racer1 116 Posted August 14, 2018 Ok so this one was recently asked for the hornet and I’m finding it difficult deciding on which paint schemes to go with on my upcoming grasshopper restorations. Currently I have an all original box art grasshopper in white as well as the green and black special editions done in box art. Im finally getting around to restoring some of my other hopper projects. They are a mix of used original cars and re-releases so I’m not concerned with originality on these. All told there’s enough parts for about 10 cars. Ive decided to go with a dark steel gray with custom decals from MCI and polished aluminum wheels. I’m also kicking around the idea of a blue version. Again with custom decals and possibly blue chrome wheels. That’s two ideas need to come up with about 8 more plans What ideas do you guys have? What have you seen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyabigstuff 830 Posted August 14, 2018 Grasshopper ? Gotta be green, surely ??? A multi-toned green finish with metallic green accents would look super cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slyda 183 Posted August 14, 2018 I used the box supplied stripes on mine over Tamiya Gun Metal. I also have a couple more Hoppers close to being finished with alternate colour stripes from MCI. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer1 116 Posted August 14, 2018 Slyda, this is what I was thinking for the gun metal color option. I’m going to go with factory style stripes but changing the light and dark greens for dark gray and black. Great looking hopper there!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slyda 183 Posted August 14, 2018 7 hours ago, racer1 said: Slyda, this is what I was thinking for the gun metal color option. I’m going to go with factory style stripes but changing the light and dark greens for dark gray and black. Great looking hopper there!! I like the sound of those colours, look forward to seeing the finished work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted August 14, 2018 20 hours ago, racer1 said: What ideas do you guys have? What have you seen? I'm liking yellow a whole lot. I did not have access to original decals so I had to find a good option and I'm happy with it. Here's a couple more pictures of the buggy: https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/77199-grasshopper-body-quick-project/&page=2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slyda 183 Posted August 18, 2018 Here is another I have just finished. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3984 Posted August 20, 2018 On 8/18/2018 at 5:58 AM, Slyda said: Here is another I have just finished. Are those aftermarket oil shocks on the front? I think they might work on the front of a Tamiya Striker which uses that same top mount for the shock... if you can shed any light pls? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exit13 673 Posted February 3, 2021 I'm falling in love with the grasshopper all over again. I want to take my 1984 vintage body to the next level paint wise and save my re re body for bashing so I'm digging thru these threads for inspiration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killajb 1530 Posted February 4, 2021 Couple of tidbits to add.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 3946 Posted February 4, 2021 42 minutes ago, Killajb said: Couple of tidbits to add.. Is that a wrap? Curious as to how you achieved that finish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killajb 1530 Posted February 4, 2021 It's a factory painted shell. There was a shop here in Japan selling them for awhile for cheap and I grabbed a couple because I couldn't resist. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snappy1 964 Posted February 4, 2021 That’s the limited edition green Grasshopper shell isn’t it ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 3946 Posted February 4, 2021 48 minutes ago, Snappy1 said: That’s the limited edition green Grasshopper shell isn’t it ? I didn’t think that had a chrome finish? I may be wrong though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exit13 673 Posted February 4, 2021 10 hours ago, Killajb said: Couple of tidbits to add.. That’s hot!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffSpicoli 1363 Posted July 18, 2021 On 8/18/2018 at 12:58 AM, Slyda said: Here is another I have just finished. ERMAGERD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites