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  1. Tunedfrog

    Vacuum mold Q Baja Shorty

    There is just something about this green on a RC car. I love it.
  2. Tunedfrog

    Vacuum mold Q Baja Shorty

    First attempt at the mold was a failure because my cast was far too cold and the polycarbonate turned pretty hard just as soon as it touched the mold. No big deal because honestly, I half expected that. Next time I will lay it on a heat register for a few hours before I try again. I did buy this...
  3. Tunedfrog

    Vacuum mold Q Baja Shorty

    I drilled 1,110 holes in my vacuum bed last night, OMG my wrists are sore.
  4. Tunedfrog

    Vacuum mold Q Baja Shorty

    Thanks for the info. I have the bed all made up but I need to go buy a new shop vac tomorrow. Mine is getting tired.
  5. Tunedfrog

    Vacuum mold Q Baja Shorty

    Worst part about this is drilling the holes in the vacuum machine. @tntpoof , with this type of body, shrinkage shouldn't be an issue. Even if it does shrink, it will still fit on the Baja. It is a horseshoe shape and as far as height of it, it can vary without worry. The cardboard is only used...
  6. Tunedfrog

    Vacuum mold Q Baja Shorty

    My 1/5 scale gas Baja has a Q Baja shorty kit I installed so it is a few inches shorter than the original. I wanted to paint my own body but you can't buy clear Q Baja bodies, only pre-painted. I decided to try vacuum molding and I think is going to work, I am happy with the results so I'll...
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