I really like the springs, as a drag builder I always need more springs than I have in the parts box. I actually made a set using build method similar to yours, I used .010 for the leaf and I trimmed and sanded the ends of each to get the > type shapes, though they're more rounded than the >. I used the frame from a photo- etch set to make the brackets or clamps that go around the leaves because they bend and hold their shape easier than plastic. I like the tubing you blended into the ends to make the mounts for the shackles- I'm going to see if the photo- etch frame piece will work as shackles as well, drill holes in 'em and run a pin or whatever to simulate the bolt. Anyway, thanks for the informative video!!
Awesome video man! I've recently found your channel and you have a lot of neat tips and tricks! I'm building that same model but I'm working on turning it into a flip nose... Lots of work! This is the first time I've modified a model car body this extensively, but it's comin out pretty cool I feel.
Thank you so much for making this video it should actually come in handy for me because I picked up the AMC gremlin that AMT put out and I want to make the '70s style Street freak out of it that will be cool
I have a 57 chevy California wheels kit I'm gonna turn in to a gasser I was thinking about building the hole front section out of styrene, the springs are a great idea sir..thank you but can you do a video on how you did the front half of the frames
This is great info! I've done something similar in the past on big rig models taking kit supplied leaf spring down to the main leaf only, then building pack up with styrene strip the way you do it, I like the even more accurate approach here with an actual eye at ends of main leaf.
So Cal NNL 22...I was there. 1st of your videos I've found and watched. I like it and subscribed. In late 1970 I was scratch building a set of leaf springs out of brass. Then a major earthquake crashed my 112 built car models on the shelf. I still have those brass springs somewhere but never finished the project. I've moved on. But been thinking recently about scratchbuilding some leaf springs again. Your method looks much easier than what I did before. Inspiration! Thank you.
Awesome. This helps me solve a problem I was having. There are some kits I would like but they come with molding in rear suspensions. Found a company that makes the rear axels for 1/24th25th cars but no leaf springs. Now I can buy those kits and make them more realistic. Truly awesome.
I have been working on a kit-bashing project for a couple months. Using the old Monogram "Tom Daniels Garbage Truck" (with the band in the back) and have been trying to figure out a way to mount a Corvette rear-end onto it. This idea may be exactly what I need to put that differential and axle into place ! thanks !
Awesome how to, never tried that on a model. In the scale R/C world, I have used the recoil spring from a lawnmower for the raw materials. That could possibly work for 1/16 and larger
Hi Chuck,,duuude,, I run RC cars as well and I too use mower recoil spring for scratch built leaf springs and they work and look just like the 1:1 scale ones ,,,,thing is,, I thought I was the only one doing that,,,it is awesome finding a like mind,,, thanks for sharing this information,,, RC Glen
