OoALEJOoO 2776 Posted April 30 2 hours ago, Busdriver said: The best Neo Scorcher I have ever seen. Words can't describe how cool this model looks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6088 Posted April 30 2 hours ago, OoALEJOoO said: The best Neo Scorcher I have ever seen. Words can't describe how cool this model looks! Why thank you sir. It was a fun build. I was inspired by this masterpiece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simalarion 2148 Posted April 30 4 hours ago, OoALEJOoO said: The best Neo Scorcher I have ever seen. Words can't describe how cool this model looks! Repeat What he Wrote 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OoALEJOoO 2776 Posted April 30 @Busdriver Is the nose & front wings from your Camel Neo Scorcher scratch-built or scavenged from another model? It looks fantastic. It is making me think about a Formula build based on a TT-02B Neo Scorcher, modded for RWD using fat tires on the rear and touring car tires in front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6088 Posted April 30 33 minutes ago, OoALEJOoO said: @Busdriver Is the nose & front wings from your Camel Neo Scorcher scratch-built or scavenged from another model? It looks fantastic. It is making me think about a Formula build based on a TT-02B Neo Scorcher, modded for RWD using fat tires on the rear and touring car tires in front. Thanks, It’s scratch built.Just kept snipping away at it until it fitted. It’s fixed to an adapted TT02 touring car lower bumper so the body can be removed as if stock. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlideWRX 705 Posted April 30 16 hours ago, OoALEJOoO said: The best Neo Scorcher I have ever seen. Words can't describe how cool this model looks! The nose finally finishes the Neo Scorcher. It looks soo much better! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skom25 640 Posted May 1 Lowest DT-03 in neighborhood. It is super fun on road and sometimes even make funny noises when chassis cover touches ground ( like F1!) 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6088 Posted May 1 10 hours ago, TheGizmodi said: Tell us more??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGizmodi 211 Posted May 2 On 5/1/2023 at 9:58 AM, Busdriver said: Tell us more??? No problem! My personal favorite Tamiya to play with is the Blitzer Beetle, love that chassis and set up! So i've done a couple of different shells, and the beetle body shell is always a fun one anyway. I picked up a couple of beat-up damaged shells and wanted to do something different and not the box art i usually like. As the shell was damaged in certain places it needed trimming and some epoxy to get right so just ran with that really. Trimmed down the front fenders, got rid of the damaged nose, and then the same with the rear panels, that led to some of the design decisions. Always fancied having a mock up engine in a tamiya so decided to see what it would look like and how it would fit.... then came the interior. Had a brand new cockpit laying around and so cut that up to fit, modified the front and made a front number / cattle bar for it, and eventually found a perfectly sized LED that completed the front end look. Picked up some generic uprated metal shocks and then just played around with paint, different options and air intakes. Ordered some custom colored decals from MCI Racing, engine and intakes from Injora and just played with it for a while.... 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2770 Posted May 3 @TheGizmodi lovely work on the beetle, it’s a stunner. Great photography too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGizmodi 211 Posted May 3 1 minute ago, GeeWings said: @TheGizmodi lovely work on the beetle, it’s a stunner. Great photography too. Thank you for the kind words, appreciate it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 5720 Posted May 3 That looks great @TheGizmodi Love the mock up engine which is nicely detailed and the rear wing plus the front lightbar. I'm also interested to the the chassis if you can share too. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGizmodi 211 Posted May 3 9 hours ago, Nicadraus said: That looks great @TheGizmodi Love the mock up engine which is nicely detailed and the rear wing plus the front lightbar. I'm also interested to the the chassis if you can share too. Thanks! The Chassis is the standard Blitzer Beetle with uprated shocks. The shell is actually an old beat up monster beetle version modified and glued together as it was in a sorry old state. I got some adjustable turnbuckles to upgrade the steering / geometry but haven't had time to fit them as of yet. Contemplating making some inner wheel arches but just not sure ;o) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Addicted 346 Posted May 4 On 4/10/2023 at 1:49 PM, Nicadraus said: @Addicted Are these green and yellow plastic 3D printed or were these really available? I know there were only black, blue and red parts for the TA-01/02/03, FF-01, CC-01. However, these look great! Hi, these were available back in the 90’s as a ltd edition release from Tamiya 😎 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6088 Posted May 5 On 5/2/2023 at 9:32 PM, TheGizmodi said: No problem! My personal favorite Tamiya to play with is the Blitzer Beetle, love that chassis and set up! So i've done a couple of different shells, and the beetle body shell is always a fun one anyway. I picked up a couple of beat-up damaged shells and wanted to do something different and not the box art i usually like. As the shell was damaged in certain places it needed trimming and some epoxy to get right so just ran with that really. Trimmed down the front fenders, got rid of the damaged nose, and then the same with the rear panels, that led to some of the design decisions. Always fancied having a mock up engine in a tamiya so decided to see what it would look like and how it would fit.... then came the interior. Had a brand new cockpit laying around and so cut that up to fit, modified the front and made a front number / cattle bar for it, and eventually found a perfectly sized LED that completed the front end look. Picked up some generic uprated metal shocks and then just played around with paint, different options and air intakes. Ordered some custom colored decals from MCI Racing, engine and intakes from Injora and just played with it for a while.... Looks great, would be great to see the chassis without the body. You seem to have achieved a lot of lift but still kept geometry intact? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyDad 3111 Posted May 5 Echo all the comments above @TheGizmodi your Beetle is epic! Does the rear run OK with that much angle on the arms and dog bones? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skom25 640 Posted May 5 @Willy iine do you have static models/ artistic/ anything background? I saw many of your models and "Tamiya Workshop" and it is totally awesome. I spent good few years on Static Models Forums and I saw only few people who had skills on similar level as you. I have not expected such things on RC Forum... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2770 Posted May 13 On 5/11/2023 at 7:44 AM, Jorgen said: Great photos! Looks like you had lots of fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2770 Posted May 14 On 5/9/2023 at 9:31 PM, 2Dover3D said: Wow, Very nice! That looks awesome. 11 hours ago, Willy iine said: Great choice with the yellow, really elevates it I reckon. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 17928 Posted May 14 18 minutes ago, GeeWings said: Great choice with the yellow, really elevates it I reckon. Thanks, that is a mix of yellow and camel yellow backed with white. Wanted to get that really punchy American hot rod color instead of the box art yellow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2770 Posted May 14 19 minutes ago, Willy iine said: Thanks, that is a mix of yellow and camel yellow backed with white. Wanted to get that really punchy American hot rod color instead of the box art yellow. It certainly is punchy! Spot on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyDad 3111 Posted May 14 14 hours ago, Toolmaker72 said: Very nice all of those. Could you tell me what those yellow wheels are? Have you dyed some white ones? I am hoping to achieve a similar look, albeit slightly darker shade yellow. I have some JC Racing Fox ones to dye but I'm not sure whether it'll work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshRC 212 Posted May 15 On 5/13/2023 at 10:38 PM, GeeWings said: Great photos! Looks like you had lots of fun. Love the way the ramp isn't visible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
