Vaurien83 3 Posted October 27, 2015 Hello, I have recently purchased a Manta Ray with the body in a quite bad condition. I am looking for a replacement bodyshell, but as the complete Manta Ray is difficult to find or very expensive I would consider any alternative from Tamiya. Has anybody any suggestion? Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5290 Posted October 27, 2015 Dirt Thrasher, Blazing Star, Top Force... any of the other variants on that same chassis should drop right on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted October 27, 2015 Dirt Thrasher, Blazing Star, Top Force... any of the other variants on that same chassis should drop right on. Yep, and don't forget the Terra Conqueror! My rough runner with fake resistor in place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vaurien83 3 Posted October 29, 2015 Thank you for all the answers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokei Kagaku 2706 Posted October 29, 2015 The Mad Cap and Saint Dragon bodies were intended as alternative bodies for the DF-01 Chassis (Manta Ray) and are practically direct fits. The chassis tub even provides mounting holes for fitting two rear body posts to mount the Mad Cap body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6573 Posted October 29, 2015 I always wondered why my Mad Cap body seemed to fit my DF01 so well. I'm not sure how well a Top Force body fits a DF01 with a tub chassis. Btw, while you're shopping, remember the Terra Conqueror and Blazing Star are the same shells and the Dirt Thrasher body (but not wing) is the same as a Terra Scorcher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted October 29, 2015 So what about current (buggy) shells that might fit. All the above is only available from alternative providers. Do see the occasional nib blazing star but no original bodies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted November 3, 2015 There's a nib Manta Ray body set with decals on ebay at the moment for £50! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildstar 0 Posted November 23, 2015 I've got a NIB bodyset with decals -- let me know if you'd be interested... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites