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Chassis Stand Project

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I recently finished my Ferrari Sharknose and elected to keep the wheels detached. It didn't look right just sitting on the ground so I decided to design some folding chassis stands similar to some I saw on the internet. First I drew an outline of the stands on a piece of postcard. Then I cut all my pieces and soldered everything together. The biggest challenge was to keep the solder from gooing up my hinges but without rosin flux solder won't stick.
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Next I filed and sanded my amateur soldering job, added some jewelry chain and some construction paper for padding.
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And done! Sort of surprised me that they came out so similar. Just lucky I guess.
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It was a fun project and only took a couple of hours to do. Now Sharky doesn't have to sit in the dirt. :lol:
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nice work what kit is that?
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Nice! I have struggled with stands before, might have to steal your pin-jig idea, great!
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I would like to order 5 sets. :D
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Cool project!
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Great job!! They add a lot to the finished Sharky model....nice :wink:

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Crate idea 'cruncher... :lol:

Looks really good :D
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Cool. And walla - a nice simple diorama!

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zeekodadi wrote:nice work what kit is that?
It's an old MFH Ferrari 156 kit, K032. I discussed the build recently in the "Completed" section.
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Very nice! :)
Love the jig idea!
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