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Kyosho 1/18 McLaren MP4/3 Turbo F1 Racer build

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Finally got around to starting this one! It's pretty much just by the book except bearings (missing one! DOH!!)

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Transmission:
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Two speeds swappable by moving a plastic clip
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Just a little size comparison!
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Rear suspension

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Front suspension

Smallest screws I've ever seen. 1.4mm!
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Tiny pullrods
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Radio install:

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Body:

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Ooooooohhhhh....the USA versions didn't come with this sheet 8)
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This is very cool, i might have to start looking for a runner one of these lol.
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That is super cool. I've always liked these little F-1's. Love that it has independant rear suspension.
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I have way too many baja bugs and not a single Kyosho 18th F1... and the Tamiya's just aren't the same!

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Saw these popping up on ebay, price didnt seam to bad for what they are and how old. Now these pics make me want one or 3 even more now.
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I have one nib Optima (missing decals) and a runner Ultima, a now-built McLaren and a nib Williams Honda F1, a gen 1 runner Rothmans Honda and a nib HOR Honda. I'm still missing a baja bugs style sedan. I think I will make a travel case for all the mini's following the theme of my portable Ultima setup.
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alien3t wrote:Saw these popping up on ebay, price didnt seam to bad for what they are and how old. Now these pics make me want one or 3 even more now.
The worst part is finding a battery, unless you want to run it- I'm sure there are plenty of lipos that would fit

Keep in mind these are pretty slow! A brushless motor and late model electronics would be pretty cool tho
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YEah battery be a pain, but there is enough small non hard case li-pos out something should work. brushless there is so much to choose from.
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Re: Kyosho 1/18 McLaren MP4/3 Turbo F1 Racer build

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The bike guys like the EZRun 1/18 5200kv setup. Looks cheap, and the bike is the same motor as the cars so it should be a good fit. Don't know how well it would hold up, but it's cheap!

http://www.hobbypartz.com/hobbywing-ezrun-18a-18t-brushless-combo.html
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gomachv wrote:The bike guys like the EZRun 1/18 5200kv setup. Looks cheap, and the bike is the same motor as the cars so it should be a good fit. Don't know how well it would hold up, but it's cheap!

http://www.hobbypartz.com/hobbywing-ezrun-18a-18t-brushless-combo.html
I've got these in my 18r and they have been pretty good especially for the price. It has more than enough power for these mini cars. The 12t might be a little much for a rwd car, especially one that might be hard to find parts for.

http://www.hobbypartz.com/ezrun-25a-l-brushless-esc-for-rc-car.html

http://www.hobbypartz.com/96m02-car-2030-5200.html
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Far from perfect but ready for decals now. Updated posts above
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