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USAPaulo wrote: ↑Sun Dec 12, 2021 8:25 pm That looks fantastic, very retro! You have some serious painting skills

The wing looks cool as it is but if you're going to paint it I think that gold stripe across the back has two continue across the wing too?

Paul

Thanks Paul

Yep, retro just like me.
I like the paint as well but there are unfortunately a couple of flaws
If the wing gets gold, and it may well happen, I'll need to try and mix a new batch of gold It's actually more like copper. I mixed at least 5 different colors for that shade.
The gold color was an attempt to try and come close to the shock color and it ain't bad but again not perfect.

Chuck

jwscab wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 5:37 pm thanks for the pictures of the arrow body. I have a chassis that needs the arrow body so its on my shopping list.

jwscab

I do like the form of the body as well as the fit. Reminds me a little bit of my JRX Pro.
Had no thin spots and the price was reasonable considering what some companies are getting for bodies
If you get one I'd be interested to know how the finish is, lots of dust and minor particles between the mold and body on mine. But for $15 + ship no complaints...
It's a great looking runner and shelfer just maybe not a concours finish.
But then again I am fairly picky....

Chuck

I dig the gold coming all the way to the front. Makes the whole thing. The whole thing makes the whole thing actually. NICE.....REAL NICE.

One small, almost insignificant , detail

Always found it challenging to cleanly route wires on a chassis.
At least in this case, an existing screw hole could be used.
The piece is a sway bar mount.
Chuck

radioactivity wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 9:03 pm
Thanks Paul

Yep, retro just like me.
I like the paint as well but there are unfortunately a couple of flaws
If the wing gets gold, and it may well happen, I'll need to try and mix a new batch of gold It's actually more like copper. I mixed at least 5 different colors for that shade.
The gold color was an attempt to try and come close to the shock color and it ain't bad but again not perfect.

Chuck

I think we're all a bit retro!!!

I like the sound of that, it's certainly a lot more involved than just picking a can of Tamiya PS off the rack!! In the pictures on my laptop the colours look fairly spot on but I appreciate there may be differences in what you're seeing

Paul

I added a couple of smallish decals and painted the wing.
Sanyo and Novak are vintage.
Still trying to keep the overall car relatively simple and straight forward.


Right click, open link in new tab... hit the magnifying glass(+) for a larger view


Chuck

Awsome looking Chico!

The dying of the wing tube failure

Got a little more done....
Tried to ano and dye wing tubes black... failed
I will probably just polish and be done.

got to me finally finish them. Just can't seem to let well enough alone.
I was anodizing a couple of other parts and decided to try again. This time to try and come close to the blue accent color on the body.
Fairly well pleased and very shiny. Being able to spin these in a dremel really helps sanding and polishing.
Doesn't add much with the body on but just a little...

The hunt is on for dark blue anodized 4-40 lock nuts...



Chuck

Nice attention to detail!...F

radioactivity wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:11 pm Andy's Pro Arrow for the win.

Is there a source for getting a Pro Arrow body, or does eBay just need to be watched for anything that pops up?

Frankentruck wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:40 pm

radioactivity wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:11 pm Andy's Pro Arrow for the win.

Is there a source for getting a Pro Arrow body, or does eBay just need to be watched for anything that pops up?

His Ebay site was working recently but it looks to be down.

Some other members know how to contact him.

I watch Andy's eBay listings but only see the painted bodies getting listed. I wasn't sure if there was a different retail source with a set price. Wishful thinking.

Frankentruck wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:16 pm I watch Andy's eBay listings but only see the painted bodies getting listed. I wasn't sure if there was a different retail source with a set price. Wishful thinking.

He had some clear Pro Arrow and Renegade bodies listed a while back.

Maybe another member will give you his contact information.