This is awesome, are the wheels interchangeable with other brand wheels? Having the interchangeable body would be perfect for my 1/24 builds I'm doing.
@@deanewalpole9577 material on this I don't believe has been used normally on a slot car, if you want further info reach out to full earth as they are the creator of this 1/100
Love the channel! Don't love this car. Sorry. Uuugggh, so much wrong with it. First, it's 3D printed. I can see how low resolution of the print is. The tolerances of the parts are not good enough really. The spring up front does nothing. Come on. The steering is way too tight. It needs some serious re-engineering before it is ready for the track. Just saying not every new car to review is a winner. FDM printing can not compete with molded plastic and CNC machining.
Thanks for noting your concerns. I will try to address them here. 1. 3D printing. There are huge advantages over injection molding. These parts would be very difficult to build any other way. They are also using carbon fiber in PETG to increase stiffness. Many more parts would be needed to injection mold the design. 2. Tolerances are as good or better than injection molding. Micrometers don’t lie. 3. The spring up front does work really well. It is shipped loose…just tighten to your needs. 4. The steering bolts are tight for shipping. Just loosen the pivot bolts to loosen the steering. This chassis, just like other adjustable chassis, needs to be tuned by the driver to the track for best performance. This includes weighting, magnet pressure, wheel truing, etc. it has been tested quite extensively. This chassis is intended for advanced hobbyists. Thanks for your note! Doug
@@FullEarthWorkshop Thanks for your time to read my message. I guess before the review, it would have been nice to have the car loosened up a little by the reviewer. I am a Mechanical Engineer and deal with all forms of 3D printing. FDM, SLS, SLA, Etc. 3D printing has many advantages for sure. As long as the application meets the design requirements. Some materials do not like to be threaded over and over. Hence, your great magnet body mount! I Like that. I am also familiar with CNC machining and manufacturing. I actually have and use a home CNC Mill. At my work we have about 18 to 20 - 3D printers of various types. I use Solidworks to design automation and products to be manufactured out of many materials. Metals and plastics. Every material and process has its place. No disrespect I assure you. Sorry but I based my comment on what I saw in the video. I hope you do well with your products. Thank for you clearing up your process for me. Good luck! 😁
@@vigilanterc thanks for your thoughtful note! I am an industrial designer/engineer by trade…so I’m used to revisions to the design. This project has been a labor of love for the hobby…I just hoping to contribute even if I don’t make a penny! Keep watching…I’ll look for your feedback! Doug
@@FullEarthWorkshop Hi Doug. Your welcome. And I'm sorry if I pooped on your hard work. I'm really not a mean guy. You have spent a considerable amount of time on this and it shows. Good luck with your endeavors. I know about passion for creating! My area is more RC than slot cars. Glad we talked. Steven F.
Here full Earth workshop swap
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I like the ability to add different types of bodies. It seems to be a pro hobby slot car dream! It will be interesting to see tests on it. Thanks🏁
I think that really enhances the usability of this car, forward thinking, as not everyone will like the stealth shell
Ello trav
cool. I remember having some very old SCX slot cars with steering, can't wait to see these running!
You are right the old steering from end, you might see one in part 2 lol
Looks cool. I like how sleek it is
Hey trav great review car looks cool what an engineering feet always great to see new ideas entering the hobby
Thanks so much for your refreshing open mind! Hope you enjoy it!
All the best,
Doug
Loving all these new ideas. Great concept.
Awesome concept just needs some fine tuning
On the next chassis, make the magnets that hold the body on sprung. In the ''Pro hobby'' everyone runs with the bodies loose for better handling.
This is awesome, are the wheels interchangeable with other brand wheels?
Having the interchangeable body would be perfect for my 1/24 builds I'm doing.
Thanks for your note! Yes, the chassis is compatible with 1/8” wheels from other manufacturers.
From. a. Dream. To. Reality. Evolution of. a. Slot. Car. Part 1
Off the track its odd looking on the track looks awesome
I agree, I'm happy that someone is trying something different
@@thatslotcarguy is it really different, or just a bunch of existing ideas all in one base?
What specifically makes it ''RC style'' printing?
Materials I believe
@@thatslotcarguy Not sure why materials would be RC-specific, but if you could go more in depth that would be great.
@@deanewalpole9577 material on this I don't believe has been used normally on a slot car, if you want further info reach out to full earth as they are the creator of this 1/100
Intro is really loud, might wanna work on that
Cheers....what about the rest of the video?
@@thatslotcarguy Rest of the video is good. Voiceover is nice and clear.
Love the channel! Don't love this car. Sorry. Uuugggh, so much wrong with it. First, it's 3D printed. I can see how low resolution of the print is. The tolerances of the parts are not good enough really. The spring up front does nothing. Come on. The steering is way too tight. It needs some serious re-engineering before it is ready for the track. Just saying not every new car to review is a winner. FDM printing can not compete with molded plastic and CNC machining.
Thanks for noting your concerns. I will try to address them here.
1. 3D printing. There are huge advantages over injection molding. These parts would be very difficult to build any other way. They are also using carbon fiber in PETG to increase stiffness. Many more parts would be needed to injection mold the design.
2. Tolerances are as good or better than injection molding. Micrometers don’t lie.
3. The spring up front does work really well. It is shipped loose…just tighten to your needs.
4. The steering bolts are tight for shipping. Just loosen the pivot bolts to loosen the steering.
This chassis, just like other adjustable chassis, needs to be tuned by the driver to the track for best performance. This includes weighting, magnet pressure, wheel truing, etc. it has been tested quite extensively. This chassis is intended for advanced hobbyists.
Thanks for your note!
Doug
@@FullEarthWorkshop Has any of this been independently verified?
@@FullEarthWorkshop Thanks for your time to read my message. I guess before the review, it would have been nice to have the car loosened up a little by the reviewer.
I am a Mechanical Engineer and deal with all forms of 3D printing. FDM, SLS, SLA, Etc. 3D printing has many advantages for sure. As long as the application meets the design requirements. Some materials do not like to be threaded over and over. Hence, your great magnet body mount! I Like that.
I am also familiar with CNC machining and manufacturing.
I actually have and use a home CNC Mill. At my work we have about 18 to 20 - 3D printers of various types.
I use Solidworks to design automation and products to be manufactured out of many materials. Metals and plastics. Every material and process has its place.
No disrespect I assure you.
Sorry but I based my comment on what I saw in the video. I hope you do well with your products. Thank for you clearing up your process for me. Good luck! 😁
@@vigilanterc thanks for your thoughtful note!
I am an industrial designer/engineer by trade…so I’m used to revisions to the design. This project has been a labor of love for the hobby…I just hoping to contribute even if I don’t make a penny! Keep watching…I’ll look for your feedback!
Doug
@@FullEarthWorkshop Hi Doug. Your welcome. And I'm sorry if I pooped on your hard work. I'm really not a mean guy. You have spent a considerable amount of time on this and it shows. Good luck with your endeavors. I know about passion for creating! My area is more RC than slot cars. Glad we talked.
Steven F.