stronger body

[MTMIKE]

Took some advise I read on one of the forums. I used undercoating & drywall mesh tape on the inside of the cheap plastic Redcat body to make it stronger. What a huge difference that makes. Only added about 1 lb of weight if that. Not sure where I seen the posts but thank guys for your advise. Keep that good stuff coming!

 

[atom3624]

I use duct tape - waterproof where able.
Areas I suspect may need more protection - side, etc - I sometimes insert some double sided mounting tape before the duct tape.
It does add some weight, but really makes the body tougher - and also protects the inner paintwork from 'gravel rash'.
Al.

 

[jaygreig]

I'm a shoo goo and drywall tape guy myself...try to always do it to any new bodies before they even get run

 

[FangsCPO]

+1 - if you already know the weak spots. Shoe Goo and Drywall tape is your friend.

 

[espresso]

Just my personal opinion but isn't adding 1 lb (16 oz) of weight to reinforce the body/shell of a vehicle kind of extreme? It's not like you added a rollcage.

 

[jaygreig]

What's extreme is paying another $200 for a new body...the added weight is well worth it to me to know the body will last longer. Not sure where you came up with your 16 ounce figure though.

 

[espresso]

OP said his mods to his Redcat body added 1 lb = 16 ounces. That's a lot of weight added just for the shell.

And I agree, the price of these lexan bodies are getting ridiculous.