Tamiya TA06 Pro Build – Part 6 – The Body
Tamiya TA06 Pro
For the next week or so, I will be doing a pro-buildup of Tamiya’s hot new TC, the TA06 Pro. Not only are we going to take you step-by-step (almost) through the build, but I will also be installing some of the latest TA06 Pro hop-ups. The end result should be a pretty sick TC that will still be TCS legal.
Build Notes:
The best way to set your body mount marks is to do it with an unpainted body. This way you can see through the body to mark where your holes are going to be placed.
Take your time painting the body. This is the first thing everyone will see so it should be as perfect as possible.
Make sure to trim all the sharp edges to avoid tearing a tire or, worse yet, your fingers.
The Build – Part 6
The final step in the TA06 Pro build is the body. Because I chose to use Tamiya’s IFS front end, this opened the door to some other bodies that I could not previously use. I went with the Honda HSV simply because it looks awesome and is very aerodynamic. This aero design should help give me some added speed around the track.
The paint scheme I opted for is based on the widely known Gulf blue and orange livery. This scheme has been around for a LONG time. I decided to give it a little twist with the flame pattern at the bottom…something to mix things up a bit.
To give the body a little more pizazz, I covered the front splitter with carbon fiber tape.
The rear wing got a fresh coat of flat black paint. It too received a little carbon fiber tape on it’s topside.
The final product complete with sponsor stickers. I think it turned out pretty cool!
So, there you have it; the complete build of the Tamiya TA06 Pro. This was a pretty fun build. It went together very easily and can hold it’s own on the track. If you’re interested in just how well it works, pick up the December 2011 issue of RC Driver Magazine or check it out in Phalen’s Garage.
Tamiya TA06 Pro Build – Part 1 – Transmission
Tamiya TA06 Pro Build – Part 2 – Gearbox/Steering
Tamiya TA06 Pro Build – Part 3 – Front/Rear Suspension
Tamiya TA06 Pro Build – Part 4 – Shocks/Electronics
Tamiya TA06 Pro Build – Part 5 – Wheels/Tires/Bumper
Tamiya TA06 Pro Build – Part 6 – Body
