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Classic 70s/80s Baja Buggy Build (updated with pics)

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My Kyosho 2014 Beetle (scorpion beetle) should show up saturday and I will be doing a build thread here. 

The attached pic will be my paint inspiration. 

will update thread as things progress. 

 

Beetle Paint.jpg

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I wont bore you with the build, its been posted multiple times before. Only thing i did different was use my dremel to file down the main rails at the bend so i did not need the spacers that were provided, makes for a more solid connection between the front shock mounts and the frame. 

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Ok so this is my first time ever painting lexan and i made some mistakes. I am however pleased with the final look, even with the glaring issues in the paint. 

here is a shot of the first stripe 

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Electronics are stolen from a Team Associated brushless B4.2

It's a standard brushless ESC and a Reedy 3300 brushless motor. 

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Thanks, I am not 100% happy with the paint. I realized that the masking tape I was using was not the best and i got some bleeding in some places. But once its all stickered up and I beat it up a bit (this is NOT a shelf queen) it should be good. 

I have also purchased the upgraded shocks from Kyosho as the one that come with it are not the best. 

 

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 purchased the optional shocks and carbon fiber shock Towers. the stock shocks for this kit are kind of crappy.   actually had it out today running on a 3 cell lipo. It's definitely fast.  Once the shocks are replaced I'll post a video

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