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Finally decided on paint for the bodyshell, which arrived here today. Can finally tick this one off as complete

GoMachV wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2017 12:56 pm
Also sounds like the imminent Turbo will not have the correct wheels, as kyosho’s crowdfunding failed (I know, wtf?!). Probably be like the Turbo scorpion with the ridiculous looking 2.2’s instead of a true tribute car

Hard to tell from that photo what size those Turbo wheels are..

Nice Car, Different take on a top deck...home made?

Finished....

[/quote] Cool :) does it give you that warm and fuzzy old-school feeling as you unpackage it, or is it just like "any" modern kit? Thanks! PAul [/quote] Definitely warm and fuzzy, felt the same with the rere Optima You also get a nice black Schumacher branded cardboard tube with a certific...

Yes, full set of tyres. Full spike rear and 2 row fronts

Picked it up tonight....

Looking good so far. I think you'll find your motor mount is indeed a Team Trinity one, I've only seen a couple but it looks spot on.

Antenna Mount...Dammit, knew I'd forgotten something! Have to scrap it and start again now

Body's proving a toughy...I've decided I'm going to get it painted (which is the easy bit),, deciding how I want it painted is proving more difficult!!

Quick update....chassis posts weren't in the best condition and I wasn't happy with them so a friend who's a machinist made me some replacements, while he was at it I also got him to machine some battery posts too! much happier with how she looks now...

Thanks for the comments guys :D @ Vin Only a few bits and pieces left to do. I've now got new diffs and out drives here, just need to build them and swap them for the originals. Then source a new set of front driveshafts to replace the worn originals on the car at the moment. Message me your email a...

My attempt at a 97...not quite finished but couldn't resist posting anyway! Its taken 4 years to get to this after seeing a 2 page spread in the Oct 97 issue of radio race car (photo attached). Enjoy.....

here it is...main body sits over the end of the layshaft incorporating a one way bearing, the the white plastic(?) disc doubles as the spur gear mount and slipper pad, then you've got the outer plate kept in place by a small plug inserted in the main shaft, 4 sprung washers and finally the outer rou...

I haven't but i'll strip it and post some tomorrow Justin