Car project

eye30 · **January 06, 2021, 21:35:04**

For xmas I got a nice surprise and was presented with a kit car.

I'll be spending most of my free time building it and sourcing some of the main components.

Looking forward to sharing the experience of building the kit car and asking for help on some of the more technical aspects.

Spent most of the last few days making enough space in my garage to have room to build it and reading the instruction sheets.

If the weather permits, as cold in garage at moment, I'll make a start tomorrow.

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asathorny · **Reply #1: January 06, 2021, 22:42:25**

Good on ya Lester. There have been many many kit car series on the TV which I am confident that you will find in youtube. I shall be most interested in the progress. would love to have a go myself except that bone in my back don't bend to well these days.

Shambles · **Reply #2: January 06, 2021, 22:56:52**

I like Lego kits too.

The Gonz · **Reply #3: January 06, 2021, 23:55:08**

Which car, Lester?

CraigB · **Reply #4: January 07, 2021, 05:14:36**

Quote from: The Gonz on January 06, 2021, 23:55:08

Which car, Lester?

Shambles · **Reply #5: January 07, 2021, 10:50:03**

eye30 · **Reply #6: January 07, 2021, 12:02:26**

Made a good start this morning.

Up early so out to the garage to check all the parts and make sure no damage.

As temp below zero I've a small 2 bar electric heater set up and a mug of extra strong tea, bit early for the beer........

Removed parts from the packaging and checked they were all ok.

I've now placed them around the garage in near enough order of build.

Checked what extra items I may need and sorted them out.

Now my next step is to start building and hope that the individual parts match up.

Off for lunch so I'll get going later.

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eye30 · **Reply #7: January 07, 2021, 12:03:51**

Quote from: The Gonz on January 06, 2021, 23:55:08

Which car, Lester?

Not saying just yet as I don't want to spoil the surprise.

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eye30 · **Reply #8: January 07, 2021, 15:01:30**

Just a quick update while I have my afternoon cuppa and jammy dodger.

Going well as the first 2 parts have fitted to a T.

Must crack on while I'm in the mood as I'm out in the cold garage.

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Dazzler · **Reply #9: January 07, 2021, 15:28:50**

Sounds exciting. Surely not a full size one!

eye30 · **Reply #10: January 07, 2021, 17:50:36**

Quote from: Dazzler on January 07, 2021, 15:28:50

Sounds exciting. Surely not a full size one!

Yes not full size like my i30.

Hopefully big enough to get a thrill when it is finished.

asathorny · **Reply #11: January 07, 2021, 19:37:00**

Oh no, Lester. I thought ya meant a REAL car. What a dope I am

CraigB · **Reply #12: January 07, 2021, 19:42:33**

How are you going to ask for help on technical aspects if we cant even know what the hell it is

asathorny · **Reply #13: January 07, 2021, 19:52:04**

asathorny · **Reply #14: January 07, 2021, 19:52:43**

I'v seen the plans lads, it is this

Dazzler · **Reply #15: January 07, 2021, 20:05:23**

Dazzler · **Reply #16: January 07, 2021, 20:09:18**

When he said kit car i assumed he'd be able to talk to it. Doesn't seem likely if only a billy cart!

kit the talking car - Google Search

Shambles · **Reply #17: January 07, 2021, 21:51:28**

My first response is now looking most likely

Quote from: Shambles on January 06, 2021, 22:56:52

I like Lego kits too.

eye30 · **Reply #18: January 08, 2021, 09:49:18**

Early start and cracking on with the build.

Had a little help yesterday so got most of the chassis together.

This morning concentrating on the cabin and getting the doors, windows and roof sorted.

Motor giving me a little of jip as the spacing for the wheels is a little bit tight but got a work around.

Project going well now I can understand and follow the instructions.

Ps
Not Lego

Shambles · **Reply #19: January 08, 2021, 10:39:53**

The Gonz · **Reply #20: January 08, 2021, 10:53:49**

I 3D printed a part for a friend's kit car, a 1964 HK Holden.
He had been missing the left tail light for many years until I came along!

Over to him now to add the tiny silver lines.

eye30 · **Reply #21: January 08, 2021, 11:48:43**

Got stuck in and finished the build.

First pictures of the new motor are unveiled on here.

Very eco friendly and runs smoothly and silient.

Has brill acceleration but short lived. Only down side is distance travelled is very short.

Going out later for a short drive and to show off my new wheels to the neighbours.

Suppose to keeping up with tradition when members have a car other than an i30, I can now post some pics in Members other motors thread.

Few pictures of the body press and finished project.

CraigB · **Reply #22: January 08, 2021, 14:14:50**

Surferdude · **Reply #23: January 08, 2021, 19:53:05**

Quote from: The Gonz on January 08, 2021, 10:53:49

I 3D printed a part for a friend's kit car, a 1964 HK Holden.
He had been missing the left tail light for many years until I came along!

Over to him now to add the tiny silver lines.

1964 was the EH.
HK was 1968.

asathorny · **Reply #24: January 08, 2021, 20:17:36**

Groan !!!!!

The Gonz · **Reply #25: January 09, 2021, 03:35:30**

Quote from: Surferdude on January 08, 2021, 19:53:05

Quote from: The Gonz on January 08, 2021, 10:53:49
I 3D printed a part for a friend's kit car, a 1964 HK Holden.
He had been missing the left tail light for many years until I came along!

Over to him now to add the tiny silver lines.
1964 was the EH.
HK was 1968.

Thanks, I'll point that out to him.