Thanks for that! Perhaps the bearings it comes with aren't sealed bearings, that must be why Amazon was recommending the FastEddy kit with it.
I just bought all the paint, tools, and tape necessary to complete this boxart body - according to the instructions, it all came out to $102. Had to get primer, plastic putty for seams, Tamiya file set, and what seems like a dozen paints. I've never worked with anything but lexan so far, so this should be a challenge.
Going to try my hardest to make it look like the '79 boxart.
Since this is the 2010 RI, it doesn't have a license for all of those cool sponsored decals, like Bel-Ray, STP, Champion, NGK, Penzoil, etc., the new decals make it look fake:
I got the '79 decals from mci-racing, have to have the real decals. Another $40.
Tamiya Sand Scorcher: $316.91
Paint/tape/tools for body: $102
Mci-Racing sheet A and B decals: $38.35
Still need the aluminum wheels: $55-$60
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234972293135
And the front and rear bumper, with skid plate: $94
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255809446154
Parts should all be here by the end of next week. Looking forward to this one.