Mere Grand 41 Posted January 13, 2015 Hello, I'm new here and I own an original Sand Scorcher. A few months ago, I've restored it to box art specs. I've also made two more re-re Sand Scorcher bodies. How it was when I bought it on ebay As the body has "Bilstein" decals, I've made Bilstein shocks. Drive trains are painted black A scale motor kit from Knight Custom is added on the rear I've also welded "scale" bumpers... Inner arches are made on the body Alloy wheels Finished, with leds. More pictures to follow... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mere Grand 41 Posted January 13, 2015 Second body (re-re) I wanted a 70's look. Like the original body, I've made inner arches. Here with the second set of wheels and tyres. This body also has leds but they're off on the picture. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mere Grand 41 Posted January 13, 2015 Now it's the third body. I've just finished it. During my childhood, I really liked the Disney films with Herbie. That's the look I've chosen for this last body. I've added a few details found on the real Herbie. Inner arches (again ) Paint code is the original Volkswagen Pearl white, used on Herbie. Here is my third wheels and tyres set. The wheel centres are from Knight Custom. Stripes are painted, they're not decals. I've added the external fuel cap on the passenger's side, as fitted on Herbie in "Herbie goes to Monte Carlo". And now, a picture of the family 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya1/10 382 Posted January 13, 2015 Like what you did to all 3 body versions. Nice detailing and wheels used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BangkokBulldog 151 Posted January 14, 2015 All three of these look fantastic, great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wood5tock 864 Posted January 14, 2015 Truly awesome stuff there buddy, great work love the detail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mere Grand 41 Posted January 14, 2015 Thank you very much. This Sand Scorcher is my first RC car. I saw one when I was a child and always thought it was cool. I'm now 34 and I finally got one! Here's a video of Herbie. The stripes in the video were made with decals but they didn't like the water on the beach... Since the video, I've made them with paint. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted January 14, 2015 Those are all brilliant. You have some good skills there. Can you tell me what tires you used on Herbie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MitchellJames 63 Posted January 14, 2015 Hello and welcome. Great work on those Beetle shells Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mere Grand 41 Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks. I wanted an old school look for the tires. They are 1/14 semi truck tires, found here: http://store.rc4wd.com/Country-Road-17-Wide-114-Semi-Truck-Tires_p_3255.html I have modified the rear wheels to fit them on. (Wheels were to wide). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks. I wanted an old school look for the tires. They are 1/14 semi truck tires, found here: http://store.rc4wd.com/Country-Road-17-Wide-114-Semi-Truck-Tires_p_3255.html I have modified the rear wheels to fit them on. (Wheels were to wide). I have been mulling over trying out 1/14 tires but not taken the plunge. Great work. Opens up a new load of possibilities! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Big 29 Posted January 18, 2015 Those all look really smart, I can't even decide which one I like the most!! Where did you get the Wide 5 wheels for the Herbie replica? Never seen them before, very smart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastimesteve 49 Posted January 18, 2015 That Herbie is incredible! WOW! How did you letter the tires? Are those custom decals? Amazing work,Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mere Grand 41 Posted January 18, 2015 Hi, Thank you very much for your kind comments. The letters on the tyres are home made. I've used the picture below. With photoshop, I've removed everything except the letters. I've printed them on waterslide decal paper and then put some clear paint on it. And the result Regarding the wheels, it's just 3D printed covers fitted on the original Rough Rider wheels (1,7"). These covers are made by Knight Customs and can be bought here: http://www.shapeways.com/model/1104982/srb-5-lug-wheel-insert-1-insert-only.html?li=shop-results&materialId=62 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted January 19, 2015 Those look great! I bet Toykid will be stoked to see his wheels on that Herbie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3522 Posted January 19, 2015 Excellent job - I love the wheels and detailing on the Herbie version particularly - superb! Out of interest, there was a 2WD buggy racing the Dakar this year (with a VW TDi engine) that was bodied as Herbie: They even managed to get [3] 53 as their race number - cute eh? It was going really well until about day 9 unfortunately: They even reconfigured the suspension to drive it on 3 wheels to get them to the end of the stage - true Herbie style! - but unfortunately they couldn't get it repaired in time, and were excluded... Still the heroes of the race for many though ;o) Jx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mere Grand 41 Posted January 29, 2015 Hi I've just modified the original suspension. I've also fitted a ball differential to my Sand Scorcher. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tilstad1 33 Posted January 30, 2015 Good job on the shocks, makes it look alot more authentic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mere Grand 41 Posted February 14, 2015 Hi, I've just add a new set of wheels to my collection I wanted wheels that can also be found on real VW bugs. I've found Fuchs wheels from the Porsche RSR made by HPI. I've used a set of wheel adapters for the rear and modified the front wheels. I've cut the wheel and mixed it with an original Rough Rider wheel. Hope you like it. I've created a Facebook page named "Steed Customs" about my Sand Scorcher. Have a look, like and share! https://www.facebook.com/SteedCustoms 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simensays 321 Posted February 14, 2015 Great work and attention to detail! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mere Grand 41 Posted February 20, 2015 Work in progress... I'm actually working on two bodies: one is an original, the other is a re-re. I've just finished the inner arches on each body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3522 Posted February 21, 2015 Hi, I've just add a new set of wheels to my collection I wanted wheels that can also be found on real VW bugs. I've found Fuchs wheels from the Porsche RSR made by HPI. I've used a set of wheel adapters for the rear and modified the front wheels. I've cut the wheel and mixed it with an original Rough Rider wheel. Hope you like it. I love these! Toykid, if you're reading - how about a new set of outer covers in this style for the 1.7 Rough Rider wheels too?! Top custom work Mere Grand - these modifications are wonderful! Jx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites