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Adrian 2	15/12/2019 10:59:27
104 forum posts 19 photos	A while ago, maybe earlier this year (could be a bit longer) a member posted a picture of a very simple but pleasing model racing car, made from odds and ends. I would like to make something similar but have been unable to find the picture. Can anyone , or indeed the maker point me in the right direction please. Thank you. Adrian.
Mick B1	15/12/2019 13:39:50
2444 forum posts 139 photos	Hi Adrian, I've done a few - they're in my album - dunno if those are the ones you're looking for.
Adrian 2	15/12/2019 13:49:49
104 forum posts 19 photos	Thank you Mick, Yes it's there . A lot of beautiful things in your album, lots of food for thought there. Thank you, Adrian.
Mick B1	15/12/2019 14:25:53
2444 forum posts 139 photos	Well, thank you! Wheels are black acetal with, on the one made from square brass bar, heat-blued titanium hubcaps. Axles are brass, cross-roll-pinned into the body, with brass hubs giving a thou or three endfloat on a close running fit to the wheels. If little children are involved, fix the driver in so as to prevent choke hazard - I used an M3 c/sk skt screw from underneath. If the kids are older, loctite the wheelnuts ... Edited By Mick B1 on 15/12/2019 14:26:35

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