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I have posted this info on the Brimod Prototype thread as somebody asked me the same question over on that thread a few years ago, but in summary:- From what i gather from my research (and memory from bitd), the Brimod shocks as we know them were around in late '86, with an earlier version without t...

Here we go - i knew i hadn't imagined it. Later in '89 it looks like they are for the 1/8 Kyosho Burns. There is clearly some sort of link up between Brimod and this new model shop as they seem to be advertising a lot of their products, and the 'Prostyle' name is being used for the shocks. I have ne...

You all know what time it is. It's time to crown the 2023 Build of the Year Champion! Just a quick thanks to everyone that has entered a vehicle this year, and to those that take the time to cast a vote each month. As we've done the last few years in the finale, YOU HAVE 2 VOTES!!! Don't forget... y...

Since this will only be a shelfer/display build, I decided to get the hard compound tires…thinking they will be better for the long term. The difference between them is interesting though.. the fronts are rock hard with no foams and were a pain to put on the wheels..the rears are considerably softer...

I acquired a new build buggy from mikea96 several years ago. I was very pleased with his vision, but the purist in me decided to strip it down and make it an AE parts car only. The pic below shows some of the original parts that were sourced. Neon yellow chassis is an original B stamp. Other parts w...

Good ideas, thanks! I tested a semi-gloss paint pen and the results look decent. I'll test the Birchwood stuff, too, as I have a few other things in the safe that could use some touch up. 20240117_180941.jpg Inspecting some nylon to see which is the prettiest... I may need to peroxide a few pieces a...

Built some new reproduction Sanyo cells with Tenergy 3000 nimh batteries and MCI decals ....also fabbed up an ultra low resistance chain drive idler with Factory Works upper plate...and converted to Kyosho Optima chain for durability with sprockets from Dadio Designs received_1581382542602768.jpeg r...

Great looking build

Supplies! 20240131_182053.jpg I'm going to redo the motor plate touchup. The paint pen I used is a bit too flat. I'll experiment with the epoxy to fill in the stealth holes on the chassis if I can get the color dark enough while mixing. I think these are the correct towers. 20240131_182435.jpg And s...

I think I’m going to call this one done for now. Decided not to solder or cut any electrics. Just placed them and tied up the wiring. Went with a new Futaba S9101 steering servo. Dyed a new set of AE servo mounts black for that. Went with the new Novak 410-HPc Hyperfet ESC a new Novak NER3FM RX Trin...

looking to loose a little of the weight being added, I took about 3g out of a spare left rear hub. I have a lightened diff hub on the way that I plan to do the same to.

I am slowly gathering parts up to enable me to build another car, which recently took a huge step forward with the discovery of some original chassis parts in a toolbox in the old Pb workshop. Everything for this car seems to be virtually impossible to find. If anybody else has some parts available ...

Hi folks, just thought I would introduce myself. Been racing since the late 1980's and finally getting my back catalogue back together of my favourite cars. Just picked up this B3 and B4. I used to race a B3 back in the day at the regional's and have fond memories of that car. Anyway Hi and thanks f...

Years ago, I read about this diff on Tamiyaclub (Blasphemy! :D ). It's mentioned in the second post on page one by the member Tanker (2). https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/9140-srb-balldiff/ I wondered about it for years and came to the conclusion that I'd probably never see one, or ...