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Believe me when I tell you that once I regained consciousness, I was running out the door to get it! It was listed on a local classified website as an "old r/c car and a box of parts". They were only asking $25 so I didn't see a need to negotiate! I should be able to build a complete SC with vintage parts and the other will need some Buggy Champ parts.

Thanks guys! Little update today...after about 6 weeks soaking in Purple power degreaser, it was time to pull the second SC body out and see if the paint was all gone. Turns out the body is almost perfect! Just a couple splits that will be easy to fix. Very happy! This is what I started with...paid $25!!

I am in between jobs and have a few days all to myself...what better way to pass the time than work on a restoration? Thought I might try and document the process. I have two mostly complete Super Champs that I will be taking apart and plan on building one with all the best parts for the shelf and the other I might put up for sale. We will see! Starting with the front suspension first. I like to use a multi-compartment plastic box to contain all the screws/nuts/washers/small bits as I take the model apart. I find that brake cleaner works great for cleaning metal parts. The second body is presently soaking in "Purple Power" degreaser to remove the old paint.

Here's the link to the gear support: http://www.stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?src=ns&pn=BCA3040

Thanks Grastens! Well, the project took another turn tonight. I fitted a ***** Panda Cyclone body instead of the Fire Dragon body. I am very happy with the results!!

Here it is with a ratty old frog body...

I am going to try and document a build using only parts I presently own. I started with an original Frog that I received with my Bigwig a while ago. Next, I swapped the chassis for a spare Blackfoot chassis, old Sprint motor, and Astute wheels w/NOS tires. Then I added re-re SRB front dampers installed on CRP mounts with misc. hardware. So far so good! I will clean/polish some old Frog dampers for the rear and most likely use a Fire Dragon body leftover from my FD to Terra Scorcher conversion.

Anyone around Layton, Utah?

No worries! I am wrapping up a 12 hour shift and might come across a bit cranky. :-) I'll be decaling my Porsche 959 soon and will probably need some Windex-assistance by the looks of things!

Never claimed it works in all situations, just that it works for me so far. I'll have to look into the other techniques described sometime. Always willing to learn something new!

I don't use water at all. I cut the decal as close as possible then find its position. Once I'm satisfied that it will fit properly, I cut about 1/4"-1/2" of the backing off from one edge. Then I place the decal in position and press the exposed bit of decal into place. At that point I can slowy remove the backing, maybe an inch at a time, and continue until complete. I like this method because there is no chance of it moving after application and after some practice, those dreaded long skinny decals are a piece of cake! I will then follow up with a hair dryer if needed.

I'm very happy to have a Bigwig in my collection! It has been on my radar for some time now and finally one popped up that "talked to me"! It is a very unique buggy for sure and i love how it looks with its air scoop and exhaust pipes. Congrats tozrovr on your newest addition!

So there I was, surfing good old ebay late last night (not drinking this time... ) when I come across a newly listed Bigwig. Looking at the pictures it appears to be in really nice shape. The seller accepts offers so I submit one. Of course, now I wonder if someone will grab it out from under me by the time I wake up in the morning! I make the decision to "Buy It Now" as the price was not too bad considering it comes with a vintage Frog (can't have too many of those!!) Looks like a quick strip-and-clean and she will be display-ready. Can't wait to receive this in the mail! Thanks for looking!

Rich, I use the 2.5 litre one. It is a good size and you can fit a bunch of parts in it. It also really does a good job removing paint! Rich

I use automotive brake cleaner on metal parts. I use a plastic container and spray the parts then use an old paintbrush with shortened bristles (to make them stiffer) to scrub as needed. Remove parts and let air dry. Works great! For plastic parts I use an ultra-sonic cleaner (available at Harbor Freight) along with some Purple Power degreaser. Five minutes later they are sparkling clean!

Hi all! I usually spend my time over in the main site but thought I would drop by the forums. I just ordered a set of front and rears from Stella to go on my Bearhawk. Might be overkill but those dampers will surely look sexy!

I think i will be going with the black wheels!

Thank you for the fix! Pics are added!

I tried uploading more than one pic and I'm not allowed. Can anyone tell me why? Thanks!

<p>I've been a member for a while but seemed to stick to the main site mostly. I have never posted a build but I figured better late than never! I picked up a NIB Fire Dragon with the intent to transform it into the sweet-looking Terra Scorcher. The chassis is done and I'm about to paint the body. I'm going with Tamiya Gunmetal and I think it will look nice with some original Terra Scorcher decals. I have a couple sets of wheels/tires that I'm deciding on now. One set is from You-G and the other I picked up off ebay from a supplier in Hong Kong. I'm leaning towards the black ones but the period hop-up You-gs have a certain appeal as well!

Have you guys replaced the flex tubing on the dampers? I used tubing from my automotive brake bleed kit and it works fine! The tubing doesn't swell under pressure and is oil resistant! Thought I'd pass it along...

I have some NIP vintage hop-ups/parts that I would like to trade for NIP/very lightly used Porsched 959 and/or Celica Gr.B wheels & tires (rally-type). Here is a breakdown: You-G Frog front dampers & Hotshot front/rear (dual conversion) dampers Trinity Frog rear sway bar 2 Thorp diffs for the Fox - 1 with stock half shafts (AVAILABLE) & 1 with dogbone type half shafts (SOLD) Wild One roll cage Hotshot under guard (SOLD) Bigwig chassis Wild Willy roll bar I will also consider purchase offers! Nobody interested in these vintage goodies? :-)