[DML] Re: Adapt DMC Model to Radio Control

["Ian Foster" <ian@xxxx>]

Hi Mike,

I got one of those model 'adapter kits' about 8mts ago from somewhere in USA
... my recommendation is to stay away from them. I wasted $36(ish) on it.
The main car body piece was a very poor quality white plastic ... nothing
like the rigidity of the original BTTF kit. The new body simply 'melted' or
softened when I received it ... the roof warped dramatically down into the
cockpit. Ok I live in HongKong, but its no more hot or humid here than it is
in Washington DC in summer!!!

Also the quality of the castings were down-right amateurish. The rear
louvres were bowed and without spaces between. Complete waste of time and
money!

I'm now converting a BTTF kit body (remove the piping around wheel arches,
fill the little holes...) and its looking much better. At least I have the
binnacle and dash from the $36 adapter kit ... will make it a RHD
conversion!

My version will be stationary ... need a reminder sitting on top of my PC of
my baby stored back in N.Ireland!

Cheers, IAN (vin.# 06425 & 01205)
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----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxx>
To: DML <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2000 3:07 AM
Subject: [DML] Adapt DMC Model to Radio Control


> The subjects of model DeLoreans and radio controlled DeLoreans come up
> on the DML from time to time. For those who are interested in both,
> allow me to point out the "Canned Heat" line from Tyco. This URL shows
> a picture and description used by eToys, although they are available in
> stores:
>
> http://www.etoys.com/toy/g/product/100/71/99/1.shtml
>
> For $20 you get a full function R/C toy that is just a shade smaller
> than a 1/24 scale DeLorean model (e.g. the BTTF models from Ertl). If
> you extend the chassis a couple of millimeters and add whatever 1/24
> DeLorean body you choose, you could create a DeLorean toy that is highly
> detailed yet drivable.
>
> The Canned Heat cars already have detailed high impact styrene bodies
> much like models (not the flexible PVC bodies of bigger R/C cars). They
> are small, light, and not too fast, so they can be driven indoors
> without damaging their bodies or your furniture.
>
> I might try this myself. Does anyone know if the BTTF-to-stock adapter
> kits are still available anywhere?
>
> - Mike Substelny
>
>
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