So, what did you do RC today?

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[GreenBar0n]

Hey, thanks so much!!

I'll put something together and post it somewhere.
Yes. 1:10 scale RC, 2WD, full interior, detailed chassis, suspension, 390 engine, C6 transmission, single exhaust system, etc.

Nice work! Have to see the build thread on these. Are those metal hood hinges?

[XLR8]

Nice work! Have to see the build thread on these. Are those metal hood hinges?

Thanks again.
Actually, apart from windows, light lenses, and tires, everything you see is ABS.
For the photos, I've fitted some quickly made lexan struts in place of hinge springs to hold the hood open -- until my extension springs arrive.
So, I guess they're really not yet "finished" but I almost never get a project this close.

[RogueIV]

Finished the twins.

Those look incredible! Would've liked to see a build thread on both of these. Are they RC?

Hey, thanks so much!!

I'll put something together and post it somewhere.
Yes. 1:10 scale RC, 2WD, full interior, detailed chassis, suspension, 390 engine, C6 transmission, single exhaust system, etc.

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That's a nice pair of trucks! Really like the details!

[juicedcoupe]

This actually happened last weekend but yeah, when they say the stock diff gear is made of butter on the Optima Mid rere they weren't kidding. IMG_20250705_201126893.jpg

Car only had about 5x 5min runs on it with a 13.5 on turf. Slipper was set properly.

The Optima Mid was one of my top contenders when I was in the market for a 4WD buggy. Ultimately, I ended up getting a YZ-10 instead (and then a RC10 4WD). Seeing this makes me think that I made the right decision.

[tgfarrell]

Thanks again.
Actually, apart from windows, light lenses, and tires, everything you see is ABS.
For the photos, I've fitted some quickly made lexan struts in place of hinge springs to hold the hood open -- until my extension springs arrive.
So, I guess they're really not yet "finished" but I almost never get a project this close.

I thought they were real until I saw the chairs behind them! My brother had the same color in the first picture but it had a big slant six in it.

[RogueIV]

This actually happened last weekend but yeah, when they say the stock diff gear is made of butter on the Optima Mid rere they weren't kidding. IMG_20250705_201126893.jpg

Car only had about 5x 5min runs on it with a 13.5 on turf. Slipper was set properly.

The Optima Mid was one of my top contenders when I was in the market for a 4WD buggy. Ultimately, I ended up getting a YZ-10 instead (and then a RC10 4WD). Seeing this makes me think that I made the right decision.

Honestly it's a really great buggy but seems like these diff gears are its Achilles heel. It drives really good. All the reres have their own little issues.

[juicedcoupe]

I thought they were real until I saw the chairs behind them! My brother had the same color in the first picture but it had a big slant six in it.

For future reference, a slant 6 is a Dodge/Mopar engine. It is on a 30° angle, really odd looking in person.

All of Ford's inline 6's are vertical. Most people generally refer to the (amazing, tough, etc) truck engine as a 300-6. Ford used that engine for over 30 years.

[XLR8]

I thought they were real until I saw the chairs behind them! My brother had the same color in the first picture but it had a big slant six in it.

For future reference, a slant 6 is a Dodge/Mopar engine. It is on a 30° angle, really odd looking in person.

All of Ford's inline 6's are vertical. Most people generally refer to the (amazing, tough, etc) truck engine as a 300-6. Ford used that engine for over 30 years.

My dad bought a new Chevy pickup in '78 or '79 an he had so many problems that he quickly traded it for a new Ford F100. The F100 was very basic, silver with blue interior, and it had the 300-6. That engine was reliable and delivered plenty of torque. He drove the F100 for 10 years before buying a new Blazer -- with a diesel. Before he passed in '05, he drove a Dodge pickup with a V10.
Dad seemed to like trucks with unusual engines.

[tgfarrell]

I thought they were real until I saw the chairs behind them! My brother had the same color in the first picture but it had a big slant six in it.

For future reference, a slant 6 is a Dodge/Mopar engine. It is on a 30° angle, really odd looking in person.

All of Ford's inline 6's are vertical. Most people generally refer to the (amazing, tough, etc) truck engine as a 300-6. Ford used that engine for over 30 years.

I stand corrected, I was pretty young then, I just know it was a straight 6 for sure.