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. 

 

[RiZZa 41]

Looking forward to the build.

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The box 

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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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Here it is unpainted 

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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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And here is the finished product, I did not take pictures of each step. 

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And the back 

 

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And the other side 

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And the front 

 

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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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Added pinstripe and driver. 

[RiZZa 41]

Great job !

[adiastra 21]

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. 

 

[Daveyb 40]

This is really smart, i like it a lot. love the colour scheme

[pastimesteve 49]

Very nice! I think you did a great job. Love the color scheme you picked.

Steve

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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

[Mannyp1980 49]

Thats a nice lookin bug!!!