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If you want a runner and can afford the RE RE trans then that's the way to go and just keep the original trans to keep its value in future. And one picture is not acceptable , we need many more pictures :D Here's the most recent picture of my Javelin. Just threw it together to see if the parts all ...

Got all the parts needed for the rere drivetrain upgrade and a few pieces that I don't need . Started building the front and rear diffs.

Next build is a Mid Optima with the JG (John Gudvangen) LWB conversion kit. The kit was available in both Fibreglass and Graphite. In 1989 the Fibreglass kit was $65 USD, the graphite kit was $129. The chassis is 25.4mm (1 inch) longer than the SWB chassis, with the regular Kyosho LWB chassis being ...

Mocked up gearboxes, belt and modified MK11 Stinger alloy bellcranks.

I've ordered some 5x10x4mm flanged bearings for the bellcranks.

Midi body. Ordered a TBG replacement.

Making some progress. Was able to install the drivetrain and the wing over the weekend. Not much original parts left on this build.

bajajeremy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:29 am You find any great trick to cutting the belt to width?

Just used some calipers and a X-acto knife. I ran the calipers along the belt and scored a slight groove for the knife to follow.