VW BUG herbie Build

[kangarilla]

Afternoon Gents,

 

Currently looking for a VW beetle which i can build with my daughter (12), currently own baja 5b, 2 losi 5T's gassers, but too noisy really.

I've found the Tamiya model Tamiya 300058572 1: 10 RC Volkswagen Beetle, which if bought with all the battery, servo is approx £ 200.00 .

 

Has anyone any other options or ideas as i'm open to a better quality vehicle if available as long as it has the VW classic shell,

Is this the only option (except for the rally type, (same model)  or has anyone any ideas on possibly different better ideas please, looking for a kit and all the bits and pieces.

 

many thanks in advance

 

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=378578

https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/tamiya-rc-vw-classic-beetle-m-06/?exchange_rate=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsbrxBRDpARIsAAnnz_OWQNvBTH622gc-RNH0ywRpTiAkKwTIvQ1HK0S44QdQkMpjG6qwXqkaAhB4EALw_wcB

[Oh How Original]

If she wants to run on road, then that's probably the easiest option.

If she wants to run off road, then the sand scorcher would work better, or perhaps the sand scorcher body on something else?

Not quite the 'classic' Beetle, but if you're doing a Herbie build, it won't look classic for long.

[kangarilla]

Thanks OHO, sand scorcher looks a bit more rugged especially with the bumper to stop her smashing into the kerbs !!

 

 

[Oh How Original]

1 minute ago, kangarilla said:

Thanks OHO, sand scorcher looks a bit more rugged especially with the bumper to stop her smashing into the kerbs !!

 

 

 

Not sure it'll stop it happening, but it might make it less eye watering when it does happen lol.

The other option, depending on what she actually wants to do with it would be the sand scorcher on something like an SCX10/Element Enduro chassis.

Bit more custom work involved, but again it's really down to you both and what you want to achieve.

[sunny]

Sand scorcher shells tend to be dear, see if you can find a Blitzer beetle one or kamtec do a cheap lexan type one about 18 pounds.

[kangarilla]

thanks chaps,

scorcher a lot more  money than the bugs, and apart from a plastic coating covering the body and a die cast front end and rear, same motor esc

 

scorcher bit more versatile, could only pootle about on the road or car park really, and how many times will she smash into the kerb in the first 5 minutes......

shes looking at all sorts now, thanks gents, i'll keep you posted, she's  got 2 days to decide...… 

[Scoobyslayer]

the tamiya blitzer beetle would be a good starter car as it is one of the more robust Tamiya kits imo. can always add a brushless motor and esc combo in the future if a bit more speed is required

[kangarilla]

Blitzer ordered from Jadlam Toys and models.. 

Wont be doing it again

 

Just a note for anyone, they tell lies about the delivery.

Ordered Thursday 2.39 pm, paid 1 working day delivery extra charge.

 

Email received Friday to confirm item had shipped.

Chased up yesterday as no tracking ID provided to be told that it was awaiting collection from DPD and should arrive today.

 

Ordered Thursday afternoon, arriving Tuesday... allegedly not what i call 1 working day, especially when you can order from amazon at 2pm and it arrives next day at 10 am.