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11-14-2017, 07:44 AM
#6017
Here are a couple of suggestions on modifying any r/c car body.
- Search rc drift forums or use drift in your web search. That segment of this hobby likes to mod their car bodies for scale realism.
- Search for 3d printed options.
- If you find a scoop on an existing body you like, cut it off that body and mount it to a new/different body.
- Check out the car section/plastic model section in a toy store, hobby shop or one stop retailer. You might find a scoop that you can use.
- Learn about the concept of kit-bashing. Reusing various parts from a plastic model or any random part often be re-used in a newer/more interesting way. For example, a random plastic part on an old vacuum cleaner, nerf toy, plastic packing (clam shell), or part of a plastic liquid container might make the perfect hood scoop (or at least be close). Many of the most iconic movie models and props have been created using these types of techniques.
- Learn about and build your own vacuum forming machine. If you already own a decent shop vacuum and an oven, you already have a good start to vacuum form your own parts. There are plenty of DIY videos online for vacuum forming. Small parts shouldn't be too difficult to make at home.
- Contact one of the smaller r/c body manufacturers and see if the would be willing to make a scoop for you. A company like Mcallister racing (RC Race car bodies) will do custom work, but be prepared for the costs and have a budget in mind.
Basically when you want something unusual, you have to be able to think outside of the box. This can be a great creative exercise into becoming your own Macgyver.
- Search rc drift forums or use drift in your web search. That segment of this hobby likes to mod their car bodies for scale realism.
- Search for 3d printed options.
- If you find a scoop on an existing body you like, cut it off that body and mount it to a new/different body.
- Check out the car section/plastic model section in a toy store, hobby shop or one stop retailer. You might find a scoop that you can use.
- Learn about the concept of kit-bashing. Reusing various parts from a plastic model or any random part often be re-used in a newer/more interesting way. For example, a random plastic part on an old vacuum cleaner, nerf toy, plastic packing (clam shell), or part of a plastic liquid container might make the perfect hood scoop (or at least be close). Many of the most iconic movie models and props have been created using these types of techniques.
- Learn about and build your own vacuum forming machine. If you already own a decent shop vacuum and an oven, you already have a good start to vacuum form your own parts. There are plenty of DIY videos online for vacuum forming. Small parts shouldn't be too difficult to make at home.
- Contact one of the smaller r/c body manufacturers and see if the would be willing to make a scoop for you. A company like Mcallister racing (RC Race car bodies) will do custom work, but be prepared for the costs and have a budget in mind.
Basically when you want something unusual, you have to be able to think outside of the box. This can be a great creative exercise into becoming your own Macgyver.
11-14-2017, 07:49 AM
#6018
I was browsing r/c bodies at a local Hobbytown USA, and came across this Mustang being sold by Firebrand RC.
RC Car Wheels | RC Car Accessories and Parts | Firebrand RC
It appears to be the same body as the Pegasus Hobbies mustang that is USVTA legal. It is possible that Firebrand bought/licensed the mold and this is in fact the same body? Or maybe the bought a bunch of old stock and added their own labels?
Not sure I would buy one for the price, but thought I would share this info in case someone was fond of the Pegasus Mustang body.
RC Car Wheels | RC Car Accessories and Parts | Firebrand RC
It appears to be the same body as the Pegasus Hobbies mustang that is USVTA legal. It is possible that Firebrand bought/licensed the mold and this is in fact the same body? Or maybe the bought a bunch of old stock and added their own labels?
Not sure I would buy one for the price, but thought I would share this info in case someone was fond of the Pegasus Mustang body.
11-18-2017, 08:20 PM
#6019
11-29-2017, 06:52 PM
#6022
Bruce I mixed my own as I recall. It's kind of a Piper Cub yellow if you are familiar with that classic airplane. Yellow with some orange to warm it up. Might have added some white to lighten. All Parma Faskolor paint.
11-29-2017, 09:47 PM
#6023
Tech Master
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Wicked Colors ( Golden yellow ) and Auto Air ( Chrome Yellow ) look pretty close so I'll order some and shoot some samples.
11-30-2017, 12:19 PM
#6024
11-30-2017, 12:21 PM
#6025
11-30-2017, 12:22 PM
#6026
12-01-2017, 03:30 AM
#6027
Same Boss Mustang body in blue. I don't know how historically accurate the color is but I like this color.
12-01-2017, 05:41 AM
#6028
