Bunny_Basher Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 (edited) As title, can anyone point me in the right direction to get a shell? It appears that all of the Grafil shells have been sold (for some reason not available for a few months). Tried NRP, and a number of resellers in Europe and US, but rarer than rocking horse $hit. I want to convert my WRC Mini and lack of a suitable shell is stopping me. Edited May 19, 2016 by Bunny_Basher Changed title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 http://mrcpracing.com/index.php?id_product=122&controller=product&id_lang=2&search_query=Buldog&results=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 only need the shell. Seriously considered having a go at thermoforming my own, but cost of making a frame/vacuum form + bed plus cost of polycarbonate is about same as this kit! Okay I'd be set up to make more shells..... but..... .... Not sure I've the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) They do sell just the shell matey, I also think the Bulldog shell is much better looking then the Grafil one. Edited April 18, 2016 by scatteh316 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(-:AD:-) Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Ring freeprawn up and see when he is getting them in. Worst case I have a new one that you could have for the money of a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylon Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Until Losi release the Buggy in kit or RTR form, It's going to be a small market, Look how long the 5ive has been out, And were not really awash with bodies for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 How about ......................... MCD RR5 shell ??? OR................................... MCD Cab forward shell ??? Both can be had from Rossmods or a couple of German MCD stockists and can be made to fit with a few mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 The MCD forward cab is more or less the same as the Bulldog shell from MRCP but the Bulldog shell is actually made the for the 5ive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 6 minutes ago, scatteh316 said: The MCD forward cab is more or less the same as the Bulldog shell from MRCP but the Bulldog shell is actually made the for the 5ive. Its the other way round to be fair and the MCD shell is a hell of a lot cheaper http://www.rossmod.co.uk/500102p-mcd-rr5cf-body-shell-kit-complete-1pc.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 17 minutes ago, Rover Man said: Its the other way round to be fair and the MCD shell is a hell of a lot cheaper http://www.rossmod.co.uk/500102p-mcd-rr5cf-body-shell-kit-complete-1pc.html It's not a lot cheaper, not far off being the same price.... Although I do love the look of the MCD's.... is it wrong to buy one just for bashing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyknight Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 1 hour ago, scatteh316 said: is it wrong to buy one just for bashing... no 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 RR5 shell ordered and soon to be on its way Oh...now I have to dream up a colour scheme... ...I've got some shocking bright fluro pink, yellow & green, metalic gold and silver, boring black and white.... Decisions, decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 And thnx for the help guys, great support on this forum. A credit to the Hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Oh well...this topic ie 'where can I get one' was answered. But seems I'm not allowed to start a new topic about the detail of how to fit one! So, for anyone who has actually used a RR5 shell in a Losi 5ive T Buggy conversion... I would be grateful for some pictures/advice on how to fit the shell or adapt the pods/skirts on the Losi. ... comments along the lines of 'cut the pods' or 'needs some adaption', whilst given in good faith are as much use to me as a chocolate teapot... ...ideally I'd like to have advice from someone who has actually carried out the conversion...with pictures would be perfect. I've trawled the web to try and find any images of Buggy conversions without the shell, but can't see any where the pods have been cut/adapted. I am perfectly capable of getting my Dremel or hacksaw to work, but I'll only get one chance and it could be a costly mistake if done incorrectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) On 18/04/2016 at 16:15, Rover Man said: How about ......................... MCD RR5 shell ??? .... can be made to fit with a few mods Hook, line and sinker... I went ahead and purchased the RR5 shell directly as a result of this post. Turns out that the particular car pictured started life as a Losi 5ive T donor, but has a bespoke milled chassis, reduced length drive train, full set of MCD skirts, MCD fuel tank, ....it certainly involved quite a bit more than a few mods...in essence it is a new/bespoke car! (An impressive adaption, but involved metal machining and access to equipment I don't have. Anyone who wants to see pictures of the build search CyberSarge on Losi5fiveorum). Hence why I am after advice from someone who has actual experience of the conversion. Edited April 21, 2016 by Bunny_Basher Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 That's why you should've bought the Bull Dog version like I told you as it's a direct fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 4 hours ago, Bunny_Basher said: Oh well...this topic ie 'where can I get one' was answered. But seems I'm not allowed to start a new topic about the detail of how to fit one! So, for anyone who has actually used a RR5 shell in a Losi 5ive T Buggy conversion... I would be grateful for some pictures/advice on how to fit the shell or adapt the pods/skirts on the Losi. ... comments along the lines of 'cut the pods' or 'needs some adaption', whilst given in good faith are as much use to me as a chocolate teapot... ...ideally I'd like to have advice from someone who has actually carried out the conversion...with pictures would be perfect. I've trawled the web to try and find any images of Buggy conversions without the shell, but can't see any where the pods have been cut/adapted. I am perfectly capable of getting my Dremel or hacksaw to work, but I'll only get one chance and it could be a costly mistake if done incorrectly. For reference, it's very easy to tweak the title on the topic a little, as the topic matures and changes.... Just makes what we are all posting more valuable as it keeps the same topic of discussion in one place... Rover Man is an active member of the largescale racing fraternity and sees the conversions people do on a regular basis, so probably knows more than most... