Dakratfink 967 Posted March 24, 2021 I didn’t know wether to put this here, or in the builds section. Here seemed more appropriate since this isn’t an actual build thread but simply a place to discuss more ideas for “ tribute “ builds. I know threads have discussed scale builds based on real life live action movie cars. My idea is builds based on toys, comics , cartoons and other intellectual properties that were also popular during the “Golden Age “ of RC in the 80’s and 90’s. Two things got me thinking about this 1. In another thread someone was looking for “alternative” paint schemes for an XR311. I suggested paint it Matte black or Navy Blue with some red Cobra logos and make a Cobra Stinger vehicle from GI Joe/Action Force. 2. YouTuber Hemistorm just did a paint job on a Proline ‘85 Camaro no prep drag car that was a tribute to the “Thunder Hawk “ car from the Cartoon and Kenner toy line M.A.S.K. I have seen Optimus Prime Dynaheads, KongHeads and Bullheads and Scooby Doo Mystery Machine inspired Lunch boxes What other “Toyetic” RC builds have you seen done, done yourself , or want to see. Let’s hear em . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 967 Posted March 24, 2021 Link to the MASK Camaro video 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Room335 738 Posted March 24, 2021 I think a Chick Hicks car would be fun. He's based off a '87 Grand National and there's a few companies who make that body (JConcepts for one). The decals will keep you busy for a while 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whahooo 465 Posted March 24, 2021 A Toy Story Turbo RC would be awesome, but ist neither 90s or 80s.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted March 24, 2021 I’ve seen a Stranger Things Chevy Blazer on Scalebuildersguild but the photos have gone from the thread, which is a shame. @JennyMo of this parish did a truck for Hopper. If you can get the HPI body, decals and wheels then I think you can do a pretty good representation of the Trans Am (have I got that right?) from Smokey & The Bandit. There are panels out there for Snowman’s trailer too. One of my unfinished projects is a 1:10 version of my son’s Hot Wheels Chevy Silverado. I’d also like to try scaling up a Hot Wheels Unimog race truck on to a CR-01 chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted March 24, 2021 A few years ago there was an informal 'winter build-off' competition on here, and a number of theme ideas were mooted, including movie/TV... I ended up building a homage to [Tow] Mater from Cars (using a M-06 chassis Lowride Pumpkin as the base - so 'Tam-Mater' as it were) - as it pretty much fulfilled every one of the suggested themes! The original build thread uses my now defunct photobucket photos, so unfortunately they are small and watermarked these days - but I also catalogued the various stages (and dually evolution) in my showroom too. Jenny x 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 967 Posted March 25, 2021 2 hours ago, JennyMo said: A few years ago there was an informal 'winter build-off' competition on here, and a number of theme ideas were mooted, including movie/TV... I ended up building a homage to [Tow] Mater from Cars (using a M-06 chassis Lowride Pumpkin as the base - so 'Tam-Mater' as it were) - as it pretty much fulfilled every one of the suggested themes! The original build thread uses my now defunct photobucket photos, so unfortunately they are small and watermarked these days - but I also catalogued the various stages (and dually evolution) in my showroom too. Jenny x I love that you used what appears to be a WW driver figure, and the lantern on ‘Mater’s hoist is a great detail. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted March 25, 2021 BarbieFoot out for a jaunt by the creek... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted March 25, 2021 17 hours ago, Dakratfink said: I love that you used what appears to be a WW driver figure, and the lantern on ‘Mater’s hoist is a great detail. Hee hee - thank you for noticing... and yes, 'Larry Willy' was the driver - factoring that because it would be rather difficult to modify the grille of the F100 to represent Mater's face successfully, I sculpted a Wild Willy head into an open-face helmet with cartoon buck-teeth instead: photo. the driver torso is the one from a Sand Scorcher, with Wild Willy gloves grafted on - for info. the Sand Scorcher driver (with the L shaped mounting tab) fits pretty well in the Pumpkin shell if you're looking for a more scale driver figure. Jx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko85 3454 Posted March 25, 2021 Tyco did this with the Toy Story Car. There were other Toy Story cars, but Tyco transformed an earlier version of a Mini Hopper car to look like the one from Toy Story whilst retaining the main design. It's interesting, as you can see how it would look on a larger scale car too. It also looks surprisingly fast, and I can't help but want one now. I would love a proper 1/10 scale Toy Story RC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted March 25, 2021 Not based on a toy, but I've done a Goonies-themed Jeep Cherokee: If I ever get another Toyota truck body, it'll be the "Pizza Planet" delivery truck from Toy Story. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
