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I've tried a clip removal tool but could not get the right size. So instead i use the following simple tools and process: 1) clamp gear in vise (careful not to over tighten) 2) use the point of a awl or a suitably sized nail to secure one side of clip 3) use small screw driver to flex clip out of gr...

Feeling pretty motivated, I decided to make the chassis mods. For those that haven't attempted this mod, it is pretty challenging. The metal is very tough to cut and almost brittle. The effort took me no less than 6 tools (Tin Snips, Hacksaw, Dremel, Milling Machine, Hand Files, and Sand Paper). I'm...

Here is the JJH Replica re-assembled to the modified Chassis. I ended up sanding all of the edges on the chassis for consistency. I realize this isn't historically accurate, but I really liked the finished look. Some of the other mods/additions: 1) Antenna mount installed on the right wing tube - St...

The electronics are starting to come together. 1) Receiver - I am using items I had, so unfortunately need to work with a receiver with the wrong plug type. 2) ESC - The control wiring had been mangled by the original owner with a g-plug mod, so I converted it back using the same cut lines and clean...

Got a big break recently with the purchase of KP-327 a wing. I thought I would never find one of these, because none were showing up on Ebay. Other additions include: 1) Wing Buttons - I fabbed the Yokomo style wing buttons on my mini-lathe. 2) Front Shock Tower - I made two seperate attempts to Rit...

The body came back from DarkSideDesigns. Very impressed with the quality of work. Trimming the body is a bit stressful, because I didn't want to damage the nice paintwork. I made the typical rough cuts and then fine tuned with a dremel using a zoom in photo of Jay's Car. Note : I applied Duct Tape t...

Here's the status as of today (Autographics #6, JG Mfg Decal - Wrong Blue). It turns out there are over 60 mods/purchased items that are needed for this project. I have a detailed spreadsheet I will post once finished. As you can see, I still have a long way to go on finding the remaining decals. Ca...

Here's a couple of more views:

Its really nice Treystoys.

Rainy week, so took the opportunity to Incorporate new parts on the JJH Classic project: 1) Installed correct Novak Receiver (Not an easy part to find) 2) Replaced Classic Shocks with period correct versions 3) Replaced butchered G-Plug wiring on Novak ESC (Tested my eyes and soldering skills) 4) Co...

Here is the current status of my two favorite replicas. Don't ask me to choose a favorite...

- Limestang

Here are some other photos. This was a fun project. Credit goes to all the members that built a JJH replica before me.

Mark

Here are some updated photo's of my Masami and JJH replicas. Both are very challenging builds. The Masami still needs some work, but with the help of this site and it's great members I am getting close...

Mark

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Pretty amazing detail and it's RC.

- Limestang

Here's my dominator after installing Jeff's Factory Works Chassis, mini-mags, Duratrax box spike tires and Putnam Motor. I am missing the chain tensioner.

- Limestang