917K for slot duty may want to take some detailing tips from this helpful web page:
Detailing a Fujimi 917K
I have been holding off building a slot Fujimi 917 until the LH kit version comes out which is supposed to be "real soon now".
Meanwhile- those inspired to convert a Fujimi 917K for slot duty may want to take some detailing tips from this helpful web page:
Detailing a Fujimi 917K
That's thirty minutes away. I'll be there in ten.
