Tamiya Top Force - A slight problem

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Tamiya Top Force - A slight problem

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Building a Top Force Kit and stumbled across a slight problem. I'm like where are the threads.
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That is a true quick change setup.
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Where we're going, we don't need threads.
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Running production change.
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It's retro , some model making skills required to complete :D
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I have a axle set ordered from rcMart should be here in a few months. In the mean time why not a zip tie to hold things in place.
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rctenracer wrote: ↑Sat Sep 09, 2023 2:04 pm I have a axle set ordered from rcMart should be here in a few months.
It's just the axle, right? Not the CVD.

If so, they are common. Amain has them in stock. I even have a couple, leftover from using CVD's on my Comical Grasshopper.
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Yes just the axle. I'm not familiar with tamiya parts . rcmart says TG10 axle # 50823 fits. Amain has one but the part number is 50808.

https://www.amainhobbies.com/tamiya-tg10-rear-wheel-axle-tam50808/p124214

https://www.rcmart.com/tamiya-tg10-wheel-axle-2-pcs-silver-50823-00081777?search=top%20force&page=6
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https://www.amainhobbies.com/tamiya-m03-ta05-tns-58405-front-wheel-axle-2-tam50823/p124218?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7vuV46aegQMVHAqtBh2GxwsNEAQYASABEgJsD_D_BwE

The description says front axle but they were used on front and rear of various models. That particular axle is used on a LOT of vehicles.
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Thank you for the info I will get one from Amain.
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Think I'd just buy an M4 die and cut the thread myself .
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Tamiya should have included a M4 die in the tool bag and called it a one of one limited edition kit. I did how ever gain another box wrench that I don't need.
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Dadio wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:56 am Think I'd just buy an M4 die and cut the thread myself .
Which one?
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Seriously though, I actually had the urge to check if I had one after seeing your post.

Turns out that I have M3 and M4 taps and dies, in both pitches. I was pretty sure about the taps but had never really looked at the smaller dies.
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