Hot Wheels and Matchbox Customizing Thread

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R1600Turbo
It won't sell for that.
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Yeah I know it's 3 hours in, but still, it seems like a low ammount still.

vballcoach
Honestly, I just enjoy building them. I rarely keep my customs. I've only kept 2 which were simple customs for both my kids.
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I cannot fathom getting rid of the car's I've built, even the simpler ones. Maybe as a gift or something, but selling them out... I just couldn't do it :lol:
 
Ah, people, I forgot. Newwwww post @ Custom Diecast México. @Nessy is going to like this one.


http://www.customdiecastmexico.com/2015/01/polistil-fiat-500-funny-car.html
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That is Awesome!

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Ahh, was just going to ask Polistil? then read the http 👍

Love it! The mega-phone exhaust looks superb! :lol:

I have a Supra fatbax somewhere, it's got my brain cogs spinning.. New shape 500 maybe? hmm
 
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As much as I support the idea of trying wild things, I personally would've liked it more if the back wheels were at least smaller. Maybe if they were about 60% of the fatbax's tire width so while it would have that same appeal as a hot rod, it'd still maintain a cartoon look and the proportions would seem more balanced.
 
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AOS-
As much as I support the idea of trying wild things, I personally would've liked it more if the back wheels were at least smaller. Maybe if they were about 60% of the fatbax's tire width so it would have that same appeal as a hot rod, it'd maintain a cartoon look, and the proportions would seem more balanced.
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While I fully agree, at the time I didn't have anything else that fit the thing. Fear not, I found another one that will receive Abarth bodywork and Minilite-style wheels. I'm sure they'll fit. I hope.

I'vr also found a Honda Z-Act and a VW Bug. In due time.
 
Nessy
It is a big risk (selling customs). All the hours invested, then going for very little.
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not so much a risk for me. It's a hobby. I do all of my customs to pass time at work so I'm not taking time from family.
Yeah, lots of hours invested but it's still fun. Some of my customs have done very well on ebay $100+ and some haven't. you never know but that is also part of the fun. Back in the day, I sold a custom Vairy 8 and the buyer submitted it in the Pro Div @ HWC Nationals and it took 3rd. I actually didn't find out til 4mos later.
its all good
 
:lol: We're a rude bunch, but we at least we aren't slandering the BRE name.

Anyway, making deep dish wheels is more challenging than I hoped.

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The wheels aren't centered because I apparently shaved away too much of the wheel.
 
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:lol: We're a rude bunch, but we at least we aren't slandering the BRE name.

Anyway, making deep dish wheels is more challenging than I hoped.

993820_10153595799849097_2940596403711156746_n.jpg


The wheels aren't centered because I apparently shaved away too much of the wheel.
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Iv'e been thinking about wheels lately, and was wondering how that guy featured on Lamley (forgot his name/username.. Toy4dr or something) did all his cambered and chamfered/beveled wheels. And it struck me that he must have used a lathe. Then i thought, could a hand drill be used in a similar manner? Simply putting the wheel inside the chuck, and go at it with some coarse grit sandpaper mounted to a flat static surface. It would mean swapping the wheel around to do both halves, but i think it may work and could produce a more even round shape.

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Or you could mount the drill (wheel in the chuck), spin it at high revs and apply the sand paper to it. (Makes more sense that way).
 
You could even try using a file, instead of sand paper, but in both cases be careful with those fingers and fast spiny things. 👍
 
Nessy
Iv'e been thinking about wheels lately, and was wondering how that guy featured on Lamley (forgot his name/username.. Toy4dr or something) did all his cambered and chamfered/beveled wheels. And it struck me that he must have used a lathe. Then i thought, could a hand drill be used in a similar manner? Simply putting the wheel inside the chuck, and go at it with some coarse grit sandpaper mounted to a flat static surface. It would mean swapping the wheel around to do both halves, but i think it may work and could produce a more even round shape.

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Or you could mount the drill (wheel in the chuck), spin it at high revs and apply the sand paper to it. (Makes more sense that way).
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^^ on the backside of the wheel you have to dremel away the 4 'ribs' that support the center hub. Then you put it in the drill. I use a 3/8 Dewalt hand drill. use a file and apply to the wheel and shave down gradually. The Dewalt I use is way too used and abused and it slightly wobbles as it's a work drill. It's best if you have a brand new drill. The trick doing it this way is the drill chuck has to be able to grab the hub of the wheel firmly, the wheel be centered and the drill chuck not to wobble.
A lathe would be best I imagine but you would have to have a threaded rod/screw to long enough to go throught the wheel and nuts/washers to 'clamp' the wheel to keep it from spinning.
 
AOS-
:lol: We're a rude bunch, but we at least we aren't slandering the BRE name.

Anyway, making deep dish wheels is more challenging than I hoped.

993820_10153595799849097_2940596403711156746_n.jpg


The wheels aren't centered because I apparently shaved away too much of the wheel.
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are you using 2 different diameter tubing? that will give you the lip.
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