Kyosho Optima restoration
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Kyosho Optima restoration
so I got an optima... it was pretty beat (sorry no pics)
I managed to flatten out the metal and reshape a few pieces and since this will be a runner I am satisfied with them. I also replaces the gear caseings since they hold the A-arms in place and were too chewed up. I also replaced the cain as it was too stretched out.
I purchased a reproduction body and worked on a deal to get it painted but the kid lost the driver portion and I'm awaiting a replacement.
I won some decals off a guy from kuwaitt and they look to be re bagged originals.
I still need wheels and tires, but i worked out a deal to get it painted from a guy on scale4x4rc.
hopefully I can take some pictures of it soon. I still have the auction pics, Ill try to post them later, I got to get to class...
I managed to flatten out the metal and reshape a few pieces and since this will be a runner I am satisfied with them. I also replaces the gear caseings since they hold the A-arms in place and were too chewed up. I also replaced the cain as it was too stretched out.
I purchased a reproduction body and worked on a deal to get it painted but the kid lost the driver portion and I'm awaiting a replacement.
I won some decals off a guy from kuwaitt and they look to be re bagged originals.
I still need wheels and tires, but i worked out a deal to get it painted from a guy on scale4x4rc.
hopefully I can take some pictures of it soon. I still have the auction pics, Ill try to post them later, I got to get to class...
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there's alot of ways to do it. you can score it with a blade then flex and it will pop out/apart or you can use small scissors or small scissors and a dremal with a small sanding wheel on it to finish the edge. what ever you do, take your time and BE CAREFUL!!! nothin worse then a poorly cut body to make it look all ugly
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here's an Optimy Mid at ebay Germany...
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&item=130016750783&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&item=130016750783&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
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