Face-lift scorcher update...
Well my last entry was lost, so thought id re-enter this car with updated pics. Cant be bothered going through all the mods again but lets just say its took me ages to get to this level. And now im single again i can crack on with it without moaning women! Anyway, it should be in its first coats of paint in a couple of days, something im looking forward to and also dreading...i just hope the paint goes on ok and doesnt decide to react like it sometimes does :-(
Made some rear shock mounts from ally plate,so 2 front shocks can mount at each side, giving it a more racey long-travel look. Ally guard made for the rear cage, and all chassis powder coated satin black. Wheels are Rough Rider items with hop-up ally wheel trims.
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Whats everyone reckon?
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Cor !! ,love that rsend - looks like the original Baja type fibreglass shape .The stinger looks a bit boxy though ,or is that the weeks groceries in there ? .Top job mate ,clean well before spraying and you should be reaction free
Wireless
Very nice. This will definitely be one of the best Scorchers on TC, without a doubt. Arch liners and home-made twin shock conversion very smart. Can't wait to see the finished article.
L-U-K-E
Thats just class mate !!! I love the inner arch type thingys and the body styling
moosey
I am just GAGGING to see this finished lad! Like I said to ya last week.. OY!!! No, I mean it just looks sooo right. The black chassis is nice & subtle with those gorgeous orange shocks on the rear. The body ya can see heeps of work, & looks one of thee most realist baja's I've seen to date in Tamiya form. Amazing work fella! Just don't f### up that paint
Floyd
Heck , even sitting in just primer that looks great . Kind of the independent entry look for a desert rally . Definately a great job with it so far ....
technical.burP
This is simply astonishing. Great work! As always on a very high level.
twisty
Is there a scale Essex v6 going in it?
Volksrod
lol i wish mate, hopefully be a custom exhaust going on it soon tho.
TWINSET
Gorgeous work fella
Volksrod
Thanks Twinset, but there will be no articulation shots to fulfill your suspension and link fetish
Cheers for the comment tho matey 
zakspeed
That is tops joe, when i saw this in the flesh I could see masses of work had gone into it. I'm sure the painting i'll go ok - you've got the weather for it
Brat Attacks
That is just georg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see it finished.
MikeT
A DEFINATE FAVOURITE! This is a stunning looking car matey! Love the Half Arches, and that rear section is awesome, look forwards to a Moosey Vid
Rothmans Racing Team
Wow Joe, that's looks astonishing! Great work!
delux
Unbelieveable. Everywhere I look there is some cool mod!! Top notch as usual!!!
Peter James
Joe, Joe, Joe, Joe, Joe, Joe...Where do I begin??? When you showed me the pics in the beginning of the process I knew you were going to make something special, but to see the body in it's finished state before paint, you've made my jaw hit the floor. Amazing work...TOPS!
AAAA
Nice one matey! ..room for a blower under the hood now eh?
mr_pushrod
Sweet!
Rothmans Racing Team
I just can't keep from coming back to this! I'm just amazed!
PurpleBugsy
Jesus, joe, that looks fookin amazing !! the mods on the body must have took ages but well worth it. come on in thi shed and get some paint on it
chef_bikes
Very, very nice work matey! I can apprecaite from my own mods just how many hours you've put into this. May I courteously suggest yellow dampers with 'Bilstein' decals on them for to match the decals on the arch inners?
Volksrod
They would look good mate but i cant be arsed taking the shocks off n sanding them again, n then waiting for em to dry, n re assemble em!
chef_bikes
I know the feeling!!
Badboy
Looking awesome!!! I guess you don´t get stuck by what paintjob you´ll do but if you need check:
[Click here]
and click on Bajabugs...
Cheers
Badboy
[Click here]
amigamad
Looks fantastic just had to go through loads of pages to find this been on holiday for 7 days its come along well from when you started .
Absolutely smashing VR! Always been a fan of your Bugs, I would suggest leaving the shell primered, for a real Rat Rod look!
cardesigner
You have raised the bar once again Joe, just when I thought I was 'Volksrod cool' with my cut down beetle body, you bust this out. As a 'car designer' I appreciate all the surfacing work you did on the body, it's seamless and you must have spent a good amount of hours on it. Don't wreck this one and can't wait to see it running in the next Sand Scorchin' vid!
DJTheo
Superb mods!
Badboy
Any news on the project?
Volksrod
Its sat here in white paint now matey, still got to decide on a colour scheme yet. check the last pic...what dya think?
Rothmans Racing Team
I don't really care for the scheme that much mate. But, I don't have to look at it. I know, I know, no Rothmans, but it doesn't seem right for some reason. How's that for constructive criticism?
Volksrod
well,i could tell ya to 80110CKs, but im not that keen either. prob look better when painted on, anyone got any ideas?
Rothmans Racing Team
There are a lot of things you could tell me.
But, I'm glad you didn't. 
I'd hate to have to hop on a plane just for some skull crackin'! 
Doesn't really matter what everyone else likes chap, long as you like it! Either way, you can strip it, right?
ukzz4iroc
Somehow the primer looks right to me? Awesome bug man.
Volksrod
Im tempted to go back to the simple red and white scheme like on my first desert racer. your right i could strip it again, but ive spent enough time getting it this far!
I think the paint scheem looks great!
Kind of new style on a bug more to dragracing prostock bugs!!!
DO IT!!!
=)
Badboy
Don´t want to point with my finger but if you want it to be
correct, then it´should be numbered 500-579 (class 5-1600)
Cheers
Looks cal-look style
Volksrod
Im not really bothered about total authenticity, the number might just be a favorite position of mine...who knows?!
TWINSET
Last pic looks well cool fella, 'paintjob' is the mutts marbles
chef_bikes
Awsome stuff - I'm so impressed I've got one on the go now! - it won't be a direct copy of yours but it will be in a Class 5 racer!
Bloody Ell Lads, who hasn't got a face-lift scorcher on the go?! Joe you inspirational sod! Here is a link to mine : [Click here] ... Joe, RED AND WHITE LAD!
delux
I'm amazed at your creativity mate.The rest of us have to play catch up!!! And yes I got one on the go too, and yes it's your fault again!!!
How do you keep coming up with these ideas?
Love the dood number too. I nearly used the same number on my latest shell!
delux
I think we are gonna need a class 5 competition on here soon. It could be held at the new
'Volksrod School of Scorchers'.....
Toykid
I can't believe I missed this before - AWESOME!!
Badboy
Ant paint on it? =)
Cheers! Badboy
OK Joe, I know it is finished so lets see the updated photos!
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