CC02 - body mounts/wheel base and paint jobs

[TomGee]

Hi all, 

I’m firmly a 4WD buggy man but, on returning to the hobby, I find myself most enjoying planning and doing paintwork. However, I’m very much an amateur and want some nice ‘canvases’ to learn on. Buggies are fine but small and too angular. So, I was thinking a CC02 Baja Bronco or Toyota Land Cruiser would give me a bit of space whilst keeping it Tamiya.

However, I’d like a chassis with more than one option so I can paint a variety and not just three or four of the same shell. Modelsport list the Bronco shell as a spare for the LC car so I assume they are interchangeable even though one is the short wheelbase and one medium…does anyone know for sure? 
 

And whether all CC02 shells have the same mounting points and fitment? 
 

Finally, anyone know of another chassis (from any manufacturer) with multiple shells that will give me plenty of decent expanses to try my airbrush on?! I know TT02 has lots of nice touring/road car and other shells but I really want off-road as I don’t have anywhere to drive something with such low ground clearance.

[OldSchoolRC1]

There's quite a few bodies that fit the CC02. Defender, FJ, Bronco, G500.... plus every CC01 Body that I can think of - both Pajeros, Jeep, etc. 

Bronco fits fine BTW! 

If you decide to go non Tamiya, any base crawler chassis would give a ton of options. Crawler bodies are everywhere, and loads to choose from. 

[JimBear]

@OldSchoolRC1 - oh man, now you've gone and done it again! Now I am getting Project ideas ...

[ADRay1000]

I built a FJ40 last year. The CC02 has an adjustable wheelbase, but it’s a bit of work if you want to change it. The FJ40 body did not come with pre drilled mounting holes. 

[TomGee]

Interesting…

Thanks all. The generic crawler route seems to offer the most readily available options with the biggest expanses of smooth lexan to paint on! So, I suspect that will be where I end up. 
 

I do like that Bronco though so who knows?!

[Frog Jumper]

My CC02 Blackfoot...