"The Steelhead" FJ40

[crawlin]

Nice work dude

[ptchwrk1]

lookin good! I really need to practice my metal skills. I' m always in awe of the work everyone does here.

[nigelpheron]

Thanx guys.

Not just practice, but cut everything large, then file down to shape. It takes longer and is harder, but the stuff comes out nice.

[imthatguy]

Looking very impressive sir. Really going to have to try this metal material one of these days...

[matthewoliver]

Great work, it makes me want to start building my own parts too. Better get the training on ;-)

[nigelpheron]

There are many parts that I can't fabricate. Such as these whaling shocks:



Check this; I was talking to an old R/C buddy, about what ever topic. Then; because I got a new scaler to build, I told him I'm building a 1.9 scaler.

He says really? I just happent to these shocks, brand new, never been used. He runs 1/8 fast buggies, so he aint got no time for scaler shocks. I say what do ya want for them. He says, "Happy Birday".

Awesome Dude!

Thanx Pat.

And installed. They are wicked smooth:

[alan]

Chassis work looks great!

[street.terror]

when do the shock towers go into production

im going to have to start reading up on brazing, all this metal work is just incredible.

[nigelpheron]

Thanx. The chassis is coming out ok. I'm very happy with the outcome so far.

Dude. Those towers were a pain to make. One really needs a CNC to produce those.

In fact; to any manufaturers out there equiped, ready to be brazed custom parts would probably be a hit.

Look up all the brazing info ya can, get the materials, and start experimenting. I'm glad I did, and pretty positive you will be too.
Parts come out so strong.

[street.terror]

well im nearly married to kick ass cnc programmer soooo... just have to wait for her to work her way up a bit and then she can make me parts out of scraps. hehehee