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Transmission done.

I'm glad to be a nobody. I don't need those places.

Slider. I decided to keep the black shock caps & collars for now. My XRT has them in purple, so I may switch to that, so they match.

Small steps. Waiting on parts...
Just noticed that I need to source aluminum M3 phillips screws for the front turnbuckles.

Just need body, wing, and electronics. I put in this Kyosho stock motor. I've always liked the look of these motors. I love the look of these cars, but I wouldn't want to race one. So many weak areas, and the transmission is terrible. It was spinning smoothly in the case, but once installed on the c...

Electronics have been added. No servo yet.

I'm currently attempting to better organize the 'Other Makes/Models' forum by creating sub-forums within it for some of the manufactures. Hopefully this helps people to better find and contribute information. It should also help with search engine optimization. For some reason though, the process of...

Frankentruck wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:09 pm Any clue what this gearbox is for?
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Traxxas Blue Eagle of one sort or another would be my guess...

Alex

I thought all the early Traxxas gearboxes had integral suspension arm mounts so the threw me off a bit. Thanks all.

I only know of one type of "theater" that only admits one.

morrisey0 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:47 pm I only know of one type of "theater" that only admits one.

Pulled the Kyosho Triumph off the shelf and squished the shocks a few times.

An evil twin happened...
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I was fortunate enough to acquire this NIB Traxxas TRX1 several months ago. The box and packaging are lovely. I really want to build it up, but so far I haven't been able to get myself to cut open the pristine sealed packages, filled with fresh 1991 air. I have also gathered some nice period upgrade...

The still sealed stock chassis and the Composite Craft chassis.