Flip's Paddock

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First off, welcome to my little corner to show off what I've been working on.





RC10 A-stamp, gold "Unnecessary Metal" shelfer build

Build Thread

I am just getting this thread started, and there are a few pending updates to this build so I will post new pictures when I have the car in a final state. But for now it's pretty close. I also have a logbook with all the header cars for the nip parts that went into this.

The exquisite body is by W.E.D. Jim! Click on the pictures to open a larger version of each.

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RC10B3 Factory Team Buggy: Operation Blue

Build Thread

I'm waiting on the right ESC to round this out, so it is at least driveable although I doubt I will ever risk getting it dirty! The body is by W.E.D. Jim.

I have also posted pictures of the header card archive/catalog along with an exhaust parts list. This may very well be the ultimate B3 build because there isn't much else I could think of to throw at this list. The cost was already stratospheric!







































parts list:


Core Factory Team parts for the build

• ASC9245B B2/B3/T3 motor plate blue, hard anodized
  ASC9241B B2/B3/T3 rear chassis plate blue, hard anodized
  ASC9210B B2/B3/T3 front kickup blue, hard anodized
  ASC9258 B3 rear suspension arms, carbon fiber composite
  ASC9202 B2 chassis, short, black carbon fiber composite
  ASC1603 Titanium hinge pin set for RC10B3/T3
  ASC9280 B3 worlds car rear strut carbon
  ASC9131 B2 front top plate, black carbon fiber composite
  ASC9143 B3 front shock strut carbon fiber, laminated
  ASC9108 B3 front suspension arms carbon fiber composite

Thunder Tiger Parts

• PD7137 Alum trans brace, AT10
  PD7136 Alum Fr Hub Carrier, AT10
  PD7135 AL Fr Knuckle Arms, AT10
  PD7140 Alum rear susp mnt, AT10
  PD7307 RT diff drive, AT10
  PD7306 LT diff drive, AT10

Other Associated parts

• ASC6937 FT blue 4-40 locknuts
  ASC1207 FT blue ti turnbuckle kit
  ASC9290 FT B3/B2 alum screw set (x2)
  ASCo.6220B Frt Alum Inline Axle, blue for RC10/B2/10T/T2/GT & DS
  ASC9156B Servo saver tube and adjust nut blue
  ASC1598 FT blue alum shock caps
  ASC6424B Shock body 1.32 blue (x2)
  ASC9311B Shock body .89 blue alum (x2)
  ASC1777 FT blue alum ball/eyelet
  ASC6417 FT shock shaft gold 1.02 (x2)
  ASC6418 FT shock shaft gold 0.71 (x2)
  ASC6440 Shock rebuild kit
  ASC6473 Shock bushings
  ASC7373 T2 motor plate gasket
  ASC9352 Transmission case
  ASC7368 3/16 axle shims
  ASC6693 81T 48P spur gear
  ASC9351 B3/T3 trans rebuild kit
  ASC9360 Idler gear B2/B3/B4
  ASC6581 3/32 carbide diff balls
  ASC6142 B3 buggy Body
  ASC6182 Hi downforce 5 1/2" wing
  ASC9160 B2 bellcrank pins, servo saver mounting pins
  ASC9155 B2 servo saver plastic parts
  ASC9165 Steering drag link RC10B2/B3/T3
  ASC9162 1/8 x 1/4 flanged ball bearing for B2 servo saver bellcrank
  ASC3858 Ballstuds .20/.30 black
  ASC6272 Ballend dust covers
  ASC1779 FT Servo mount blue alum
  ASC6271 Ballstud set .20 silver
  ASC7658 8-32 x 3/8" alum FHM screw blue anodized
  ASC1787 Battery strap thumbscrew
  ASC9215 6-32 x 3/16" screws flat head machine screw
  ASC9455 B3/B2 wing wire, .078" prebent

