Madcap to SaintDragon conversion

[Baddon 860]

well I picked up this Madcap for a very reasonable Buy it Now with the intention of converting to a Saint Dragon (as I don't want my other MadCap to be lonely....you all know how it goes (the lies we tell ourselves and others to justify getting another car!!)

The car itself is in half decent condition and it DOES have the original rear rims but the tires are totally shredded. 

So to make it a Saint Dragon I need:-

Red Shocks (thanks to @Hobgoblin) from a forum members swift reply to a Wanted add on here (I also had an offer from @max69vk) so cheers guys.

Then I need the body and decals, some instructions would be good (no idea how many buggies this shell can fit did you?)

The body is a TBG (as you can see) the decals are genuine vintage Tamiya and the instructions are printed of from Tamiya base.

This shows where to cut for:-

Saint Dragon, Madcap, Grasshopper 2 and Hornet chassis.

 

and this one shows were to cut for:- 

Terra Scorcher, Thunder Shot /Dragon & Fire Dragon.

 

[Baddon 860]

So first job was to rough trim the body shell

DONE, next will be to accurately cut it out (have started but its noisy and kids in bed now so see you another time?

[ACCEL 2014]

very unusual body, i like the tail end part. reminds me of one of my Hot Wheels.

 

[ThunderDragonCy 7873]

I am kinda tempted to drop one of these onto one of my buggies. I have GH2 and Thundershot chassis. I know the cuts won't be quite right, but I would really appreciate seeing this dropped onto one of your 'shot chassis. Thanks! 

[Baddon 860]

9 hours ago, ThunderDragonCy said:

I am kinda tempted to drop one of these onto one of my buggies. I have GH2 and Thundershot chassis. I know the cuts won't be quite right, but I would really appreciate seeing this dropped onto one of your 'shot chassis. Thanks! 

When I get it cut out and painted I will keep adding photos and once its white will as you say drop it on a Thunder car to let you see it.

[78Triumph 2610]

Saint Dragon was my first new Tamiya kit I got when I was 12.  Enjoying this build up you're doing!

[Baddon 860]

So with purchase of a dremel type tool to help me get those awkward front cut outs for the shock towers done a lot easier I have moved on and done the following:-

Cleaned and fitted the red shocks.

Added new rear tires

Finished trimming the body

Last night I also ordered the new MCI decals so sort of not much I can do till they arrive as need the window mask to paint the body.

 

[Baddon 860]

On 2/8/2019 at 9:53 AM, ThunderDragonCy said:

I am kinda tempted to drop one of these onto one of my buggies. I have GH2 and Thundershot chassis. I know the cuts won't be quite right, but I would really appreciate seeing this dropped onto one of your 'shot chassis. Thanks! 

here it is sitting on my ThunderDragon

 

The font body mount is the Thunder Dragon (forward) and would possibly sit better if you used the Terra Scorcher one (straight up)

 

[ThunderDragonCy 7873]

@Baddon Thanks. That looks really good I think. Might have a look at one to share between the Thunder Dragon and Ultra G

[Baddon 860]

Realised I have no way to attach the rear of the Saint Dragon body to the Madcap rear suspension tower. Looked up on Tamiya Base the instructions and I need this

Has anyone either got this item:-

4035017 Kit part is listed as BP7

OR got a link to the like of shapeways or similar where I can order a printed version?

It is only for a display model BUT would still prefer to actually fix/pin it in place properly. I am not precious about all being proper vintage so more than happy with a printed version.

 

Thanks in advance. UK based.

[Baddon 860]

A fellow TC member 3d Printed body mounts for me (thanks very much) He printed two with no holes in and then 2 with holes and sent all to me at that exceptionally good price of Good will.

SO I used one with holes, I then drilled the two with out holes and managed to break the coner of one of them as I leaned to heavy!!!! SORRY.

So long story short I have two of these going begging if anyone needs em let me know. If in Uk will post for the same price I got them. If further afield will just need to check post price.

 

 Now I just need to get round to painting and decals to finish it off so people stop asking "whats that one"

[Baddon 860]

This was sent to me by

@jonboy1 

So a big thanks to John for these. i have since been able to pass on to another member @Affen

I still have one left.