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Post by f143 on Aug 2, 2017 1:18:15 GMT -5
Oh for the patience and steady hand to finish a model like that. This Canadian Gp series is going to be a great event. Another fine rendition of Clarks Lotus. Regards Nigel
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Post by David Mitcham on Aug 2, 2017 7:14:22 GMT -5
Superb job Chris - I wish I couldd achieve a paintwork finish like that. The gearbox looks fine to me - neat and unobtrusive.
Best Regards
David
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Lotus 33
Aug 4, 2017 16:09:05 GMT -5
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Post by glasshorse on Aug 4, 2017 16:09:05 GMT -5
Wonderful job Chris! Very clean.
Val
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Post by chrisguyw on Aug 9, 2017 16:42:03 GMT -5
Well, Colin and the boys have made the final tweaks to the set up on Jimmys's chassis.....fingers crossed!! See you at the races!! Cheers Chris Walker
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Post by f143 on Aug 9, 2017 22:26:28 GMT -5
If I was a betting man, I know where my money would go!!! Not only lovely to look at, but most purposeful chassis engineering too. Regards Nigel
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Lotus 33
Aug 11, 2017 13:11:31 GMT -5
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Post by Andrew Rowland on Aug 11, 2017 13:11:31 GMT -5
Can I ask what the metal played are next to the motor? I assume they are some sort of way to change the motor magnet characteristics? I've seen them elsewhere. Andi
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Post by old23 on Aug 11, 2017 18:55:56 GMT -5
Andi, I'm guessing they are stick-on lead pieces for additional ballast. Weight up higher like that will add to the torsional twist allowed by the flexi chassis.
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Post by chrisguyw on Aug 11, 2017 20:08:21 GMT -5
Can I ask what the metal played are next to the motor? I assume they are some sort of way to change the motor magnet characteristics? I've seen them elsewhere. Andi As Old 23 suggested, they are simply pieces of thin lead to act as ballast, ...unfortunately not in the ideal location, as in this position, they raise the cg. a touch, which for narrow cars with limited guide lead that tend to tip, is not ideal. This placement is out of necessity only, as there are not many "perfect" locations to place weight in these small cars. Andi, You may well have seen cars with lead strips on the motor can surface......on a wider track car, which has a tendency to slide (not tip), it can be advantageous to add weight high in the chassis to raise the cg. A raised cg. will allow the outside rear tire to load easier in a corner, improving grip. Any type of metal/lead etc. placed on the outside of the cans of the motors we currently use for home/club/proxy racing will have absolutely no effect on magnet gauss. Cheers Chris Walker
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Post by Andrew Rowland on Aug 12, 2017 0:23:07 GMT -5
Interesting, thanks for the replies. I see now, they didn't look like lead to me at first as they seemed too 'glossy', but you've probably just buffed them! Andi
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