Bert_w164 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) Hey peeps, I bought this RC car for its shell, so anything sitting under the shell is a bonus to me...pic of shell attached too if that helps. Previous owner is unsure and Google lens search didn't come back with any leads. If anyone knows what it could possibly be, please could you share your views? Edited May 4, 2021 by Bert_w164 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzock Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 No idea on the chassis I am afraid, but I do like that shell. 👍 Ian... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post turok007 Posted May 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Bert_w164 said: Hey peeps, I bought this RC car for its shell, so anything sitting under the shell is a bonus to me...pic of shell attached too if that helps. Previous owner is unsure and Google lens search didn't come back with any leads. If anyone knows what it could possibly be, please could you share your views? i know what it is i have put my answer on a post card and sent it off. hope i win Edited May 4, 2021 by turok007 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, turok007 said: i know what it is i have put my answer on a post card and sent it off. hope i win You on the Irn Bru and Whiskey again? 😂 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Bert_w164 said: You on the Irn Bru and Whiskey again? 😂 that saying is from the old days of TV had to send answers in via a postcard or on the back of a sealed envelope. lol 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 1 minute ago, turok007 said: that saying is from the old days of TV had to send answers in via a postcard or on the back of a sealed envelope. lol Sorry grandpa, I don't even know what an envelope is. J/k, you did get my hopes up though 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 its probably faster than my grasshopper lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Just now, Bert_w164 said: Sorry grandpa, I don't even know what an envelope is. J/k, you did get my hopes up though 😂 click on the pictures you will see the same chassis https://www.adverts.ie/radio-control/rc-carisma-1-14-vodafone-mercedes-clk-dtm-car/443249 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) You're correct🤗 and I did see that earlier...but as it said 1/14 I dismissed it. Hmmm. I need to check if the shell is really a 1/10 scale. Confused.com Edited May 4, 2021 by Bert_w164 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, Yrkoon said: its probably faster than my grasshopper lol You have a pet grasshopper? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 yup i call him tamiya and hes green 😛 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 Brb googling that now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 this grass hopper with a 380 motor 🙂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 on my second set of back tryes for hoppy 😛 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 On 04/05/2021 at 23:00, Bert_w164 said: You're correct🤗 and I did see that earlier...but as it said 1/14 I dismissed it. Hmmm. I need to check if the shell is really a 1/10 scale. Confused.com I just checked my carisma 959 and they class it as 1/8th but i would say it is to small really. as it is very skinny and wheelbase is almost a inch shorter than my 1/8th buggy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 Just now, turok007 said: I just checked my carisma 959 and they class it as 1/8th but i would say it is to small really. as it is very skinny and wheelbase is almost a inch shorter than my 1/8th buggy Thanks buddy, it's turning up in an hour or two, as long as the shell can be reused I'm happy. Looking at the chassis it appears to be toy grade so that'll be finding a new home, I'm just hoping I can mate the shell to a Tamiya TT chassis or similar down the line. Any tips on how to protect the shell? I usually use scrip tape and evostik but I don't know if EvoStick would melt the paint job. Also any thing I can do to the outer shell for protection too? I did think of lacquer but I'm guessing that may make things brittle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Bert_w164 said: Thanks buddy, it's turning up in an hour or two, as long as the shell can be reused I'm happy. Looking at the chassis it appears to be toy grade so that'll be finding a new home, I'm just hoping I can mate the shell to a Tamiya TT chassis or similar down the line. Any tips on how to protect the shell? I usually use scrip tape and evostik but I don't know if EvoStick would melt the paint job. Also any thing I can do to the outer shell for protection too? I did think of lacquer but I'm guessing that may make things brittle? some use drywall tape and shoegoo for the inside but you might have to do a test as i don't know what the shell is made from. as for the outside i have seen people use a clear sheet covering but if it gets damaged it looks worse. i don't think lacquer makes it anymore brittle. but i don't know if it will give you any real extra protection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) Cheers mate, a part of me just wants to tidy the shell and keep it as a shelf queen, but then again, a speed runner build with that shell would be lush 🥰 my hyper 7 is a bit too fun to restrict it to speed runs only...I normally play toy cars with the Mrs so it's no good when mine can't even go on grass (GRPs and a low ride height ) 😂 Edited May 6, 2021 by Bert_w164 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 /MA Toys, a distant subsidery of Carisma, they did a few at the time (CLK-GTR, Impreza and a Focus but they are all toys sadly. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/10-scale-rc-mercedes-benz-clk-gtr-1809301193 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 3 hours ago, Garry said: /MA Toys, a distant subsidery of Carisma, they did a few at the time (CLK-GTR, Impreza and a Focus but they are all toys sadly. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/10-scale-rc-mercedes-benz-clk-gtr-1809301193 Cheers buddy! I took one look at the underside of the chassis and it had MRC written and came to the same conclusion. Fortunately I was only ever interested in the shell. As it goes the chassis broke when I was removing screws (plastic turned brittle) which reminds me I need to throw it away as I left it on the side... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 wonder if that shell would fit a tt-01 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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