finished my rc car body

lofreq · 24th January 2004, 09:52 AM

hey guys. i bought a new 1:8 offroad buggy at the end of last year and, hating the buggy bodies everyone uses i managed to find a place selling giant bodies to fit the 1:8 scale buggys to make em sorta look like cars

got the ford focus wrc body (albeit a 1999 based model) but finally painted and fitted it

some pics here

whaddya think?

i thought i fucked up the paint job but in the end it came out passable

ps: reasemblance to my real car's colour was totally by accident... i was trying to make it a dark gunmetal with silver flake but it came out like shown...

David R · 24th January 2004, 02:23 PM

Dang, looks pretty good. What kinda chassis/engine is it [I presume its gas powered going by the cut out windscreen].
I've been meaning to get another rc car, used to be into them in a big way when I was at school.

freestylin_hamster · 24th January 2004, 03:26 PM

Rc's have always interested me aye, wats the price range on something like that?

David R · 24th January 2004, 03:49 PM

Price really depends on what spec the chassis is, and weather its gas or electric. From what I remember, a place called "The RC Car Shop" or somehting like that in the Albany industrial estate has heaps of good second hand and new ones, and are pretty cheap. You could probably pick up an ok second hand set up with radio gear for uder $400 if you're lucky, but you could also spend a lot more...

Ryan · 24th January 2004, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freestylin_hamster

Rc's have always interested me aye, wats the price range on something like that?

nah man its like this,

"yo whats the retail on one of those"

I like the Hertz sticker :p

lofreq · 25th January 2004, 05:59 PM

the body is mounted on a 1:8 scale offroad buggy, shaft driven 4wd, and gas powered. gas is not regular petrol, but a 2stroke mix of oil/lubricants, and nitromethane.

i got the chassis kit with all hopups (upgrade parts) but no motor, for about $690. then added a motor and exhaust for about $300.

you can get RTR kits ("ready to run") which includes the controller, electric gear, motor, everything, from about $890 upwards, then depending on the brand you get.

id have to say the kyosho inferno series are the best, mine is a cheaper asian copy model called Sinyih, its stronger in design but heavier and not as nimble. but more rugged since i crash every 13 secs.

heres a pic of the buggy chassis (no motor) compared to my 1:8 rally car (which has shorter track/wheelbase thing, and smaller wheels etc)

and heres a pic with the bodies on, as a comparison.

i actually went to the first round of competition today out at a dirt track in pukekohe - 1:8 and 1:10 offroad RC racing... was good fun. managed to get thru to the finals before stripping my clutchbell - damn! but learnt heaps on the car/handling/setup/driving style etc...

they are damn good fun i recommend them to everyone!!!

crshbndct · 25th January 2004, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lofreq

but more rugged since i crash every 13 secs.

damn y0! you werent joking abtou crashing every 13 seconds

Simon K · 25th January 2004, 06:40 PM

FYI, I think "The RC car shop" is long gone, they used to sponsor me 1999-2000 racing seasons.

There's some new 1/8th off road chassis out now. The "Sacker" buggy is quite popular up north and is available from Frankton models in Hamilton, possibly other shops in Orkland too(not sure).

I'm having a break from racing as the past 14 years have made me so poor it's not funny. May get into 1/8th offroad if/when I get back into it as they are becoming more common here in Welly.

R_mearnsy · 26th January 2004, 09:21 AM

cool man! that paint job is sweeeeet! I know how hard that shit is.

I've got a few planes, gas ones and they are sweet too. except they are made of bulsa wood so when you crash you don't repair them you just find where the motor and servo landed, pick them up then go home and buy a new body!

SQUERT · 26th January 2004, 05:18 PM

shizzel that thing looks cool man! mah mate had a couple of those petrol powered ones a,but tha only trouble was he'd have it going for 10mins and then it'd be fukd....so unreliable i think...bt then again spose it all depends on how u look after them a.
Heaps of fun tho!!!

isseym88 · 28th January 2004, 09:54 PM

Anyone know where the off road RC track is in Auckland? I am interested in going there to check and look. When is the meetting held? I probably get a 1/8 gas

Simon K · 29th January 2004, 02:17 PM

Go to www.nzrca.co.nz and click the relevant links. They should give you some details about the Auckland clubs.

David R · 29th January 2004, 03:00 PM

Nige/Simon where are some good shops [ones that sell new and second hand stuff] in the Hamilton/Auckland area??
This thread is getting me hooked again... :wink:

Woody · 29th January 2004, 04:07 PM

Excellent paint job Nige. From what I can see in the shots - the finish is great

Simon K · 30th January 2004, 02:04 PM

Hmm, Nigel may disagree

but "Hobby Direct" in Auckland is one of the bigger ones.
www.hobbydirect.co.nz and "Frankton models" in Hamilton is another www.franktonmodels.co.nz

If you contact Frankton models, ask for Nathan and enquire about the Hamilton RC car club. They race indoors at the Claudelands showgrounds regularly. It's a very strong club and there is often a lot of "pre loved" equipment for sale.

