Graphite RC10 build
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Re: Graphite RC10 build
Got a little more done....
Tried to ano and dye wing tubes black... failed
I will probably just polish and be done.
Chuck
Tried to ano and dye wing tubes black... failed
I will probably just polish and be done.
Chuck
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Re: Graphite RC10 build
Looking really good, I never really thought about doing it but maybe you could cut down black nose brace tubes.
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Re: Graphite RC10 build
Maybe a little of both.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/jconcepts-rc10-classic-diamond-wing-tubes-black-2-jco2313-2/p-quqztqqa7b2xactz
Note that they aren't drilled through. They are tapped for 4-40 screws at each end. But drilling them through only takes a few minutes.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/jconcepts-rc10-classic-diamond-wing-tubes-black-2-jco2313-2/p-quqztqqa7b2xactz
Note that they aren't drilled through. They are tapped for 4-40 screws at each end. But drilling them through only takes a few minutes.
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Re: Graphite RC10 build
I have, some time back. Never received any response.
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Re: Graphite RC10 build
Well, while trying to decide on the wing tubes I think I'll use these CV's I've had since the 80's.
I ran them for quite a while on my Houge.
And got the Andy' Pro-Arrow body, trimming, trimming, trimming...
The wheels, don't think they will stay. Got some true vintage wheels and tires from the 80's too. Spikey!
Also some more of the build...
Chuck
I ran them for quite a while on my Houge.
And got the Andy' Pro-Arrow body, trimming, trimming, trimming...
The wheels, don't think they will stay. Got some true vintage wheels and tires from the 80's too. Spikey!
Also some more of the build...
Chuck
Hydrodip how to https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=42727
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Re: Graphite RC10 build
Andy's Pro Arrow for the win.
About 90% trimmed and the fit is quite good.
Chuck
About 90% trimmed and the fit is quite good.
Chuck
Hydrodip how to https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=42727
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Re: Graphite RC10 build
In clear form, that looks a lot like a Turbo Optima body shell.
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Re: Graphite RC10 build
It looks pretty killer with the pro arrow and the wheels n tires.
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Re: Graphite RC10 build
Decided to shoot some paint...
Not sure about the wing color yet?
Chuck
Not sure about the wing color yet?
Chuck
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Re: Graphite RC10 build
Looks great Chuck.
Very orderly, dignified and tasteful.
I like the blue accents.
Very nice!
Very orderly, dignified and tasteful.
I like the blue accents.
Very nice!

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Re: Graphite RC10 build
That looks fantastic, very retro! You have some serious painting skills
The wing looks cool as it is but if you're going to paint it I think that gold stripe across the back has two continue across the wing too?
Paul

The wing looks cool as it is but if you're going to paint it I think that gold stripe across the back has two continue across the wing too?
Paul
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Re: Graphite RC10 build
Thanks Doug
Pretty much sums up what I was after.
It's a car much like what I would have run BITD.
Andy's arms and Andy's Arrow body. Motor- one of my Trinity 1985 Monster Horse Power. The vintage Schumacher tires and the wheels were also my old stock. Esc -Novak.
The paint was not intended to be "over-the top" just reasonably crisp, clean and simple, much like the rest of the car.
The white portion of the hood is a nod to a few of Andy's paint jobs I've seen, but not a copy.
Overall I'm happy with the results and it's not a clone of any of my other RC10s.
Chuck
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Re: Graphite RC10 build
Looks sharp
Real clean, great color choices.

Real clean, great color choices.
Who do you race for ?
Me……. I race for me.
That’s impossible, I was told you need a sponsor to race.
Hey Cru ! Go balls out
Me……. I race for me.
That’s impossible, I was told you need a sponsor to race.
Hey Cru ! Go balls out

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