Since I have been getting some questions on how I convert these models. I've decided to put a short video together to show and explain a little on how it is done. Hope this helps.
Another fun toy is the Hotwheels RC that came out a couple years ago. These are a blast! I modding mine to Rally Built my onw rally track. Also they were made to run on the hotwheels tracks so they are nice to mod
Been very helpful bud. I can take some of these tips to work on my GTR. Just a couple things, the middle plastic that's flapping, I'd just remove it, you only need the right amount at front and rear for it to hold everything where it's needed. And the other thing, when removing the plastic from the lights, usually on the inside you'll find the tabs melted to hold it in place, usually a really sharp knife to remove the melted plastic and you should be able to poke them out from the inside rather than damage the lens or paint.
You are correct on both items. I wanna keep as much details as I can for the bottom cover. Mostly just for cosmetic sake. As for the lights this model doesn't have the melted pin like many do. All lenses are glued on with no holes in the body so I had to drill them in.
Hey John nice tutorial and tips! just a small question, Would the swap work with any 1/43 (Tarmac works, Ignition model, etc..) or do we need a specific brand like TSM Model? to fit in the drive unit
In general the body needs to be large enough to house the main drive unit. Because of that I think not all models will fit. Models that are too slim and too low will not work.
It drives very well. I have driving videos of this car for your reference. I don't have issues with it. In fact I actually really love how it drives with the heavier diecast body compared to the plastic one.
They both drive the same with the metals ones looking a bit more realistic. I would go for the metal ones for the collectability and the plastics ones for beginners.
@@drxxavier thank you for the reply, I've been wondering if the BMW e30 does also! I'm so confused which car to buy, can you please help with some advice
@@JayRKID if the price of these things doesn't put you off then by all means go for the diecast AMG or BMW. In general the plastic ones are ok. The diecast ones are very much for collectability. They both perform pretty much the same.
@@drxxavier ill probbably get a plastic one and change the shell soon as I can find a 90s Nissan skyline shell that will fit, thanks for the reply, I'm hoping to start up another RU-vid channel messing about with them :)
ha, ha! I knew it, it s a cheat! this is not drift, it s a hidden bogey concept. it looks cool to the casual amateur, but to a keen eye, it shows it s not real.... I d rather put slippery plastic on a normal car and drift for real! and yeah, it will need real skills that you can apply on a real car. this is just too much of a toy for me. what a deception....
