Protoform Nissan body for Vendetta

[Qwik86]

Hi guys, I’m new here but not new to RC Vehicles. I recently bought a new Nissan Z body for the Arrma Vendetta and I’m about to start cutting it out. I don’t see mirrors on the body in the images online but I’m trying to figure out if the two matching indented areas near the wing are to be used or just a design in the form.

 

[Senton_Prime]

Says they are headlight buckets!

 

[Qwik86]

Awesome! Thank You!!

 

[Luke66]

ill be waiting to see how this body comes out (fellow Vendetta owner here)

 

[Qwik86]

It won’t look like the advertised version. I’m more of a one color kinda guy. I may try something different with it but I’d hate to ruin it.

 

[Dan B.]

Welcome to the forum, man. Do a build thread!

 

[Qwik86]

Thank you! The car is basically running but like others here, I don’t like the stock body. I plan to do some gear changes and testing but I’ll probably run the stock body until I get it set right. I bought this car used and I got a good deal so it only makes sense to install some aftermarket upgrades.

 

[Qwik86]

So I cut and painted the body. I’m not artistically skilled but I tried to be a bit creative. There are a few blemishes but not anything that won’t be forgotten after a few runs. I haven’t decided if I’m going to use the light buckets yet but I’m leaning towards putting them in. I guess it will depend on how the decals turn out, because they’re individually placed if using them. I basically used the 4 colors from the original bodies, Blue, Green, Red and Black. Once all the body decals are cut and placed, it should look a lot better.

 

[BudUMfan]

Nice job!!

 

[Qwik86]

Thank you

 

[305HemiGuy]

Looks pretty good to me!

 

[Qwik86]

I’m waiting for another set of mounts because the Vendetta mounts are too short but I’m happy with the outcome. The buckets for the lights weren’t turning out how I wanted so I put on the external stickers. I can still go back to the buckets but this will be fine for now.

 

[blaster27]

Great job on that car. Sweet.

 

[ArrmaFreek2022]

So I cut and painted the body. I’m not artistically skilled but I tried to be a bit creative. There are a few blemishes but not anything that won’t be forgotten after a few runs. I haven’t decided if I’m going to use the light buckets yet but I’m leaning towards putting them in. I guess it will depend on how the decals turn out, because they’re individually placed if using them. I basically used the 4 colors from the original bodies, Blue, Green, Red and Black. Once all the body decals are cut and placed, it should look a lot better.

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Great Job buddy, looks great.

 

[305HemiGuy]

I’m waiting for another set of mounts because the Vendetta mounts are too short but I’m happy with the outcome. The buckets for the lights weren’t turning out how I wanted so I put on the external stickers. I can still go back to the buckets but this will be fine for now.

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Man, I think you just made me a fan of the Vendetta. I reeeally hate the stock body for those. That one looks way better

 

[Dan B.]

Nice job. That looks great, man!

 

[Qwik86]

Thank you very much guys!! I can’t wait to go destroy it now.

 

[Qwik86]

Do you guys know of anyone running the Spektrum setup from a Losi 22S Drag Car in the Vendetta? I have the Motor and ESC available to put in mine but I wasn’t sure if there’s a reason not to. I’d hate to overheat this setup and destroy it.
I’m pretty sure it’s the 100a ESC and a 6500kv motor. I know the ESC is different because it has timing adjustment and the stock Vendetta ESC doesn’t unless it needs updating. My drag car is straight out of control with that set up in it so I was thinking it would be better to swap them.

 

[Dan B.]

Do you guys know of anyone running the Spektrum setup from a Losi 22S Drag Car in the Vendetta? I have the Motor and ESC available to put in mine but I wasn’t sure if there’s a reason not to. I’d hate to overheat this setup and destroy it.
I’m pretty sure it’s the 100a ESC and a 6500kv motor. I know the ESC is different because it has timing adjustment and the stock Vendetta ESC doesn’t unless it needs updating. My drag car is straight out of control with that set up in it so I was thinking it would be better to swap them.

The Vendetta is a bit bigger and heavier that a Losi 22. You’d be maxing out the electronics from the jump, I would think. Also, seems like 6500kv is way too high for a heavier setup and would overheat. I’m sure it’s a beast in a 22, though!

 

[Qwik86]

The Vendetta is a bit bigger and heavier that a Losi 22. You’d be maxing out the electronics from the jump, I would think. Also, seems like 6500kv is way too high for a heavier setup and would overheat. I’m sure it’s a beast in a 22, though!

Ok, I appreciate the help. Thank you