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I missed the latest update on this. It's going great, I like all the white on the car. RPM makes some of the style rod ends on the rear, they're badged as traxxas ends, and they come in white. Here's a link but you can probably get them anywhere..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-RPM-Rod-Ends-Short-White-1-10-Traxxas-80471-NIB-/290696780246?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43aee0d9d6#ht_667wt_2362

Which size pivot balls do you need to work with those, and what size screw do you need to use with them

I have a need for something similar on the front of one of my Lazer/Mid hybrids and bought some metal rod ends instead but this could be a neater solution

Per tower's website (IDK how reliable ) Those are to replace stock traxxas rod ends which use these 4.5 mm balls. Like these http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXSD0&P=7 They need a 2.5mm screw, I think?

Thanks for the tip guys! I left this project alone for awhile to work on my LWB shelf queens. I tend to change focus now and then Just got the info that our yearly vintage meeting will be held in may/june this year so I have time to make it a great runner. Before now I was certain that the car should get a brushless motor and lipos but after I went through my pile of vintage electrics I might use some old stuff.

I'm not a Kyosho guy but this is a great project! Super looking end result.

j0pp3 wrote:Here is a small update. Replaced the yellow nuts with white ones. Also mounted white rod ends (RPM), black turnbuckles (Axial) and matching ball studs (Associated). In the rear I still have black outer rod ends because of the different mounting. Maybe I could find white versions of those too?

j0pp3, all your builds are excellent; the threads are even more excellent than the builds, haha! But this one, I like the little details that you're focusing on; the white ball-cups & nuts to match the arms and body. That (in addition to the carbon fiber) sets this car apart from the rest. I hope you can find white captured ball-ends for the rear outers, but I honestly can't recall ever seeing them in white...good luck in your search.

Any updates on the runner Mid JOpp3?


Keith

Thanks guys!

This car has become a long-term project but I have a mini update for you. Found some SG Coyote rear tires on Ebay (at least they were advertised like that) and temporary put them on some random five-spoke touring rims (that is too wide). Together with a yellow colored body this became an alternative look for the car. Emperors new groove?

the rear arms are more than translucent now...

the contrast with the black is awesome!

Paul

Uuups, this time I forgot to compensate for the overexposure Next step involves crafting another rear shock tower so the body can be mounted properly. Also have to find a set of slimmer rims.

I'll start to make carbon wings.
Have lots of ideas in my head.
Could fit this car perfect.
Jerzi

Awesome picture - Looks a little loose in the rear though

Jerzi wrote:I'll start to make carbon wings.
Have lots of ideas in my head.
Could fit this car perfect.
Jerzi

That will be interesting to see!

DennisM wrote:Awesome picture - Looks a little loose in the rear though

Thanks Dennis! I'm soon going to try using a sheet of "astro turf" as a background instead. Then it might look like she's on the local track already

Looks great, j0pp3. The rear tires look a tad narrow, mind you...I wonder how it would affect traction at the back?

I understand your concern, Coelacanth. Although I don't think it will be a problem as I will run it on astro turf.

Here's a fish-eye photo from last outdoor season showing the track at our local club. Only problem right now is that it's still partly covered with snow...