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adam_111 24-04-2011 05:30 PM

Mad monkey bodyshell and wing
 
hi guys,

i know this has probably been asked countless times before, but does anyone know where i can buy a clear or none-ansmann brand bodyshell and wing that would fit the mad monkey in the uk? like a proline shell etc?

cheers! :)

adamjimny 01-05-2011 08:25 PM

i also want a clear shell for the monkey the b4 shell dont fit either as its not wide enough

mrspeedy 01-05-2011 09:34 PM

You could try the Phat Bodies Zen -

http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_...31/Zen_050.jpg

Its designed to fit the X-Factory X6 so there's a good chance it will fit the Mad Monkey.

Available here - http://phatbodies.co.uk/
:thumbsup:

4_cell_racer 02-05-2011 08:02 AM

Simon.......if that shell is narrow at the front then it won't fit the Mad Monkey as it's quiet a bit wider than the b4/x6 front end ;)

adamjimny 02-05-2011 01:20 PM

well i got annoyed at looking all over with no avail so iv bit the bullet and ordered 3 sheets of 0.75mm lexan (enough for 3 shells all going well) and i shall set about making my vacuum forming machine out of scrap bits.

i will let you all know how it goes success or not but if they go well i may be able to do the odd one or two.

i will be changing the design tho adding a air vent that can be cut out allowing air flow directly onto the motor for added cooling so no heat sink needed

ConceptRacing 02-05-2011 02:08 PM

Hi all, I am waiting to order a body to make a mould from for the Mad Monkey as it seems a lot of people are after one as soon as it happens I will be posting it up, cheers Eric

mrspeedy 02-05-2011 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4_cell_racer (Post 496896)
Simon.......if that shell is narrow at the front then it won't fit the Mad Monkey as it's quiet a bit wider than the b4/x6 front end ;)

OK fair enough Lee :thumbsup: I've not tried a Zen on a Mad monkey yet so can't say for sure. Would it be possible to trim the body up "over" the bulkhead ? I've done this before on wide chassis'ed cars with good results ...

4_cell_racer 02-05-2011 10:21 PM

Excellent news Eric :) when they are done I'll defo have one or 2 (for now) ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConceptRacing (Post 497050)
Hi all, I am waiting to order a body to make a mould from for the Mad Monkey as it seems a lot of people are after one as soon as it happens I will be posting it up, cheers Eric


4_cell_racer 02-05-2011 10:24 PM

Simon, when I get 5 minutes ill try and measure the width front and mid, see how it measures up to ya shell :)...... I personally would like a close fitting shell to keep as much cr@p out as poss ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrspeedy (Post 497218)
OK fair enough Lee :thumbsup: I've not tried a Zen on a Mad monkey yet so can't say for sure. Would it be possible to trim the body up "over" the bulkhead ? I've done this before on wide chassis'ed cars with good results ...


mrspeedy 03-05-2011 01:23 PM

I've not seen a Mad Monkey up close, but it does look a lot like the X6 from the middle backwards, which is what the Phat Bodies Zen was designed for so should a good fit around there .....

Robbiejuk 03-05-2011 04:10 PM

The Zen fits the RB5 MCS does it not? Which is a kyosho front end which is pretty much the same width as the x-pro, madmonkey, rat, x2c etc so I would have thought it would fit.

adamjimny 03-05-2011 05:27 PM

true but mad monkey is 10mm longer than xpro and wider in middle and back than xpro

spindles69 03-05-2011 06:11 PM

shell
 
Hello boys and girls,

Just put my sons zen shell on my mad monkey and it fits.

With the M/M shell its a tight fit over the spur gear but on the zen shell there is plenty of room.

I'll try an add some pics.

4_cell_racer 04-05-2011 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spindles69 (Post 497540)
Hello boys and girls,

Just put my sons zen shell on my mad monkey and it fits.

With the M/M shell its a tight fit over the spur gear but on the zen shell there is plenty of room.

I'll try an add some pics.

Did you have to hack the front end up for it to fit the MM?

spindles69 06-05-2011 05:14 PM

No need to hack the front of the shell,just follow the cut lines fits perfect.
Looks miles better than the m/m shell, going to order one from simon at phat bodies asap.

4_cell_racer 06-05-2011 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spindles69 (Post 498783)
No need to hack the front of the shell,just follow the cut lines fits perfect.
Looks miles better than the m/m shell, going to order one from simon at phat bodies asap.

Would be good to see a pic of one fitted to the MM :thumbsup: anyone got a Zen fitted to a MM?

jpmatrix 07-05-2011 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spindles69 (Post 497540)
Hello boys and girls,

Just put my sons zen shell on my mad monkey and it fits.

With the M/M shell its a tight fit over the spur gear but on the zen shell there is plenty of room.

I'll try an add some pics.



Yes. Pics please.:D

mrspeedy 07-05-2011 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4_cell_racer (Post 498930)
Would be good to see a pic of one fitted to the MM :thumbsup: anyone got a Zen fitted to a MM?

Pm'd ya :thumbsup:

adam_111 08-05-2011 03:58 PM

does it fit the mm perfectly? :thumbsup:

4_cell_racer 08-05-2011 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam_111 (Post 499358)
does it fit the mm perfectly? :thumbsup:

Ill let you know when mine arrives ;)


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