fastang wrote:I can't understand why some people want to dye hard to find white parts black when nip black parts are still readily available? If the white parts are stained and don't come clean then thats a different story!
True... I was only going to dye the parts that you couldn't buy anymore.
From the times I've tried to clean white parts they never turn out like new. I've never tried the Oxy Clean method mentioned earlier. I may next time. I prefer to give up vintage looks in order to have a clean end-product. I always end up dying them black. Car is looking great by the way...
"The world looks so much better through beer goggles: Enjoy today, you never know what tomorrow may bring." Ken
Was watching a JRX2 on the bay all week. Looked great and she sent me more pics. I know I spent too much, but I am happy with it. This was a one owner car - took great care of it. Has manual, stickers, older electronics which is a bonus, aluminum...
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Mine got like that and I have had it 20 years so I know its never been wet just in a box. I have taken apart a lot of Losi and almost always through away the pins and bolts. I buy stainless in bulk and just replace all of them and pitch the stock or...
Ok, I picked up my lot today. They are in alright condition, but I am going for a full resto probably for the pink and gold one. The black one doesn't really appeal to me though. And I know very little about these, so please give me some direction...
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It's up to you and I know it's hard letting one go. The Pink chassis would definately look cool once restored. If you do decide to sell the black one I would be very interested in buying it from you.
I've been thinking about starting this thread for quite awhile since it seems there are a lot of gearheads here, myself included! I love any motor from the classic pushrod V-8 to insane brushless motors. I especially love performance boats and skis....
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I listened to this many times when I first found it as just an audio file years ago.
BRM V16 race car from the 50:s
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Life has been hectic for a while for me so I havent been on here as much as I like too. So whats going on with me?
Well as of May 8 2013 I officially retired frome the U.S. Army. I was medically retired for ptsd. Now I am back in s.c. starting my...
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Thanks guys. I look forward to this new start. I also might be picking up a personal project from the guy I will be helping. A 1987 Chrysler Conquest. Basically a Mitsubishi Starion.
Awesome, I always loved those cars... they always look good to...
scr8p I have only been on this board for a short while...but I have to say your knowledge of all things RC cars is mind blowing... :shock:
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CRAP! You called me out on it! I don't know really...:) BUT, I can say this, Kyosho does not outsource the manufacturing of their products. Its designed, tested and produced in Japan (Same goes for Yokomo). One thing about the Japanese, they are way...