Scratch build Nitro tethered race car, second try!

[WickedFog]

You need to put up a build showcase when this is done. One of the top builds on RCT!

 

[Doom!]

I love that it's mostly hand crafted. Looks killer, oddly I think that metal windscreen looks better than clear would have, truly a perfect mistake. The cockpit trim sets it off nicely too. Can't wait to see her finished up and then her first run.

 

[Roog]

Thanks for your comments guys, it keeps me going!
I must try to get some video of it when I get it running, I’ve used the engine before and it seems OK so fingers crossed.

 

[Roog]

I love that it's mostly hand crafted. Looks killer, oddly I think that metal windscreen looks better than clear would have, truly a perfect mistake. The cockpit trim sets it off nicely too. Can't wait to see her finished up and then her first run.

I was pleased with the cockpit trim and by the time the thing gets plastered with fuel/exhaust I think the metal screen might be easier to keep looking tidy.

 

[Roog]

Bro! I’ve skimmed over the first few but I’m totally invested in this build! That old Indy car look is wicked cool! Can wait to see her run. Great job on this. Wow

Yes I guess the styling of 50’s Indy cars have a lot in common with the European F1 cars of that eara. If anything the Indy cars have a bit more scope for decoration/ graphics

 

[BudUMfan]

Either way it’s sick! Love that thing.

 

[Roog]

We have wheels, batteries charged and ready to give it a go.

 

[Roog]

OK, so this may be the last time we see it in this condition, and on to planning the next.

 

[CertifiedMike]

We have wheels, batteries charged and ready to give it a go.

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I hope you love this car!!! It looks FANTASTIC!!!

 

[Doom!]

The only thing that could make it better would be googly eyes and a unicorn horn!

Seriously love this build, hope it does you proud on the first run.

 

[Roog]

The only thing that could make it better would be googly eyes and a unicorn horn!

Seriously love this build, hope it does you proud on the first run.

Please ignore this post I have lost the plot

 

[Roog]

Right, I know I've taken a long time to get some video of my new nitro tethered car, but here it is, my missus came along to track to day and offered to take a short video.

On a positive note the experiment to use in-line skate wheels worked OK, at least they didn't explode.

Track was wet so I was getting wheel spin at part throttle, also had a fun spin at the start.

 

[WickedFog]

Right, I know I've taken a long time to get some video of my new nitro tethered car, but here it is, my missus came along to track to day and offered to take a short video.

On a positive note the experiment to use in-line skate wheels worked OK, at least they didn't explode.

Track was wet so I was getting wheel spin at part throttle, also had a fun spin at the start.

There you are!

New subber. So cool to see that one motoring around the track man.

 

[Roog]

Rewatching the ‘hand to stop’ reminds me I need to set the carb so that it’s stops on the stick.

 

[Roog]

Merry Christmas all, have a great day

 

[CertifiedMike]

Merry Christmas!!!

 

[Doom!]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

 

[WickedFog]

Merry Christmas all, have a great day

You too Roog. We expect more updates after it warms back up over there

 

[WickedFog]

Merry Christmas all, have a great day

Oh hey. I meant to tell you, change your YT vids to "not made for kids". Then folks can comment and be notified when you update stuff.

 

[Roog]

Oh hey. I meant to tell you, change your YT vids to "not made for kids". Then folks can comment and be notified when you update stuff.

Thanks @WickedFog i didn’t know that!