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Sorry. You ask for shells that can fit the 5ive platform and i put 2 pics up of mcd shells that do. As i said in the reply " can be made to fit with a few mods " With hindsight maybe i should of made it a bit clearer. While you are correct Andy does indeed have a modified chassis and other trick bit none of them were done so he could fit the RR5 shell. That pic is the best part of 2 years old and from memory he modded the side pods or fitted RR5 ones (Not sure if he did this later) and fitted the RR5 fuel tank as he didnt want to drill a hole in the shell for the 5ive filler cap. I didnt read this on the internet , I know Andy well. Now reading some of your replies it seem you want a shell that will fit straight off as you dont want to / Cant mod it your self. If you had made this clear i would not of showed you the shells above even though i clearly state they need modding to fit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 RoverMan, you are being a little unfair here. I've already said, I'm happy and able to get my Dremel/hacksaw out....indeed that's what I consider a reasonable level of effort when undertaking a few mods! However, templating and creating a bespoke chassis from scratch, using a full blown machinist skills on a milling machine... Well, come on, be honest how many rc car owners would really consider that as a little mod! From Andy's build post, its clear that he created the chassis so that he could fit RR5 pods, hence the shell fitted like a dream. I've had a look and there's no sensible way I can get RR5 pods to fit a 5ive T chassis. Even if I could, the shell would not fit as the chassis is too wide at the rear. I've got all the other bits coming, i.e. different shocks, shock tower, NRP mounts and wing, front bumper and will be carrying out a 'few mods' to convert the Mini to a buggy... I guess the shell will have to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Should of gone with the Bull Dog from MRCP like I said...... Direct fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, Bunny_Basher said: RoverMan, you are being a little unfair here. I've already said, I'm happy and able to get my Dremel/hacksaw out....indeed that's what I consider a reasonable level of effort when undertaking a few mods! However, templating and creating a bespoke chassis from scratch, using a full blown machinist skills on a milling machine... Well, come on, be honest how many rc car owners would really consider that as a little mod! From Andy's build post, its clear that he created the chassis so that he could fit RR5 pods, hence the shell fitted like a dream. I've had a look and there's no sensible way I can get RR5 pods to fit a 5ive T chassis. Even if I could, the shell would not fit as the chassis is too wide at the rear. I've got all the other bits coming, i.e. different shocks, shock tower, NRP mounts and wing, front bumper and will be carrying out a 'few mods' to convert the Mini to a buggy... I guess the shell will have to wait. Convert it to a rally car instead....? Nige is due some more stock of shells soon... Just an idea? My other thought... There must be some plans/template/CAD done for the chassis Andy did? Can you ask if you can have that? Cutting and milling a chassis with a CAD design, isn't a crazy job. Make 3, sell two, your costs aren't too scary then? Edited April 21, 2016 by Carpmart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) I did consider a rally style shell, your earlier posts/topics on the subject (Escort Mk1 in particular) got me interested However, I already have a fully enclosed chassis stock shell 5ive T, which I run as a basher. I really have a desire to try a buggy, with exposed wheels for racing. I spent most of Sat faffing around with the RR5 shell and even heating and reforming the shell, I can't make it fit (£75 up the swanny & lesson learnt - in hindsight, I should have sent the shell back and accepted a restocking charge) I've tried ordering a Grafil G-Magma shell direct from Sicily. Payment went through and their webstore shows stock so will wait an see - thing is their webstore says they will only ship outside Europe... However their EU distributors don't have/cant get stock...all a bit wonky if you ask me Edited April 25, 2016 by Bunny_Basher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 On 21/04/2016 at 22:01, scatteh316 said: Should of gone with the Bull Dog from MRCP like I said...... Direct fit Trying to get a shell direct from Grafil, if no joy then Bulldog it might have to be Thing is, I don't like the look of the cab foward style, but the lower two cars do show that with a good/well thought out paint job they can be made to look 'okay' (to my eyes ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Well, Grafil have apologised for not shipping the G-magma shell (but still not confirmed a shipping date)... ...so, I purchased a 2nd hand one to tide me over until Grafil get their act together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Took 3+ sessions to strip the old paint, not quite as new... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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