rough rider to super champ

[boxartparts 16]

hi all,

this will have been covered before but I sure I have seen a thread on here of converting the rough rider shell into the super champ.i have been trying to get a vintage one for the past few years but as yet I have failed.even with the rere I keep missing out on the flea bay.

so if any one could show me the link to it I would be grateful

cheers

tony

[Shodog 1835]

It's going to be a lot of work because other than mounting points, the bodies are completely different from each other. I would just keep a sharp eye out on eBay.

[KEV THE REV 2319]

It can be done but needs plenty of cutting of the side pods & rear quarters - lots of plastic card (styrene) and styrene rods to build the roll bars and a S/C roof

[cosworthwesty 645]

Not to sure if the link will work. When I restored my super champ I managed to get the front part of the body and I built the rear end and cage from styrene.

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showuser=41751

[boxartparts 16]

hi just tried the link but the page was blank

what thickness styrene do you guys use. do you go for the same as the existing shell or something thinner to bend more easily

cheers

tony

[KEV THE REV 2319]

Depends on the shape of the area you are creating . If it is relatively flat you can use 1.5 - 2mm card , if it is more complex or curved I would use thinner depending on the job - there are many thicknesses available .You can use thin card to get smooth contours and then laminate thin sheets behind or on top as needed to build up strength after the initial shape has been made and set . I use liquid poly cement to build up layers

try this link to the project of RR to SC body

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=73511&hl=

[boxartparts 16]

that's a good place to start cheers kev

[Mokei Kagaku 2706]

http://tamico.de/Tamiya-Karosserie-Super-Champ-Fighting-Buggy-ABS-Plastik-19338150

http://www.modellbau-seidel.de/index.php?firma=Tamiya&best=9338150