Racepaper Advent 2014 Paper Car Models

[papermate]

Racepaper Xmas special, Day 3, Rover 2000. Quick build with rolling wheels here.
http://youtu.be/G0RO2qN1AqM
I experimented cutting a little inward at the folding lines to make the car less
boxy looking. It seems that the trick worked. For the suspension, I adopted the
Playmobil suspension method, i.e., open the central hole of the wheel and use
a sharp cutter to cut downwards, making a vertical slot. The wheel axles will
jump up and down when the car moves over a toothpick, or paperclip.

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[Don Boose]

You have made a nice little model look really good, although I do not get a clear mental image of "cutting a little inward at the folding lines."

I hope you will have the time and inclination to build all of the models.

Don

[papermate]

Thanks, Don. Wow, building them all will definitely be too much for me. But I'll pick out
those that interest me most. BTW, please see the attached pic to show how I cut into the
template (on both sides) along the folding lines. This is a chance for me to learn
some English to make myself clear and to say it right.

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[Vermin_King]

Now I get it. Is there a pivot point in the chassis that the axle rests on?

[Don Boose]

Thanks for the response, Papermate. It is now perfectly clear.

I have always found your English to be entirely clear and precise - and your model building skill is exceptional.

Incidentally, I have been trying to build the Bristol and used a small-radius dowel to bend a tight curve at the folding lines at the front and rear of the passenger compartment. I am trying to get the same effect that you have achieved with the two scoring grooves.

Don

[papermate]

Thanks, Vermin King and Don. After reviewing what I have said about the suspension
system, I find that I have made a mistake. What a 5 second disappointment!
To make things right about the suspension thing if you want to make a rolling model car,
I have attached a picture that should give some details of how it works. Sorry, Vermin King
that I can't go too technical as it's beyond me. By looking at the picture, I hope you'll
see the point.

And about the red slots, make sure that the end point of the
slot touches the base of the chassis as it allows more room for the axle to move
up and down. The start point of the slot is where the axle normally stays.
It actually "bears" the weight of the model and is thus necessary to harden
it with CA glue.

The axle that I used is a piece of wire. Measure the length by referring to
the base of the vehicle. Glue to one wheel first and dry fit for the other one.
You'll need some sort of spacer which is actually a rolled up tube. Then cut
appropriately and place it (on each side of the axle) between the wheel and
the chassis. Fix the other wheel with the second spacer in place and apply
a tiny droplet of CA glue to the wheel. Make sure no glue goes to the slot
or else the movement will be severely hindered.

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[Vermin_King]

Thank you. Makes sense

[papermate]

Day 8 Rover 2000 Police. Fun to build in Kodak 4R photo print.
This is a rolling model but I didn't have the time to make a video.

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[Don Boose]

Another nice one. The Bristol makes up into a nice-looking model, too. I have almost completed that one. The blue Jaguar looks like it will be a good model, as well.

Don

[papermate]

Thanks, Don, look forward to seeing your Bristol.

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