Highway Robbery? The cost of bodies for 5th scale

[Obeast44]

I'm just glad I can replace individual sections of the semi in the avatar cuz it's about $350 to buy a semi body

Thats precisely what needs to be the next evolution in mainstream 5th scale bodies.

 

[kev0175]

There was this kid on youtube he was using drywall tape and amazing plumbers glue, I tried it works pretty good.

 

[Keith81]

My Local Hobby Shop has the clear rampage mt body for $50.00


Not to bad of a price I guess, I mean you could shop online get it for $45 plus shipping...


I havent destroyed the body on my rampage yet but I do want a spare body to play with, I want to get an airbrush kit and paint it myself with some fastkolor paint...

 

[City Divided]

MCD Baja 1000 Body


Has anyone ever purchased a body from this website? I'm guessing it will run roughly $200 with shipping but it is a fiberglass body with kevlar reinforced sidewalls and fenders. It will add some weight but they look as if they could take a good beating.


http://www.fshopups.com/mcdbaja.htm


City

 

[Obeast44]

Has anyone ever purchased a body from this website? I'm guessing it will run roughly $200 with shipping but it is a fiberglass body with kevlar reinforced sidewalls and fenders. It will add some weight but they look as if they could take a good beating.
http://www.fshopups.com/mcdbaja.htm


City

I think fellow forum member Nanoali has one of those bodies. Maybe he can chime in and let us all know how it is holding up.

 

[Sandmanvnvmc]

Redct MT bodies painted or clear are around $55 on ebay and a coat of resin will stiffin them up plus maybe some heat tape or duct tape on the inside. I can't see spening over $200 for a body but then I won't spend that much on a dinner for 2 either.