RE: Toy Car Genius: The 'Amazing Swing Bin Racer'
Discussion
G350 said:
So, does anyone know if these toys can be (legally) used on a pavement?
It's a serious issue, have you seen the number of toddlers riding unroadworthy tricycles next to pedestrians on the pavements? I doubt they have insurance or even licences, and it's a bumped ankle just waiting to happen. The police just aren't interested either 
Just as a matter of information...
When I built my son what has more recently become known as a Toylander Jeepstar, he used to drive it the local park and I insured it for third party liability on our house insurance for next to f
k-all.
As a matter of interest, his jeep was built from scrounged stuff and about the only things I actually bought were the wheels which were steel with 1" roller bearings. I used 3/8" ply rather than the 'becoming more common' MDF because it was easier to find for free, but with hindsight I'm glad of this because it's been left out in the rain many times and is still all in one piece.
Built in 1991, it's still in regular use by Tom's second cousins and is still on the original motor (re-cycled from an electric bicycle) albeit with a new crown wheel in the gearbox, and about the only thing that's been replaced otherwise is the battery.
Here it is with children far too big for it!! I built a trailer for it once. It still managed to pull 5 children over grass (it was always much faster on Tarmac)
When I built my son what has more recently become known as a Toylander Jeepstar, he used to drive it the local park and I insured it for third party liability on our house insurance for next to f
k-all.As a matter of interest, his jeep was built from scrounged stuff and about the only things I actually bought were the wheels which were steel with 1" roller bearings. I used 3/8" ply rather than the 'becoming more common' MDF because it was easier to find for free, but with hindsight I'm glad of this because it's been left out in the rain many times and is still all in one piece.
Built in 1991, it's still in regular use by Tom's second cousins and is still on the original motor (re-cycled from an electric bicycle) albeit with a new crown wheel in the gearbox, and about the only thing that's been replaced otherwise is the battery.
Here it is with children far too big for it!! I built a trailer for it once. It still managed to pull 5 children over grass (it was always much faster on Tarmac)
Ferg said:
Just as a matter of information...
When I built my son what has more recently become known as a Toylander Jeepstar, he used to drive it the local park and I insured it for third party liability on our house insurance for next to fk-all.
As a matter of interest, his jeep was built from scrounged stuff and about the only things I actually bought were the wheels which were steel with 1" roller bearings. I used 3/8" ply rather than the 'becoming more common' MDF because it was easier to find for free, but with hindsight I'm glad of this because it's been left out in the rain many times and is still all in one piece.
Built in 1991, it's still in regular use by Tom's second cousins and is still on the original motor (re-cycled from an electric bicycle) albeit with a new crown wheel in the gearbox, and about the only thing that's been replaced otherwise is the battery.
Here it is with children far too big for it!! I built a trailer for it once. It still managed to pull 5 children over grass (it was always much faster on Tarmac)
now, that's impressive!When I built my son what has more recently become known as a Toylander Jeepstar, he used to drive it the local park and I insured it for third party liability on our house insurance for next to f
k-all.As a matter of interest, his jeep was built from scrounged stuff and about the only things I actually bought were the wheels which were steel with 1" roller bearings. I used 3/8" ply rather than the 'becoming more common' MDF because it was easier to find for free, but with hindsight I'm glad of this because it's been left out in the rain many times and is still all in one piece.
Built in 1991, it's still in regular use by Tom's second cousins and is still on the original motor (re-cycled from an electric bicycle) albeit with a new crown wheel in the gearbox, and about the only thing that's been replaced otherwise is the battery.
Here it is with children far too big for it!! I built a trailer for it once. It still managed to pull 5 children over grass (it was always much faster on Tarmac)
Only recently heard about the “pedal bin racer” I have just started building one for my 2 ½ year old son. Great set of instructions but also plenty of room to adapt and customise as you go.
Here are a few photos of my efforts so far (about 10 hours in, think I have about the same ahead of me once I have found/sourced a few more parts).
Hope my son enjoys driving it, once complete as much as I have building it.
Here are a few photos of my efforts so far (about 10 hours in, think I have about the same ahead of me once I have found/sourced a few more parts).
Hope my son enjoys driving it, once complete as much as I have building it.
Kozy said:
Awesome idea, looks like something I could waste endless amounts of time making bits for with my new laser cutter too!
Wonder how many of the parts I can fit inside the 2ft x 1ft bed...
The dials and wheel arches are made on my laser cutter (same size bed) and will be adding, lights, front grill, number plates, windscreen etc made on laser cutter too. Hoping to get a few 3d printed parts on there too.Wonder how many of the parts I can fit inside the 2ft x 1ft bed...
I have only just come across this over the weekend while looking for a pedal car kit to build for my son (damn you Austin J40 race at the Revival). However, it seems that all of the places that sold the plans have gone awol, including the lightning cars website.
Not that it is a big issue, as i would want to rejig it for pedal power, and being in Australia i cant use 99% of the bits that this one uses. However, what im trying to figure out is the size of the bin. I went through my local hardware store this morning, and couldnt find any bins that looked like they would offer enough clearance. Does anyone have a part number or something similar for the bin in question?
Not that it is a big issue, as i would want to rejig it for pedal power, and being in Australia i cant use 99% of the bits that this one uses. However, what im trying to figure out is the size of the bin. I went through my local hardware store this morning, and couldnt find any bins that looked like they would offer enough clearance. Does anyone have a part number or something similar for the bin in question?
I bought the plans for mine 4 years ago but started work on it about 4 months ago.
It's been fun so far, there are lots of things I'm looking to adapt ie. the steering and also put in a reverse gear.
Trying to source a cheap drill that does over 1000rpm is my current mission.
I planned a build diary - not quite organised but this is how far I've got....
IMG_2496 by Simon, on Flickr
IMG_2493 by Simon, on Flickr
started the finishing today - MDF primer followed by grey undercoat.
IMG_2575 by Simon, on Flickr
Still got to build the steering mechanism and running gear.
I'm going to have it reverse too.
It's been fun so far, there are lots of things I'm looking to adapt ie. the steering and also put in a reverse gear.
Trying to source a cheap drill that does over 1000rpm is my current mission.
I planned a build diary - not quite organised but this is how far I've got....
IMG_2496 by Simon, on FlickrIMG_2493 by Simon, on Flickrstarted the finishing today - MDF primer followed by grey undercoat.
IMG_2575 by Simon, on FlickrStill got to build the steering mechanism and running gear.
I'm going to have it reverse too.
I realise this is something of a revival however.....
Just bought the plans for one of these (for my daughter - not *yet* a petrolhead at 18 months but I figured start early, and by the time its finished she might like it...!)
I'm currently amassing parts, however the one common question that crops up (and I've yet to find a suitable seller) is
Where do you all get the wheels from?
The plans state 12" diameter (including tyre) with a 12mm bore - however i can only find either 12mm bore or 12" diameter, not both.
If needs be I'll buy them from the seller of the plans (but at £50 i was hoping to source some a bit cheaper....
Just bought the plans for one of these (for my daughter - not *yet* a petrolhead at 18 months but I figured start early, and by the time its finished she might like it...!)
I'm currently amassing parts, however the one common question that crops up (and I've yet to find a suitable seller) is
Where do you all get the wheels from?
The plans state 12" diameter (including tyre) with a 12mm bore - however i can only find either 12mm bore or 12" diameter, not both.
If needs be I'll buy them from the seller of the plans (but at £50 i was hoping to source some a bit cheaper....
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