Outlaw Rampage Pro runner-build

[vonBraun]

I emailed TBG back in January if they would be interested to do a repro and they happily agreed to do it.

I tried to get a shipping label the with the required Shipping company (Canada Post, I think) but couldn’t get it to work.
It was super annoying and I gave up after trying again and again over the course of a week or so.

Then life got in the way and I forgot about it with the project reaching a dead end, as it seems impossible to find a usable engine.
I didn’t email them again and they didn’t reach out to me.

It’s kind of a shame I couldn’t make the reproduction happen. I seem to be the only one to be able to track these bodies down. I have five of them now.
They are easier to find than the damn Losi GTX or RC10GT bodies
I also found a new set of wheel covers that could be reproduced…

I‘m not sure what I should do now. Any suggestions?

[R6cowboy]

I emailed TBG back in January if they would be interested to do a repro and they happily agreed to do it.

I tried to get a shipping label the with the required Shipping company (Canada Post, I think) but couldn’t get it to work.
It was super annoying and I gave up after trying again and again over the course of a week or so.

Then life got in the way and I forgot about it with the project reaching a dead end, as it seems impossible to find a usable engine.
I didn’t email them again and they didn’t reach out to me.

It’s kind of a shame I couldn’t make the reproduction happen. I seem to be the only one to be able to track these bodies down. I have five of them now.
They are easier to find than the damn Losi GTX or RC10GT bodies
I also found a new set of wheel covers that could be reproduced…

I‘m not sure what I should do now. Any suggestions?

Honestly, sell me one of the bodies and I'll send it to TBG. I'm located in the US. Message me if that's good to you.

[R6cowboy]

What else is needed to finish the build? Need wheels?

[vonBraun]

What else is needed to finish the build? Need wheels?

Thanks for the offer, but I‘ve emailed TBG again. If they are ok with it, the body will be on it’s way with a different shipping company shortly.

Regarding the build:

I managed to find a usable O.S. CV .15 Engine that I installed yesterday!
The wheels that came with the truck are ok-ish. The front’s are a bit worn around the bearing seats, but I‘m going to use them anyway.

Going to post some pictures in a few days…

[vonBraun]

Quick update:

TBG is not responding to any of my emails so I guess they are not interested anymore.
Would have been the way to go quality wise and for ease of availability as they are shipping worldwide for a good price and offer a huge selection of bodies.
Bummer.

[R6cowboy]

Quick update:

TBG is not responding to any of my emails so I guess they are not interested anymore.
Would have been the way to go quality wise and for ease of availability as they are shipping worldwide for a good price and offer a huge selection of bodies.
Bummer.

Don't be so sure on that just yet. TBG just had a big Thanksgiving sale and gets tons of orders within a few days. He's a one man operation (I believe) and makes the bodies upon orders. My order of 8 bodies hasn't shipped yet, and understandingly so. I'm certain he's super swamped at the moment. Actually, maybe wait until after the new year since they also usually have a sale at Christmas time too. After my order ships, I'll shoot him an email as well regarding interest in the repo body.

[vonBraun]

After my order ships, I'll shoot him an email as well regarding interest in the repo body.

Thanks!
I think it might help if people show them that they are interested in the reproduction of this body.
Last time I was in touch with TBG they always responded within 24h.
Let’s see how this goes…

[vonBraun]

Project update:

Installed the engine and clutch plus a few bits and bobs I‘ve found over time.
And a little hint how I‘m planning to change the layout for better weight distribution and engine cooling.

[vonBraun]

Got some news regarding the body reproduction!

I‘ve finally got a response from TBG. They apparently have a Pro-XRT body in their inventory and reproductions will be available for purchase around april or may.

[R6cowboy]

Awesome news. I just sent TBG an email regarding them.

[R6cowboy]

I asked Team Blue Groove about replicating the Pro-X/XRT gear cover as well. They said they would reproduce it if they had one to work from. Unfortunately I ruined my gear cover when attempting to remove some of the yellowing from aging.... damn it!

If anyone has a gear cover they'd be willing to let TBG use for reproducing (you'll receive it back), I'll paypal or venmo the costs for shipping.

[R6cowboy]

For anyone's info. Pro-XRT / Outlaw Rampage Pro bodies are now available from TBG.