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Post by m2fit4u2 »

This is my new Pro Body purchased from Brandon G.

Is it just me or is it really difficult to slide the front of the Pro body in-between the front shock tower without scratching everything all up? It makes me always want to cut more out of the body.
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no its just not you im afraid, im very gentle with mine and even placed some fibreglass tape on the high strain area's so it doesnt crack.
looks good brother.

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Looks great! ...and yes, many of my JRX bodies are cracked right around the front shock tower, due to the tight fit.
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Dont be affraid to cut extra away,if you dont it will crack easier than if you try and keep a tight fit.

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Thanks for the positive comments.

I guess you just need to cut enough away to make the body install a somewhat smooth operation and so it does not crack as Vintage racer has suggested.

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Very nice paint scheme on that car... 8)
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ehh, not so good this time.
Send it to me for safe disposal.














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seriously though, nice paint!
I usually set the shock collars so the screws are outboard to make more room for fitting the nose of the body.

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ive worked out a good technique for removing the body and re-installing, just practive with a lot of respect for the lexan :wink:
brandon was good enough to do these im not going to stuff mine :mrgreen:

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Lovely looking Pro you have there - these are my favourite of all the vintage Losi'

Brandon's Pro shell looks 1st class & nice paint scheme! I presume my JRXPro still has the original shell & yes they are a B*tch to remove/place the shell around the front shock mounts..... sometimes with a squeeze & a twist is comes off easy.... & other times you really struggle with it :?

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Re: Pro Body

Post by m2fit4u2 »

Thanks for all the reply's.

The most difficult part of creating this body was creating my own paint masks. I actually used the front window mask of a XXX4 and cut the height down some. For the sides I used nothing more than masking tape (time consuming).

I agree with you DerbyDan, the Pro also is my favorite of all vintage Losi's.

Brandon indeed do a great job with these body's. I am impressed with the quality for sure. I may have to make another purchase if has any more available.

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