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#Post#: 6865--------------------------------------------------
Re: old number one
By: RhysN Date: May 17, 2022, 12:21 pm
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There is a release agent based on PVA, so both are correct, glue
in one form, release agent in another.
#Post#: 6869--------------------------------------------------
Re: old number one
By: guest274 Date: May 17, 2022, 5:05 pm
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Every day is a school day!
#Post#: 7016--------------------------------------------------
Re: old number one
By: guest274 Date: June 4, 2022, 11:00 am
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Having experimented with EVA foam and resin etc; I have decided
it doesn't suit my project. It has potential for something else.
I was using it to make the bodywork but HDPE is better, once you
have persuaded it, with a heat gun, to take the shape you want.
The good points about are that it is very strong, rot proof and
a delight to machine and in my case I don't need to paint it
because I like the colour as it is. If anybody decides to try
it, I would recommend using the mid section of a 210ltr drum as
it is the thinnest part and easier to shape. It is also pretty
flat.
I spent ages looking for something with which to make the bull
nose and eventually chose some cedar that I had. I am pleased
with the result but still have to make it look like brass. I
thought about using gold leaf so something new to have a go at.
Talk about posh!
#Post#: 7017--------------------------------------------------
Re: old number one
By: Jimr1999 Date: June 4, 2022, 11:36 am
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Lots of progress Morris, and I assume you have run it from the
comments on Tinworm's build page. Looks more like a kart now, I
can't wait to get mine rolling! Top job.
#Post#: 7018--------------------------------------------------
Re: old number one
By: guest274 Date: June 4, 2022, 1:32 pm
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It's been running but only on grass and as our paddock is on a
slope, it has shown that one wheel drive is no good going
uphill. I had to get out and push.
I have changed my onscreen name from Morrisgarage to Paul724.
#Post#: 7026--------------------------------------------------
Re: old number one
By: RhysN Date: June 5, 2022, 8:26 am
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You would likely find the same issue if you had a differential.
#Post#: 7029--------------------------------------------------
Re: old number one
By: guest274 Date: June 5, 2022, 9:33 am
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[quote author=Paul724 link=topic=752.msg7028#msg7028
date=1654439465]
You would likely find the same issue if you had a differential.
[/quote]
Would knobbly tyres make a difference?
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Re: old number one
By: RhysN Date: June 5, 2022, 10:02 am
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[quote author=Paul724 link=topic=752.msg7029#msg7029
date=1654439604]
[quote author=Paul724 link=topic=752.msg7028#msg7028
date=1654439465]
You would likely find the same issue if you had a differential.
[/quote]
Would knobbly tyres make a difference?
[/quote]
There's only one way to be sure! I'm sorry if that sounds glib,
but it's all a bit "horses for courses". I gave up one one wheel
drive after the second time I drove the ERA many years ago.
If you don't have any knobblys to try, just message me and I'll
send you some to have a go. I don't want anything for them.
Paul, where is the photo of you on the test run?
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Re: old number one
By: guest274 Date: June 5, 2022, 10:36 am
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That's very kind of you. At least let me pay the postage. I'll
message you my address. I've done several test runs but don't
have any action photo's. Maybe do some tomorrow if it's still
fine.
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Re: old number one
By: RhysN Date: June 5, 2022, 10:56 am
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I have received your message.
I'll get them on their way tomorrow.
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