RC10 RPM Ultramold

[Lavigna]

Looks awesome. How do these compare weight-wise to a regular buggy? I would kinda guess lighter but it's kinda hard to imagine since I've only had experience with much smaller amounts of RPM material. Just curious.

Thanks. I haven't weighed either, but just going off feel, I would say the RPM is lighter.

[Lavigna]

I mounted these vintage aluminum wheels I've had. I forget who made them. T&A? I mounted TQ-20 tires in the rear. I decided to try these rare YokomoTF-250 front tires. They are half ribbed, but unlike the Proline Pro-105 tires, they are narrower and lower profile. I much prefer this look.

I found the Andy's Pro Arrow body that I had in mind for this build. The front will need a bit of cutting to fit. I think it's a good match to the car.

[mikea96]

Wow that is a great looking build

[Lavigna]

Thanks. I'm still going back and forth between the aluminum wheels or the HPI chrome wheels. I also have a set of white HPI wheels which would probably look good as well.

Currently working up the nerve to cut the body and fit it.

[GoMachV]

Beautiful build, and yeah cutting the body is my second least favorite thing right behind painting the body I will often sacrifice a clear or used body to get the cut line then set the new body under it and trace

[THEYTOOKMYTHUMB]

Looks awesome. If you have time, one final pic with the body on the car would be satisfying to see.

Edit: Nevermind. Now, I see what you're saying. I jumped the gun!

[Lavigna]

Great idea MachV! Too bad I don't have any more vintage Andy's Pro Arrow bodies laying around as scrap.

Yes Thumb, that is what I'm working towards. Thanks!

[RogueIV]

Just remembered I didn't measure that Super RS4 wheel yet so here it is:

HPI Super Star Wheel 57x35 (2.2in)
"Super RS4 - Super Nitro RS4"
part#3030
"White or Grey"
12mm hex
Width 34.9mm (outside)
Bead Dia 2.2" (56.6mm)
Backspacing 21mm
Weight 19g

added to my Wheel database

[Lavigna]

Thanks RogueIV! I appreciate the help. Using the newer HPI wheels is tempting. However, since everything else on this build is vintage, I want to stay true to that.

I think I will find some rear tires for the rear 2.0 chrome HPI wheels I have. Then I may switch back to those wheels.