tecnica2001 195 Posted June 3, 2019 I apologize for being a bit late in posting a build thread on my Tamiya Striker, but I think since build threads on this particular model are scarce, I decided to throw mine into the mix..... What is it?? Tamiya Striker Why?? Because I've always liked the oddness of this F-1/Jet Fighter off road buggy, and it was the first old kit that I bought with my own $$ as a teen.... So the first stage was to decide on a color scheme, and a change of tires and wheels. I wrapped the body in green vinyl and added a set of Traxxas Rad wheels that I had laying around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 195 Posted June 3, 2019 The part that I hatted about this particular model was the plastic axles, drive cups, and dogbones.... So I replaced all of it with Thorpe parts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 195 Posted June 6, 2019 In an effort to give this car a different and tougher look, I decided to go with a "FAV' ish look to the Striker and painted it "olive" or "military" green... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 195 Posted June 7, 2019 I mounted a set of Hotshot tires on my dyed Traxxas wheels The Sonic Fighter wing, and all the blue Striker parts were also dyed. I mounted a Sonic FIghter shock tower and front shocks. I mounted some Traxxas Radicator rear shocks Added some FAV decals. Covered the switch hole, with a bit of styrene. and for electronics, Tamiya silver can and Tamiya ESC.... 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwistedxSlayer 1288 Posted June 8, 2019 Yeah that's cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 195 Posted June 9, 2019 Although I liked the look of the Hotshot tires on Traxxas wheels, I wanted to go with something a bit more “scale” ish, so I ordered these eBay wheels and tires...gives it a more legit look.... I also swapped the front shock tower with a CRP unit and added some headlights that I had laying around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 195 Posted June 9, 2019 Oh and by the way, Starlord is driving this rig....why not🧐 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novastar 241 Posted June 10, 2019 Driving lights are a nice touch to keep with the military theme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 195 Posted June 15, 2019 On 6/9/2019 at 11:02 PM, Novastar said: Driving lights are a nice touch to keep with the military theme Thank you, I’m going to light it up, headlights and taillights....😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
