My Baja Bug Slash's...Lets see yours!!!

**frontman** · 06-12-2009 11:18 PM

Here's my Baja bug. I still need to add the spoiler and a few more decals.

**JonsStampede** · 06-28-2009 07:13 AM

could you run mashers 2000 with this body?

**crazee horse** · 06-28-2009 10:08 AM

very simple, very effective. i love it.!

**Daytona952** · 06-28-2009 10:41 AM

Well here's a few pics of my Baja.

**tstmonkey** · 06-28-2009 02:02 PM

Nice bugs folks. Here's my updated look. I'm going to get another bug body to switch it up a bit.

**LEGENDRIVER43** · 06-28-2009 05:34 PM

This is whats done so far. I still need to paint the rear spoiler, I ran out of the candy purple and the white backing coat. Should be finished tomarrow

**LEGENDRIVER43** · 06-29-2009 07:41 AM

heres mine so far, not finished yet. still hav'nt decded to go with the beadlocks or the chrome bully's, leaning towards the bully's so far...

**z50_Jumper** · 06-29-2009 01:42 PM

Ok ill ***** her out just a little more to contribute to the thread:

**LEGENDRIVER43** · 06-29-2009 08:55 PM

Heres mine, I finally got it done. Cant wait to go to the dunes with it.

**emaxxman2** · 07-01-2009 04:06 PM

sorry forgot to quote!!!

**emaxxman2** · 07-01-2009 04:09 PM

messed up again!!! how do you delete?

**RC-MXer** · 07-01-2009 04:19 PM

edit and then backspace

**revo madnesss** · 07-01-2009 04:22 PM

how do you paint the engine in a way were you can paint every single little bit like some people did here

**RC-MXer** · 07-01-2009 04:29 PM

airbrush or brush

**LEGENDRIVER43** · 07-01-2009 05:54 PM

On my purple and white baja bug I hand painted the purple parts first then the silver then the blue on the coil and then the yellow spark plug wires and finally the red on the air cleaner, when done I backed it by airbrush with a white basecoat. after all that I used a black sharpie on the outside to bring out the detail like the air filter and other parts.all hand painting was done with testors laquer based lexan paint from the inside. Maybe 2 to 3 hours from start to finish. I can paint custom bodies for those who want them ranging from $50 to $100

**emaxxman2** · 07-01-2009 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by Westgraphix

Heres mine with bumpers.

I like it better without the rear.

nice slash where the heck did you get those tires?

P.S I finally got it right!!!!!!!

**Evo X Revo** · 07-01-2009 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by z50_Jumper

Ok ill ***** her out just a little more to contribute to the thread:

amazing how real that looks..

**jaydjacobson** · 07-02-2009 10:55 AM

[QUOTE=59sled]Here's mine

wat kind of tires r those ive been looking for 1's like those but i cant find them

**88gators325** · 07-02-2009 11:11 AM

they're HPI GeolandArs (not the capital A).

z50- what color blue is that and what brand?

**z50_Jumper** · 07-02-2009 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by 88gators325

z50- what color blue is that and what brand?

Tamiya Metalic Blue, backed with white

**bignick** · 07-02-2009 01:09 PM

Just got this one painted up... I didn't get any hardware for the wing so that's why it's not on in the pictures.

**bignick** · 07-02-2009 01:38 PM

Here's a couple with the talons.

**yamahaboy02** · 07-02-2009 08:35 PM

Can I post my baja bug body for my slayer once I get it done? Maybe just the body!

**Daytona952** · 07-02-2009 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by revo madnesss

how do you paint the engine in a way were you can paint every single little bit like some people did here

I use the Testors Acrylic paint stick/pens and small brushes by hand to do the small detail work.

**Cirkus** · 07-02-2009 11:59 PM

Work in progress...

**tstmonkey** · 07-03-2009 07:29 AM

Some SWEET looking bugs here!

**randode** · 07-03-2009 10:48 AM

ok, here's mine.

**peerdeman** · 07-03-2009 04:28 PM

Hello,

I've also got the Baja Bug Body but I still have to cut and paint it. I would like to know how the other "baja bug body owners" managed to cut through the thick lexan of Pro-line?

Any tips?

Thanks,
Bas.

**eemmaaxxxx** · 07-03-2009 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by peerdeman

Hello,

I've also got the Baja Bug Body but I still have to cut and paint it. I would like to know how the other "baja bug body owners" managed to cut through the thick lexan of Pro-line?

Any tips?

Thanks,
Bas.

A few ways.......

-Score with a hobby knife and flex until it snaps
-Dremel with a cutting wheel
-Curved Lexan scissors (recommended)

I will be adding my Baja Bug at some point, hopefully in the near future!

Some great body shell ideas in this thread!

**yamahaboy02** · 07-04-2009 12:18 AM

Well here's my custom paint job, getting a little better ever time! Tell me what you think of it?

Everything on this body is airbrushed and with a hand brush and masking tape! Cant wait to do another body!

**Daytona952** · 07-04-2009 12:39 AM

Nice work yamaha

**throwinrox** · 07-04-2009 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by z50_Jumper

Ok ill ***** her out just a little more to contribute to the thread:

What paddles are those? and did you trim them down? if you did do they hook up better than with the full paddle? thanks

**KennyRawgers** · 07-04-2009 09:44 PM

Just need to put on a few decals, and then it's done. Finished it literally minutes ago.

**1slash** · 07-05-2009 11:46 AM

wow all of those body's are amazing

**KennyRawgers** · 07-05-2009 02:37 PM

Oops. No picture in that one haha.
I do have a question though.. how are you guys stopping the paint from rubbing off from the side of the chassis?
I am in the process of touching my body up, so I'll have some pictures up soon.

**yamahaboy02** · 07-05-2009 03:32 PM

Alot of people use Velcro, but if you use it you need to use it with zip ties also! It will also help keep the Velcro from moving and falling off! That's the only think I could think off right now! Also make sure it is really sticky Velcro Too!!!!!!!!!!

**KennyRawgers** · 07-05-2009 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by yamahaboy02

Alot of people use Velcro, but if you use it you need to use it with zip ties also! It will also help keep the Velcro from moving and falling off! That's the only think I could think off right now! Also make sure it is really sticky Velcro Too!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks! I'm going to look into that. Right now, I don't have a motor or battery *Fried them both... opps* BUT I'm hopefully getting the MM 5700 motor/ESC combo!
Here's mine with the rear bumper right after I finished painting it.

Then here's the good pics without the rear bumper.

**z50_Jumper** · 07-06-2009 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by throwinrox

What paddles are those? and did you trim them down? if you did do they hook up better than with the full paddle? thanks

They are the old Pro-Line Slingshot paddle tires, discontinued but sometimes you can find a set floating around. Fell in love with the scale look of them and they hook up just fine. I have used the sand paws and those definitely are faster in the sand but for my bashing style they are perfect

**88gators325** · 07-06-2009 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by z50_Jumper

Tamiya Metalic Blue, backed with white

hmmm, wierd how that metalic blue seems darker than pactra's metalic blue. i guess i'll have to try out tamiya next time! thanks.

**1slash** · 07-06-2009 11:23 AM

ooooo i like the new red body

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