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Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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This resto is dedicated to Jason scr8p. Two of his favorite things, Box Art & Kyosho :P
Starting with this almost complete car.
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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A nice renovation object as this is always a good start :D
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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cleaning and straightening.
sorry to bore the Kyosho regulars but this is my first Scorpion.
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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Off to a great start Brian. 8)
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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Those were bent bad :shock:
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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Great job straightening those rails out. Looking forward to the rest 'o' the resto.
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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Some progress
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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Grate job removing all that yellow paint and leaving the driver untouched Brian!
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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If any intrest I can offer you some carbon parts for this car.
Or do you plan to make it original...
Just enjoy when you build this car.
Superb object..
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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Thanks Jerzi, but keeping this one original.
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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Still trying to get into "sticker applying mode"
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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That turned out really nice from what you started with. Nice work!
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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Beautiful! I've always loved the Centerline Champ 500 wheel design...I just wish someone made a set that was the more standard 2" rear/2.1" front diameter!
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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It's going to look great with the stickers, right now there is a lot of yellow
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Re: Kyosho Scorpion Resto

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shodog wrote:It's going to look great with the stickers, right now there is a lot of yellow
X2 8)
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