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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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Wow, nice clean-up, ireg. My buddy (who has a Buffalo) would love seeing this resto. :)
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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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The kyosho scorpion/tomahawk wheels should fit the ayk bobcat for the body if this is going to be a runner you may want to try a kyosho tomahawk body as a substitute body you will need to do some trimming around the rear shocks but it does look like it would work.Hope this helps you out good luck

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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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murphy3428 wrote:... for the body if this is going to be a runner you may want to try a kyosho tomahawk body as a substitute body you will need to do some trimming around the rear shocks but it does look like it would work.Hope this helps you out good luck
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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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Nice job Ireg...

What wheels are those?

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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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AYKBOBCAT wrote:Nice job Ireg...

What wheels are those?
Ditto! Looks like it cleaned up really nice! I love the wheels too! Who doesn't like yellow! :wink:
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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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Tamiya wheels for a fighter something

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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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SFC K wrote:Who doesn't like yellow! :wink:
Me. Except for brown, yellow has to be my least favorite color. :P
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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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Hcp22 wrote:
ireg wrote:as mentioned, i started dis-assembling the kit for cleaning and make it run :mrgreen:
so far i encountered only one problem that is 'removing the wheel hub :cry: '
Did you manage to get those wheel hubs apart?
I havent tried removing the wheel hub as i dont want to be disappointed if i cant remove again :( .
My intention as of the moment is to rebuild the car the way it is and workout from there :oops: .
slow_jun wrote:ireg,

nice rig.... wow. not so very common that you see around here...... (that is for me)....

cheers!!!
i wish i have more time to spare to finish this project, so we can race together with your RC10 :wink: .

Coelacanth wrote:Wow, nice clean-up, ireg. My buddy (who has a Buffalo) would love seeing this resto. :)
Thanks i hope he do it to :D .
murphy3428 wrote:The kyosho scorpion/tomahawk wheels should fit the ayk bobcat for the body if this is going to be a runner you may want to try a kyosho tomahawk body as a substitute body you will need to do some trimming around the rear shocks but it does look like it would work.Hope this helps you out good luck
Wow! another rare parts and body shell, but knowing there is an alternative it gives me more hope to look forward too :P
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murphy3428 wrote:... for the body if this is going to be a runner you may want to try a kyosho tomahawk body as a substitute body you will need to do some trimming around the rear shocks but it does look like it would work.Hope this helps you out good luck
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i will try to search for it. thanks as always :mrgreen:

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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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AYKBOBCAT wrote:Nice job Ireg...
What wheels are those?
SFC K wrote:
AYKBOBCAT wrote:Nice job Ireg...
What wheels are those?
Ditto! Looks like it cleaned up really nice! I love the wheels too! Who doesn't like yellow! :wink:
Mr. ED wrote:Tamiya wheels for a fighter something
Ed is right its Tamiya wheels for my holiday buggy :)
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SFC K wrote:Who doesn't like yellow! :wink:
Me. Except for brown, yellow has to be my least favorite color. :P
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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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ireg wrote:
Mr. ED wrote:Mr. lexan's VW bug is a safe alternative
i will try to search for it. thanks as always :mrgreen:

Available here: http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=12407
But maybe you want to measure up the wheelbase first (distance between the center of the fron wheel to the center of the back wheel)
That way we can confirm the fit for you

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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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ireg wrote:
Hcp22 wrote:
ireg wrote:as mentioned, i started dis-assembling the kit for cleaning and make it run :mrgreen:
so far i encountered only one problem that is 'removing the wheel hub :cry: '
Did you manage to get those wheel hubs apart?
I havent tried removing the wheel hub as i dont want to be disappointed if i cant remove again :( .
My intention as of the moment is to rebuild the car the way it is and workout from there :oops: .
If you plan to use the yellow wheels: which is perfectly possible with quite easy to find parts, you will need to throw out that rear axle and hub anyway. So don't worry about damaging those and just give it a nice tap on the threaded end to loosen the conical fit between the hub and axle

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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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How's the project standing today?

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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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Also note that TBG now makes a Bobcat, and (I think) a Buffalo body.
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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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Mr. ED wrote:How's the project standing today?
Hi Mr. ED thanks for knocking :)
the kit were done using original wheels at the back and kyosho wheels and tire in the front.
cant decide what body shell paint scheme for the moment.
RedScampi wrote:Also note that TBG now makes a Bobcat, and (I think) a Buffalo body.
here is the the bodyshell wheels with tires and decals, i just realy hate the painting touches :?
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Re: AYK Bobcat or Buffalo

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Anymore progress on this thread? I realise that it is nearly 2 years ago but hey, worth a try!

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