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tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:13 am
by Rizzo
G'day Guys
Finally got myself a Tamiya monster beetle. gave it a paint job, new tyres, chrome shocks & working headlights.
hope u like it. Lots of fun to drive & is very quick with a 23 turn tamiya motor & 3200lipo.
Heres a video my son made
regards
Jak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imG85SzjWcE
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:03 am
by Lowgear
That is one really nice looking Monster Beetle! Though I did spot a crack in the third picture.
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:27 pm
by bearrickster
as always very nice, why is the left front tire on backwards?
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:58 pm
by Rizzo
bearrickster wrote:as always very nice, why is the left front tire on backwards?
because I'm stoopid
jak
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:30 pm
by Diggley
Neat.
Let's hope now that the Frog & Sand Scorcher re-releases are a reality, that Tamiya will do the next logical re-make.
Bring back the Monster Beetle!
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:55 pm
by Bormac
I've always had a soft spot for the Monster beetle and why wouldn't I? The thing looks damn cool and driving one would be a lot of fun.
Jak Ive been trying to get in touch with you. When can we get together for another beach run???
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:59 pm
by Rizzo
After Xmas would be good, I'm just flat out at the moment. I'll take u to North Entrance Beach Jas
regards
Jak
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:12 pm
by Bormac
Cool banana's Jak. We brake at work on the 21st and resume the 8th Jan.
Watched the video last night, man it was great watching such a classic on the beach! Talk soon.
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:21 pm
by reign79
Sick Beetle
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:44 am
by MelvinsArmy
Nicely done!
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:01 am
by mc10ce
Very cool video. Made me want to restore my old Monster Beetle. So much so that I picked up some new chassis rails off of the bay today! That will make in progress project #4 when they get here. Oh well, can't have too many irons in the fire I guess right?
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:02 am
by mc10ce
Oh yeah, I meant to ask what kind of shocks are those?
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:07 pm
by Mad Racer
Im pretty sure they are Yeh racing shocks off e bay.
They come with 2 sets of springs and are alloy threaded bodies with mounting hardwere. They are cheap at $15 Au a pair. Come in different lengths of 10mm increments from 50 mm to 110mm.
Thanks Jack for putting me onto them.
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:22 pm
by Rizzo
Yes very cheap & great performers, I have them also on my hotshot & another sand scorcher.
regards
Jak
Re: tamiya Monster Beetle
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:05 pm
by mc10ce
One last question if i may: What size did you install front and rear for the Beetle?
Thanks for all the help, it's gonna be fun trying to rebuild my Beetle after roughly 20 years!