Brett74 1 Posted March 7, 2009 She was a real mess when i found her on eBay, original japanese shell with all new parts under the hood. I found a new set of wheels on eBay they must be one of the last sets around and they make it all come together... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_Truck 1 Posted March 7, 2009 She was a real mess when i found her on eBay, original japanese shell with all new parts under the hood. I found a new set of wheels on eBay they must be one of the last sets around and they make it all come together... Looks good. Are you going to run it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett74 1 Posted March 7, 2009 Looks good. Are you going to run it? I really am in two minds.....any thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HereBeMonsters 9 Posted March 7, 2009 I was just about to say what I always do - RUN IT! Until I saw the pictures...it really does look quite special. Get a beat up to run, and shelf that. Wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett74 1 Posted March 7, 2009 I was just about to say what I always do - RUN IT!Until I saw the pictures...it really does look quite special. Get a beat up to run, and shelf that. Wow. Thanks, it took me almost a year and god knows how much cash!!!! the wheels and tyres are 100 before any of the other new bits!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malakite 6 Posted March 7, 2009 Hi Brett thats really nice well done I love the Beetle and have one myself from ebay. I paid quite a bit and have purchased a couple o fparts to bring it back to life, its in good condition but I do use it I never knew why people would have shelf queens but after building a brnad new Marui Ninja about 6 months ago and am yet to run it, I really can see why people decide to have shelf queens! I would say if you are in two minds then don't run it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_Truck 1 Posted March 7, 2009 I really am in two minds.....any thoughts? I have 3 MBs I am going to sell two and the one I am keeping is going to be used, without reservation. However, you have put the a lot of hard work in and the slightest role will damage the paint work and knock off the front lights. It all depends on your future intentions. You could always buy a cheap heap from ebay and use that as your runner and keep your current one as a display model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottyNI 0 Posted March 7, 2009 cheap heap is the way forward, keep that un good!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett74 1 Posted March 8, 2009 cheap heap is the way forward, keep that un good!!! I've collected enough parts over the last year to build another Beetle to run and bash with so i'll get started on that soon, i'll need a body if anyone has one sitting around...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett74 1 Posted March 12, 2009 I gave in to the dark side and ran her today!!!! Equiped with an Ezrun brushless and good Lipo batt she went like a dream!!!! Back on the shelf for now tho!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HereBeMonsters 9 Posted March 12, 2009 I gave in to the dark side and ran her today!!!! Equiped with an Ezrun brushless and good Lipo batt she went like a dream!!!! Back on the shelf for now tho!!!! With brushless power and a LiPo, you didn't roll it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_Truck 1 Posted March 12, 2009 I gave in to the dark side and ran her today!!!! Equiped with an Ezrun brushless and good Lipo batt she went like a dream!!!! Back on the shelf for now tho!!!! Wow Remember your first role will be the hardest, and it will hurt the most after that it you won't feel the pain so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squares_ 0 Posted March 12, 2009 Haha, cool. Glad you ran her, that's what the're for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ukzz4iroc 3 Posted March 13, 2009 LOL, you are brave. I had a gentle run on a 540 in my mind as I was reading the thread. At least she had a blast the once! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
28yoKid 0 Posted March 13, 2009 No mid-air photos???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
