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The clod is mythic richard. But takes lot of space 

I think a Bruiser clone would beat not having a 3 speed at all, or a High Lift. Sorry, never liked the the look of them

I don't think I'd choose a genuine 3 speed over a Clod, they're are very different beasts but the Clod wins on sheer lunacy, and on price.

Clod or Bruiser clone, that's more difficult, but I'd have to go with the Clod.


I tend to judge size on whether it will go in an Ikea Detolf cabinet, sit on top of it, or need special accommodations.  A Clod will sit on top, so it's only a "medium" sized RC


 

Been thinking about the graphics for this, starting with blue tape to give the broad outlines, then transferring it to paper to scan in & check the widths & angles ... there's so much wrong, but I think the first two stripes on the bonnet are the right width & angle, they just need to be a 1/2" further towards the windscreen

The front wing is a bit wrong in comparison, the angle has go a bit flatter, and could finish a lot earlier, avoiding the raised badge area altogether.

The rear wing angles have really drifted, and again could finish a lot further forward.

Pretty nice Jonny. 👏

The clod is funnier than a 3 speed and more than a hilift. But the design of the 3 speed chassis is awesome.

Are you painting the stripes Jonny or cutting vinyl for them?  I will end up doing some body decals at some stage, Not sure for what car yet. I got vinyl so could have a go at that and I just got some water slide paper for my laser printer, going to have a bash at doing some of those too. .

I love the stripping.

jord001 wrote:

Are you painting the stripes Jonny or cutting vinyl for them?  I will end up doing some body decals at some stage, Not sure for what car yet. I got vinyl so could have a go at that and I just got some water slide paper for my laser printer, going to have a bash at doing some of those too. .

Appreciate the offer but I have a cutter & quite a bit of vinyl myself already.

 

Looking for a motor to replace the unknown kit one, apparently Tamiya actually developed a motor specifically for the re-release of the Bruiser in 2012, but didn't release it. A comparison of the specs suggest it later became the Torque Tuned motor.



 

I love the pork tuned sticker Jonny.