I have an idea...
Re: I have an idea...
I like what you are doing here....
What is the front suspension setup off of?
What is the front suspension setup off of?
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locked up wrote:I like what you are doing here....
What is the front suspension setup off of?
Thanks!
It an old Tamiya Sand Scorcher front end.
The rear set up is a Kyosho Triumph trans, Tamiya axles, & Associated (custom) DS arms.
Projects and shelfers:
Late Edinger, RC10B2, Dual Sport, GT, Kyosho Turbo Ultima, Triumph, Tamiya Sand Scorcher, Blackfoot/Monster Beetle, '67 Beetle, Nikko Rhino, Traxxas Fiero, Slash, Hand-built Dune Buggy..all on here somewhere...
Late Edinger, RC10B2, Dual Sport, GT, Kyosho Turbo Ultima, Triumph, Tamiya Sand Scorcher, Blackfoot/Monster Beetle, '67 Beetle, Nikko Rhino, Traxxas Fiero, Slash, Hand-built Dune Buggy..all on here somewhere...
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Re: I have an idea...
That is a superb little car man! I love the scale details very much. Well done!
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It's alive! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Projects and shelfers:
Late Edinger, RC10B2, Dual Sport, GT, Kyosho Turbo Ultima, Triumph, Tamiya Sand Scorcher, Blackfoot/Monster Beetle, '67 Beetle, Nikko Rhino, Traxxas Fiero, Slash, Hand-built Dune Buggy..all on here somewhere...
Late Edinger, RC10B2, Dual Sport, GT, Kyosho Turbo Ultima, Triumph, Tamiya Sand Scorcher, Blackfoot/Monster Beetle, '67 Beetle, Nikko Rhino, Traxxas Fiero, Slash, Hand-built Dune Buggy..all on here somewhere...
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naushad wrote:So how much did this all cost you in the end?
I'm guessing a little over $100 or so was spent between the wheels, tires, body, paint, front bumper, rear arms & axles. The rest was spare parts I've had sitting around for years. I originally planned to build it for nearly nothing, but plans quickly changed thanks to eBay...
Projects and shelfers:
Late Edinger, RC10B2, Dual Sport, GT, Kyosho Turbo Ultima, Triumph, Tamiya Sand Scorcher, Blackfoot/Monster Beetle, '67 Beetle, Nikko Rhino, Traxxas Fiero, Slash, Hand-built Dune Buggy..all on here somewhere...
Late Edinger, RC10B2, Dual Sport, GT, Kyosho Turbo Ultima, Triumph, Tamiya Sand Scorcher, Blackfoot/Monster Beetle, '67 Beetle, Nikko Rhino, Traxxas Fiero, Slash, Hand-built Dune Buggy..all on here somewhere...
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Completely revamping buggy...body has been found, chassis is being reconfigured... I'm happy with preliminary results.
Lots of fine tuning to go...
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Lots of fine tuning to go...
Projects and shelfers:
Late Edinger, RC10B2, Dual Sport, GT, Kyosho Turbo Ultima, Triumph, Tamiya Sand Scorcher, Blackfoot/Monster Beetle, '67 Beetle, Nikko Rhino, Traxxas Fiero, Slash, Hand-built Dune Buggy..all on here somewhere...
Late Edinger, RC10B2, Dual Sport, GT, Kyosho Turbo Ultima, Triumph, Tamiya Sand Scorcher, Blackfoot/Monster Beetle, '67 Beetle, Nikko Rhino, Traxxas Fiero, Slash, Hand-built Dune Buggy..all on here somewhere...
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Looking good with the new body! You should paint the lower section on the sides in black: just like in the inspiration picture.
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Thanks.
Will do,
Spray can bed-liner spray has a scale undercoating look. It gives a fine textured finish.
(After I fab the side panels to take up the gap.)
It worked great on my Ultima XL chassis.
I'm still fine tuning the body fit..no room for a typical battery pack. I'll have to use a thinner AA based set up and get creative with the electronics.
I just got my repro chrome headlights a little while ago. With a 50 year old toy body, it's a bit of a resto-custom kind of deal and adds to the fun of (re)building it.
Will do,
Spray can bed-liner spray has a scale undercoating look. It gives a fine textured finish.
(After I fab the side panels to take up the gap.)
It worked great on my Ultima XL chassis.
I'm still fine tuning the body fit..no room for a typical battery pack. I'll have to use a thinner AA based set up and get creative with the electronics.
I just got my repro chrome headlights a little while ago. With a 50 year old toy body, it's a bit of a resto-custom kind of deal and adds to the fun of (re)building it.
Projects and shelfers:
Late Edinger, RC10B2, Dual Sport, GT, Kyosho Turbo Ultima, Triumph, Tamiya Sand Scorcher, Blackfoot/Monster Beetle, '67 Beetle, Nikko Rhino, Traxxas Fiero, Slash, Hand-built Dune Buggy..all on here somewhere...
Late Edinger, RC10B2, Dual Sport, GT, Kyosho Turbo Ultima, Triumph, Tamiya Sand Scorcher, Blackfoot/Monster Beetle, '67 Beetle, Nikko Rhino, Traxxas Fiero, Slash, Hand-built Dune Buggy..all on here somewhere...
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Re: I have an idea...
Looking good!
Now if you want to build the inspiration picture drop me a line so I can make some room in my back yard
Todd
Now if you want to build the inspiration picture drop me a line so I can make some room in my back yard
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Peace and professionlism.....Kabunga signing off!!!
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