[one27ray]

As we wait for the next Series to start, Ya! time to reflect and see what the future brings from Noda

A revised version of the Manta ray...Manta ray II

this version has a wider/spoilerized rear-end

thanks for looking

i-ray

 

[Spurman]

Looks ok to me Ray - guess you could call it the stretch limo Manta Ray ! Reducing the bubble dimensions , has made it appear to be longer , or have you increased the length of the original ? I've been thinking of doing a Manta Ray in 1/24 , basically original specs ! But , instead of the round bubble , maybe a slanting less rounded cockpit , peaking at the rear ! It will have to wait , as my brother moved house , and he has my gear in some box ! He borrowed it while I have been working overseas! Zig

 

[one27ray]

QUOTE (Spurman @ 11 May 2011, 06:36) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Looks ok to me Ray - guess you could call it the stretch limo Manta Ray ! Reducing the bubble dimensions , has made it appear to be longer , or have you increased the length of the original ? I've been thinking of doing a Manta Ray in 1/24 , basically original specs ! But , instead of the round bubble , maybe a slanting less rounded cockpit , peaking at the rear ! It will have to wait , as my brother moved house , and he has my gear in some box ! He borrowed it while I have been working overseas! Zig

Hi Zig,

Are you done with the oversea work? I still have to send you a SuperCuc original size body. This body is the Flexi sized Manta-ray. I widened it in the rear and/or ran the edges straight back, added a small rear spoiler. The canopy/bubble is the same as the original one I also make the original size manta-ray 1/24 and a stretch version too. Let not forget the 1/32 scale versions

oh ya the convertible one too. Haven't got around to the custom canopy versions yet

There is always room for more Manta-ray adaptions.

i-ray

 

[one27ray]

X-Project S-2, test body, I really hacked this cut job

SuperSnake

Still needs some more work though

Of course, for your enjoyment !

i-ray

 

[Spurman]

Hi Ray ----- na , still at it jobwise overseas ! Have to go back over in about 3 weeks !

I am quite surprised , that the dome on that Manta Ray is still the same size , maybe straightening the edges , and general widening has deceived me ! Still Ray , a nice job ! That Snake is lookin' good as well ! I love the Monogram Snake - still wish the original drivers , were given a paint job . To me , placing the driver's head onto a beautifully painted body , was an after-thought ! Then again , it does make The Snake , Assassin and the Vampire unique with those Pale drivers ! Zig

 

[Spurman]

Forgot to mention Ray , Love your Mini Dream Car/ Dynamic entry ! Beautiful paint job , looks quick to me ! That 26D you have in that car , looks like it is turbo charged ! Can't see any booster though ! Zig

 

[one27ray]

FFFA Zig,

The boosters are hidden under the body and pop out when needed

seamless body line you know and can be activated remotely from my computer

And thanks for straightening out the Mini Can Am body name, I forgot lol. The body style has a natural wedge shape, don't need a wieghty car, down force from the body will hopefully keep it glue to the track

Here are a couple of pic's of the Manta-ray II done by Mr Frank, Franks the man when it comes to paint schemes

The next showing of the SuperSnake and/or KingSnake will have a drivers head lol.

FFFW
i-ray

 

[Mr. Frank]

THANKS Ray for posting the picture... That bad boy runs strong on our AMERICAN KING track..

May-be, just may-be the next thingie enduro body..

Mr. Frank

 

[lowrider]

Looks good to me.
Nice body Ray and great paintwork, Mr Frank.

L.

 

[32deuce]

Looks like a "Retro" Manta Ray, Ray!

Very nice design and great paint Mr. Frank!

Z

 

[Spurman]

Nice job Mr. Frank ! I did reach for the sunglasses at first --- that is one super bright yellow you chose ! But super layout Mr. Frank - I do like it ! Zig

 

[Mr. Frank]

Thanks guys That thing is a super bright yellow, aint it ??

Mr. Frank

 

[one27ray]

Have a little more time to finish some more: X-Projects

Last Year I started this X-Project

Spy VS Spy

Then I thought I would paint up one of these? Still don't know the name? It was a Shinoda, I think ? A little help here please

Thank for viewing!

i-ray

 

[Spurman]

Good stuff Ray ! Especially Spy Vs Spy ----- that is a ripper . as we say in Australia ! Zig

 

[chief32s]

Ray, the Spy v Spy car looks great, with some interesting details in there. I'm sure you'll have some requests for copies of that bod.

MR Frank... Love what you've done to that Manta Ray II, very effective. Its as bright as my blacklight is dark.

ATB
al.

 

[Spurman]

Al , we better get an order into Ray --- luv the Spy Vs Spy ! Zig

 

[one27ray]

Thought I would do up a Noda Onewinger in .015 thick body .010 insert in the wing

next some additional trimming and off to paint

i-ray

 

[Markus Reichl]

The "Spy vs Spy" would look INSANE as a coupé ...

Cheers,

Markus

 

[one27ray]

Thanks Zig & Markus

A coupe version would look cool

Wouldn't be to hard to pour another copy and cut an opening for a driver

and/or make a wider version too

i-ray

 

[Spurman]

Ray - always thought the onewing bodies where proportionally unbalanced , as aesthetics go -- I have never tried one in truth ! Are they functional on the track ? Guess that is the main arena for them ! A roadster version of the Spy Vs Spy would be interesting ! Zig