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Fovea3d 2012.03.02 08:27 AM

Mini-z body 'Cuda
 
'70 Cuda body for Mini-z MR02-03W
Wheelbase 98mm
Offset 0F/+1R
Weight 17.8gr

Link

This body has been widdened by 108% to fit a wide chassis, and so the proportions are not completely true to scale.
The overall dimensions are similar to the Kyosho Mustang.
Weight comparison: K Mustang 40.9gr (with paint and glosscoat) '70 Cuda: 17.8gr without paint.
The front grill is open to allow air flow.

Feel free to post your own realisations here. This thread is also open to requests for improvement of this body.

http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/00.jpg
http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/01.jpg
http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/04.jpg
http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/02.jpg
http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/06.jpg
http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/07.jpg
http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/09.jpg
http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/10.jpg

marc 2012.03.02 10:50 AM

Nice, can a convertable version be done for a Nash Bridges car?

arch2b 2012.03.02 01:33 PM

looks great! how does it handle? what offsets are recommended?

Fovea3d 2012.03.02 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arch2b (Post 430489)
looks great! how does it handle? what offsets are recommended?

It is difficult to describe. Because of the reduced weight the chassis feels planted, and contrary to what the body shape suggests the long overhang does not have any influence and the car is not "top heavy" at all. It feels like driving with a lexan body that has an unusual shape.
I mounted 0/+1R and it is perfect.

@Marc I don't know it will be a good idea with the large exposed interior section and no way to make a clear windscreen.

mleemor60 2012.03.02 05:43 PM

Very, very nicely done. Step one to the T/A nearly complete. All we need now is the Camaro, Mustang and the Javelin.

marc 2012.03.02 05:45 PM

@Marc I don't know it will be a good idea with the large exposed interior section and no way to make a clear windscreen.[/QUOTE]

Instead of exposed interior, you could do just a flat section with "humps" simulating the seats. Windscreen could just be painted black like on regular bodies.
Being convertable doesnt necessarely mean you have to have a completely opened center section. Kind of like make a half dumby interior if you will.

Just something that resembles Nash's car.

Fovea3d 2012.03.02 05:50 PM

It is now just like it should be, green :D

http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...cuda/green.jpg

@ mleemor60: the Camaro is already done

@Marc: this is just not a priority, many others are on the list.

marc 2012.03.02 06:02 PM

No problem, just loved that show! Awesome looking bodies there mate! Can we get a picture of that Cuda next to the Camero? Bet they look sweet together!

Fovea3d 2012.03.02 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc (Post 430502)
No problem, just loved that show! Awesome looking bodies there mate! Can we get a picture of that Cuda next to the Camero? Bet they look sweet together!

Good idea. Will do that whe the details on the Cuda are done.

Fovea3d 2012.03.04 11:17 AM

I started detailing it. I don't know if I will go the complete Hemi decoration (quarter panels and scoop in black) and I don't know if I will chrome the bumpers.

http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/13.jpg
http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/14.jpg
http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/15.jpg
http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/16.jpg
http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/17.jpg
http://www.nanospeeders.com/photos/s...214cuda/18.jpg

mleemor60 2012.03.04 12:34 PM

Not as a racer but as a streeter it needs the billboard's

Skv012a 2012.03.04 07:47 PM

So, how much can I get one of these for man?

Edit: nm, just noticed the whole new section and the shop link :D

arch2b 2012.03.04 07:55 PM

Go to his shape ways page where you purchase them from. There is a link in his signature.

Slubben 2012.03.05 08:41 AM

Can the windshield area be removed and how does it impact the rigidity of the body??

EMU 2012.03.05 09:59 AM

To use an Ilap transponder on my Exige, I drilled a 3mm hole on the bottom of the windshield. Hardly noticeable... I too would prefer a front clear window, but this will work.


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