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Racing Topics => Electric Touring => Topic started by: bigmatty on September 25, 2015, 12:53:42 AM

Title: FIrst Painting attempt
Post by: bigmatty on September 25, 2015, 12:53:42 AM
Well, since I am getting cornered into racing with Jacob I thought I may as well paint a body to my liking...first attempt and it didn't turn out too bad......learned a few things which the boy said I better not repeat on his body...the nerve!

anyway, it was pretty basic....but it came out OK, lots to improve... and for some reason the wing mounting screws included were only a pair.....not 4......weird....I will have to source a set and mount it up shortly.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/matty77/IMG_1095.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/matty77/IMG_1094.jpg)
Title: Re: FIrst Painting attempt
Post by: valk on September 25, 2015, 02:41:27 AM
looks pretty good! hope to see it on the track this saturday.
I might suggest using some normal m3 screws as the factory ones tend to strip if your not careful installing them.
Title: Re: FIrst Painting attempt
Post by: bigmatty on September 25, 2015, 09:08:07 AM
Alas, this Saturday I will be on the ice most of the day with the kids, so I am not sure if I will be able to make it.....its that time of year again :)

Title: Re: FIrst Painting attempt
Post by: valk on September 25, 2015, 11:19:49 AM
Doors at 4. Racing at 6.
Title: Re: FIrst Painting attempt
Post by: bigmatty on September 25, 2015, 11:33:07 AM
I will see what I ( we ) can do :)
Title: Re: FIrst Painting attempt
Post by: dajracer on September 25, 2015, 01:21:03 PM
You only need 2 wing screws, the additional markings are for wing placement only, whether you want the wing ahead or back. I have never had a wing bolt strip on me but I always use small washers on top of the wing and under body to disperse the force on the wing during crashes.
Title: Re: FIrst Painting attempt
Post by: bigmatty on September 25, 2015, 01:38:46 PM
Ahh that explains it...who knew :) Cheers