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[olescratch]

I have to admit to having a LaCucaracha problem also.

[Maximo]

Here is my Gar-Vic Sonic Needle. 100% original.
 
-maximo

[Maximo]

My Classic Industries Batmobile!

 

-maXimo

 

[mike1972chev]

My Classic Ind Batmobile in complete kit form. All NOS, unused, complete with chrome siren, stacks, jet engine rings, and body card. I display it with the five-spoke aftermarket wheels cause they look more like the original RADIR wheels used on the real '66 Batmobile, but have the correct Classic six-spokes polished and stored for it. I also have the right bats for the doors. This one will never be painted... 

 

 

 

[don.siegel]

Neat idea, Mike, looks great that way. And I agree with you about using more realistic wheels if possible... (in fact, I used the six-spoke Classic wheels on my Pactra Bugatti, since they're closer to the originals, but I'll have to change the gray spongies one of these days - and figure out a way to lower the 1/2" ground clearance!).
 
Don

[mike1972chev]

You might be able to see in the background I have all of my Classic Ind favorites in unfinished bodies.

 

I have an unfinished  Manta Ray with the gold, six-spoke "mirror plate" wheels on it also.
 

[Maximo]

I have a separate thread I started back in 2013 for this RTR, but here is one photo nevertheless!
 
-mAximo

[olescratch]

That is truly one nice-looking Avenger. Good job, I read the other thread also.

[Martin]

I will find some RTRs so I can join in the fun.

[Maximo]

Martin,

 

Are those repops or originals?

 

-maxiMo

[Martin]

Hey David,

 

While looking for some RTRs decided to show the Lancers in their own post sometime. Trying to do a better job of staying on topic.

[MattD]

Finished this repro car and box today. I need to get some more stickers made up, but otherwise it is finished. I doubt if this was a popular car back in the day, it was an RTR, but came out toward the end of the boom and would not have been competitive with most other RTRs. Over the years I've only seen a couple of these.

 

[Maximo]

It was popular in my neck of the woods! I wanted one but was never able to afford one.

 

I too am slowly prepping a reproduction and if you make up stickers could I buy a set or two?

 

-MaXiMo

 

 

[mike1972chev]

Are you wanting to do one on an incorrect Manta Ray chassis?   

[MattD]

The original BB used the plain aluminum frame that is pretty much identical to the Classic Manta Ray.   It was manufactured when the guy that owned Classic was still a partner with the owner of BZ.   It is plain aluminum and it has no script on the drop arm.   It is the same frame that was used on the Ferrari and  ford GT rtr's.   Over the years  there have been cars with the LRW chassis also.    Who knows they may have come both ways.   Where is Philippe when you need him!

[Maximo]

I am lucky to cobble up the parts I have.

 

Yeah, I am using the Manta Ray chassis as the original is expensive when found. I think that Electric Dreams has or had them but wanted a home loan to buy one!

 

My wheels are different to but that is the best I can do.

 

-maXimo

 

 

[MattD]

The Classic chassis works for me, paint the wheels flat black, then polish the paint off the outer rims and they will look similiar to  the Riggens that came on the car.

[Maximo]

When I do it I will do all that is needed to produce a nice example...hopefully!

 

 

-maXImo

[Maximo]

In order to replicate a period RTR like the Green Hornet Black Beauty it is important to first get the necessary parts together!

 

I decided on using a Manta Ray chassis and still to be determined wheel/tire set. I often deter from authentic reproductions to one of still something of appropriate taste.

 

It would require about $60 maybe more to the already growing list of parts and tasks in order to accomplish a nice slot car from like back in the day! Is it worth it?

 

I have a Classic Batmobile and wanted to add Batman and Robins' adversarial enemies - the Green Hornet and Kato!

 

 

-maximO

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[mike1972chev]

Did not realize the availability of the BZ chassis was so scarce and expensive??? (I know the EARLY BZ and Manta Ray chassis were the same .   ) My GT 40 I sold had one of those.

 

 Wasnt trying to throw a "wet blanket" or any "shade"on your project. It will look nice and "kewl" when finished.  

 

 

[MattD]

Thanks Mike, that is the chassis I had under the one original I found many years ago.   I have seen them both ways, though.  I think ED has the LRW style chassis for $50 or there abouts. It may be possible to remove the anodizing on the Classic frame and get the plain aluminum look.   You could probably even sand/polish the script off the drop arm.      Lot of work and still would just be an original appearing car and not the real thing.   

 

You only need to please yourself!    I do have a few Classic chassis, maybe some day I'll take a little time to see if the anodizing can be removed easily.   I know anodized aluminum car grilles can be stripped with EZ OFF oven cleaner!    Just don't breathe it!!!

[Maximo]

MY Black Beauty project is on HOLD until I decide exactly what to do with it. I have other projects pending as well so we shall see what develops later.

 

Thanks for all input gents!

 

 

-maxImo

[Maximo]

Finally got this one finished!

 

My Testor Marauder RTR!

 

Thank you, Jairus Watson, for the great authentic paint work and body trimming.

Thank you to, Victor Ferguson, at TrueScale for the beautiful reproduction clear body.

Thank you to Tomy, my patient cat buddy.

Thank you to Father Time and Mother Nature and also Uncle Sam!

Did I miss anyone???

 

-Maximo

 

 

 

 

 

[Jairus]

Sweet!

You found the wheels...

[Maximo]

Yes and at great expense!
 
I decide it wasn't going to be correct without those damn Duro wheels. They are on the gold standard I suppose! Took me a while but ya-la!
 
-maximo