My Newest DS Project

[lpddpd]

I've been thinking about doing this project for a while now, finally got around to putting it together. I don't do build threads (I don't know how you guys can stop what you're doing to take a picture and then remember later on what was going on as you upload it ). I can tell you I had to get creative with the body mounts as the Mercedes body was drilled for the normal chassis. Easily solved with a brand new body but I still wanted to use this one.

I've had a fair amount of luck finding parts for dirt cheap while buying blind lots on ebay lately, most of the hardware from Tower, and the rest I just happen to have in bags not doing anything. Hope you like .

[jwscab]

coool.....i always thought that suspension might lend itself to an on-road application

[Diggley]

I always love seeing fresh DS builds on here.
Mid motor'd and two speed ?!!
Too cool.

What chassis is that, a Tekin?

[RC10resto]

Very nice - great use of a Tekin chassis

[scr8p]

Very nice - great use of a Tekin chassis

x2.

[CamplinP]

Nice car. I am working on a couple of DS's but nothing as modified as this, mostly restores right now. I would like to get creative with one though and throw some brushless power to it.

[Charlie don't surf]

Very nice - great use of a Tekin chassis

x2.

X3 Looks great!, that AMG shell is the only reason I still own my DS!!

[mrlexan]

I don't do build threads (I don't know how you guys can stop what you're doing to take a picture and then remember later on what was going on as you upload it ).

Very nice build!

[rc10johnny]

"DS" yes I seem to remember those still have a few parts left over JohnnySr

[Chris K]

I would really like to find one of the DTM Mercedes bodys - anyone have a line on one of those????

I've got a couple of Mustang bodies - one that is painted but never run if I remember correctly but there's nothin' like the Mercedes....

[lpddpd]

Thanks for the comments everyone. I agree, I think the Mercedes body was the best looking one made for the DS. My favorite body is on my other DS here:http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=16375. I'm wondering if Frewer is still around? Certainly not in the US and the website doesn't offer much info. Does anyone know?

[mrlexan]

I've got on of those around somewhere. Don't forget about the Olds Aurora from Protoform. I liked it, here's the real one it was modeled after:

[necka]

Nice build, never even seen that chassis before. and the trans is just crazy. I still have much to learn.