Monster Hornet !

I watched an episode of Top Gear which featured buggies that were driven across the surface of lakes - in Iceland...

As my old Hornet bodyshell was worse than knackered after many years' 'abuse' - I thought I would do something different with a new one.

I got the remnants of a Midnight Pumpkin - and fitted the wheels and tyres to the Hornet - then painted it up in a bold colour scheme.
I may yet add a few sponsors' decals...

The model behaves brilliantly - as the track is so wide - and the wheelbase is effectively shortened...

It is near impossible to topple it over.

Watch the video at this YouTube page...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjLH89uXYmM&feature=related

UPDATE.

I have now fitted my Hornet with Blackfoot wheels !

The tyres on them are older Pumpkin tyres - stretched gently so as to fit.

The sidewalls bulge a little - which adds a little more character...

With all the rain during last night - I think I shall try driving it on water...!

I will first waterproof the receiver and motor - with party balloons.

I also added a few paper stickers - though they will not last long in the wet...