98 replies to this topic

[Tamiya Era]

The problem is with your rear arms

[94eg!]

Yup. Rear lower arms were swapped left to right. I'm surprised I didn't see that earlier. I had to swap mine on my Vanquish to get the hi-caps to work right.

[M pro]

Yep the arms where the problem :-)

After having 7 cars from this family this was a silly mistake on my behalf.... :0

[Tamiya Era]

Yep the arms where the problem :-)

After having 7 cars from this family this was a silly mistake on my behalf.... :0

Naah,, not silly at all..
there is a saying: Brilliant people come some times with silly things,, cheers

BTW, My Vanquish clear body + decal will be ready soon..always best to have clear body

[M pro]

Two more colours for ya

Yellow and orange

Orange first







Then Yellow






Really liking the orange!

[Alienbat]

That unpainted, transparent shell is so ugly... what a waste

[matman]

Love the wheels & your BS . Looks great clear , despite the above post .

[GTodd]

That unpainted, transparent shell is so ugly... what a waste

What a great first post! Why do people knock other individuals preferences, I dont get it. Im only in my 30s and my parents taught me to only say something if you have something nice to say. What happened to that ideal? Nice looking car bud! If you ever get the urge drive it! I drive mine and it is a blast!

[Alienbat]

What a great first post! Why do people knock other individuals preferences, I dont get it. Im only in my 30s and my parents taught me to only say something if you have something nice to say. What happened to that ideal? Nice looking car bud! If you ever get the urge drive it! I drive mine and it is a blast!

It is funny because it reminds me "the emperor's new dress". Everybody just keeps saying how good-looking that unpainted shell is. But in fact it is just an unpainted shell which is suppose to be painted. When looking at a distance I can't see the nice aero-dynamic, fighter-jet like shape. All I see is just a mess of decals floating in mid air inter-wined with cables of electronics.

[MAD RACER]

That unpainted, transparent shell is so ugly... what a waste

Nope it looks awesome to me.

The stickers suit the clear body better then any other clear shell that I've seen.

I say as a shelf queen no paint job will beat that.

As a runner NO as the scatches will really mess with the ultra clean F1 style body set.

Simply awesome with the black edition stickers. Well Done!

Cheers

[kontemax]

I agree in the substance with Alienbat, I don't agree in the method.
Anyway I also prefer painted bodies cause unpainted ones seem unfinished, loose their shape and the color is the character of a car.
But this is only my opinion. People can do what they want obviously.

De gustibus non disputandum est.



Max

[GTodd]

Kontemax you are gentlemen and that is how you voice a constructive opinion, not the rude manner in which Alienbat did.

[Tamiya Era]

Kontemax you are gentlemen and that is how you voice a constructive opinion, not the rude manner in which Alienbat did.

Indeed. ...dont know why that person acted like thus!!!!..

After all it is your call to paint or not to..

And yea, Bruno always a great gentleman. .:-)..

Cheers

[Grastens]

Admittedly, I do have a preference for painted bodyshells, but that is mostly because of the possibilities paint provides for interesting colour schemes. Certain cars, though, do warrant a clear body if the mechanics or materials are unique.

[94eg!]

I prefer paint + stickers or no-paint + no-stickers

[kontemax]

Anyway the car is beautiful, painted or not.
There's always time to change idea and add some black to this car
My opinion also goes for yellow wheels that match better with black and with yellow stickers.

Max


PS Thanks for the gentleman...

[Alienbat]

The amount of "political correctness" here sickens me... why can't people just say what they feel?

...Anyway I also prefer painted bodies cause unpainted ones seem unfinished, loose their shape and the color is the character of a car.

In short: you think it is ugly.

Anyway the car is beautiful, painted or not.

No, this contradicts to what you've said. You said it just to keep your title of "being polite" and make the car owner feel better.

[Tamiya1/10]

The wrong words could start a war or not land the job you want. The right words could nail that girl you dreamed about or keep all your teeth in your side your month. So instead saying is ugly, as you see it and fairvenough , say it it has character or interesting sugar coat it and let the words fly. Some can handle the truth and some " can't handle the truth"
For that model i would paint half and leave the other side blank to show the innerts.

[kontemax]

In short: you think it is ugly.

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No, this contradicts to what you've said. You said it just to keep your title of "being polite" and make the car owner feel better.

No. I like the car. I prefer a painted body for the reasons I wrote. Even unpainted it remains an Avante body. There's always time to change idea and paint it in the future.
So there's no contradiction. I like the car, I repeat, I prefer the painted body. Even unpainted it remains an Avante body and even unpainted the Avante remains a beautiful car.

Max

[flipwils11]

I agree, although shared more constructively, that I prefer a wicked paint job and great color to complement the car vs a clear body.

[speedy_w_beans]

The amount of "political correctness" here sickens me... why can't people just say what they feel?

I think you'd be happier on RCTech.

[mheald]

Gotta say, I normally opt for painted, but man that black special looks beautiful. It's almost like a technical 3D model designed to show the internals of the car while still showing the lines of the body. Top stuff!

[neverfollow]

Excellent work. Just got my 2011 today as my spring project. All the bits to make it to BS par are on their way as well. Was planning on dying the wheels, glad I came across this thread. Very helpful info, thank you.

[HereBeMonsters]

So much love for this. Nice build.