[Tibbs]

The Scalex slim line is a little gem.

Thanks for that, they look like the ones they have on the MotoGP bikes.
I'll have a hunt.
Cheers

[Tibbs]

Is this the same one Ken? the W number is different and what does FF mean?
   
Cheers

[KensRedZed]

Yes, those are the ones.
Chris Walker likely knows what the FF officially stands for. To me it means "Freakin' fast!". 

They are only rated for 18k. But they outperform the larger Scalex 18k S-can.

[chrisguyw]

Hello Tibbs, If you have not already purchased the Scaley "050" motor, you may want to consider looking for a FK-050 rather than a FF-050,.........the FK versions are identical dimensionally, but come with Carbon brushes as opposed to the precious metal "feelers" in the FF motors,........the Carbon brushes will last much longer, and produce a touch more torque. Pendle and most other shops carry FK-050 motors in rpm ranges from 10/15K up to 40K.

If you have already purchased the Scaley FF, not to worry as the differences are not huge.

Chris Walker

PS If you are using rear tires in the 20mm+ range, a gear ratio in the 3/1 (and higher numerically) will be a good starting point.

[Tibbs]

Thanks Chris, I'll look for the FK motor, at the moment I've changed the 20K to a moto GP bike motor which fits well.
The ratio you mentioned is what I have, 28 crown and 9 pinion. 
I'm going to get a brass pinion as I prefer them, but these motors have a smaller axle so I need to get one of those from Johnny who I follow on Youtube sells them.


It'll be a roller soon as I'm working on the front end, suspension and guide placement etc.

Pics to follow soon.

Cheers

Tony

[Tibbs]

Hi Gents,

I've been working on the front end which has been a lot of work but learning loads.
I want the axle and wheels to turn with the guide so I was going to try and make a i-beam axle but luckily found a large model truck one made from white metal.
I brought that as it's the same shape as the cars one and proceeded to cut the excess off to shorten it, re-soldered it with low temp solder.
   
   
Made the steering bar from brass tube and brass eyelets, the metal parts that hold the wheels are from an old slotcar steering set up.
I have ground parts off these to shape and bent the arms down to fit the brass arm.
I've also tapped the ends so they take a hex head bolt to keep the wheel on.
The guide bit I have copied George Turners idea of what he has on his Edwardian cars, I soldered a brass tube to a flat piece of brass that sits on the guide and soldered a 1mm piece of piano wire to it to attached to the steering rod. 
   
   
   
I've added bearings to the wheels which are wheels from a George Turner kit.
I've drilled out the wheel to fit the bearings in snug.
   
   
   
   
   
The part I'm on to now is the leaf springs.
I decided to make these completely from scratch out of thin brass.
The little nuts and bolts are from Prime Miniatures, Dominic makes wonderful products.
I cut strips of brass to size and came up with these.
   
   
   
I'm waiting for a tiny tap and die set to come in the post so I can make the u-brackets that will hold the springs to the axle.
Quite pleased how it's coming along and the time flys so fast when I'm out in the shed.
   
   
   
Sorry re overload of pics, thanks for looking.

Tony

[KensRedZed]

Tony,

Stunning build!!! 

[Scuderia_Turini]

Ref: re-soldering white-metal - I am impressed!

Leo

[Tibbs]

Thanks Ken and Leo.

Leo, the white metal soldering was a lot easier than I thought it would be, get the right low temp solder and it's about timing when applying and removing the heat.

[Carver]

Amazing!

Carver