Finally; My Kyosho Javelin Collection, Repro 'ed Roll Cage

[optiman]

Always loved the Javelin, sleek lines, unique look... probabbly one of the best looking buggies of all times...
So after getting my hands on the orange one, I also wanted to get the yellow and green to add to my collection... Yeah right!!!
Everyone knows how rare are the yellow and green are, not to mention the high prices. So after seeing one go in ebay go for $600+ for a plastic bag with flimsy yellow plastic parts inside!!!! So this marked decision time for me, and so the decision was made; If I wanted all three I would have to make my own...

So, finally... After countless hours on Cad design, custom made forming and bending dies, laser cutting, three jigs, multiple skin burns, one busted roll cage and three pilot roll cages... It's done... I've mastered the delicate lines of the mighty Javelin!!!

It's amazing how a simple roll cage can get so darn difficult to make. Needless to say the end product looks just like the original, with the exception that mines are made out of metal, stainless steel to be precise.

I just returned home from the shop today, after taking the day off just to work on my roll cages it finally paid off... I'm soooo darn tired.
Tomorrow I will be spending the day giving the final touches and giving them the paint job; One in green, one in yellow, one in gold and black for Goldie, one in red, one in blue, one in black, one in.... whatever color I feel like too

Pictures comming soon!!!!

[DanB4]

Originally Posted by optiman

Always loved the Javelin, sleek lines, unique look... probabbly one of the best looking buggies of all times...
So after getting my hands on the orange one, I also wanted to get the yellow and green to add to my collection... Yeah right!!!
Everyone knows how rare are the yellow and green are, not to mention the high prices. So after seeing one go in ebay go for $600+ for a plastic bag with flimsy yellow plastic parts inside!!!! This marked decision time for me, and so the decision was made; If I wanted all three I would have to make my own...

So, finally... After countless hours on Cad design, custom made forming and bending dies, laser cutting, three jigs, multiple skin burns, one busted roll cage and three pilot roll cages... It's done... I've mastered the delicate lines of the mighty Javelin!!!

It's amazing how a simple roll cage can get so darn difficult to make. Needless to say the end product looks just like the original, with the exeption that mines are made out of metal, stainless steel to be precise.

I just returned home from the shop today, after taking the day off just to work on my roll cages it finally paid off... I'm soooo darn tired.
Tomorrow I will be spending the day giving the final touches and giving them the paint job; One in green, one in yellow, one in gold and black for Goldie, one in red, one in blue, one in black, one in.... whatever color I feel like too

Pictures comming soon!!!!

Sell them! You'll make a killing

[bigred5765]

nice

[optiman]

In a matter of hours I'll be displaying the first "Javesteel" out of the mill, finished and painted!!!! Woohooo!!!

[HKS_TRD]

I'd love to see one polished

[optiman]

Originally Posted by HKS_TRD

I'd love to see one polished

Hmmm... mirror finish.... not a bad idea!!! It would be a killer for both the looks and my fingers, but totally worth it!!!

Anyways... as promised... PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!

Ladys and Gents... I give you; Mr. Green