RPM

• RPM80515 B2/B3/T3 Mini bumper, neon blue
  RPM73375 Heavy duty rod ends (12) 4-40, neon blue
  RPM70255 Spring cups for Assoc. shocks (blue)
  RPM80285 Molded gear cover (slipper) fits Assoc. B2/B3/T3, neon blue
  RPM70225 Quick adjust spring clips, neon blue

Hammad Ghuman

• HG2303 Rear axxle carriers, B3/T3
  HG1848 Alloy diff gear, RC10B2/B3/T3

Other

• RRP1512 Robinson RAcing titanium topshaft "asso"
  PL8176-12 Pro-Line wide 4-rib tier R3, fits 2.2" wide buggy front
  PL8189M2 Pro-Line Super Square Fits 2.2" buggy rear
  RE9120B Racer's Edge B2/B3/T3 front brace blue alum
  MIP1198 MIP Shiny CVD kit/RC10B2/B3
  LR7044 Lunsford Racing RC10B3/RC10T3 titanium front king pin ballstuds

Electronics:

• LRP8727 LRP Phaser 3-channel 27mhz receiver
  Blue Bird 616DMG+HS Digital Buggy Servo

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Red anodized pan project

Build Thread

Sold!

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Green & Gold Buggy SOLD

Build Thread

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Figured I would use this spot to post a picture of the trophy case and shelfer lineup. I'll update this consolidated view as the collection changes.

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RC8Be Factory Team

Such a freakin' beast, I love driving this thing!










parts list:


Factory Team parts

• asc89238 FT Aluminum Chassis Brace, Front
  asc89239 FT Aluminum Chassis Brace, Rear
  asc89380 FT Machined Steering Blocks
  asc89381 FT Machined Rear Hub Carriers
  asc89021 Wing Mount (to get the blue braces)

Other

• RPM front and rear RC8 suspension arms
  JConcepts Rulux wheels dyed black with Schumacher Venom tarmac tires (pictured, other tires for dirt)
  Sumo Racing front and rear heavy duty (14ga stainless steel) skidplates

Electronics

• Futaba 3PM-X controller with R603FF receiver
  Tekin RX8 esc with 2050kv brushless motor
  Savox steering servo
  various 4S lipos over 5000mah

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Purple RC10 B3 Racer

Build Thread SOLD

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RCRD Metal Chassis RC10B4.2

UPDATE: SOLD!

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Flip's Old is New, Part Two SOLD

Build Thread

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Tamiya Avante 2011 Re-Release

Build Thread

This build features OEM hop-ups and some aftermarket aluminum add-on bling. Anodized in attention grabbing colors of course.

I'll be honest, after I started assembly and realized how complex this build was compared an RC10, with the erector-set nature of the suspension links and tie-rods, as well as the crazy colors I chose, I wasn't sure how it would turn out. I'm pretty happy with it although the build made me realize there's no chance in hell I'd run this with the aluminum parts weight and complexity.

I'm really glad I delayed the build to get the aluminum rear wing because I think it puts this one over the top for craziness.

Body again is by Jim at Winning Edge Designs, look him up for some quality paint work! If you look close, there are flecks of yellow and orange in the silver paint.

parts list:


Tamiya Upgrade parts for the build

• 84257 RC Torque Splitter Set - For Avante 2011
  84199 RC Avante Titanium Screw Set
  84301 RC Avante High Capacity Damper - Rear
  84300 RC Avante High Capacity Damper - Front
  84256 RC Avante Racing Steering Set - Avante 2011

Other non-Tamiya parts for the build

• TAV-007 Yeah Racing Aluminum Rear Hub for Avante 2011
  TAV-006 Yeah Racing Aluminum Front Knuckle Arm for Tamiya Avante 2011
  Aluminum wheels (from ebay/Hong Kong)
  Aluminum rear suspension end links for Avante, Pargustore.com
  Aluminum rear wing for Avante, Pargustore.com