RCCrawler Forums

microgoat · 03-21-2012, 10:51 AM

Today, made a rear cage/skidplate:

Also a prop rod for the engine cover (passenger side)

Changed one front wheel for a Jackman-type racing wheel

And a front bumper.

microgoat · 03-23-2012, 03:42 AM

Here's another one PeePee won't get:

No more mucking around with the wheels. Added enough backspacing to the Torq-Thrusts to get them under the fenders.

Started on an "in-town" exhaust. This will go in the luggage compartment.

And added tow hooks front and rear.

ScaleFreak93 · 03-23-2012, 07:33 AM

This is really a sweet build Stu! Love the "in town" exhaust.

nascarkeith · 03-23-2012, 07:37 AM

This is one case where the quote "Overkill is under rated" definetly applies.

microgoat · 03-23-2012, 08:14 AM

Well, it's not done but the sun is out, rain's coming, so I took advantage. Enjoy.

Phone number is blurred so I don't get calls from random Googlers.

The "in-town" exhaust fits nicely in the luggage bin.

I was gonna throw out this old bottle of Tamiya Deck Tan because it's getting thick and clumpy. But you know what else is thick and clumpy? Mud.

johnnyh66 · 03-23-2012, 08:28 AM

amazing level of detail

BigSki · 03-23-2012, 08:38 AM

What always amazes me with your builds is how FAST you get them built. The level of details are always mind blowing but no one else can do the same level of detail as fast as you do.

I could almost smell the mildew from the interior!

johnnyh66 · 03-23-2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSki

What always amazes me with your builds is how FAST you get them built. The level of details are always mind blowing but no one else can do the same level of detail as fast as you do.

I could almost smell the mildew from the interior!

I think he has a team of elves.

binaryterror · 03-23-2012, 09:38 AM

So awesome man.

The only thing I usually see on these Super Baja style beetles is the hefty positive rear camber issue they seem to not want to change.

braceysdad · 03-23-2012, 09:41 AM

nice... you take it off any sweet jumps?

holycaveman · 03-23-2012, 09:48 AM

Awesome job stu!

Super attention to detail

ecoli · 03-23-2012, 10:44 AM

Incredible Stu, as always!

microgoat · 03-23-2012, 05:37 PM

Let's get some fiddly details now:

Since my hood hinge sucks (I can only get the lid open about a half inch before it hits the windshield) I went with a lift-off, and for that you need rubber hold downs.

They don't look like much, but the three of 'em took almost 4 hours to make.

BigSki · 03-23-2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by microgoat

They don't look like much, but the three of 'em took almost 4 hours to make.

microgoat · 03-25-2012, 08:49 AM

Now with actual Baja bugs...

Gotta have the wiper smear

The bugs themselves are easier than I thought. Clear green + coffee grounds. The paint is still wet in the pics, it will flatten out when it dries, just like a dead bug.

Highlucks · 03-25-2012, 09:28 AM

Mad skills.

microgoat · 03-26-2012, 11:15 AM

Wait, I ain't done yet!

Thought I'd try my hand at some more functional stuff:

Sun visor (action is a bit stiff, but it does work)

This one's tricky. Start by popping out the wing windows, trimming the frame and drilling holes in the door frame. Use the window as a template to make a frame. CA the brass rod to the frame and trim off the bits you don't need.

Glue the glass back in. Not shown is the .040 quarter-round on the inside.

Install by bending the assembly to line up the brass rod with the holes. Congratulate your self and then realize you have to do the other side now.

Duuuuuuuude · 03-26-2012, 11:20 AM

Madness!

It needs an Empi sticker.

hotwheels000 · 03-26-2012, 04:22 PM

I have some BOW WOW is for volkswagons stickers if you want Stu(scale size). I dont know if they were a popular franchise on the east coast, but they were up here in the PNW.
LMK

GRIMGREG · 03-26-2012, 05:34 PM

Nice wings man! But how do you latch them closed?

03-21-2012, 10:51 AM	#61
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! Today, made a rear cage/skidplate: Also a prop rod for the engine cover (passenger side) Changed one front wheel for a Jackman-type racing wheel And a front bumper.

