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Are you thinking of HG? Hammad Ghuman? They didn't come into the rc market until waaay later but they did make knock offs

I wonder if they would have used their own #6192 chrome knockoffs

No, people used them. Honestly I'd trust a nylon nut over a non locknut any day haha

Pretty hard to find, haven't seen one for sale in a long time. That said, the stock ones are super easy and those Molotov chrome pens would probably do an outstanding job

We literally raced with them, it's really not a big deal haha. They work fine.

Wow! Totally forgot about that vette. I remember the last time I watched that movie I alwyas thought it was a Bolink. It's really cool to find out what it really was and see it up close.

The Jim Halsey guide says the entire 6-gear assembly should spin freely for 15 seconds after doing the steps in the guide. First, I'd see if you can get a good 5+ second spin when you have the assembled drive gear & idler assembly in your hand. If not check the gear mesh. You can enlarge the ho...

Things to keep in mind: Not all bearings are created equal. Not by a long shot. Most RC bearings are actually on the cheaper side of the spectrum. I've paid $20+ each for some of the bearings in my fishing reels. Not all bearing oils are created equal, especially when trying to get something to spin...

Some good thoughts on RC bearing quality and oil types.

Some good videos on RC bearing quality and oil types.


Bearing Tests:



Oil Tests:

For my fishing reels, I make my own mix of TSI 321, Corrosion X, and 99% IPA. It's mostly alcohol as a carrier fluid.

I flood the bearings in it and let the alcohol evaporate, leaving a thin film of TSI and Cor X.

For my fishing reels, I make my own mix of TSI 321, Corrosion X, and 99% IPA. It's mostly alcohol as a carrier fluid. I flood the bearings in it and let the alcohol evaporate, leaving a thin film of TSI and Cor X. 99% IPA?? How many beers in before you forget there's a bearing sloshing around the b...

Oh no ... I've been using beer too

I've installed the electronics this afternoon so it's a runner now. Reedy 1523MG, Dynamite branded HW 1060, and a Corona Futaba compatible Rx. P1010016.JPG I have the body cut and fitted so I just need to mask and apply paint. Still waiting for decal sheet from MCI. The front tires are original 10T ...

Just noticed that one of my rear stub axles is NOT threaded while attempting to install the rear tire lock nut. 3 of the axles are threaded, this one is smooth. I opened an AE service request for a new axle and roll pin... will keep everyone updated on what they say. VERY annoyed as this was the fin...

Do you know anyone with a tap and die set? Adding a 1/4-20 UNC thread (edit: actually 8-32 thread. Thanks Joseph!) wouldn't be too difficult. Very annoying though, yes. Someone else here had that happen with a Tamiya or Kyosho kit not long ago. I'm surprised this happens, but apparently it does. If ...