bearrocco wrote:I think I get it but I'm slow. The drill bit rides the templet , cut bit the same size on the router?
Yup you got it! I plan to make a quick little video but haven't had much time.
As far as making them for others....I will consider it. The bits are the hang up right now, cost about $18 just to cut that one upper and lower chassis as the carbide bits dull quickly. I am going to try some new bits and see how they go.
BTW, as far as the upper plate and bumper, I am getting mine from reign79 I just made the fiberglass one cause I wanted to see it in blue. His look original.
Try to avoid deburring bits to cut, they vibrate and torque when "routing". A Roto-zip tile and grout bit is
A multi flute twist bit that can cut in either direction and works great and lasts great.
The new bits come from the PCB cutting industry.... not sure what they are called but they cut like butter! They are take off bits but still in great shape for what I am doing. I like the routered look, if the edges are too perfect it just don't look vintage
It's time to stand up to the bully. Support the companies that support the industry, not the ones that tear it down. Say no to Traxxas Factory Works website
I've had this for a while now, i was going to try and restore it, but i might just sell it as i have to many projects and not enough money, can some one please let me know what these are woth now
Cheers Rob
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very nice 12E you have there.
what rc on road had the straight front axel? it looks like a minature rc10L with an aluminum straight front axel.
What straight/aluminum front axle, pictured above , are you talking about?
I bought this little RC12 recently. I'm pretty sure it's an RC12E, but on the body that came with it there are decals saying RC12EX.
Even with google i've not found out much about an RC12EX, can anyone enlighten me a bit? Or am i just looking at a...
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Definitely a Schkee body but I'm not sure which manufacturer. They were made by MRP, Parma, Bolink and most likely more around the world. I don't remember any of them having front fender flares like yours.
I was fortunate to find this at a garage sale a very long time ago. I did go thru it about 7 years ago and serviced the diff cleaned the bearings and dressed up the motor. It is a runner.... although I don't run it.
:D Hello everyone ... I'm Andrea ... I'm a model car driver and recently I'm passionate about Vintage ... I bought a model from a friend ... it should be a rc12e ... but I do not know if all the parts are original ... There are also other parts ......
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I think the steering servo placement is also not how the model was originally designed. The two servos are usually placed on the servo tray and there is a servo saver mechanism between servo and steering linkage.
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Need a little help with finding servos for my RC12e, I recently picked up 4 Futaba Fp s-28's only to find they were too big and bottomed out on the chassis. Is there a good size to look for? Maybe 27's or 7's?? The car is from 1979...
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The s28's are a tall servo.Taller than a Standard modern servo size such as a futaba s148. I believe the airtronics 94102 servos will be a much better fit. That's what I have for my 12E but mine has been modified so I can't say for certain.
Topics about eBay auctions aren't allowed outside the B/S/T forums...and even there posting links to open bid auctions that aren't listed correctly generally gets people upset.
I fix it.....srry