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skis? - Racin' Ranger1 - 01-21-2006
ok i got some 1/4 in plexy(sp)? glass. And i wanted to make some skis for a rc10gt and a T-maxx. LMK if u have any ideas on what i should do thanks.
skis? - destroy_my_revo_15 - 01-21-2006
heat it up and bend it. then screw it all together. or you could try to melt (fuse) it together but it probably wont hold very well.
skis? - SixVi6-Camaro - 01-21-2006
Here are a couple other threads on the same thing from the last time it snowed.
http://www.chitownrc.com/showthread.php?t=1702&highlight=skis
http://www.chitownrc.com/showthread.php?t=1678&highlight=skis
skis? - Ponch - 01-21-2006
Not to be discouraging...But it ain't gonna work. All my skis died, and even when they weren't busted, they didn't work well. Throw on some maxx tires and you'll be fine kyle, Travis, invest in some paddle tires for the rear.
skis? - FreeRideFrosty - 01-21-2006
I am going to machine some nice mounts in my metals class... hopefully within the next week or so. I think the key is to make sure the tip stays up without flipping under. I am going to try to rig up a spring to keep the tip up. Other than that I think it will be difficult to make an easy, fast pair...
skis? - Traxxas_Junkee - 01-21-2006
matt, u just screwed it up because u tried to cut up a rubermade containter. and u didnt know wut u were doing
skis? - FreeRideFrosty - 01-21-2006
Positive... positive comments young grasshopper...
skis? - thenewguy821 - 01-21-2006
The 1/4" plexi should work fine, but the biggest thing with Ski's, is turning. If you just curve the front, and try to run, it won't steer very good. You need to figure a way to put a runner down the center of the bottom of the ski's. That way, when you turn, rather than the ski's "floating" on top of the snow, the runners will "grab" the snow, and turn the truck.
skis? - Traxxas_Junkee - 01-21-2006
do u know the best way to do that?
skis? - FreeRideFrosty - 01-21-2006
Yes... the best way is to slot it with a mill and then put a runner down the middle. If you use CA all the way down it would be more than strong enough. The thing is that you need to do the bend after you mill it and cut another piece to fit the curve. The easiest way to get skis that work is to buy them... the cheapest way to get them is to take a long time making them. There is no super cheap/free, easy, and functional way...
skis? - Traxxas_Junkee - 01-21-2006
where can i buy them if mine dont work?
skis? - FreeRideFrosty - 01-21-2006
A lot of people use plane skis and rig a mount but there is a set online somewhere that has the skis with mounts as well as the rear wheels and tires. Not sure where though... or of the price.
skis? - thenewguy821 - 01-21-2006
There are a couple of hobby shops that have the ski setups for Max's. They interlock with the Hub carriers to keep the skis stable.
skis? - kevinF - 01-21-2006
here are some skies. a bit pricy though IMO.
maxx skies
skis? - Ponch - 01-21-2006
Eeh...50-55 ain't too bad....Lol I already have paddles, just a broken rim lol..
skis? - Racin' Ranger1 - 01-21-2006
good for u
skis? - Notochord - 01-22-2006
racin ranger my ski's worked really nicely. as for the strip down the middle u dont need that. if u make it right when u turn ur ski's should turn on their sides and then it will turn. if u use the wood like i did. and drill the hole that attaches to the axle or w/e u call it small enough then it wont turn or rotate while ur driving. if u look at my 3rd pick u can see that it actually turned. ya so try that first and maybe u can save urself some money
skis? - The_Thubbed_One - 01-23-2006
another thing to try would be to make the bottom of the ski concave along it'slength like a snowboard, as the outside loads up it will dig in deeper and gain more traction, just like on a snowboard.