G-machine of a different.......scale?!? - Page 11 - Lateral-g Forums

black2002ls · #**101** 11-11-2006, 12:34 AM

thanks for the comments guys. No progress right now. Funding ran out before I could get my machined goodies and braided line. I have taken a break from the hobby for a while. I've had to stay on top of my studies. Hopefully I'll make some head way this winter.

black2002ls · #**102** 12-03-2006, 11:59 AM

I am going to be hitting the drawing board again, for the wheels and tires. This time I am going to start with the tires, and then move to the wheels. I've been talking to a machinist who works almost completely in scale parts. He says that this is the way to tackle it. So I am looking for suggestions on wheel/tire combo's. If this were a real world car. It would have a TT LS7 so we are talking close to 1000 at the wheels. I want something that is going to look good and be able to hold the power. My original wheels called for 11" wheels out back and 8.5" up front. Maybe a 18/19 combo. Suggestions with pictures would be great. I want this build to be as realistic as possible.

PASD U · #**103** 12-04-2006, 05:58 PM

Are you sticking with the original wheel design or are you going with another? It's going to get a lot of attention once it's done.

black2002ls · #**104** 12-04-2006, 10:33 PM

I have yet to decide. I like the colored center. I am open to suggestions. Just be sure to provide some eye candy to back it up!

black2002ls · #**105** 12-17-2006, 04:30 PM

Well, I've started getting back into it. Decided to change the wheels up. they are forgeline WC3p's

The are smaller than the other wheels I had designed. I'll show some pictures of where I am at with the wheels in just a bit. they will start out as a multi piece design at first to ensure symmetry in the spokes. then the resin "spokes" will be attached to the outer ring, and the center, then I will drill the holes for the bolts for the the center. The master will be sent out so sleeves can be machined.

nitrorocket · #**106** 12-17-2006, 08:00 PM

Wicked headers!

nitrorocket · #**107** 12-17-2006, 08:00 PM

I also like the wheel choice!!

black2002ls · #**108** 12-17-2006, 08:11 PM

yeah...can't remember where I got those pics from

I'm not happy with them...or the motor anymore...there will be a lot of revamping on this thing.

PASD U · #**109** 12-20-2006, 05:36 PM

Yeeeah! Those wheels will go nicely, especially if they're detailed well. Maybe a brushed, medium gray/gunmetal center would set the exterior color off and go with the grill. Just my thoughts though.

black2002ls · #**110** 12-27-2006, 11:10 AM

well here is where I am at. I am waiting for a bit, so I have several items to make molds of at once before I start pouring the RTV. you can see the outter ring and the spoke that will be copied so that they are all exactly alike