Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
05-15-2003, 05:47 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Thousand Oaks,
AB
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
So would anyone be interested in custom
(limited run) 1:10 sedan/onroad bodies?
I am making some for my friends and I. I have
an auto design student designing them. We
were tired of using production bodies that are
copies of production cars. So we thought why not stand out
at the track with beautifully designed custom ones?
Just trying to get an idea if anyone else is interested.
(limited run) 1:10 sedan/onroad bodies?
I am making some for my friends and I. I have
an auto design student designing them. We
were tired of using production bodies that are
copies of production cars. So we thought why not stand out
at the track with beautifully designed custom ones?
Just trying to get an idea if anyone else is interested.
05-28-2003, 03:04 AM
#2
Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
sounds pretty cool.
U guys got any ones for a rc10Gt???
I would be cool to have a Ford F-350 extended cab body like the Tmaxx has at Proline Racing.
U guys got any ones for a rc10Gt???
I would be cool to have a Ford F-350 extended cab body like the Tmaxx has at Proline Racing.
05-29-2003, 02:55 AM
#3
Senior Member
My Feedback: (1)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: dundalk ,
MD
Posts: 694
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
Yeah that sounds good , do you think you could design a toyota tacoma stepside body for the traxxas nitro rustler / that would be awwsum.
06-04-2003, 04:57 AM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: East Pittsburgh, PA,
Posts: 1,835
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
Make me one of these 
It's an Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage prototype from the Detroit Auto Show.Make me two and I'll be happy
It's an Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage prototype from the Detroit Auto Show.Make me two and I'll be happy
06-09-2003, 05:26 AM
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Valencia, CA
Posts: 193
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
i like the corrado idea. i had a 92 g60 but i just sold it. i always wanted to get a corrado body and make the car look like mine but i couldnt find anyone who made one. if you make one though ill definately buy one
06-10-2003, 01:58 PM
#9
Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: lakeland florida
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
you could make a whole lota money if you would make a 1995 style civic with a body kit.they would sell like hot cakes on ebay.heres a pic of mine
06-15-2003, 08:31 PM
#15
Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: carpinteria, CA
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
i think shoehead had bodies that were more custom in mind. I was vacuforming bodies for a while but cost outweighed the fun and profit so I had to stop.
You have to take into account the fact that you can't recreate the body style of any of the cars you guys have pointed out and sell them without written permission by the company who owns the design... there is a reason why there are no toyota tacoma bodies out there... basically because toyota won't sell the rights to them for any feasible amount.
I for one, would love to see some concept stuff shoehead. The wierder the better... and not racing grade stuff either...i mean wacky stuff...kind of like the plymouth prowler..god what a bad idea that just happened to work a little.
You have to take into account the fact that you can't recreate the body style of any of the cars you guys have pointed out and sell them without written permission by the company who owns the design... there is a reason why there are no toyota tacoma bodies out there... basically because toyota won't sell the rights to them for any feasible amount.
I for one, would love to see some concept stuff shoehead. The wierder the better... and not racing grade stuff either...i mean wacky stuff...kind of like the plymouth prowler..god what a bad idea that just happened to work a little.
06-16-2003, 06:55 PM
#17
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Thousand Oaks,
AB
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
This is more like what we were thinking.
We wanted to design some bodies that would be not
copies of production cars but be more effective
RC car bodies. This version has a scoop in front
of the cylinder head. I'm sure I don't have to tell
you why. We were thinking that it would be cool to
form some ducting and attach it to the underside of the
shell for even more efficient cooling. We are having
some trouble with the sculpting part currently but
hopefully we can get past it soon. Anyway here is one
of our more recent designs... I'll keep you posted
We wanted to design some bodies that would be not
copies of production cars but be more effective
RC car bodies. This version has a scoop in front
of the cylinder head. I'm sure I don't have to tell
you why. We were thinking that it would be cool to
form some ducting and attach it to the underside of the
shell for even more efficient cooling. We are having
some trouble with the sculpting part currently but
hopefully we can get past it soon. Anyway here is one
of our more recent designs... I'll keep you posted
06-16-2003, 09:39 PM
#19
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Thousand Oaks,
AB
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
They would be custom in the sense that they are unique
non production non mass produced bodies. They would
be something different from what the other guys at the track
are driving. Sorry if I mis lead...
non production non mass produced bodies. They would
be something different from what the other guys at the track
are driving. Sorry if I mis lead...
06-17-2003, 01:01 AM
#21
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Thousand Oaks,
AB
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
Yeah I agree! We'll do all sorts of designs, just not production
copies. Leave that to the factories to do...
copies. Leave that to the factories to do...
06-18-2003, 07:31 PM
#22
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: new york
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
u no wat would be hot a smaller version of an escalde body like the t-mAxx painted like candy apple red ....btw can anyone give some directions on hwo to do that?
06-18-2003, 07:36 PM
#23
Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: carpinteria, CA
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
shoehead..that concept looks incredible!
i've done my share of vacuuforming and i can tell you all that what he is trying to pull off just as far as sculpting, let alone pulling the plastic and getting the shape is awesome..if you do make any i'll buy one.. i'd pay like 30.00 for one.. let me know if you get to that point..
Bill
i've done my share of vacuuforming and i can tell you all that what he is trying to pull off just as far as sculpting, let alone pulling the plastic and getting the shape is awesome..if you do make any i'll buy one.. i'd pay like 30.00 for one.. let me know if you get to that point..
Bill
06-27-2003, 02:12 PM
#24
Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Boston,
MA
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone interested in Custom Bodies?
Those look awesome, I would definatly be down for some custom bodies. Lemme know if you need any help designing. Mechanical engineer / product designer here.