Blueprint Scorpion

I had a taught that I wane try to build a Scorpion that look like the “blueprint” Scorpion!
I got the idea from Tobbe70 Blog Remote360 (http://remote360.blogspot.com/) when I read this:


“A few years ago I saw a picture online, an old ad, showing the Cox Scorpion (in the US. it was distributed by Cox and the only thing that differs from the Kyosho / Graupner-version are the decals, the box and that it was pre-assembled as far as I know). It said 'Modeled after Bob Rodine´s buggy'. I did some research and ended up at www.race-dezert.com where I got in contact with Mike Adams. He sent me these pictures from 'Hot VW Magazine', showing Mr. Rodine´s buggy and You can tell that this 1:1 buggy inspired Akira Kogawa when he designed the Scorpion. Enjoy!”


My firs taught was to do a 1/10 scale replica, but I gave that idea up. It would probably take a few years to do. So I decided to do it as “production car”, at least something that could have been manufactured by Kyosho. So I have to use so many Kyosho parts a possible and handmade the rest!

This is Bob Rodine Buggy that inspired the Kyosho designer when made the Scorpion. But I have also discovered the other Kyosho car have there rots in this buggy, for example the Progress. In my opinion are the Progress more influenced of Bob’s buggy then the Scorpion.
Now I only needed a chassis to work with! I found a Kyosho Advance chassis without motor and body for 41$, and when I got it home to Sweden I discover the cassis where in remarkable good condition for 25 year old car!
Next step was to find some material for the roller cage. I found what I needed at the hardware store, 6mm aluminum rod and tube. I also purchase a hand held pipe bender.
The reason I chosen the Advance chassis is the gearbox. I want an electric mid mounted motor, Bob’s buggy had mid mounted motor, and I think this is the easiest way to go. Just turn the counter gear forward, and for this you need a custom made motor plate…

A few things are still left to do, the undertray and some decals!

Cheers
Lars