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The instrument panel and storage containers are printed and painted , I also got the new Mabuchi RS380SH motors are fitted with the 12t pinions instead of the stock 10t pinions and even just testing in the living room its faster , spins its tracks on the Lino ! I'll get some video of it tomorrow if the weather is good for a few minutes.

Quality work for sure!

No video but I have driven it outside and its much more like the speed it should be , not fast by rc car standards or even as quick as those Rip Saw rc tanks but its fast enough to show the limitations of the old 27meg Heng Long control system and steering ! It also kind of rocks forward on the suspension when it stops like the real ones !

u think'n about the same speed as a vintage Kyosho Nitro Blizzard?

Not seen a nitro blizzard in person but found one on YouTube 2 speed ? The carrier is probably faster than first gear but not as fast as second gear , I'll try and get footage soon.

Here's a very poor video just really to show it works and the speed of it .
https://youtu.be/dxgtitzObB8

Actually runs real good! anybody there see u run it? i still cant get over the fear of people seeing me run my rc's....not sure why i care but i do....i usually run and hide if i see someone coming

coxbros1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:38 pm ...i usually run and hide if i see someone coming...

Did Thumbs teach you that? I heard he likes to hide.... and watch...

Dadio wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:18 am Here's a very poor video just really to show it works and the speed of it .
https://youtu.be/dxgtitzObB8

Looks perfect speed-wise.... it's a scale model after all, not a race truck

Great work, Dadio. The level of detail and scale realism is to be applauded.

Alex

Dadio wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:18 am Here's a very poor video just really to show it works and the speed of it .
https://youtu.be/dxgtitzObB8

It looks pretty darn good to me. Plenty fast for a tracked vehicle.

I'm still amazed that this was once just spools of plastic wire. You sir are a genius.

That's just simply fantastic!!!

Incredible_Serious wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:23 pm

coxbros1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:38 pm ...i usually run and hide if i see someone coming...

Did Thumbs teach you that? I heard he likes to hide.... and watch...

Hah, I run mine with pride!! I also do like to watch from the bushes though... Looks killer! Bell does seem to be a bit critical of your work in one photo though. At least it's not full fruit bowl!

Thanks people , I think the speed is just right for what it is , as for hiding , no I don't , I'm a 51 year old bald , fat guy and I do WW2 reenactment , when I'm in my British uniform I look like captain Mainwaring from dads army ! So being seen with an RC car is nothing !

Incredible_Serious wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:23 pm

coxbros1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:38 pm ...i usually run and hide if i see someone coming...

Did Thumbs teach you that? I heard he likes to hide.... and watch...

He claims he isnt scared of people seeing him run them including his wife but i am calling BS

coxbros1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:38 pm Actually runs real good! anybody there see u run it? i still cant get over the fear of people seeing me run my rc's....not sure why i care but i do....i usually run and hide if i see someone coming

I can't really explain it either, but I feel the same way. Something to do with a funny looking, bearded guy playing with toy cars in public, maybe. I don't run and hide, but I usually pretend to be occupied by something else as to avoid any eye contact.

Back to the topic, I agree that this is an amazing build and the results are very impressive. I'd still vote for it.