My Ultima Basher
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My Ultima Basher
After my Ultima (http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2068) suffered a moderate damage during a bashing meeting with the usual gang, I decided to build a 'basher' Ultima for that sole purpose in order to keep my old 'racer' Ultima with its somewhat pricey hop ups for track action only. I already had enough spares that I got in part lots on ebay to build a rolling chassis so that wasn't a problem, but since I insisted on using the original Ultima body I had to be patient and wait for one to pop on ebay. Unfortunately nothing came up, but suddenly, while browsing the Time Tunnel models site I found out they can still order old Kyosho parts from Kyosho Europe, and fortunately enough they still had in stock the Ultima body and roll cage! It did took a while but I finally got it and managed to finish my "basher". It actually looks like a shelf queen at the moment with the new body and clean chassis but I don't believe in cars that just sit on the shelf! This baby will run and get hit and the scars will add her character and she'll look even nicer!! Wow, sorry, I got carried away...
I used the original, plastic, final pinion gear in the gearbox (didn't want to invest in the rare hardened type) so in order to protect it I used the optional pinion clutch set (got it really cheap -about $7). I installed front Carson tires and wheels and rear 5 spoke touring wheels with Tamiya XC tires to match the front. The result is below, looks really nice and I can't wait to start bashing it!
I used the original, plastic, final pinion gear in the gearbox (didn't want to invest in the rare hardened type) so in order to protect it I used the optional pinion clutch set (got it really cheap -about $7). I installed front Carson tires and wheels and rear 5 spoke touring wheels with Tamiya XC tires to match the front. The result is below, looks really nice and I can't wait to start bashing it!
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- I installed Kyosho's optional pinion clutch unit to protect the infamously delicate plastic final pinion gear
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- I installed Kyosho's optional pinion clutch unit to protect the infamously delicate plastic final pinion gear
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- I found some nice period correct vintage sponsor decals in my decals bin
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- I found some nice period correct vintage sponsor decals in my decals bin
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- I took my time with the driver, I love scale buggy bodies!
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- I took my time with the driver, I love scale buggy bodies!
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Re: My Ultima Basher
Awesome! I think it kinda looks like a tractor with the tires , but I think looks are secondary to performance.
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Re: My Ultima Basher
Love the tires, looks like something they'd actually run at Baja.
Where did you find 'em at?
Where did you find 'em at?
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Re: My Ultima Basher
glad you like them, I also think they add scale realism to the car. The fronts are from a Carson (a German company) set, but I couldn't fit the rears as the offset wasn't right so I fitted Tamiya XC tires instead.bngiles wrote:Love the tires, looks like something they'd actually run at Baja.
Where did you find 'em at?
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Re: My Ultima Basher
Do you happen to know the Carson Part Number?
I am not here cause I am playing photographer and on my mountain bike.
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Re: My Ultima Basher
Never mind, I found it:
http://www.carson-modelsport.com/de/modelle/zubehoer/reifenufelgensets110/rtp/900028/produktdetails.htm
or
http://www.carson-modelsport.com/de/modelle/zubehoer/reifenufelgensets110/rtp/11089/produktdetails.htm
http://www.carson-modelsport.com/de/modelle/zubehoer/reifenufelgensets110/rtp/900028/produktdetails.htm
or
http://www.carson-modelsport.com/de/modelle/zubehoer/reifenufelgensets110/rtp/11089/produktdetails.htm
I am not here cause I am playing photographer and on my mountain bike.
www.gojammedia.com
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