The STUMPscorcher! (box-art paintwork) [Now SOLD]
January 2017 - showroom update.
Status: Refurbishment/update (of existing new-build)
Name: The STUMPscorcher
Chassis: WR-02
Body: Sand Scorcher (2010 re-re)
So it turns out I'm not quite so adverse to box-art paintwork after all!
I built the original 'STUMPscorcher' in January 2014, and at the time debated whether to go with a traditional box-art inspired two-tone paint-job, or something more custom (see link below to: 'STUMPscorcher - Le Mans Edition', and Part 1-3 in 'extra info').
While the GULF Racing livery is still one of my favourites, I really felt that to truly do this concept justice (as an amalgam of two iconic Tamiya models), that I really ought to attempt the traditional white/French blue colour scheme of the original Sand Scorcher after all...
Fortunately (or rather unfortunately) this decision also coincided with a rather over-enthusiastic driving session in the hands of my 11 year old niece, which resulted in some minor damage to the paint and bodywork, and also showed up a few shortcomings with the original body-mountings.
This was all the incentive I needed to strip the body back a little and create more of a homage after all.
You may notice the revised rear body mountings using a custom parcel-shelf; while the driver has had his helmet repainted in solid orange, as a nod to the original paint scheme.
The stickers are a mixture of 2010 re-re Sand Scorcher (using the smaller 537 number roundels, which fit between the wheel-arches on the shorter body), some smaller Wild Willy 2 'Forward' logos, and a repro 'Jackman Wheels' as a nod to the original Scorcher graphics.
If you followed the build thread on the forum, then I trust you'll probably agree this really is the way it ought to have looked all along!
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
The STUMPscorcher - Le Mans edition!
Comments
Mr duke
Oh wow looks very cool love your work
Hyperlite
Interesting angles in the roof line, loving it
SHY69
Love it!
Stolen
AMAZING!
Estwing
Oh wow that looks too damn cool!!
Man, now I really want one
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