Camber Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I've been developing this kit for a few months now and it is getting closer to completion. Based off the Slotit HRS sidewinder chassis, it will have a brass adaptor screw and glued to the chassis rails which will mount an aluminium H plate and flat mounts for easy body installation. Body rock can tuned with spacers and the body is easily remove and replaced by turning 4 screws half a turn and sliding off. I find painting lexan cars much easier than doing a repaint on a hard body…. no spray cans or clear coats needed, no paint runs and you wont fry the decals. The car pictured was painted with artist acrylic paint using a paint brush. The weight and durability of lexan cars is also hard to beat, they can take a pounding and still look good months later. If paint chips off around the front end just touch it up with a paint brush and the lexan wing is really tough and flexible. Two body types will be available, the other with a bonnet scoop. Body is about 3mm wider than the scaley version which really makes it look less tall and skinny while helping the performance. Kit will be supplied with lexan body, interior, rear wing, window masks, black highlight decals for the interior and rear wing side profiles. I am on my third chassis adaptor revision, so far the performance has exceeded my expectations, they are fabulous to drive and easy to setup. Great thing with these cars, like the 1/24 V8’s, is the dimensions are fixed and the racing will be really close. Having quality slotit components is a real bonus. Would be great to get some feedback on these cars so I can get a rough idea of how many to produce, I am hoping to have the chassis adaptors and body kit available for around the $50 mark (not including the Slotit HRS sidewinder chassis and livery decals). Cheers, - Cam Quote Hoo Roo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hi Cam. These cars look great but I would certainly be keen to see what total price might be as RTR if you intend doing same (as I think you do in 1/24). We have a lot of fun with our modified Scaly versions locally using mainly original parts except rear tyres. Would be great too to see Volvo, Nissan, Mercedes etc produced but this be asking too much. Keep up the good work. Regards Chas Le Breton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvmyre Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 These look awesome. I would be interested in 4 complete cars, painted and assembled....or 4 painted (liveried) kits if there is a chance you might offer that option. Quote 5 x National Champion 2 x National Enduro Champion 2 x HBMRC V8 Supercar Enduro Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermouse Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 HRS chassis - $50 is about the best you will find one for (I assume it uses the wheels that come with the chassis) Body and chassis mounting kit - $50 Decals around $14 add a bit for postage all round and you are looking at under $140 for a car that should go quite nicely assembly not included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMick Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Looks good Cam, maybe we will see these in Adelaide on the trax at Tbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash15394 Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Cam. .Thats a damn good idea...go for it.Hopefully one day a Volvo as well Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Cam. do you need a minimum number of orders to make it viable for you? Will a RTR version be offered? How difficult is it to paint one up ? ( When it comes to painting , they call me "splasha") Quote www.sydneyslotcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.A Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I would certainly be interested in building one as i already have a couple of Slot.It HRS sidewinder chassis available to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagey Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 The painting of these cars is not hard ! Reverse peel n stick from Patto . You cut the sticker out and put on the inside . If you are capable of putting a stamp on a envelope you can do it ? Paint is done over the stickers with artist water paint with a paint brush. I recon you could even finger paint it and it still look good . They are great fun and you have done it your self . Any one can buy a car, have a go ! You might just surprise your self . Cheers Pagey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.A Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I agree with Glen,painting lexan bodies is not that difficult,you can either paint them by hand or airbrush and with the reverse decals from Pattos they come up a treat.I prefer using Parma's Faskolor paint as it is made for lexan bodies and does not crack or flake off after a hard wall shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddo Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 With the predicted demise of Scaley V8's, your timing looks perfect Cam. As Chas mentioned, how much would a RTR car sell for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotcarnut Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) nice work cam bodies look great, Edited October 20, 2015 by slotcarnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve38 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'll take two Blue ones thanks Cam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Yep I'll take one. RTR or kit, I don't mind having a go at building one. From the previous comments, sounds like it won't be to hard. Edited October 20, 2015 by Drifter Quote www.sydneyslotcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.A Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Here's a thought,maybe there could be two kits,one for those people wanting to put these bodies on a Slot.It HRS Chassis and another for those wishing to mount them on a Plafit Super 32 chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richo99 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 They are already available. Plafit super 32 chassis and bodies made in Qld. We are running them in toowoomba and total cost is approx 140. Quote Richo Nomad Raceway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotcarnut Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 RTR Plafit chassis is only $110 with everything http://acehobbies.com.au/store/product_info.php?cPath=26_34_87&products_id=71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camber Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I have done a Plafit version, they perform very nicely on a standard 3300 chassis and look the part with the larger wheels and more accurate wheel inserts. I can supply a limited number of these kits now if interested. The question of me doing RTR kits....I won't be doing them. They really aren't hard to build and as a customer you will get more satisfaction out of building one yourself. 1 Quote Hoo Roo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camber Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 RTR Plafit chassis is only $110 with everything http://acehobbies.co...&products_id=71 Complete body kit with window masks, wheel inserts and black decal highlights should be about $25 + livery decals, so Richo is pretty close to the mark. Quote Hoo Roo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddo Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Put me down for 3 thanks Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotcarnut Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 that's brilliant, will have to grab one I was to slow with 1/24 version and all the good FORD liveries were snapped up......lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 There seems to be a shortage of Slot.it sidewinder chassis and no eta on new stock. Quote www.sydneyslotcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.A Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Hi Cam,can you put me down for a body kit for a Plafit 3300 chassis please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo40 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) Hi, I'm pretty new to this but the cars are definitely very cool. A couple of questions; There are two chassis, one plastic and one metal, does it make a difference which one you use? Is there a group using these in Sydney as it would be great to check them out. How do I go about buying the parts I need to start? Ric Edited December 22, 2015 by Ricardo40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springbok Racer Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Ric, Send Cam a pm and he will give you all the goss. Cheers, Jan Quote 'The older I get the faster I was.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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