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Picked up this FJ40 from FMS. It says "1/10 scale" but it's actually closer to 1/6. Anyway, it's nicely detailed.

Honestly, I don't recall sanding the primer. Maybe if I found sand scratches projecting through the primer or some rough spots, I might have used 1000 grit or finer but only on those spots. Since I typically use lacquer based paints (i.e. Tamiya TS or Duplicolor) which, I think, melt into the primer...

When the 2013 Classic, the 2014 World's car and all parts for these cars were discontinued, we complained: "Why doesn't AE do another re-release?" AE responded and gave us the RC10 CC and we complained -- again: "Why doesn't AE make us an RC10 that we can actually run?" And AE re...

WHAT? 9 quid??

Do they think we're made of money??


I'm kidding, of course. Not a bad price for a low-volume custom machined part.

I'm very happy, Chuck, that you've found what exactly what you've been looking for.

That new body does look MUCH better. There's definitely a Kyosho vibe going on there.

Of course, the design appeals to us but I'd bet the younger racers will laugh and say it looks like grandpa's buggy. "Where's the moon hub caps and white wall tires?"

The RC10 6 gear didn't include a slipper clutch. Many folks these days mistake the diff for a slipper - like those on the Stealth tranny.
Looks like you have 64dp spur and pinion.
That's a really nice clean survivor. You're lucky to find it.

I think 64dp gears are fine for relatively low power 1/12 pan car but I'd never run them in anything more powerful or heavy. Those tiny teeth don't offer a lot of shear strength. To keep your RC10 original and reliable, you'll want to use the white 32dp spur gear. For the differential to function, y...

... I was not familiar with term or concept of diametral pitch, always had referred to them by tooth count in the past. I apologize for not making it clear in my earlier comment. :oops: There's an inverse relationship between diametral pitch (dp) and the actual size of the tooth. Thus, 32dp is a la...

☝️ well put. Swapping six gear transmissions to 48 pitch pinion/spurs for off-road racing was also a thing back in the day. Previous owner looked like he came from the on-road/carpet world... foam tires, 64 pitch gearing, locked diff, etc... maybe his local carpet track built some ramps to bring in...

Found someone 3D printing the asc6614 gears for $10, many people have bought them, and no complaints, quite the opposite it would seem. https://www.ebay.com/itm/153727498232 Hmmm, that's interesting and thank you for posting a link but I'd have to pass on them. There's a lot of gear reduction ahead...

Found someone 3D printing the asc6614 gears for $10, many people have bought them, and no complaints, quite the opposite it would seem. https://www.ebay.com/itm/153727498232 Hmmm, that's interesting and thank you for posting a link but I'd have to pass on them. There's a lot of gear reduction ahead...

morrisey0 wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 4:12 pm Amain ordered delivered, and kit has taken its place on the "maybe one day" rack.


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WOw, that's a nice collection of NIB kits.

I'm guessing that comment wasn't posted by Kevin Talbot. :lol: Actually, doing wheelies really isn't harmful. It's the sudden shock to the drive train from the tires losing then suddenly gaining grip under throttle as the car lands from a jump or drives over rough terrain that really tests the inte...

TRX-1-3 wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 6:10 pm

XLR8 wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 5:29 pm

morrisey0 wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 4:12 pm Amain ordered delivered, and kit has taken its place on the "maybe one day" rack.


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WOw, that's a nice FX10.

AGREE!

Frankentruck wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2024 8:13 am #2107 survived a train derailment and got here in great shape
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You know it's a good day when a NIB RC10 arrives at your doorstep.