I know it's blasphemous to do... but I did it anyway. Still have my best original white parts cleaned and on the shelf for another build. These were the more dinged / discolored parts that didn't clean up as well.
Anyway, on to the idea... PURPLE. Everything.
The main plan is...
Dyed Purple Plastic
Powder Coat Purple Chassis, nose & motor plates
Purple anodized nose / wing tubes
Purple Anodized Titanium rods w/ RPM purple cups
I'm sure this will take some time to complete... but I did step 1.
Here is the start of a modern take on the RC10T. I just had the chassis anodized. I did some rounding and sanding work to it prior to anodizing. I will be installing modern electronics, as well as new vintage upgrades. It will be a bit of a mash up...
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I tried to color correct / lighten one of the photos.
alright guys an gals here is the start of my newest build.. my version of the old but new twist,
i like to call it ..... XXthe modern maniacXX The Purple People Eater
this would have been my Vnats rig but cash flow fell short.. getting from the...
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I love these old / modern builds! Very cool and inspiring. I hope to someday get one going myself. For those of us with less knowledge- it is great when you guys write down the parts list as well. Very nice job in laying out the parts and color...
found this kit at a estate sale . It is all there but the body,wing,decals, driver and intructoins. It even has a parma reverse switch and bearing kit. I have a used body from racer8838 for it. I was just out for a ride on my mountain bike and came...
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Tires are TMS part# 973. I have never heard of them myself. Pcked them up on ebay.
Hi all I'm new here but after reading up on a few other builds Ithought I'd post up my Yokomo YZ-834B build project ,It starts as what is I'm sure a very failiar story ,I'm in my mid 40's ,used to race 1/10 back in my teens and have recently try'd a...
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Thanks , its not a perfect copy but I've never had the chance to take measurements from a real one , this was made using my car for some basic dimensions and numerous pictures found online for reference .
I decided to build up this ultima 2 buggy. I had two buggys that I figure could make a decent one. I have used body first epoxied the cracks in the body from the underside also using little lexan pieces i saved from cutting out the windows as...
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It does accept saddle , For stick packs I have always just clapped it down the same way and it was fine.