pritchard182 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 look awesome howmuch would it cost to buy the conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 The Ansman conversion kit is about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Just received the new uncut Hyper 7 TQ Sport shell from MS - YAY Finally an uncut Hyper 7 shell that fits properly!!!! Got home, got the scissors out, and cut it out for a test fit prior to deciding on the colour scheme. Thought I'd add a few pics so you can all see what space is available inside the shell... This is with my Turnigy 5000mah 5S lipo fitted. As you can hopefully see even with the connectors running over the top of the lipo there is still some room left in the shell - excellent. One comment though, the suggested cut lines for the bottom of the shell seem way too shallow to me. I've pretty much just cut the lip off the bottom and that seems perfect, exactly overlaps the side skirts and will give me just enough space to add some velcro and hopefully keep some crap out. So, just need to paint it now. I think I'm just going to go for something simple, some coloured paint splashed/flicked randomly with a white backing. But now that I know this is a good shell I'll get another at some point and have it professionally done by Outlaw Graphics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big turbo Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 How does the new uncut shell fit does it clear the lipo without rubbing/ lifting it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Err, I pretty much answered that in both the pictures and text. Yes, it's a great fit over my 5S, loads of room. a 6S would also probably fit but the wires would have to go down the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 How much did the shell cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobao-new-hyper-7-body-decals/rc-car-products/368564 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 One quick and simple paint job later ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc rookie Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Did somethink catch fire v 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhavana Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Did somethink catch fire v Now don't be mean Although it does look like something only a mother could love. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Looks like its frozen lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) I kinda like it, its different. Different is good Edited September 26, 2012 by MAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack R8 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 i like it, how did you do it slugsie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 I know it's not the most stunning paint job, and not to everyones tastes, but I'm happy with it and that's what counts really. Also, it's only intended as a base and I'll work out some stickers to go over it to jazz it up a bit. You have to remember that the only shell I've had for the last 6 months has been one that was completely trashed and covered in duct tape and looked dreadful, so no matter what this is a huge step up. When you take into account that I have no artistic ability, and it's only my 3rd attempt at painting a shell, and 2nd that was anything other than just a flat colour it's pretty good. It's a basic marbling (or as pointed out above smokey ) effect, and to do it is ridiculously simple. Clean and mask the windows. Then a light coating of the black paint, making sure to vary the density a little from none at all to moderately dark. Then get a crinkled up plastic bag, and working quickly because the paint is on so thin that it dries very quickly, just dab it all over. Then do lots of thins coats of white over the whole shell. Took me about an hour in total. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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