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Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:17 am
by jamesw
Now that I have my RC Datsun 510 - I really need a roadster body for it, right?
RC cars come in 1/18, 1/12, and 1/10 scale.
So - is there a sturdy roadster model that I could use as a "male form" to have one of the plastic molding companies make me a body? Any suggestions? I think it would need to have the soft top or hard top on to make a good RC body.
Cheers
James
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:33 am
by jamesw
It looks like the Autoart 1:18 scale model might work:
http://www.collectablediecast.com/Datsu ... _6755.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Does anyone have one? Would it be possible to take the body off to use it as a form to mold around?
Cheers
James
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:01 pm
by datsun1500
ABC Hobby had a 1/10 RC body. They are hard to find, but do pop up every so often.
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:18 pm
by jamesw
Mark: It's a roadster body? I have seen their 510 and 240z bodies but not the roadster. If so - that is cool!
James
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:18 pm
by jamesw
http://www.datsun.org/roadster/miniature/rc.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thanks Mark! Found it.
The ABC hobby shell is NLA but I'll keep looking and maybe I can get ABC to make some more.
Cheers
James
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:29 pm
by spl310
James, several people have tried to get ABC to make more, and have failed. I tried, then I came across one. Rumor had it that BRE was going to get bodies made, but I have not heard more about it.
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:29 pm
by datsun1500
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:31 pm
by jamesw
I emailed them. I told them I own car #48 so maybe that will help
But if Peter Brock couldn't do it...
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:45 pm
by spl310
I contacted ABC when I owned both #60 and #76. It did no good. They even checked to see if any distributors had any on the shelf - no such luck. Be patient, one will show up. They aren't cheap though. Before I got mine, one sold for $350 or so... Yes, just for the body shell - no radio...
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:33 am
by Solex68
jamesw wrote:Now that I have my RC Datsun 510 - I really need a roadster body for it, right?
RC cars come in 1/18, 1/12, and 1/10 scale.
So - is there a sturdy roadster model that I could use as a "male form" to have one of the plastic molding companies make me a body? Any suggestions? I think it would need to have the soft top or hard top on to make a good RC body.
Cheers
James
I can send you one but it will cost $75. New, unpainted, 1/10 scale Roadster Body (hardtop) with Lexan front & rear bumpers (you paint those as well, don't ask me how they attach).
Let me know.
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:40 pm
by spl310
Greg, give details man! I want to see a photo of that body!!
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:42 pm
by Solex68
I will post picture. I am trying to get a couple more.
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:06 am
by RCMike
Pre Paint Picture…
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:40 am
by jamesw
Right on Mike. Are you going to put an SR20 in yours (aka brushless motor LOL)?
Cheers
James
Re: Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:35 am
by Alvin
Do these come with all decals and masks?
