1:8 Kyosho 4246 Williams Renault FW14 EP

[XLR8]

Really nice!
Is the white dowel located above the spur gear a structural member?

[sandkil]

Really nice!
Is the white dowel located above the spur gear a structural member?

Thank you!
Yes it's aluminum tubing as seen below

[sandkil]

Nigel is getting his head fixed.
I purchased these waterslide decals from Mr Muranaka @ www.museumcollection.jp
Superb quality!!

[sandkil]

I have made the decision to strip the paint off the body. Previous owner laid only one coat of paint and backed it up with silver paint that bled through.
Using Tamiya Airbrush Cleaner which is almost the same as Tamiya polycarbonate cleaner.

[XLR8]

It's probably just the photos but the flaws really don't leap out. To my eye, the body looks awesome - I probably wouldn't touch it.
God forbid, but if it all goes wrong, will you be able to find a replacement?
I really like this car!

[XLR8]

Actually, someone has just posted a complete body set on ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FX-47-Body-Set-FX-35-Accessory-Set-Kyosho-1-8-Scale-F1-Williams-Renault-FW14/254479587274?hash=item3b402a57ca:g:oloAAOSw2EZdQgxH

... but it ain't cheap.

[sandkil]

Actually, someone has just posted a complete body set on ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FX-47-Body-Set-FX-35-Accessory-Set-Kyosho-1-8-Scale-F1-Williams-Renault-FW14/254479587274?hash=item3b402a57ca:g:oloAAOSw2EZdQgxH

... but it ain't cheap.

Yeah I've seen that and all other FX- parts that this seller has. He's the only one out there and prices are.. well over my budget to say the least.

[winner_evo]

Really nice car, I must admit I really like the F1 rc cars despite note being a huge fan of F1, the scale realism is awesome.

I just came across the Nitro version on ebay, very neat concealing the nitro engine under the body....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KYOSHO-FERRARI-643-F1-GP-10-1-8-SCALE-NITRO-90S-VINTAGE-ULTRA-RARE-COLLECTABLE/143511848808?hash=item2169f90768:g:diYAAOSwFR5eLCsj

No idea on the pricing of these things.

[sandkil]

Electronics done.
Only missing the Kyosho 7.2V-1700mAh SCR NiCd #2348 battery

[sandkil]

So I ended up painting the white areas on the front wing and rear spoiler as the old decals were like patchwork

[Lavigna]

Looking great. Such a cool car.

[EvolutionRevolution]

You know that it can be configured to use not one but two Mega Motors?

IIRC, you just need an additional motor mount.

[sandkil]

You know that it can be configured to use not one but two Mega Motors?

IIRC, you just need an additional motor mount.

Oh yes

[sandkil]

Long time since last update.

Had to work hard on the drivers helmet.
The waterslide decals did not want to cooperate even with micro sol and micro set. So that meant painting the red and blue areas.

[coxbros1]

Nice work! U can send pics to yourself (text), then when iy cones in hit save and u can retreive it from there and it will be rightside up