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Jag Hobbies PR-5 and MG/MG+ F1/Indy Body G2

Round 2 of the Fe Series indicated that the AFX/RaceMasters injected-molded F1/Indy bodies may not be the hot setup, at least for oval track racing.

The Round 2, 400-lap, PR-5 “race-winning” body was a rather heavy 3d-printed 2021 F1 body. The only modification was some slight removal of underside material to get the body to sit at the proper attitude for racing, a very minor and quick mod, which is not required for the intended MG/MG+ 1.7 chassis.

Here are the weights of a few of the bodies campaigned in Round 2 of the 2022 Formula “e” Series. The Viper and Gary Fast bodies are shown for reference.

FX/RaceMasters latest version
MTS/Shapeways 2021 Formula 1
MTS/Shapeways 1992 FW14B F1
VSR Formula V Hardbody for VSPEC Chassis
Gary Fast (Fastbodies) 2010 Indy Dallara

No idea yet what is the best choice for both oval and road racing but hope this info helps. The current rules aren’t real specific so you can lighten any of these bodies. However, if you lose a rear or front wing, or otherwise break off a significant piece of the body while racing, you could be DQ’d.

“GP Designs” 1968 Camaro TFX Bodies

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Yea, George took my prize TFX IROC bodies to his studio and gave them a sweet makeover. Needless to say, I’m impressed by the detail and workmanship.

These bodies are beautiful and very functional in terms of handling. They come out of the package a little high for racing but can be easily lowered and the wheel-wells opened a bit to clear the front tires. Rear wheel-wells are fine for stock TFX rear assemblies but may need to be opened for Jag TR-3 applications.

George knows I like numbers with a seven in them and this livery didn’t disappoint. We raced these in Round 2 of the Formula ‘e” Series on the oval over completely stock OS3 TFX chassis’ and everyone felt like they worked very well.

Before GP Design’s wonderful work.

George easily won Round 2’s Concourse d` Elegance points with this set.  Great work, George!

Gary Fast Body On A Jag Hobbies PR-5 Chassis

Just ordered a couple of these 2010 Dallara kits.

Gary has been casting resin bodies for the MegaG/G+ 1.7 chassis’ for quite a while.

Actually pretty fair prices. The only possible downside might be the “glue-on” rear wing. The 2010 Dallara comes as a 5-piece kit. 1-main body, 1-rear wing, 1-driver figure, 2-glue in mounts. Like all resin bodies, minor sanding may be needed to fit how you want it to.

Cost is currently $12 + $6 shipping. He’s casting some of these right now so could get a couple before the next race.  The usual smoothing and assembly required but most reviews of these bodies are very good.

He claims they’re pretty tough, I guess we’ll find out soon enough.

Here’s where I found him on FascistBook. I reached him via FB Messenger from this page, quick reply.