superted 121 Posted February 20, 2021 Hi all Just thought i would share my project on a beach basher. All brand new vintage parts ( apart form the shell ) Based on the DT 01 chassis with Mad FIghter clear parts and vintage CVA shocks. body is just sat at the moment ready for mounts and mocking up, a lot of cutting and fettling to make this look right 🥵🥵 Tell me what you think 👍🏻 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerobert 2093 Posted February 20, 2021 As I am a big fan of the Blitzer Beetle, I really like it. What are you planning for the paint? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superted 121 Posted February 20, 2021 Not sure yet. got to cut the wheel arches down a bit glue the sunroof and front panel. I was thinking of a retro style beach buggy maybe grey, yellow, white with a hint of pink somewhere. open to ideas tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10007 Posted February 20, 2021 I think you’re going have fun with that 👍🏻👍🏻 What are those front Tyres by the way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87lc2 2658 Posted February 21, 2021 Love the clear gearbox, looks awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exit13 673 Posted February 21, 2021 It’s a very cool build. I’m subscribed to see the final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superted 121 Posted February 21, 2021 Thank guys The front tyres are vintage Losi racing rib front tyres. Just got to somehow work out the body mounting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerobert 2093 Posted February 21, 2021 For the front you can adapt the Blitzer Beetle front mount to the shock tower. I have done this to a DT-02 chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superted 121 Posted February 21, 2021 Cool idea will check it out thanks for that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dadio 126 Posted February 21, 2021 Looks like your going to have a blast on the beach , well chosen parts as there's very little metal to rust ! Might want full waterproof electrics so you can just hose the sand off when you get home , I'd have to do a rusty effect body , have you seen the salting paint method for rust , even if you don't like the effect its worth looking it up on YouTube . Have fun ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superted 121 Posted February 21, 2021 Hopefully will be good fun, thanks for that, that was one reason i choose a simple design not many parts and simple to strip and rebuild. will get waterproof electrics for sure I keep looking at weathering but have never tried it i have either painted hard bodies or lexan to boxart. I will deffo check it out some of the builds look ace 👍🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites