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Re: Outlaw Rampage Pro runner-build
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 1:31 pm
by vonBraun
I emailed TBG back in January if they would be interested to do a repro and they happily agreed to do it.
I tried to get a shipping label the with the required Shipping company (Canada Post, I think) but couldn’t get it to work.
It was super annoying and I gave up after trying again and again over the course of a week or so.
Then life got in the way and I forgot about it with the project reaching a dead end, as it seems impossible to find a usable engine.
I didn’t email them again and they didn’t reach out to me.
It’s kind of a shame I couldn’t make the reproduction happen. I seem to be the only one to be able to track these bodies down. I have five of them now.
They are easier to find than the damn Losi GTX or RC10GT bodies
I also found a new set of wheel covers that could be reproduced…
I‘m not sure what I should do now. Any suggestions?
Re: Outlaw Rampage Pro runner-build
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 12:12 pm
by R6cowboy
vonBraun wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24, 2023 1:31 pm
I emailed TBG back in January if they would be interested to do a repro and they happily agreed to do it.
I tried to get a shipping label the with the required Shipping company (Canada Post, I think) but couldn’t get it to work.
It was super annoying and I gave up after trying again and again over the course of a week or so.
Then life got in the way and I forgot about it with the project reaching a dead end, as it seems impossible to find a usable engine.
I didn’t email them again and they didn’t reach out to me.
It’s kind of a shame I couldn’t make the reproduction happen. I seem to be the only one to be able to track these bodies down. I have five of them now.
They are easier to find than the damn Losi GTX or RC10GT bodies
I also found a new set of wheel covers that could be reproduced…
I‘m not sure what I should do now. Any suggestions?
Honestly, sell me one of the bodies and I'll send it to TBG. I'm located in the US. Message me if that's good to you.
Re: Outlaw Rampage Pro runner-build
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:27 pm
by R6cowboy
What else is needed to finish the build? Need wheels?
Re: Outlaw Rampage Pro runner-build
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:36 am
by vonBraun
R6cowboy wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:27 pm
What else is needed to finish the build? Need wheels?
Thanks for the offer, but I‘ve emailed TBG again. If they are ok with it, the body will be on it’s way with a different shipping company shortly.
Regarding the build:
I managed to find a usable O.S. CV .15 Engine that I installed yesterday!
The wheels that came with the truck are ok-ish. The front’s are a bit worn around the bearing seats, but I‘m going to use them anyway.
Going to post some pictures in a few days…
Re: Outlaw Rampage Pro runner-build
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:34 pm
by vonBraun
Quick update:
TBG is not responding to any of my emails so I guess they are not interested anymore.
Would have been the way to go quality wise and for ease of availability as they are shipping worldwide for a good price and offer a huge selection of bodies.
Bummer.
Re: Outlaw Rampage Pro runner-build
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2023 8:51 pm
by R6cowboy
vonBraun wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:34 pm
Quick update:
TBG is not responding to any of my emails so I guess they are not interested anymore.
Would have been the way to go quality wise and for ease of availability as they are shipping worldwide for a good price and offer a huge selection of bodies.
Bummer.
Don't be so sure on that just yet. TBG just had a big Thanksgiving sale and gets tons of orders within a few days. He's a one man operation (I believe) and makes the bodies upon orders. My order of 8 bodies hasn't shipped yet, and understandingly so. I'm certain he's super swamped at the moment. Actually, maybe wait until after the new year since they also usually have a sale at Christmas time too. After my order ships, I'll shoot him an email as well regarding interest in the repo body.
Re: Outlaw Rampage Pro runner-build
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:06 am
by vonBraun
R6cowboy wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 8:51 pm
After my order ships, I'll shoot him an email as well regarding interest in the repo body.
Thanks!
I think it might help if people show them that they are interested in the reproduction of this body.
Last time I was in touch with TBG they always responded within 24h.
Let’s see how this goes…
Re: Outlaw Rampage Pro runner-build
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:21 am
by vonBraun
Project update:
Installed the engine and clutch plus a few bits and bobs I‘ve found over time.
And a little hint how I‘m planning to change the layout for better weight distribution and engine cooling.
Re: Outlaw Rampage Pro runner-build
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:55 am
by vonBraun
Got some news regarding the body reproduction!
I‘ve finally got a response from TBG. They apparently have a Pro-XRT body in their inventory and reproductions will be available for purchase around april or may.
Re: Outlaw Rampage Pro runner-build
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:19 am
by R6cowboy
Awesome news. I just sent TBG an email regarding them.
Re: Outlaw Rampage Pro runner-build
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:50 pm
by R6cowboy
I asked Team Blue Groove about replicating the Pro-X/XRT gear cover as well. They said they would reproduce it if they had one to work from. Unfortunately I ruined my gear cover when attempting to remove some of the yellowing from aging.... damn it!
If anyone has a gear cover they'd be willing to let TBG use for reproducing (you'll receive it back), I'll paypal or venmo the costs for shipping.
Re: Outlaw Rampage Pro runner-build
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:31 pm
by R6cowboy
For anyone's info. Pro-XRT / Outlaw Rampage Pro bodies are now available from TBG.