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Is there any hobbies that use tools you can do in the house, building something.
I have a bit of free time but not a lot of space and im wanting to have a hobby i can do in the house.
I understand there are v8 engine kits you can build, that sounds perfect but theres only 1 or two kits and once its done thats it.
Is there anything similar where you have to construct a whole car - assemble suspension components and everything else using tools, something a bit complicated and that might be able to teach me about cars a bit at the same time.
If nothing car related is there any other suggestions where i can use tools to construct something that doesent require sawing etc.
I have a bit of free time but not a lot of space and im wanting to have a hobby i can do in the house.
I understand there are v8 engine kits you can build, that sounds perfect but theres only 1 or two kits and once its done thats it.
Is there anything similar where you have to construct a whole car - assemble suspension components and everything else using tools, something a bit complicated and that might be able to teach me about cars a bit at the same time.
If nothing car related is there any other suggestions where i can use tools to construct something that doesent require sawing etc.
dieseluser07 said:
Is there any hobbies that use tools you can do in the house, building something.
I have a bit of free time but not a lot of space and im wanting to have a hobby i can do in the house.
I understand there are v8 engine kits you can build, that sounds perfect but theres only 1 or two kits and once its done thats it.
Is there anything similar where you have to construct a whole car - assemble suspension components and everything else using tools, something a bit complicated and that might be able to teach me about cars a bit at the same time.
If nothing car related is there any other suggestions where i can use tools to construct something that doesent require sawing etc.
Caterham? Or you could buy a shabby used one, completely deconstruct it, refurbish, then reassemble?I have a bit of free time but not a lot of space and im wanting to have a hobby i can do in the house.
I understand there are v8 engine kits you can build, that sounds perfect but theres only 1 or two kits and once its done thats it.
Is there anything similar where you have to construct a whole car - assemble suspension components and everything else using tools, something a bit complicated and that might be able to teach me about cars a bit at the same time.
If nothing car related is there any other suggestions where i can use tools to construct something that doesent require sawing etc.
Failing that, a good mate has built a 1/4 scale traction engine. A thing of beauty she is too! A lot of work goes into them - the parts they send every month or two (depending how you set up your subscription) are quite rough. Hand finishing everything takes a long time.
http://www.steamtractionworld.com/products.htm
To give an idea of scale, 2 inch or 1/6th, 4 inch or 1/3rd, 6 inch or 1/2 scales.
TobyLerone said:
dieseluser07 said:
Is there any hobbies that use tools you can do in the house, building something.
I have a bit of free time but not a lot of space and im wanting to have a hobby i can do in the house.
I understand there are v8 engine kits you can build, that sounds perfect but theres only 1 or two kits and once its done thats it.
Is there anything similar where you have to construct a whole car - assemble suspension components and everything else using tools, something a bit complicated and that might be able to teach me about cars a bit at the same time.
If nothing car related is there any other suggestions where i can use tools to construct something that doesent require sawing etc.
Caterham? Or you could buy a shabby used one, completely deconstruct it, refurbish, then reassemble?I have a bit of free time but not a lot of space and im wanting to have a hobby i can do in the house.
I understand there are v8 engine kits you can build, that sounds perfect but theres only 1 or two kits and once its done thats it.
Is there anything similar where you have to construct a whole car - assemble suspension components and everything else using tools, something a bit complicated and that might be able to teach me about cars a bit at the same time.
If nothing car related is there any other suggestions where i can use tools to construct something that doesent require sawing etc.
Failing that, a good mate has built a 1/4 scale traction engine. A thing of beauty she is too! A lot of work goes into them - the parts they send every month or two (depending how you set up your subscription) are quite rough. Hand finishing everything takes a long time.
http://www.steamtractionworld.com/products.htm
To give an idea of scale, 2 inch or 1/6th, 4 inch or 1/3rd, 6 inch or 1/2 scales.
http://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/tamiya-rc-58397-...
The guy that runs this place is a PHer
The one above is the three-speed but they also do tanks?
The guy that runs this place is a PHer
The one above is the three-speed but they also do tanks?
cahami said:
Another ++ for Tamiya the 1/14 scale trucks are a challenging and very rewarding way to while away the hours then once you built it and played with it you could set about scratch building trailers, modifying rigs etc.
Ive seen a r34 to assemble on their site.How challenging is it? Do you have to assemble the suspension components seperately for example or do you just attach the engine to the body chassis with a few screws, i.e. how much could it teach me about the basic workings of a car.
TobyLerone said:
Caterham? Or you could buy a shabby used one, completely deconstruct it, refurbish, then reassemble?
Failing that, a good mate has built a 1/4 scale traction engine. A thing of beauty she is too! A lot of work goes into them - the parts they send every month or two (depending how you set up your subscription) are quite rough. Hand finishing everything takes a long time.
http://www.steamtractionworld.com/products.htm
To give an idea of scale, 2 inch or 1/6th, 4 inch or 1/3rd, 6 inch or 1/2 scales.
A guy I know built this in his spare time.Failing that, a good mate has built a 1/4 scale traction engine. A thing of beauty she is too! A lot of work goes into them - the parts they send every month or two (depending how you set up your subscription) are quite rough. Hand finishing everything takes a long time.
http://www.steamtractionworld.com/products.htm
To give an idea of scale, 2 inch or 1/6th, 4 inch or 1/3rd, 6 inch or 1/2 scales.
dieseluser07 said:
Ive seen a r34 to assemble on their site.
How challenging is it? Do you have to assemble the suspension components seperately for example or do you just attach the engine to the body chassis with a few screws, i.e. how much could it teach me about the basic workings of a car.
Take a look at https://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio-control-kits... for example - click on "manual" (can't direct link, soz) - there's quite a lot of building to occupy you How challenging is it? Do you have to assemble the suspension components seperately for example or do you just attach the engine to the body chassis with a few screws, i.e. how much could it teach me about the basic workings of a car.
RedCarsAnonymous said:
dieseluser07 said:
Ive seen a r34 to assemble on their site.
How challenging is it? Do you have to assemble the suspension components seperately for example or do you just attach the engine to the body chassis with a few screws, i.e. how much could it teach me about the basic workings of a car.
Take a look at https://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio-control-kits... for example - click on "manual" (can't direct link, soz) - there's quite a lot of building to occupy you How challenging is it? Do you have to assemble the suspension components seperately for example or do you just attach the engine to the body chassis with a few screws, i.e. how much could it teach me about the basic workings of a car.
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