InsaneJim69 1584 Posted February 2, 2019 Having always wanted one since they were first released (even if the release doesn't look that great with the gravel wheels etc) I decided to buy a bodyset and turn it in to the tarmac version. A second hand body popped up on ebay for cheap, it had been pre cut and a few wrong holes etc drilled, but no major issue as it will be a runner body anyway. Painting the black parts ready for the white paint. 4 Coats of PS1 white later and we are ready for the 100+ decals !!!! 4 Hours later and some Michelin tyre decals added and it turned out not bad. I do intend on adding a cockpit set, lighting kit and full Monte style bonnet lamps too. But after the big downpour of snow over night maybe I should have done the Snow version ? Planning on getting some pics of it outside in the snow late today as with the low light indoors its playing havoc with my phones camera. Thanks, James. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted February 2, 2019 not a fan of this shell at all buttttttttt i must say it does look realllllllllllll nice the wheels do really suit it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabia130vRS 2098 Posted February 2, 2019 I like this shell, I got to drive a 2017 Toyota Yaris from my frienda rent a car company, it is a 1.4 Petrol hybrid. Funny car and great fueal usage 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1584 Posted February 2, 2019 Thanks guys Sooo ..... I managed to rob the lighting kit off the Raybrig HSV basher shell I got in a deal last year. So a hot glue gun, soldering iron and 20 mins later ...... (excuse the rough decals and body holes, its gonna be a hard runner) Getting there slowly. Def needs a cockpit set and then just thrashed about like a proper rally car !! Although I think this might be a bit OTT, as its mounted on my EJ4S with Vampire Racing SR1 ESC and Vampire Racing 5.5T AB+ Brushless Motor !!! James. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1584 Posted February 2, 2019 and of course due to the weather we had to take a wee trip in the back garden James 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted February 2, 2019 OMG that's a runner!? Looks brilliant Jim top job indeed! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1584 Posted February 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jason1145 said: OMG that's a runner!? Looks brilliant Jim top job indeed! Yup, interior cockpit next then thrash it to death. James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshimitsu 3475 Posted February 2, 2019 Small world! I sold you that one Jim.:)I had applied the masks. I sent it in the box with the lights and spoiler bits in a bag. It turned out nice! You hid my overzealous drilling well! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yalson 514 Posted February 2, 2019 11 hours ago, InsaneJim69 said: But after the big downpour of snow over night maybe I should have done the Snow version? Toyota used to enter the Corolla and Auris in the Trophee Andros ice races, but I couldn't find a Yaris racing there. Getting the four-wheel steering right would be tricky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichibangtr 0 Posted February 3, 2019 Awesome job on that shell. You've convinced me to get one & maybe run it at the iconic cup! How heavy is the rear wing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1584 Posted February 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Ichibangtr said: Awesome job on that shell. You've convinced me to get one & maybe run it at the iconic cup! How heavy is the rear wing? It's actually not too bad. Certainly nowhere near as heavy as some of Tamiyas older moulded wings. James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites