Prototype Beetle shell from Kamtec
Just got these photo's from Keith, it's a prototype that he's been working on (see forum - http://tamiyaclub.com/CS/forums/thread/181886.aspx).
This is one shell, with 2 different cuts, suitable for both the SRB chassis as a Baja body - trimming the arches as you want and chopping the back off (pics show huge arches, so you've got plenty of choice on the finished style!), or m-chassis beetle.
If you have an opinion on them, want to give Keith some feedback etc then post in the forum for him to read. Any feedback or ideas will be welcomed :)
Pete
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
RC10 Baja Beetle!
Comments
mymonsterbeetleisbroken
Would if fit on a monster beetle chassis? or does the front swoop to low down for the shock mount? looks very cool though!
hellbelly
Good question, needs a test fitting doesn't it?
chef_bikes
Looks pretty good to me! One question - will the stock Scorcher/Blitzer glass fit straight in?
hellbelly
Not sure, but Keith is thinking about producing it in ABS with a Lexan window piece to fit in.
Wyoming
MMM, I'm liking the look of this, lots of possibilities for projects and detailing...
Kamtec-Keef
This is just the first step in a series which morphs from Beetle to Baja. Any feedback is being considered for the next change. Thanks, Keith
Kamtec-Keef
I am sending this body to Pete to test. I will be making lexan window sets as soon as we establish the first design. I will be keeping the cab and windows the same for universal window fittings. Any more comments will be taken on board.
Thanks,
Keith
kontemax
How much is thick the ABS please? I would like to open the windows without turning the roof too much weak.
Cheers
Max
Kamtec-Keef
ABS is 2mm. Plenty strong enough.
Kamtec-Keef
I have rounded off the arches now and feel it is at a satisfactory stage to sell as a street rob. Advertising it on Ebay today. The first 3 Tamiyaclub members to email will be sent a free ABS body ( mention this offer ! ) Well underway with the next stage.
Kamtec-Keef
I meant a Sreet ROD!
Jim the wookie
Looking Great, always had a soft spot for splities, the idea of having one as a baja is fast becoming a happy reality! Keep it up
Badboy
Nice! Hellbelly!! Badboy
Badboy
Hellbelly!!! Here some news for ya´!!! I have design a bodypost suiteble for Baja Class 5-1600 bodys!!! They are fabrikated by Cul-tech so give him a mail or so... $12 I think!!! Can´t wait to see the Blitzer with new body!!! Cheers
Badboy
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