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That body looks fantastic !!

Some good stuff in there

I finally spent some time on this again and replaced the bearing.

I've also jumped in and assembled most of the engine, just need to clean the carb and it will be done. Without going overboard I cleaned and scuffed the clutch shoes/bell, and sanded some of the larger scratches out of the flywheel. There is some oxidation under the anodizing of the head so it's as ...

They also said digital TV was supposed to be better....

Carb parts all cleaned ready for assembly

And done......

Looks like it's out of a boat

Fantastic stuff, turn up the volume and listen.

I'm also a muscle car guy, which has mostly been put on the backburner due to lack of money and time, also since moving to Australia the prices for US parts are outrageous. I have always been into RC which has remained constant but I have had many other hobbies on and off over the years. From a youn...

I can't say I've ever seen overspray film on an original RC10 body.

Unless someone sprayed/painted some liquid mask on the outside at some stage. If it's applied too thin it behaves like you're explaining.

I checked mine and they don't have any writing on them either.

JosephS wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 1:01 am I am trying to make space for things that are more interesting.

What is more interesting?

I'm sure the long time collectors (hoarders) remember the $30 -$50 RC10 days with readily available parts Times have certainly changed.

Agreed the brushed motor route isn't a good one to take, mod motors only used to run 5 - 6 minutes back in the day before dumping, lipos run forever, lol. Go brushless if you can but keep it sane, say 7.5T - 10.5T, and stick to 2 cell lipo. The gearbox is pretty robust and can handle just about anyt...