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Lots of wet sanding and filler primer later and I'm ready to start the next bit . A lot of full size Beach Buggys have a side faring under the body edge streching between the wheel arches and i want to try and make some for the Sand Rover body .

New bodies for my T2m and blue tub Worlds car I'm finishing up. Paint by DW Designs.

Another update for everyone - I've continued to have success with tapping different parts for mounting. The nose arrived so it's starting to actually look like it could be an RC car now. I noticed that the shocks that I got seem to be too long for the car. The eBay listing specifically said that the...

I feel like there's a lot of substeps in step 1

Looking good.

Frankentruck wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:19 pm I'm beginning to get the impression that you like this buggy.

It's memories not quality that I'm loving

A really neat amalgam of parts from several manufacturers.
Great engineering.
And the timeless nature of the body along with the wheels, paint, graphics and lights it's just so realistic.

Well done!

Chuck

Oh, can't forget the motor
It's RadioActive!

Chuck

Youtube did the "Short" thing again, so no description. I haven't had much time to mess with it and see how to title these. Coxbros1 may need to provide details here later. Aren't you supposed to countdown from 10??

Did you design the printed parts and have them printed? This is so cool, I've been wanting to cut down an old tub and do something like this.

Added a few stickers, and lettering on the tires...





This car is now ready for the vintage events of this year...

Thanks for the compliments!....yes, having a blast....after its all said and done, i will rebuild the car with new Factory Works chassis parts, new 67' Camaro body, and enter it next year in botm....but i want to get the best engine combination first.... Got the car rebuild...it was pretty tweeked.....

Wow what a sharp looking piece you’ve put together here, very very nicely done

If you like the extra torque and weight of a 550, I have one of these in my Torment. https://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=39764&p_catid=518&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6cKiBhD5ARIsAKXUdyaVLcm8dBJ6zBlbcY2XA2To2U_ZYrq2iWr5-2KKN6nGwWBwtO3h0fQaApXCEALw_wcB It has no problem putting a heavy SC truck on...

Sounds like it drives like a vintage 911 should, on the hairy edge of out of control!

Ready for next launch