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clank72
May 18th, 2011, 08:57 PM
Hello, I'm new here. I'm into remote control vehicles and robotics. I saw this forum first and figured it might be a good place to ask about material.

I want to make a cover/shell for an RC vehicle I have. Basically like a car body but not a car, more like a tank shell.

I wanted to see if anyone could recommend the type of material I can make this with. Possibly fiberglass or other harder compound, something that will allow me to sand, a hard shell type material.

The size would be approximately 3 feet long by 2 feet wide. 1/10 scale. I have the idea in my head and can create a 3D rendering soon.

Here are some images for something close to what I want to make, of course with less detail:

http://www.starstore.com/acatalog/sw-turbo-tank-vehicle.jpg

Or something simular to the Starwars AT-AT, without the legs and head of course. Just the body.

http://djuna.cine21.com/movies/e/etc_star_wars_transformers_at-at_driver_01.jpg


Anyway, thanks for the help.

-Mark