How to Pin a Slot Car Body
Introduction
Pinning a slot car body is a relatively simple process, but it is important to do it correctly in order to ensure that the body is secure and does not come off during racing. There are a few different ways to pin a slot car body, but the most common method is to use body pins.
Materials
To pin a slot car body, you will need the following materials:
- Slot car body
- Body pins
- Hobby knife
- Tweezers
- Super glue
Instructions
To pin a slot car body, follow these steps:
- Prepare the body. Before you begin pinning the body, it is important to prepare it by cleaning it and removing any mold release agent. This will help the super glue to adhere better.
- Mark the body. Once the body is prepared, you need to mark the locations where the body pins will be placed. To do this, place the body on the chassis and use a hobby knife to mark the spots where the body posts will come through the body.
- Drill the holes. Once the body is marked, you need to drill the holes for the body pins. To do this, use a hobby knife to make small holes in the marked locations.
- Insert the body pins. Once the holes are drilled, you can insert the body pins. To do this, simply push the body pins through the holes in the body and into the chassis.
- Secure the body pins. Once the body pins are in place, you need to secure them with super glue. To do this, simply apply a small amount of super glue to the base of each body pin.
- Allow the glue to dry. Once the super glue is applied, allow it to dry completely before handling the body.
Tips
Here are a few tips for pinning a slot car body:
- Use the correct size body pins. The body pins should be long enough to go through the body and into the chassis, but not so long that they protrude through the top of the body.
- Be careful not to overtighten the body pins. Overtightening the body pins can damage the body or the chassis.
- If you are having trouble getting the body pins to stay in place, you can try using a small amount of petroleum jelly to lubricate them.
- Once the body is pinned, you can add additional support by using body mounts. Body mounts are small brackets that attach the body to the chassis and help to keep it secure.
Conclusion
Pinning a slot car body is a simple process that can help to ensure that the body stays secure during racing. By following the steps outlined above, you can pin your slot car body quickly and easily.
