Bogata Steve's RC10 A Stamp Restoration

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Bogata Steve's RC10 A Stamp Restoration

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This is my running thread of my very first RC10 being restored. When I was a kid in 1985 I raced Tamiya because I couldn't afford what I really wanted. I found a complete A stamp on eBay in rough shape. Took it apart and cleaned each part with soap and water, a tooth brush and a dental pick. My plan is not to have a 100% pure original parts but I would like to keep it mostly original. I already replaced the wheels and tires, added new bearings, (replaced the bushings) and swapped out the 30 year old screw set. I don't want to build a shelf queen, this car will be used on the road, I just won't beat on it. I've been out of the hobby for a while and have little experience with the RC10 platform. Thank you anyone for your advice, its appreciated. I've going to post where I am with my build as I go.
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Re: Bogata Steve's RC10 A Stamp Restoration

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Body Work
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Re: Bogata Steve's RC10 A Stamp Restoration

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Looks like a good project!

Keep the pics coming.

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DaveM wrote: Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:41 pm Looks like a good project!

Keep the pics coming.

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Thanks!! Will do

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Re: Bogata Steve's RC10 A Stamp Restoration

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Old stock new in box, Futaba Attack R from 1994

Paid $10.50 on eBay. It’s half tested, keeping my fingers crossed. Didn’t test channel one yet.
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New bearings are definitely smooth. Coming together nice, making sure not to over tighten the screws.
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More progress made. This won’t be the final pan configuration.
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Sizing up the body to drill the holes. Not bad looking.
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Slick, I like it. You could also velcro the body to the sides of the pan... no holes! I plan to do that on my next pan build.
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NomadRacer wrote: Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:01 pm Slick, I like it. You could also velcro the body to the sides of the pan... no holes! I plan to do that on my next pan build.
Didn’t realize that was an option. Next time I’ll try.

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Getting there.
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Re: Bogata Steve's RC10 A Stamp Restoration

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Very nice!

Adding the stickers made a big difference.

Nice work!

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DaveM wrote: Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:45 am Very nice!

Adding the stickers made a big difference.

Nice work!

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Thanks!!!

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Great resto and nice result. It begs for running again now!
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Re: Bogata Steve's RC10 A Stamp Restoration

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First road test, brushed motor is plenty fast. Tracks well too. Need to clean up the wires under the hood.
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