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Post by oldskool on Dec 5, 2014 18:40:00 GMT -7
first of all i would like to say hello to all this is my first post and i'm hoping someone can be of help. i've been in the trucking industry most of my life, most of it as a semi trailer tech and fabricator. i remember a time when drag trucks graced the circuit and as a kid built a static model of the BANDAG BANDIT. i am planning to scratchbuild an HO version from brass (soldering is easy compared to welding  ) the body should be straightforward old Kdubs were pretty squared off i just don't know what i need for gears motors and such so any help would be appreciated thanks in advance mike |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2014 18:51:36 GMT -7
you will get many answers.
in the meantime, browse around the various threads.
you will likely see some stuff that you can apply to your project.
welcome
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Post by oldskool on Dec 5, 2014 19:05:28 GMT -7
thank you for the quick reply i've been learning a little bit more with each thread i read
but theres a lot to learn.
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Post by dave632 on Dec 5, 2014 19:55:42 GMT -7
When I drag raced full size cars there were many modified pickups running down the track. There are numerous HO bodies available out there for pickups, even semi's.
As far as a chassis building one out of brass would be interesting but not practical. I remember building brass chassis for bigger scales and as soon as they take a good shot they are out of alignment. With all the very strong and reliable plastic chassis around I would adapt one of those to whatever body you like.
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Post by pceng on Dec 5, 2014 21:17:02 GMT -7
Mike,
Believe AutoWorld , makes truck & trailer..... others may have. Might be best to look into to get idea of size and what chassis might work.
If you're building chassis a square "can type" motor is probably the easiest.
....... Peter
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Post by oldskool on Dec 6, 2014 7:06:14 GMT -7
Thank you for the replies, after posting last night i have found a couple of places online that seem to have everything and they use paypal which makes me feel a bit more secure. i was contemplating a brass chassis but the main reason (besides the challenge of doing it) was because this will only be used on my track here at the house to my knowledge there isn't any tracks within a reasonable distance to me. i did have another question are the tires available for HO the same id? i have found complete tyco rear axles with the crown gear and wheels but would like to use the larger drag tires from afx or aurora which ever it was(sorry still learning)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2014 7:20:40 GMT -7
tyco axles are 0.059 and Aurora axles are 0.063.
Aurora wheels will not stay on Tyco axles.
there are many different tire sizes to choose from and many manufacturers of same.
soon, there will be some suggestions who to buy from.
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Post by dave632 on Dec 6, 2014 10:43:28 GMT -7
AFX was the company that made the drag tires/rims. They are still available on E bay and other places. You want the rim that utilizes the full tire as they also made a large rim that used a partial tire. As Al said you will need the bigger axle so the rim will stay on. Gears for AFX style cars are readily available.
In the future you may be interested in some of the Proxy races we hold here. You send your car/truck in and we race it for you. You get to watch what happens with pictures and also a description of the race.
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Post by Phantom B.S.E. on Dec 6, 2014 10:47:49 GMT -7
first of all i would like to say hello to all this is my first post and i'm hoping someone can be of help. i've been in the trucking industry most of my life, most of it as a semi trailer tech and fabricator. i remember a time when drag trucks graced the circuit and as a kid built a static model of the BANDAG BANDIT. i am planning to scratchbuild an HO version from brass (soldering is easy compared to welding ) the body should be straightforward old Kdubs were pretty squared off i just don't know what i need for gears motors and such so any help would be appreciated thanks in advance mike I remember the Boss and Bandag Bandit running at Atco when I was young. Just to let you know Matchbox Slot Cars made both of the trucks. Jags Hobby has the Bandit. Link to Bandit jaghobbies.com/ho_slot_cars/matchbox_cars.htmYou can find the Boss on Ebay often. |
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Post by oldskool on Dec 6, 2014 11:20:46 GMT -7
Thanks loads for the info and links i figured it to be so rare no one would remember them my goal is to eventually have the Boss, which is a '74 i believe the Bandit and the Bullit and if i get lucky Defiance the funny thing is the Boss and the Bandit had 12v92 detroits i never worked on one but have seen them when i started out you don,t realize how big that motor is till you see it on the floor i worked on 6-71s and 8v92's amazing that all these were two cycle by the way just for info that 12v92 meant v-block 12 cylinders 92ci per cylinder
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Post by pceng on Dec 6, 2014 12:59:37 GMT -7
Thank you for the replies, after posting last night i have found a couple of places online that seem to have everything and they use paypal which makes me feel a bit more secure. i was contemplating a brass chassis but the main reason (besides the challenge of doing it) was because this will only be used on my track here at the house to my knowledge there isn't any tracks within a reasonable distance to me. i did have another question are the tires available for HO the same id? i have found complete tyco rear axles with the crown gear and wheels but would like to use the larger drag tires from afx or aurora which ever it was(sorry still learning) Stopped me in my tracks...... glad proxy racing got mentioned. Mike, The site features an extensive proxy racing program. Races are held around the country & in New Zealand. Races are run under NTRA rules & guidlines. Entry is easy ! Be great if you could join us in the fun all have at these events. First of the new season is mid January.......... plenty of time. ......... Peter |
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Post by oldskool on Dec 6, 2014 13:12:53 GMT -7
thank you very much for the invite as well as the info on proxy racing that is something i definitely look into  btw where is hudson compared to leesburg any idea? |
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Post by pceng on Dec 6, 2014 13:16:10 GMT -7
Mike, being new you brought up a point without knowing. Rules & schedule have been getting finished up. Body styles have been......mmmm expanded to other chassis. Bikes are scheduled as exhibitions.
I don't recall trucks ever being brought up. Past race at , Doug's. Had a whole rig show up....... trailer & all. That was for the outlaw hurst........
Think this could be a fun class and bears some discussion.......
...... Peter
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Post by oldskool on Dec 6, 2014 13:30:13 GMT -7
funny you say that was a time when owner operators would drag race loaded trucks for bragging rights
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Post by oldskool on Dec 6, 2014 13:30:59 GMT -7
;)oh yeah and a good some of cash
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) the body should be straightforward old Kdubs were pretty squared off
