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Since these pics I’ve shortened the travel on the front shocks a bit (but springs are way too hard), and lengthened the bottom links on the rear. The towers I used I got years ago from I don’t even know where, the rear is way longer than standard, Happy to now have a Javelin sitting amongst my other...

Re-re cage, wheels and wing, tyres from MarwanRC, spur from Shapeways, wing mounts from Pargu, and 2 new driveshafts.
Test fitted the cage


White gel pen lettering

Assembling the chassis




Not a real one unfortunately, but looks the part

Thought about anno or powder, but these parts are not in great shape, so decided to try something else




Chrome blue vinyl wrap.....

A Javelin assembled out of left over Optima Parts

Outstanding mate, looks like an original 10T. Love it

This thread needs more pictures

Love this truck, excellent job. I've been eyeing these conversions off for a while, I'd love a gas truck one day, but think I'd prefer an earlier GT, but 1 of these to be able to have a run with would definitely be cool

Hey RJ, remember posting this? "It will be a runner"

https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=44118#p501334

What pistons are in the shocks? The original kit came with about 3 options, 1 with 4 big holes that would barely do any dampening, if they’re in there, that could be the issue

The plastic wheel hubs on the rear of the Fox are prone to cracking, so take off the wheels and check those for starters, but I would suggest the drive shaft hexes are shot, not really a serviceable item though, would have to replace the entire things with Nova Out drives and dog bones

Well worth the effort RJ, staying so true to the original, loving it

I’d use white, should have no impact on the final colour. There are 3 TS choices you could use, normal clear TS13, pearl clear TS65 or flat clear TS80, so if you want a standard glossy finish use the TS13

Looking brand new mate, antenna tubes are on their way too

What’s the giant MT tyre in the 3rd pic RJ?