I concur, they both look good. But to me the second one looks better.THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:55 pm I definitely like the leaner body better. Normally I like 'em with some meat on their bones, but this one looked weird to me. Genuine or not.
85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
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Thanks...then i will probably use that body for a BOM with the vintage electrics
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Amazing build! Definitely a car anyone would love for their shelf
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"The world looks so much better through beer goggles: Enjoy today, you never know what tomorrow may bring."
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Built some new reproduction Sanyo cells with Tenergy 3000 nimh batteries and MCI decals
....also fabbed up an ultra low resistance chain drive idler with Factory Works upper plate...and converted to Kyosho Optima chain for durability with sprockets from Dadio Designs
....also fabbed up an ultra low resistance chain drive idler with Factory Works upper plate...and converted to Kyosho Optima chain for durability with sprockets from Dadio Designs
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x2. Making into a runner too. That is next level stuff, even just mentally, for an 834b.
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Its a runner!Y'ernat Al wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:14 pm x2. Making into a runner too. That is next level stuff, even just mentally, for an 834b.
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Dogs gotta run ! , cruel keeping em as house petscoxbros1 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:30 pmIts a runner!Y'ernat Al wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:14 pm x2. Making into a runner too. That is next level stuff, even just mentally, for an 834b.
If a jobs not worth doing then its certainly not worth doing well.
A problem shared is a problem halved but an advantage shared is no advantage at all.
A problem shared is a problem halved but an advantage shared is no advantage at all.
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Love it! great idea using more modern cells disguised as the old school sanyos I might have to do that for a few of my older models.
Consistency is the key I keep misplacing.
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That is an amazing Yokomo! If it’s a runner, post some race footage!
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Lol..RC10superfan wrote: ↑Mon Jan 29, 2024 12:50 am That is an amazing Yokomo! If it’s a runner, post some race footage!
I drive it..but I don't race it!
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