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06-05-2013, 07:45 AM
#3976
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: West Monroe,LA........yes,where Duck Dynasty is filmed
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06-05-2013, 04:13 PM
#3977
There is Pegasus Hobbies 70 SS Camaro, but the dimensions are a bit off.
HOWEVER....
Here is a link to the thread here on RCTECH with additional pictures (http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...y-release.html)
Here is a picture of a real car to compare:
HOWEVER....
New product release from McAllister Racing-
#295- 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am VTA body- 1/10- 200mm
In 1970 Jerry Titus drove the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in the Trans Am series that shared the same name. The body is one piece and comes with paint mask, overspray film, and head light decals.
Please support your local RC Dealer and ask for Mcallister Racing by name.
All McAllister Racing products are 100% made in the U.S.A.
#295- 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am VTA body- 1/10- 200mm
In 1970 Jerry Titus drove the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in the Trans Am series that shared the same name. The body is one piece and comes with paint mask, overspray film, and head light decals.
Please support your local RC Dealer and ask for Mcallister Racing by name.
All McAllister Racing products are 100% made in the U.S.A.
Here is a picture of a real car to compare:
06-05-2013, 06:14 PM
#3978
Hades has frozen over...
06-05-2013, 06:15 PM
#3979
06-05-2013, 06:17 PM
#3980
Tech Addict
Part of what makes the real Firebird so unique is the tucked under "chin". No other car was like that.
This body with that goofy spoiler really spoils that.
This body with that goofy spoiler really spoils that.
06-06-2013, 01:30 AM
#3982
I can see someone doing up a nice paint job on one of these for VTA and lowering and raking the body a tad bit more and trimming that front spoiler about 1/4" or so...
I'm a FORD guy so I don't know if I'll try one of these or not, but as much as I'm a FORD Guy, I'm also a HUGE Supporter of McAllister Racing Bodies when/where ever I can be...
#oldschool
Thanks for another body choice Gary - and I know these will be TOUGH as NAILS!
Semi-Interesting info about the 70 Firebird's in the Trans-Am Series
At the final 1968 Trans-Am race at Kent, the big news was that Jerry Titus was leaving Ford and moving to Pontiac. Terry Godsall, a young Canadian businessman, offered Jerry a chance to run a team of his own Pontiac Firebirds.
In going with Pontiac, Titus found that he was handicapped by the need of a great deal of developmental work, especially on the engine. Early on, Godsall pulled out of the Trans Am series, saying that the SCCA was inconsistent in its rule enforcement policies. Jerry then carried on the administrative responsibilities as well as driving for his team.
In 1970, Jerry Titus decided to stop building Firebirds for customers and concentrate on his own race cars. Three cars were built. This car and the BFG " Tire Bird" are the only cars that still exist.
The third Trans Am Firebird was severely wrecked in a crash and eventually destroyed.
The 1970 Season was Jerry's last season.
I'm a FORD guy so I don't know if I'll try one of these or not, but as much as I'm a FORD Guy, I'm also a HUGE Supporter of McAllister Racing Bodies when/where ever I can be...
#oldschool
Thanks for another body choice Gary - and I know these will be TOUGH as NAILS!
Semi-Interesting info about the 70 Firebird's in the Trans-Am Series
At the final 1968 Trans-Am race at Kent, the big news was that Jerry Titus was leaving Ford and moving to Pontiac. Terry Godsall, a young Canadian businessman, offered Jerry a chance to run a team of his own Pontiac Firebirds.
In going with Pontiac, Titus found that he was handicapped by the need of a great deal of developmental work, especially on the engine. Early on, Godsall pulled out of the Trans Am series, saying that the SCCA was inconsistent in its rule enforcement policies. Jerry then carried on the administrative responsibilities as well as driving for his team.
In 1970, Jerry Titus decided to stop building Firebirds for customers and concentrate on his own race cars. Three cars were built. This car and the BFG " Tire Bird" are the only cars that still exist.
The third Trans Am Firebird was severely wrecked in a crash and eventually destroyed.
The 1970 Season was Jerry's last season.
Last edited by SWTour; 06-06-2013 at 02:29 AM.
06-06-2013, 04:29 AM
#3983
06-06-2013, 05:33 AM
#3984
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: West Monroe,LA........yes,where Duck Dynasty is filmed
Posts: 126
This body was found at toys r us a few years back.It is made by NIKKO and i think its unavailable.It is a multi piece body that came with lights and an engine sound.I ditched all that and used a TT-01 as the wheelbase was the closest one to match the fenderwells.It also came with a clear hood and a faux simulated motor.When i installed it,I kept most of the motor intact and cut away just enough to clear the shock tower.The hood is functional and has a little latch under the nose just like the real one.Im glad you like it and i too wish i get a few more.I never run it for fear of tearing up the body.
I figured that had to be you.
06-06-2013, 12:20 PM
#3986
Man...that Joe Myers knows his stuff!!!!
Thanks Joe.
Thanks Joe.
06-07-2013, 07:14 PM
#3988
06-08-2013, 05:56 AM
#3990
LOVE the Snoopy body. That's a hoot!
I finished this one last night for a guy in Dallas, Tx who races VTA. Unfortunately, HPI had discontinued the Cuda body, so we had to use the next closest, a 1970 Challenger, to do a #42. Still, it looks good on that body too. I used Faskolor paints all straight from the bottle. The only decal is the "Dodge" which would be "Plymouth" if it was true to scale.
I finished this one last night for a guy in Dallas, Tx who races VTA. Unfortunately, HPI had discontinued the Cuda body, so we had to use the next closest, a 1970 Challenger, to do a #42. Still, it looks good on that body too. I used Faskolor paints all straight from the bottle. The only decal is the "Dodge" which would be "Plymouth" if it was true to scale.