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Ha...I have a radiant with a DIY steering setup too but Aaron helped me source the missing parts for it!

I hope to install it sometime!

As usual, excellent stuff from a veteran racer!

Dennis...another excellent build, but why little droop on the rear when stationary? Is it because your have used a lazer rear shock tower with mid arms?

Hi,

Check MCI decals

The wheel screws are M3x6 size. Use ebay.

Er..JamieB you are the Tomy guy. The only guy on a relentless mission over the last few years to unearth all matters of Tomy goodness.

Martin, if there is one source you need it's Jamie!

Dual,

Lovely build photos and I like the high quality hop ups you've used - many hard to find indeed.

Would be a shame not to give a gentle run once finished.

The rear gearbox is a weak point of these great looking buggies. A complex piece. Look carefully for any cracks and significant wear - especially the underside.

Looks good, but don't be surprised you find more cracks in the chassis and rear gearbox. Just how Marui plastics are... Check the condition of the front diff...you can sometimes find small micro cracks as the screwholes for the diff halves are unusually close to the diff casing. Shouldn't be a big p...

1. Thickest oil as possible in front. I run on high grip. 2. Cvd in front. Tamiya / Yeah racing df-02/df-03 fit 3. Front suspension arm bracket. You can find 3D printed versions. I have a few alloy ones from Full Option (looks for David Beeby on FB). Parma also did a version back in the day. 4. Repl...

Ball bearings a must but I would never use loctite around any bearings as even a small amount will risk seizing them. I’d just leave it alone as is - especially as your build will sit on the shelf.

Body doesn't suit the buggy. Too modern IMO.

eam Losi Mini 8IGHT Alloy Hex Adapter - 4pcs set - GPM M8010 (M8010)

Use these to use 12mm hex type wheels. Fit stock axles without modification.