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by darnall
Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: General Building
Topic: I have made a decision, now I need need some help
Replies: 14
Views: 11704

Re: I have made a decision, now I need need some help

Another couple questions.....I have already read that for frame tubing on 1/24 scale cars that 1/16" (.062) styrene rod is the most common size...is that correct...1/16" for tubing in frames...if I multiply that by 24 i get 1 1/2" so I know thats right.....and what about bumpers & nerfbars?...Still ...
by darnall
Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: General Building
Topic: I have made a decision, now I need need some help
Replies: 14
Views: 11704

I have made a decision, now I need need some help

I have decided which build I am going to do as my re-introduction to the hobby... I saw my first sprint car race at age 6-7 or so at Sedalia, MO on the mile...the year would have been between 1978 and 1981...there were no wings on the cars, and the race was won by Shane Carson in the Vise-Grip numbe...
by darnall
Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: Works In Progress
Topic: 1/8 Scale USAC Non Wing Sprinter
Replies: 80
Views: 60734

Re: 1/8 Scale USAC Non Wing Sprinter

That is just amazing the way you make tires....the rest of the car ain't to shabby either....haha
by darnall
Wed Mar 21, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: General Building
Topic: We've made it big!!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 8225

Re: We've made it big!!!!!

That was me that posted that thread on IndianaOpenWheel...I am now a member of scalesprints...god this site is amazing... I've spent lots of time on ebay today looking for sprint kits and parts....I plan on going to my dads house soon to try to find any left over remnants of the 80 or so sprintcars ...