Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted April 15, 2009 After reading through the various Monster Beetle resto threads on here I decided to get myself one. Sorted a nice original car from lentner3 and it arrived today.It was already dis-assembled when I got it so i've spent this evening working out what bits I need and what needs replacing.Just a quick pic to kick off the resto thread...I've tracked down most of what I need, only thing I can't find is the elusive E-Parts tree (rear bumper gubins), if anyone has one they want to part with drop me a line Not sure on a timescale on this, I got back into this as a cheap alternative while I put my 1:1 stuff on hold for a while so I need to fight the urge to splash out all at once. Hoping to sort a body next month though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
28yoKid 0 Posted April 16, 2009 Nicw wheels Ian! They look new. I look fwd to seeing the progress of your MB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mymonsterbeetleisbroken 16 Posted April 16, 2009 An MB in bits is a familiar sight Have fun with the restoration! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted April 17, 2009 Quick update.. Got my bearings form RCbearings.com yesterday - very quick delivery. I've tracked down a complete E-Parts and bought it, why is the most expensive piece Im hoping to get some time on Sunday to clean it all up and get the chassis built up. I've never done any spaceframe builds before so its all new to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lentner3 281 Posted April 17, 2009 cool your screwdrivers match the chassis! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted April 17, 2009 cool your screwdrivers match the chassis! I've had them that long I reckon I could consider them Vintage ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_Truck 1 Posted April 17, 2009 Love to see another bug being bought back to life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted April 22, 2009 Little update.. Arrived home to some parts With the screws I needed and my parts cleaned up I spent an hour getting started on the rebuild.. Realised today though I don't have steering servo saver if anyone has one spare drop me a PM.. Is the frog one the same with the ball joint attachments? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted April 25, 2009 Got the chassis built up today, all cleaned up, shocks rebuilt with fresh damper fluid etc all fully ballraced.. Sorry pictures arn't the best . I've found an ESC that I thought I had lost but it needs the motor connections replacing, also need a servo saver so its going to be a while until I can run it Hoping to get a body / decals sorted next.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_Truck 1 Posted April 25, 2009 Got the chassis built up today, all cleaned up, shocks rebuilt with fresh damper fluid etc all fully ballraced.. Sorry pictures arn't the best . I've found an ESC that I thought I had lost but it needs the motor connections replacing, also need a servo saver so its going to be a while until I can run it Hoping to get a body / decals sorted next.. Its starting to look real good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted April 25, 2009 Thanks, its been good fun getting it all cleaned up and built so far, can't wait to get a body on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted April 26, 2009 Done some part hunting through my spares today and managed to create a servo saver ! Even better is red so suits it well Pulled the ESC out of my hornet and took the bug out in the garden, was great fun, been years since I ran any of my cars other than the Hornet, the Beetle stays planted and it goes round corners Hopefully in the next fortnight it will have a bodyshell and i'll fit my BZ after a few more test runs with the silvercan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lentner3 281 Posted April 26, 2009 Looks awesome! I'm glad it has a good home, really cleaned up well and looks like new. Really nice chassis to drive even as stock so I'm sure you'll have loads of fun when you put a bit more power through it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted April 26, 2009 Gave the battery a quick charge and took it out for another run Couple of snaps all built up (excuse the poor fitting radio gear, its only temp stuff). Added the resistor as I like the look of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_Truck 1 Posted April 27, 2009 Its looking real good. I was testing one of my MBs today and I got to say Tamiya really designed a great car! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leethal Driver 86 Posted April 27, 2009 I want my MB finished!! Looks good Ian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_Truck 1 Posted April 27, 2009 I want my MB finished!! Looks good Ian. With time. Here is a link to sort your nose cone problem: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?...t=0#entry321619 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted April 27, 2009 With time. Here is a link to sort your nose cone problem:http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?...t=0#entry321619 Handy link, good write up ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted May 2, 2009 Updated shot... Got the body, nosecone, window, driver ! Only problem being I can't get Tamiya TS-8 anywhere . Found some on ebay but its silly expensive, double what it should be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lentner3 281 Posted May 2, 2009 can i have it back now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zakspeed 187 Posted May 3, 2009 That looks really good - nice resto - just a couple of things if you dont have a servo cover make sure you use somat to brace the front strut mount or you'll find it will break and also flex a lot (no good when body on) As for the red - Tamiya is dear at mo as withdrawn some time ago and only minimal stock about - If your not too cirtical just use automotive spray but make sure you use plastic primer and be patient as not as easy to get a shine like the tamiya stuff. I'd personally not put a bigger motor in unless you mod the diff gears otherwise it will just shred em. but your car your choice :-) Keep up the good work and welcome to the ORV club :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted May 4, 2009 Thanks for the tip on the servo plate, if you talking about the metal attachment that goes underneath the chassis then i've got it but it needs bending back into shape, i'll do that before the next run I've just ordered my decals from TamiyaClub so I should have then by the weekend, haven't made a decision on the paint yet, anyone tried Humbrol Paint.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idrockcrawler 0 Posted May 14, 2009 Looking sharp! MB was one of my first loves.... always wanted the one at the hobby store! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted May 14, 2009 Got my decals for this now. Still stuck on what to do for paint though, I haven't painted a body for a long time so i'd like to stick to model paint rather than normal automotive stuff as I imagine I am likely to get a better finish due to my lack of skills lol Tamiya TS paints are silly expensive on ebay though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted June 7, 2009 Right, little update...Decided to go with halfords stuff after seeing the results 28yok got when he painted his with Daewoo Super Red ..Also fitted the radio gear properly and fixed the chassis support bracket and bolted it on.Pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites