My Associated RC12e and RC12i
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My Associated RC12e and RC12i
Hi all, I'm new here.
I recently sorted out my collection of old race cars, I build and raced in Perth, Western Australia back in the early 1980's. Originally with a RC12e then later a RC12i.
I need to get some parts, tyres are all dry and cracked from 20 years in the shed and some hot summers. The RC and some electrics need some attention, but i remember it working about 10 years ago. I charged one battery on the weekend and the motor in RC12i on the right still runs, the sound bought back some happy memories....
There are enough parts to get the RC12e running, I even have one of the old speed resistors, but i need to find a plastic body.
It should be fun to get back to some hands on electrical/mechanical work for a change.
cheers
Steve
I recently sorted out my collection of old race cars, I build and raced in Perth, Western Australia back in the early 1980's. Originally with a RC12e then later a RC12i.
I need to get some parts, tyres are all dry and cracked from 20 years in the shed and some hot summers. The RC and some electrics need some attention, but i remember it working about 10 years ago. I charged one battery on the weekend and the motor in RC12i on the right still runs, the sound bought back some happy memories....
There are enough parts to get the RC12e running, I even have one of the old speed resistors, but i need to find a plastic body.
It should be fun to get back to some hands on electrical/mechanical work for a change.
cheers
Steve
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Re: My Associated RC12e and RC12i
That's amazing that you kept your cars all this time... and even found them. I have had to start buying from fleebay in order to rekindle my long lost interest in Associated cars.
Cheers. Harold.
My Vintage RC collection: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=44535
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Re: My Associated RC12e and RC12i
Man...how long did it take you to arrange everything for that picture?
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Re: My Associated RC12e and RC12i
Coelacanth wrote:Man...how long did it take you to arrange everything for that picture?
All day, but it was nice to revisit all the bits, and try to work out what can be restored, and remember how things work.
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Re: My Associated RC12e and RC12i
Hang on I just noticed you said you raced these in Perth Western Australia! I am originally from there and was a young kid back then. Went to one of the races that I think was done under lights in some shopping centre but didn't know left from right back then. Bought my stuff from a guy called Alan Hurst if memory serves me right at Strombecker Hobbies along Barrack Street.
Cheers. Harold.
My Vintage RC collection: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=44535
My Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Rccarshed?fref=nf
My Vintage RC collection: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=44535
My Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Rccarshed?fref=nf
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Re: My Associated RC12e and RC12i
I even spot a BC Elecrtonics speed controller on the car on the right!!! I had one of those...
Cheers. Harold.
My Vintage RC collection: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=44535
My Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Rccarshed?fref=nf
My Vintage RC collection: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=44535
My Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Rccarshed?fref=nf
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Re: My Associated RC12e and RC12i
Hi,
Yes we used to race at La Plaza shopping centre and later Southlands shopping centre.
In winter we raced at an indoor sports hall at a school some where.
I remember Strombecker hobbies too, I remember Alan, he was one of the "A grade" racers.
I'm trying to find out more about that ESC, it was working until recently, Im sure it's a dry joint some where...
I recently ordered a new battery and Hobbyking ESC, and found some new tyres at a local hobby shop.
My aim is to restore one car as original as possible and one with some modern parts for some fun.
cheers
Yes we used to race at La Plaza shopping centre and later Southlands shopping centre.
In winter we raced at an indoor sports hall at a school some where.
I remember Strombecker hobbies too, I remember Alan, he was one of the "A grade" racers.
I'm trying to find out more about that ESC, it was working until recently, Im sure it's a dry joint some where...
I recently ordered a new battery and Hobbyking ESC, and found some new tyres at a local hobby shop.
My aim is to restore one car as original as possible and one with some modern parts for some fun.
cheers
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Re: My Associated RC12e and RC12i
Good times. Wonder whatever happened to Alan.would be amazing to see you restore one up. Wish I had kept mine from back in the day.what memories.
Cheers. Harold.
My Vintage RC collection: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=44535
My Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Rccarshed?fref=nf
My Vintage RC collection: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=44535
My Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Rccarshed?fref=nf
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Re: My Associated RC12e and RC12i
Hello from Australia.... Nice collection of Associated 12's you have there. The fact that you held onto them for so long is amazing.
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Re: My Associated RC12e and RC12i
Some progress on my Associated RC 12
The RC 12I is now running, I fixed the ESC and have had some fun running it around my drive way at home
The RC12E is cleaned and re-assembled, I bought the last sets of vintage tires at a local shop and battery and ESC online
I was delighted to find a resistor recharging cable online, but its to good to take out of the packet
I need to get the JR receiver fixed, but no one in town seems to do the repairs, so it may need to be sent to a service centre in Adelaide.
cheers
The RC 12I is now running, I fixed the ESC and have had some fun running it around my drive way at home
The RC12E is cleaned and re-assembled, I bought the last sets of vintage tires at a local shop and battery and ESC online
I was delighted to find a resistor recharging cable online, but its to good to take out of the packet
I need to get the JR receiver fixed, but no one in town seems to do the repairs, so it may need to be sent to a service centre in Adelaide.
cheers
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Re: My Associated RC12e and RC12i
Very cool! It's like a time capsule was opened. Not sure if I would change much on those two besides adding a body.
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Re: My Associated RC12e and RC12i
Yes, I'm trying to keep them as original as I can remember, scratches included. I'm browsing E-Bay for some NOS parts. The new Hobby King ESC is nice to drive with, but not so original... but its ok.PlastiZapCA+ wrote:Very cool! It's like a time capsule was opened. Not sure if I would change much on those two besides adding a body.
2 more photos from the olden days 1981 maybe?
Also a recent photo with a Protoform body. I was never very good at cutting them out, so I'm hesitant to start the painting and cutting. Yes I still have the same tools....
cheers
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Re: My Associated RC12e and RC12i
That's incredibly cool! I'm loving that Marlboro car. Wish I had kept my old hobby gear from back then.
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Re: My Associated RC12e and RC12i
That is so cool having the photos of the cars back in the day. Love the use of the Channel 9 logo!!!
Cheers. Harold.
My Vintage RC collection: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=44535
My Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Rccarshed?fref=nf
My Vintage RC collection: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=44535
My Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Rccarshed?fref=nf
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