I know some people have talked about mounting 1/24 scale model bodies to the Mini-Z, but that width (in terms of wheels and tires) was too great, and overhung the sides of the chassis. That's mainly been the reason I've stayed away from 1/24 bodies as well. But I got to thinking, how much of a different offset do the CLK and NSX wheels have? Is it wide enough to make a difference? If so, could you not just use CLK or NSX offset wheels to cover the gap?
Just depends on the body you are trying to mount. If the body you are trying to mount is in reality a wide body car, then the wider offset rims will not make up the diff.
Narrower, in real life cars, make models that have the appropriate width for the mini-z with the wide offset rims.
Trial and error is the teacher!
Some models actually have the models specifications, length and width. This is a good starting point. I have found that you just do not know until you can get the shell and place it on the chassis.
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Damizer has converted a few and so have it. The width USE to be an issue with me. Many people are put off from converting kits because they have width problems. But there are easier ways to solve it than you think.
How you are asking? The secret is that kits which tend to have a WIDER width will have larger rims and tires. Take off the tires on your Mini Z rim and use the 1/24 scale car's rims. Another how you might ask. Provided that the rims from the 1/24 scale car are exactly 20mm or 21mm, you will be able to slide them over your Mini Z rims. In other words - just cap them onto your Mini Z rims. That will not only allow you to run a wider width, but will be able to ask allow you to use wider covers. It is EXTREMELY easy. IF the Mini Z's rims don't seem to fit - use a set of unwanted Mini Z rims and sand them down to fit. It's NOT HARD, and you will be able to have covers which will be nice and eye-popping. But another thing you might have to do will be to make a longer "H" or rear suspension plate. But no matter what - it's EASY.
The majority of models today are 1/25.
I have a 1/25 scale '67 Corvette and it's actually not wide enough,
while a 1/25 Nomad fits fine.
The '69 Chevelle is 1/24 but it's mounted low so it's good that it's wide and over the tires.
The '97 Vette is 1/25 (I think) and it could use wider rims.
The '67 GTO is 1/25 and fits good.
The Aston Martin DB5 is 1/24 but still too narrow. That's one tiny car.
So it depends on the scale and the make/model of the car.
Most likely, full size cars work better at 1/25 scale.
Last edited by Ken Mifune; 2002.02.07 at 01:42 AM.
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