24th January 2004, 09:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
lofreq Team NZH: Retired 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,873 Location: Auckland	finished my rc car body hey guys. i bought a new 1:8 offroad buggy at the end of last year and, hating the buggy bodies everyone uses i managed to find a place selling giant bodies to fit the 1:8 scale buggys to make em sorta look like cars got the ford focus wrc body (albeit a 1999 based model) but finally painted and fitted it some pics here whaddya think? i thought i fucked up the paint job but in the end it came out passable ps: reasemblance to my real car's colour was totally by accident... i was trying to make it a dark gunmetal with silver flake but it came out like shown... __________________ three river lonely hearts club シャッ! コッ!

25th January 2004, 05:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
lofreq Team NZH: Retired 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,873 Location: Auckland	the body is mounted on a 1:8 scale offroad buggy, shaft driven 4wd, and gas powered. gas is not regular petrol, but a 2stroke mix of oil/lubricants, and nitromethane. i got the chassis kit with all hopups (upgrade parts) but no motor, for about $690. then added a motor and exhaust for about $300. you can get RTR kits ("ready to run") which includes the controller, electric gear, motor, everything, from about $890 upwards, then depending on the brand you get. id have to say the kyosho inferno series are the best, mine is a cheaper asian copy model called Sinyih, its stronger in design but heavier and not as nimble. but more rugged since i crash every 13 secs. heres a pic of the buggy chassis (no motor) compared to my 1:8 rally car (which has shorter track/wheelbase thing, and smaller wheels etc) and heres a pic with the bodies on, as a comparison. i actually went to the first round of competition today out at a dirt track in pukekohe - 1:8 and 1:10 offroad RC racing... was good fun. managed to get thru to the finals before stripping my clutchbell - damn! but learnt heaps on the car/handling/setup/driving style etc... they are damn good fun i recommend them to everyone!!! __________________ three river lonely hearts club シャッ! コッ!

26th January 2004, 05:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
SQUERT Senior Member 8,000rpm (B Series Redline!) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,737 Location: Auckland	shizzel that thing looks cool man! mah mate had a couple of those petrol powered ones a,but tha only trouble was he'd have it going for 10mins and then it'd be fukd....so unreliable i think...bt then again spose it all depends on how u look after them a. Heaps of fun tho!!! __________________ Previously $CENSLS1$

29th January 2004, 04:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Woody Team NZH: Mod 8,000rpm (B Series Redline!) Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,967 Location: Auckland	Excellent paint job Nige. From what I can see in the shots - the finish is great __________________ Crack open a Woody today ~ iKirst Kreated - Car ~ 07 Ford Escape ~

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24th January 2004, 03:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
freestylin_hamster Senior Member 7,000rpm (Peak Power) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,176 Location: Wellington	Rc's have always interested me aye, wats the price range on something like that?

25th January 2004, 06:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Simon K Senior Member 4,000rpm (Taxi Drag) Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 676 Location: Wellington	FYI, I think "The RC car shop" is long gone, they used to sponsor me 1999-2000 racing seasons. There's some new 1/8th off road chassis out now. The "Sacker" buggy is quite popular up north and is available from Frankton models in Hamilton, possibly other shops in Orkland too(not sure). I'm having a break from racing as the past 14 years have made me so poor it's not funny. May get into 1/8th offroad if/when I get back into it as they are becoming more common here in Welly.

26th January 2004, 09:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
R_mearnsy Senior Member 3,000rpm (Grandma Drag) Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 308	cool man! that paint job is sweeeeet! I know how hard that shit is. I've got a few planes, gas ones and they are sweet too. except they are made of bulsa wood so when you crash you don't repair them you just find where the motor and servo landed, pick them up then go home and buy a new body!

28th January 2004, 09:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
isseym88 Member 700rpm (Idle) Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 82 Location: Auckland	Anyone know where the off road RC track is in Auckland? I am interested in going there to check and look. When is the meetting held? I probably get a 1/8 gas

29th January 2004, 02:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
Simon K Senior Member 4,000rpm (Taxi Drag) Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 676 Location: Wellington	Go to www.nzrca.co.nz and click the relevant links. They should give you some details about the Auckland clubs.

30th January 2004, 02:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
Simon K Senior Member 4,000rpm (Taxi Drag) Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 676 Location: Wellington	Hmm, Nigel may disagree but "Hobby Direct" in Auckland is one of the bigger ones. www.hobbydirect.co.nz and "Frankton models" in Hamilton is another www.franktonmodels.co.nz If you contact Frankton models, ask for Nathan and enquire about the Hamilton RC car club. They race indoors at the Claudelands showgrounds regularly. It's a very strong club and there is often a lot of "pre loved" equipment for sale.