Fabrication
The RHTP way
I am giving this information on how we proceeded to make our machine. This is just for the beginners to get an idea on how to start off with the project and some ideas on how to fabricate.
It is your own will and wish to go for new ideas and innovations and proceed your own way!!!
Buying the car:
Try to buy the car online if possible (www.towerhobbies.com) otherwise check the prices of the car you are going to buy from online sources.
Buy a car with a maximum engine capacity as per rules. And do not worry about the cost so that you need not compromise on the power delivered.
While buying a car, get all the stuffs required for running the car and also the tools required. It is advisable to get a RTR (Ready to Run) vehicle and then fabricate your own.
· Buy all the easily failing spares along with your car. Like nylon gears, clutch shoe, glow plug, servo motor, shafts if necessary.
Chassis:
Start off with the chassis first.
Dismantle the whole car and get the chassis separated.
While dismantling remember the location of the components otherwise you may forget from where you removed the part. So better take photographs before dismantling
The chassis can be made from Aluminium 3-4 mm thick plates
You can make them by yourself or even give it to a tinker to get it done
DO NOT alter the location of holes. The alignment may not be proper then.
You can make changes to the outer profile.
Check out our model write up below!!!
The suspension arms are to be fabricated.
The cheapest and a reliable method is to cast them, polish and drill
Check out our model write up below!!!
Steering is one of the critical systems that need to be fabricated
It can change the fate of the race itself
If your steering is not proper, then you cant drive straight and it will be a problem in the drag race.
See the report for how our steering design looks like.
All the credit goes to Ragu !!!
Check out our model write up below!!!
It is your creativity and innovativeness.
We got it made by a tinker
You can make them using Sheet metals, Scrap, plastic or anything that u think
Make it attractive so that it will impress the audience and even encourage you to drive it better