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PeterV
12-04-2006, 02:42 PM
http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/monster_muscle.jpg
Akura2
12-04-2006, 11:08 PM
Looks kinda cool.. but I wish Parma had a better handle on how cars are supposed to look... the proportions are way off and it kinda looks weird around the C-Pillar area and the rear fender

I'm not sure if it's the mold makers/designers or if it's the actual machinery/vacuum formers.. but their bodies always kinda look weird
Ragnar
12-05-2006, 12:13 AM
It's the artists, not the machinery. Parma is far above this sub-mediocre stuff. What's going on with them? :confused:
PeterV
12-05-2006, 09:59 AM
Note that this is a monster shell. so the fender wells aren't cut high into the body. That gives the sides of the body a fatter look. If you mentally raise those arches (or save the image above and Photoshop it!), I think you'll like the proportions better.
ministerOFfire
12-05-2006, 10:42 AM
From my experience, a body that is designed for the Savage or T-Maxx does not typically fit the MGT or LST...the MGT and LST need wider bodies...am I right?
Akura2
12-06-2006, 12:55 AM
Note that this is a monster shell. so the fender wells aren't cut high into the body. That gives the sides of the body a fatter look. If you mentally raise those arches (or save the image above and Photoshop it!), I think you'll like the proportions better.

well the hood is too long (or the rear quarter panels are too short) that's where the proportions are off... if you look at the HPI muscle cars... they look AWESOME (the El Camino and the Charger.. and the 'Cuda is beautiful)... and they look even better as ProStreet door slammer drag cars

http://hpiracing.com/graphics/gallery/2005/05/week1/cuda1m.jpg
MattHiggins
12-06-2006, 06:27 AM
Just got this body in, and it looks very cool. I believe I would do just as Pete suggested and cut the wheelwells deeper.
EvaderSTKid
12-06-2006, 09:18 AM
Looks kinda like a Chevelle to me, but that Prostreet body is 100% better
Akura2
12-06-2006, 09:26 AM
Looks kinda like a Chevelle to me, but that Prostreet body is 100% better

The Prostreet body is HPI's Cuda...


Parma's body is very "Chevelle"
Akura2
12-06-2006, 09:27 AM
Just got this body in, and it looks very cool. I believe I would do just as Pete suggested and cut the wheelwells deeper.


Sorry about the pics.... I didn't notice the other "name" on the cars when I posted the pics
MattHiggins
12-06-2006, 10:07 AM
Sorry about the pics.... I didn't notice the other "name" on the cars when I posted the picsNo worries. I actually deleted some of your photos because it was making the thread about two screens wide (at least on my computer). You can post pics with any stickers you want on them as long as the images don't violate the forum's rules.