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mikea96 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2019 1:02 am Re-re first pic original second pic.

Yep, def a re-re

Looks like I found a re-re sheet. I got excited, thought it was OG.

Yes. The original sticker sheet will have decals from real sponsor companies like Hurst, Valvoline, KYB. It will also have the sticker for the guard over the resister. The re-release stickers will have fake sponsors. The re-release also has silver stickers at the bottom for the roll bars around the...

jkelm24 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:43 pm The ESC Timeline thread might also help... Take a look:

https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=42337

This is awesome info! I wasn’t aware it was available, thx!

The logical choice would be the Novak1 (NESC-1) also probably the most sold speed control of the time, and therefore easiest to find. There are other options, but they are harder to find, and dependent on what part of the world you want to represent: Delta autodrive 2 (very rare!) Tekin mospower co...

I’m searching for a period correct ESC for my mid Edinger shelf queen. What models were popular back then?

Looks even better with a body on it!

The car looks great! I can only hope so come across such a car one of these days.

jwscab wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:43 am I want to say it's 8 for 6 gear, and a dozen for stealth. 6 gear could have more if you used a kimbrough gear or one that has a ton of holes. but the original gear was 8 holes.

Yeah, I counted 8 on one of my 6 gear cars but don’t want to open the trans on my stealth just to count the balls. Lol

shodog wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:35 am On eBay a rere sticker is about $15 and $100 for an Original.

Is there any way I can tell the difference between re-re and original?

Looks like 14 for stealth?

Coelacanth wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:35 pm I would say new sticker sheets for a 35-year-old RC car would be anything but "readily available". Available perhaps, if you have the coin...

What could I expect to pay?

Are NOS sticker sets for the original hornet readily available?

RC10th wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:06 am 6 gear car had 1/8" steel balls in the "diff"

Stealth car has carbide 3/32" balls

Do you know how many are in each car (stealth and 6 gear)?

RC10th wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:06 am 6 gear car had 1/8" steel balls in the "diff"

Stealth car has carbide 3/32" balls

Thx , that’s the info I was looking for