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SteveK wrote:I feel sorry for you that you are willing to accept less, but I guess that's what works for you. I know I would be embarrassed to produce something with this many flaws at my job.

clm wrote:You know, A comment in a re-re build thread about shock spacers has made me think. This Re Release and something like a Tamiya Re Release are in two completely different leagues. Something like a Tamiya you build by the book and run it or shelf it box stock... This is a 'race car' and rarely are these ever box stock, generally being built looking half at the manual half at the pile of clippings from rc car action and even a little bit at that little black book of secrets trying to make your RC10 faster and handle better then the next guys RC10. The manual was more of a guide then a bible... That is why these were so versatile, you didn't build them.. you created your own special version of them.

Chris

Jedi Master wrote:I'm not bothered about these small imperfections. They don't cause major issues and are fixed with some minor fettelling. I'm just stoked that we got it re-released!

And I think it motivates people how to build, modify and then fix the model. After all, isn't it those elements that got people so hooked on the original. People who dislike this requirement are the typical buyers of RTR's. I doubt the racers amongst us will be bothered by a bit of sanding and shaping of parts. It's the joy of making it perfect by your own hand!

knixdad wrote:

Jedi Master wrote:I'm not bothered about these small imperfections. They don't cause major issues and are fixed with some minor fettelling. I'm just stoked that we got it re-released!

And I think it motivates people how to build, modify and then fix the model. After all, isn't it those elements that got people so hooked on the original. People who dislike this requirement are the typical buyers of RTR's. I doubt the racers amongst us will be bothered by a bit of sanding and shaping of parts. It's the joy of making it perfect by your own hand!

I disassemble and tweak RTRs as well. They usually aren't put together to my specifications out of the box.

badhoopty wrote: cleaning an outdrive and bathing it it lube aint really gonna do jack

ca-rj wrote:I agree, the fit and finish is now what I expected either. These days, having to file and ream parts to get them to fit right is just unacceptable. I'm sure it's great for all you nostalgic buffs, but it sure did bug me. The last kit I built was a Tamiya TRF201 and it was the best build I have completed to date. Oh well, I'm still excited about the car and can't wait to get the electronics in it and run it.

knixdad wrote:

R/Cat wrote: Wow, very surprising to read. Mine should be here this Tuesday and I can tell you that, after being spoiled by the consistently perfect fit and finish of multiple Tamiya kits over the last few decades, this filing, shaving and fitting of parts for the RC10 is going to be annoying to me. Whether it's the result of poor Chinese QC or just the way all RC10s were/are, I'll be frustrated if/when it doesn't go together easily.

I just finished a Re-Re Fox. I spent at least an hour sanding the arms and hinges to get them to move without binding. Even the newest Tamiya's I put together require a little hand work to make them work correctly.

Honestly it seems like they managed to recreate a lot of the extra work that went into building an early 80's RC. Dunno if that was on purpose.

SteveK wrote:I'm not wrong when I say consumers shouldn't have to correct manufacturing and quality control issues on cars as expensive as this. I feel sorry for you that you are willing to accept less, but I guess that's what works for you. I know I would be embarrassed to produce something with this many flaws at my job.

Jedi Master wrote:I'm not bothered about these small imperfections. They don't cause major issues and are fixed with some minor fettelling. I'm just stoked that we got it re-released!

And I think it motivates people how to build, modify and then fix the model. After all, isn't it those elements that got people so hooked on the original. People who dislike this requirement are the typical buyers of RTR's. I doubt the racers amongst us will be bothered by a bit of sanding and shaping of parts. It's the joy of making it perfect by your own hand!

CamplinP wrote:Well, you can only have it one way and people will bitch about whichever way it is. I have seen some threads of re-re's saying they changed this and that and are pissed because it is not to original form. Now we have a very close representation of an original and people are pissed that it doesn't meet 2013 manufacturing standards. Does anyone remember whole handbooks written to get the six gear working smoothly? This is/was hobby grade racing hardware and is why a lot of novice users were swayed into grasshoppers, hornets, and falcons. Tweak, modify, and fix away on a VINTAGE racer. It is not meant to be a B4.4.