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Scott S
post Jan 10 2013, 12:50 AM
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After owning this body for over 4 years, I finally built it up thanks to Santa! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)
I think "santa" was a bit concerned that I sold it's big brother in November after 20+ years of ownership.

Picked up the battery/charger and wheels on my way home tonight. Unfortunately I had to order the front end body mounts, but they will be here in a couple of days.

Cant wait to drive it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


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post Jan 10 2013, 01:26 AM
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very cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

I've got (3) nice looking bodies, all painted by Dave - but I'd say this one was his master piece (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Gustl
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post Jan 10 2013, 05:38 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind.
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No rust!
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post Jan 10 2013, 09:25 AM
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Nice! What chassis kit are you using Scotty?
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post Jan 10 2013, 10:02 AM
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Hi Mr Gint -

I used the Tamiya M04L. I bought the complete VW Beetle kit off of Amazon, as it included everything I needed less the big 7.2v battery and charger. That was my downfall - I went to the hobby shop to pick up the battery and they had a wall of wheels.... I couldn't help myself.

The stock wheels that come with the beetle kit are a tad small, but not bad at all.

On the body mounts, due to the shape of the beetle, the rear mounts are really long and dont lend themselves to modification very well. I found a set of the correct smaller factory Tamiya ones on ebay.

On a side note, it seems that the hobby shops look down on the Tamiya stuff, and the carry nothing for them other than parts that fit all cars (wheels, tires, batteries, etc.)
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post Jan 10 2013, 05:22 PM
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That is awesome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Jan 10 2013, 06:48 PM
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Awesome! Where can I get that body?

This is my scale project:
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post Jan 10 2013, 07:05 PM
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So cool!
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post Jan 10 2013, 10:27 PM
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Very nice! Brings baqck memories of racing 1/12th electric in the 1980s.

Is anyone still making these Lexan bodies? I did a Google search and everything that came up seemed like it was vintage 2003 or so. I'd like to get a 1/24th narrow body, if possible.
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post Jan 10 2013, 10:41 PM
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QUOTE(vitaminC @ Jan 10 2013, 05:48 PM) *

Awesome! Where can I get that body?

This is my scale project:
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Is that an Axial?
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post Jan 10 2013, 11:23 PM
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Is that an Axial?


Yes, SCX10. Its been sitting like that for way too long (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jan 10 2013, 11:43 PM
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I have three 914 bodies painted by Dave:

The zonk before the color & graphics change
The Brumos 59 with pin striping - I think his best (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) with machined Fuchs!
And the 2006 WCC beer car

His painting is extraordinary!!!
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post Jan 11 2013, 09:07 AM
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Jan 10 2013, 08:41 PM) *


Is that an Axial?


Yes, SCX10. Its been sitting like that for way too long (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)



Buddy just got his "kids" the ready to run rubicon... Us adults had tons of fun with it Xmas morning, thinking about getting my kid one now so I can play (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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