Here is the start of my next project. This started out as a set of suspension arms from a new built RBS sprint that I got about 2 years ago. Not being a big fan of the HotTrick suspension I took all the arms off and was planning on selling them. Soon after I had a chance to buy a nip chassis and it kind of snowballed from there. I still think the ht suspension is cheesy but the rest of the HT rc10 stuff is kind of cool.
Parts list so far:
NIP HotTrick Chassis
New HotTrick suspension arms, shock collars, speed control tray and steering bell cranks
NIP HotTrick titanium wing
New HT shock towers
Team Pit Stop Transmission
Doug, it's a beauty but...... you're killin' me here Smalls! I have a very similar project in the works right now and am waiting on some of the parts to come back from anodizing. I do still have to track down white parts (hadn't decided on nip or just nice condition to start and do some peroxide whitening) and the wide front end shock tower.
Well, at least my idea for the trans in mine is different than the route you went.
But enough of my whining, I really am impressed by this build especially the titanium wing which is very cool. When are we going to get together and put all our shelfer projects together for a "toy" photo shoot?
I'm glad to see someone executing this. Just the other day while browsing around eBay I was looking at all the RC10 HotTrick parts and thinking that someone needed to attempt a build using all that was available for it.
I found some time yesterday to finish this up and will try to get pics up later today.
Reggie and Eddie, Thanks for the sweet parts
The shocks are stripped RC10 shocks. The plan was to get a red/silver theme. Surprisingly happy with the end result. This project was almost abandoned about 5 times but I'm glad I stuck with it.
Looks pretty cool, I didn't recall they made that many RC10 parts. I remember I had a HotTrick Tamiya Blackfoot that about all left of the original truck was the rear end and tranny.
Here are some updated pics of what was completed over the weekend. Pretty happy with the way it turned out and honestly like it more than I thought I would. Still have to do some more polishing to the rear shocks and litesink. Also have some red tekin electronics to add and a few other tweaks. Still needs a trans brace (might try to do something custom, anybody have any scrap hottrick red fiberglass? ) Motor will probably be a twister to stay with the red theme. Not sure yet on the body but might go with a parma eagle.
Looks awesome. I really like the red and silver theme.
I have that same chassis NIP and it came with bare aluminum stiffeners and the holes drilled along the sides. I believe it's the companion chassis to HT's race-lite / ultra light parts.
The side braces were silver from the factory. At first I thought it was a little strange as I thought all HT parts were red but after seeing more of the race lite stuff it makes more sense. At first I was a little bummed they weren't red but after getting it built I think I prefer them in silver.
I REALLY couldnt afford it this month, and i was almost hoping i got outbid, but i won myself a Hot Trick RC10, and for the price i think its a huge steal.
Pictures to come once i recieve it
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i just might lol, that is if i can finish my first tuber here, im too much of a perfectionist and waste too much time on the same thing over and over lol. problem is my workspace is limited too at the moment, i go back and forth to my house in...
I don't normally post my projects before they even arrive but I thought I would this time, just to let you know I am still alive and into RC10's. I never intended to build a Hot Trick RC10 but I am looking forward to it...
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The nose cone arrived today and is in better condition than I thought. :-)
Apart from one hole drilled off centre it looks great. Probably won't get it finished before going home for Easter though :-(
well i had a ton of HT parts from random lots i bought and such, so i threw together a car of the extra parts and red dyed misc parts i had lol. came out alright. only part i wanna replace is the left side chassis brace which has extra holes drilled...
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this is an awesome build i love these chassis i was watching one that went super cheap on ebay but my lady friend said i have to down size before i can buy anything else so i didnt get to bid but with all the parts i wish i could have
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Just wanted to show some fresh updates on my Hot Trick ride. Thanks to bscotti, I managed to fit it with a pair of nearly MINT front arms. I also replaced the front plate with a brand new one and put two cheap and funny Hot Trick options, the A...