03-23-2012, 03:42 AM	#62
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! Here's another one PeePee won't get: No more mucking around with the wheels. Added enough backspacing to the Torq-Thrusts to get them under the fenders. Started on an "in-town" exhaust. This will go in the luggage compartment. And added tow hooks front and rear.

03-23-2012, 07:33 AM	#63
ScaleFreak93 RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bozangeles Posts: 1,484	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! This is really a sweet build Stu! Love the "in town" exhaust.

03-23-2012, 07:37 AM	#64
nascarkeith Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa Posts: 855	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! This is one case where the quote "Overkill is under rated" definetly applies.

03-23-2012, 08:14 AM	#65
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! Well, it's not done but the sun is out, rain's coming, so I took advantage. Enjoy. Phone number is blurred so I don't get calls from random Googlers. The "in-town" exhaust fits nicely in the luggage bin. I was gonna throw out this old bottle of Tamiya Deck Tan because it's getting thick and clumpy. But you know what else is thick and clumpy? Mud.

03-23-2012, 08:28 AM	#66
johnnyh66 Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 5,573	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! amazing level of detail

03-23-2012, 08:38 AM	#67
BigSki I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,442	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! What always amazes me with your builds is how FAST you get them built. The level of details are always mind blowing but no one else can do the same level of detail as fast as you do. I could almost smell the mildew from the interior!

03-23-2012, 09:38 AM	#69
binaryterror I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 3,583	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! So awesome man. The only thing I usually see on these Super Baja style beetles is the hefty positive rear camber issue they seem to not want to change.

03-23-2012, 09:41 AM	#70
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! nice... you take it off any sweet jumps?

03-23-2012, 09:48 AM	#71
holycaveman RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bouldertown Posts: 1,554	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! Awesome job stu! Super attention to detail

03-23-2012, 10:44 AM	#72
ecoli I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada, eh. Posts: 2,919	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! Incredible Stu, as always!

03-23-2012, 05:37 PM	#73
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! Let's get some fiddly details now: Since my hood hinge sucks (I can only get the lid open about a half inch before it hits the windshield) I went with a lift-off, and for that you need rubber hold downs. They don't look like much, but the three of 'em took almost 4 hours to make.

03-25-2012, 08:49 AM	#75
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! Now with actual Baja bugs... Gotta have the wiper smear The bugs themselves are easier than I thought. Clear green + coffee grounds. The paint is still wet in the pics, it will flatten out when it dries, just like a dead bug.

03-25-2012, 09:28 AM	#76
Highlucks Try to Bend it Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 3,163	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! Mad skills.

03-26-2012, 11:15 AM	#77
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! Wait, I ain't done yet! Thought I'd try my hand at some more functional stuff: Sun visor (action is a bit stiff, but it does work) This one's tricky. Start by popping out the wing windows, trimming the frame and drilling holes in the door frame. Use the window as a template to make a frame. CA the brass rod to the frame and trim off the bits you don't need. Glue the glass back in. Not shown is the .040 quarter-round on the inside. Install by bending the assembly to line up the brass rod with the holes. Congratulate your self and then realize you have to do the other side now.

Sponsored Links

Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! - Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Honda CR-V, nothing spectacular	SMUDGEBUG	Tamiya XC/CC01	14	10-27-2009 12:16 PM
Spectacular crawling spot.	Krakker	Nebraska	2	04-09-2009 09:30 PM
tamiya super champ/sand scorcher f-150 ranger	colonelangus	Non Crawler RC's	16	12-11-2007 02:31 PM
1/18 nylint, nothing spectacular	trickedoutTLT06	Videos!	1	09-03-2006 06:50 PM

03-26-2012, 11:20 AM	#78
Duuuuuuuude Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 11,652	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! Madness! It needs an Empi sticker.

03-26-2012, 04:22 PM	#79
hotwheels000 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place Posts: 5,443	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! I have some BOW WOW is for volkswagons stickers if you want Stu(scale size). I dont know if they were a popular franchise on the east coast, but they were up here in the PNW. LMK

03-26-2012, 05:34 PM	#80
GRIMGREG Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 496	Re: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher! Nice wings man! But how do you latch them closed?

RCCrawler Forums

Thread: Stu's Super Spectacular Static Scorcher!