Bitten by the Bug

[DennisM]

Very Green Very Nice !

Thanks for the kind comment

[DennisM]

Update -
Folded a body in alloy, still a long way to go

[Hcp22]

Flott!

[DennisM]

Flott!

Tack så mycket

[DennisM]

Check out my hotshot bodied ultima in my gallery.
With the supershot re-re you should be able to get a rollcage again and the supershot body is even better than the hotshot

I just ran through Your collection - You´ve got some very nice custom builds.
This one is my favourite http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=2172

[DennisM]

Fitted lamps and roof. Removed the battery wings on the radio plate.
So now the battery has to be inline. Still need to sort the wing and steering.

[RichieRich]

It's like a vintage version of Kyosho's new Sandmaster.

http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/Sand-Master-Red-Type-1-30831T1B_p_10809.html

[Mr. ED]

It's like a vintage version of Kyosho's new Sandmaster.

http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/Sand-Master-Red-Type-1-30831T1B_p_10809.html

That's pretty cool but I do like the ARRMA Raider looks and technical design better.

Thanks for the props Dennis.
Personally I liked the hotshot look-a-like ultima best. I really should do that over, but better

I'm working on something different with the ultima chassis already again, so keep your eyes open .

[DennisM]

It's like a vintage version of Kyosho's new Sandmaster.

http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/Sand-Master-Red-Type-1-30831T1B_p_10809.html

Okay, call me simple but this Sandmaster is going on my list. I actually gave up on Kyosho, but then they launched the DB Ultima and now this Sandmaster. I am a big fan of Buggys that looks like Buggys

Thanks for the link

[DennisM]

Okay, this is how it all ended up with the Little Green Bug
It´s kind of blueish now

Edit - added picture with TLR22

[Hcp22]

That was a radical change, I think I like the “old” bug better. But then I’m an “old fashion” guy

[farmer]

Update -
Folded a body in alloy, still a long way to go

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looks good
in my opinion it looks like the ol front engine sand dragster put some paddles in the back and a false super charger stack coming out the top of the body about 3" back from the front shock towers than a set of ascot sprint headers coming out the side,than a set of smoothie front wheels ,that would just set this buggy off ,with that square cage its just screaming vintage sand drag
farmer

[farmer]

couple of ideas

[Mr. ED]

Did you get the battery mounted in-line then?

I test fitted a tlr 22 body on mine some months ago... and then had to give it back to the owner.
The kind of square edgy look of that body fits the ultima very well

[DennisM]

That was a radical change, I think I like the “old” bug better. But then I’m an “old fashion” guy

Why doesn´t that surprice me - If it´s younger than 1982, Mr. Circuit 1000, gets uncomfortable
I´ll try and fit the alloy body to another project, based on a 1979 rally car.

Update -
Folded a body in alloy, still a long way to go

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looks good
in my opinion it looks like the ol front engine sand dragster put some paddles in the back and a false super charger stack coming out the top of the body about 3" back from the front shock towers than a set of ascot sprint headers coming out the side,than a set of smoothie front wheels ,that would just set this buggy off ,with that square cage its just screaming vintage sand drag
farmer

I see what You mean - I think I´ll fit the alloy body to a smaller chassis and use Tamiya´s padla tracks with some Hornet fronts.

Did you get the battery mounted in-line then?

I test fitted a tlr 22 body on mine some months ago... and then had to give it back to the owner.
The kind of square edgy look of that body fits the ultima very well

Yes, it´s going in-line but it´ll have to be 5 + 1 at the top. My steering servo is taking up a bit of space and I´m to cheap to buy a low profile for it.

Looking forward to seeing Your next Franken Ultima build with a TLR22 body - You brought it on Yourself