Simplest easiest conversion of manta ray to top force

[UK Gearmuncher]

What is the easiest and simplest way to get a top force body onto a manta ray chassis ? I don't want to do a full top force conversion - just to get the look of the body.

[Tamiyabigstuff]

Manta Ray bodyset is listed in the Top Force spares list as an alternative - don't see why a Top Force body won't fit straight onto a Manta Ray chassis ?

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rcpss.php?command=parts&kit_id=58100&page=4#.WDYH32Z77lg 

[kontemax]

The Top Force bodyset doesn't fit directly the Manta Ray for two reasons:

- Manta Ray doesn't have the center bodymount

- Manta Ray antenna holder rubs the Top Force body

- Probably also the sides of the Manta Ray chassis rubs the Top Force body.

Solutions:

- Create a your own center body mount.

- Cut the antenna holder and replace with an alloy one directly bolted in the bathtub.

- Not sure about the chassis sides, probably they don't touch the Top Force body.

 

Max

[Wez-li]

They do fit quite snugly, use velcro at the front end and as Maxx said I think you have to file down the aerial holder. 

 

Here's one I made earlier.

 

[UK Gearmuncher]

3 hours ago, Wez-li said:

They do fit quite snugly, use velcro at the front end and as Maxx said I think you have to file down the aerial holder. 

 

Here's one I made earlier.

 

I can't quite see in the photo's but did you make your own centre body mount ?

[MAD RACER]

I used a top force body on my Ray with only a front body mount screw placed in the front gearbox brace. ( Pic has no front pin in but that's where it is)

 

Looks great with no other problems