IronSights 225 Posted February 2, 2017 Going to build a Lancia Stratos. I have always loved this body! Using HPI body and wheels, and BSR MRage chassis kit. I couldn't find the exact wheels in yellow, so I had to get them in white and paint them yellow. That's as far as I got so far. So this will be a combined HPI Stratos Body / BSR Mrage build thread. The chassis kit that I am using HPI body I am using HPI wheels after they were painted 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannyp1980 49 Posted February 4, 2017 Always been a Lancia fan, definitely following this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefoxussr 482 Posted February 6, 2017 Owned two real Lancias. Have nearly a dozen Lancia RC bodyshells :-D Tamiya 037 x4 HPI Stratos x3 Killerbody Stratos Turbo x1 Tamiya Delta x2 Totally going to order eventually the KB LC2 and maybe the KB Montecarlo in spite of its awkward proportions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronSights 225 Posted February 14, 2017 Got the main body painted today! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeekelemental 528 Posted February 15, 2017 Awesome... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronSights 225 Posted February 19, 2017 So this is a three day time lapse of applying decals to main body. I actually cut away any clear portions of the decal after I apply them. Makes the stripes look more like a paint job. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannyp1980 49 Posted February 19, 2017 That looks so awesome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefoxussr 482 Posted February 20, 2017 On 2/2/2017 at 5:31 PM, IronSights said: I couldn't find the exact wheels in yellow, so I had to get them in white and paint them yellow. Apparently the ones in the HPI catalog/promos are the white wheels dyed yellow. Hence the matte finish. Keep up the good work. I had some fun with my last Stratos shell, I opened up the front grille and quarterlight vents: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeekelemental 528 Posted February 21, 2017 This car isn't an icon, it's a legend. I like it I'm thinking from ages to do the same job on a M06 chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronSights 225 Posted February 21, 2017 I have tried to Dye wheels before but never had any luck. Maybe I was doing it wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swarm 242 Posted February 21, 2017 One of my favourite cars luv the shape of the body ,looks great . I guess if your going to use it dye is the best option as it wont come off as opposed to painting ,only ever paint wheels as display most of my cars once finished. Thanks for the awesome build pictures. Stuart. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefoxussr 482 Posted February 21, 2017 11 hours ago, jeekelemental said: This car isn't an icon, it's a legend. I like it I'm thinking from ages to do the same job on a M06 chassis. The M06 is a good car just not for this body. The rear-mounted motor overhangs too much unfortunately. Which makes sense as the 1:1 is a mid-engine car. That said you could just run it without the rear valence 037 style! *photo credit- @terry.sc 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeekelemental 528 Posted February 22, 2017 12 hours ago, firefoxussr said: The M06 is a good car just not for this body. The rear-mounted motor overhangs too much unfortunately. Which makes sense as the 1:1 is a mid-engine car. That said you could just run it without the rear valence 037 style! *photo credit- @terry.sc Ahhh! I've never tought about it... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronSights 225 Posted February 22, 2017 Yeah, the BSR MRage chassis works perfect with it. And you get the excellent performance of 4WD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronSights 225 Posted February 22, 2017 22 hours ago, Swarm said: I guess if your going to use it dye is the best option as it wont come off as opposed to painting ,only ever paint wheels as display most of my cars once finished. Yeah, if the paint starts to chip, I will buy a new set of wheels and dye them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites