Baja body building - part 1

I got this Baja Champ from eBay - it was a bargain.
For less than £40 including postage costs, I got the buggy with an ESC and steering servo, a transmitter and receiver, two battery packs, and a mains/12v charger.

The only thing wrong with it - was the body, which was dented and split - but worst of all, the paint had been applied to the OUTSIDE of the lexan shell - before the decals were applied.

I fitted 24 ballraces and a pair of anti-roll bars to the buggy - and oil-filled shock absorbers. I also a fitted a new 17-turn open-ended motor, and made adjustable upper rear suspension arms. Those at the front are from an Academy Griffin !

I have played with the buggy for around two years - with a cheap Stadium Raider-type body and monster-sized wheels...

I decided at the weekend to try to restore the bodyshell and re-fit buggy wheels and tyres.

After hours' of cleaning, the body was clear again - but is full of creases and 'cloudy' areas from abuse.

I have therefore decided to make a body of my own - from styrene sheet.
This is the first. I shall be making a few others...