I've been cleaning/rebuilding two gear differentials, a layshaft with parts and a counter gear. Found a N.I.B LWB belt (OTW-7) in my Optima pile. It seems that I've already started to upgrade this model (ball bearings). Just can't use bushings (mentally) so I save them for a future "stock option"
I've been cleaning/rebuilding two gear differentials, a layshaft with parts and a counter gear. Found a N.I.B LWB belt (OTW-7) in my Optima pile. It seems that I've already started to upgrade this model (ball bearings). Just can't use bushings (mentally) so I save them for a future "stock option"
Great pic! I'm restoring my brother-in-law's Turbo Optma Gold and been looking for a new rear diff...too bad you're not closer with that collection!
sheriff wrote:Yes, you can't do rebuild like that using the original bushes, even if it's sitting on the shelf.
Well done getting hold of new black shocks. I know they're not as sought after as golds, but very rare NIP.
Looking forward to more shiny pictures later j0pp3 (no pressure )
Nick
The waiting is over sheriff
tozrovr wrote:
j0pp3 wrote:Mini update!
I've been cleaning/rebuilding two gear differentials, a layshaft with parts and a counter gear. Found a N.I.B LWB belt (OTW-7) in my Optima pile. It seems that I've already started to upgrade this model (ball bearings). Just can't use bushings (mentally) so I save them for a future "stock option"
Great pic! I'm restoring my brother-in-law's Turbo Optma Gold and been looking for a new rear diff...too bad you're not closer with that collection!
Good luck rebuilding! One of my donor cars were from NY
And here is a few parts I found in the mailbox today... wohooo! Build start is getting closer... all N.I.B "black gold" shocks have finally found their new home!
OTW-9 Plastic Parts (battery holders & body posts etc)
This evening I got time to start the build. The parts I have used so far has been shown earlier in this thread so nothing new yet. Just put them together
My brand new shocks have also been put together and feels very smooth.
sheriff wrote:Coming along very nicely, keep the updates coming, looking forward to seeing end result
Thanks!
Now I have a few more images to show
Hope you like it!
Steering mechanism and chassis posts.
Front suspension almost done. Dogbones, hubs, steering nuckles, rods etc.
Rear suspension almost done.
Bumper in place.
Battery trays and posts. As this will be a shelf queen I have both mounted the trays for using a stick pack and the posts for using individual cells. On a runner you choose one of those types.
Ill take it anytime You don't even need to beg me Sitting in my corner looking on dusty RC stuff. Your work made me start cleaning and trust me i got a lot to clean ugh,
Bo Wallen wrote:Ill take it anytime You don't even need to beg me Sitting in my corner looking on dusty RC stuff. Your work made me start cleaning and trust me i got a lot to clean ugh,
I'll be glad if I really make you start on that cleaning project because that means I will see more cool pictures from you soon
uniquenamehere wrote:Wow, getting close eh?
This was my favorite Optima as a kid... the LWB just looked a tiny bit better. Or maybe it was the wheels that did it. Either way, nice progress here!
Yepp, really close now! This LWB is heavy machinery. Looks like a big toad in comparison to the slim SWB's.
sheriff wrote:Looking great that, can't wait to see it with shell and wheels on! Top work Sir.
You won't have to wait so log for the wheels but the body and decals are not ordered yet. I think you can handle it
Bo Wallen wrote:Ill take it anytime You don't even need to beg me Sitting in my corner looking on dusty RC stuff. Your work made me start cleaning and trust me i got a lot to clean ugh,
I'll be glad if I really make you start on that cleaning project because that means I will see more cool pictures from you soon
Yes Sir Your amazing work of art Inspire me badly.....I might post a pic. or two today But i really need a new camera soon
my picture suck....
uniquenamehere wrote:Wow, getting close eh?
This was my favorite Optima as a kid... the LWB just looked a tiny bit better. Or maybe it was the wheels that did it. Either way, nice progress here!
Yepp, really close now! This LWB is heavy machinery. Looks like a big toad in comparison to the slim SWB's.
sheriff wrote:Looking great that, can't wait to see it with shell and wheels on! Top work Sir.
You won't have to wait so log for the wheels but the body and decals are not ordered yet. I think you can handle it
I bought this a few months back, ran it for a bit, but my intention was always to strip it down and re-build it. I know there's a million Optima threads on here, so I apologise in advance, I posted this thread over on Tamiyaclub where I'm a regular,...
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Congrats on the fine end result.
Body is not that bad - with the decals applied, it looks like it´s supposed to
This thread is about two Optima Mid models in the SWB segment. One Turbo Optima Mid and one Turbo Optima Mid SE being built side by side (those two yellow cars in the picture above).
Parts are taken from several mid cars I have in various shape....
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The build thread still lives on here
I referred to it many times during my ongoing Turbo Optima Mid SE thread.
Chuck
Thanks for hosting all of that! It is such a bummer when images go away and I appreciate you archiving posts like this.
It all started with scoring a few mid cars on Ebay and local forums etc. Then I took them apart and looked for the best parts and cleaned them up. I also ordered a reproduction body, decals and two...
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I have started a new project where the two cousins are being built. Family photo coming soon :mrgreen:
It's been a while... had to move house etc. blah blah blah!
Anyway, I've been fortunate enough to snag a really good Optima Mid Custom Special roller on eBay here in Australia. It'll go really well with the Turbo Scorpion that my parents...
Finally I got these restore projects started. I have been collecting parts since may this year and I think I have all that's needed. As my other builds, these two cars will be built by using mostly second hand parts (in great condition).
Model...
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Wow! Super nice sir! :shock:
Thanks Lars! These projects almost went a bit too fast after I finally got all the stuff needed.
They look fantastic buddy! I always think Kyosho had an off day when they designed the stickers for the Custom Special,...
It's time I got my Mid Custom Special out and on to the race track. I currently have a 14 double bolted in and the car has an 87 tooth 'tufnol' spur mounted. I have a selection of nice old brushed motors to choose from but after trying to research...
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I doubt there's any chance of me ever being a competitive racer; in fact, the thought of taking my cars to the track actually intimidates me. What *does* intrigue me, though, is letting a guy who's a kick-ass racer--a guy I can trust not to ram the...
I finally completed my Optima Mid Custom restore. The only one now missing from the family (excluding Salutes and Javelins) is the Mid Custom Special which I did have, but sold as I've never been a fan of it's bodyshell....now some pics :) sorry i...
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Nice lineup. 8) Obviously, my favorite series of cars, too.
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Sitting in my corner looking on dusty RC stuff. Your work made me start cleaning and trust me i got a lot to clean ugh,
Yepp, really close now! This LWB is heavy machinery. Looks like a big toad in comparison to the slim SWB's.uniquenamehere wrote:Wow, getting close eh?
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