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Yep, have same things.
They updated it to larger hole for the stabilizer I think as well.

The servo horn mechanism keeps the rod from arcing downwards since it has a long path over the battery and to the servo crank. You could rework it to use a standard horn pointed upward and rebend the linkage as needed. The pro wheelbase is unchanged, it was essentially a optima (standard not turbo)...

Steel or Plastic?
Using the standard ball diff
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Yes, I am hoping to be able to build a modern version of the TOMS without resorting to the EXO frame kit. I was never really into the MID as much as the original optimas, but something about that Turbo Optima Mid Special makes me want one, and only that one. You don’t like the EXO frame or just wan...

Maybe try fuzzy skin? In Cura you can do this and it creates a textured outer wall, may give you the finish you are looking for.

I know I had some Tyco's in the early 80's as a kid, but I can't remember which ones. I did have the Golden Arrow from Radio Shack before I got my Optima. Wish I could find pic of those old cars.

Yes, I am hoping to be able to build a modern version of the TOMS without resorting to the EXO frame kit.
I was never really into the MID as much as the original optimas, but something about that Turbo Optima Mid Special makes me want one, and only that one.

Fusion 360 is free for makers and should suit your needs as long as you aren't a commercial user.

Those pulley look covers look good... But I'm not sure that ABS-like resins are good for this type of use: deflection temperatures are quite low, and resistance may not as good as you expect.. You may have to consider Nylon like resins which are far much better in terms of resistance... Maybe, but ...

Hopefully no one was holding their breath...

I mostly posted that because I would want it answered if I were searching for that info...

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I have been resin printing these little replacement pulley covers for Kyosho Optima Belt Drive Conversions. ABS Like black resin. I like them, actually better than originals. PXL_20230705_031904272.jpg PXL_20230705_031902493.jpg PXL_20230705_031901046.jpg PXL_20230705_031655765.jpg And this design d...

Today I realized that Kyosho Velvet shocks come in two different diameters! The VVC? Are big bores! Going to put these on my Dirt Master build.

Somebody say two for twice the price?

Man, I am only collecting all the Optima's at the moment, then thought about starting on the Mid's but maybe I'll skip them and go right to the Lazers...