LEE71 53 Posted October 13, 2021 Having been away from RC for 35 years and my 50th birthday this month I decided to get back into Tamiya and all things RC. Decided to purchase a Rere Hotshot while I wait for the Blockhead Wild One release. I first saw a white Hotshot pre release around 1985 driven at Primrose Valley model week in Yorkshire by one of the organisers, a guy called John Bicknell. This thing was white and absolutely blew me away with its performance. When most of the other stuff was Rough Rider based this car was out of this world. In tribute to that car I built a similar one. Not been long finished and not really used it much but I like it! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee76 638 Posted October 13, 2021 Ha! You’re me only older welcome. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko85 3454 Posted October 13, 2021 There can only be one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadMeat666 1675 Posted October 13, 2021 The Hotshot looks a lot better in white than I had imagined. Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEE71 53 Posted October 13, 2021 Turned out better than I thought. Complete with vintage Beatties bag! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEE71 53 Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Lee76 said: Ha! You’re me only older welcome. Cheers Lee. Only 5 more years for you. It soon comes round! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferruz 11702 Posted October 13, 2021 Welcome to the forum! Your Hotshot looks great in white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex76 43 Posted October 14, 2021 13 hours ago, LEE71 said: Having been away from RC for 35 years and my 50th birthday this month I decided to get back into Tamiya and all things RC. Decided to purchase a Rere Hotshot while I wait for the Blockhead Wild One release. I first saw a white Hotshot pre release around 1985 driven at Primrose Valley model week in Yorkshire by one of the organisers, a guy called John Bicknell. This thing was white and absolutely blew me away with its performance. When most of the other stuff was Rough Rider based this car was out of this world. In tribute to that car I built a similar one. Not been long finished and not really used it much but I like it! Hi Lee Is it possible that I've seen your HotShot on the SELOC forum? I'm Gil over there... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEE71 53 Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Tex76 said: Hi Lee Is it possible that I've seen your HotShot on the SELOC forum? I'm Gil over there... Hi Gil. That's me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex76 43 Posted October 14, 2021 It seems we share the same car interests, be they 1/10 or 1/1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Ax 9325 Posted October 14, 2021 that looks really nice in white. Simple and minimal body lets the classic detailing on the chassis parts stand out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko85 3454 Posted October 14, 2021 I think it looks great, however I think it's missing something on the hood. Either a number, of a tapering triangle of carbon fibre wrap. But that's just me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ministrone 1455 Posted October 14, 2021 2 hours ago, LEE71 said: Hi Gil. That's me! Following this thread I should change my username to LEE75. I guess you are also the the same LEE71 from the NYLOC forum. Small world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEE71 53 Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Ministrone said: Following this thread I should change my username to LEE75. I guess you are also the the same LEE71 from the NYLOC forum. Small world. Yep! It appears a lot of middle aged Lotus enthusiasts are here. Well we all like a small plastic car! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted October 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Nikko85 said: I think it looks great, however I think it's missing something on the hood. Either a number, of a tapering triangle of carbon fibre wrap. But that's just me. Yeah, you mean like a M38 Willy spare tire sticker right? I would DiNoc stripe the middle to match the roof.. also the wing. If the decal is young enough one can probably cleanly remove it and reapplied But then my HotShot in the 80's was black.. And my current cars are all olive drab.. what the heck do I know.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambragol 152 Posted October 15, 2021 Definitely great to be white! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foz75 93 Posted October 15, 2021 I like it! Thought about white for mine but wasn't convinced, yours looks great though, matching body and wheels look great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites