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Posted: **Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:54 am**

Mini update!

I've been cleaning/rebuilding two gear differentials, a layshaft with parts and a counter gear. Found a N.I.B LWB belt (OTW-7) in my Optima pile. It seems that I've already started to upgrade this model (ball bearings). Just can't use bushings (mentally) so I save them for a future "stock option"

Posted: **Sat Jul 07, 2012 6:39 am**

Yes, you can't do rebuild like that using the original bushes, even if it's sitting on the shelf.

Well done getting hold of new black shocks. I know they're not as sought after as golds, but very rare NIP.

Looking forward to more shiny pictures later j0pp3 (no pressure

)

Nick

Posted: **Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:46 pm**

j0pp3 wrote:Mini update!

I've been cleaning/rebuilding two gear differentials, a layshaft with parts and a counter gear. Found a N.I.B LWB belt (OTW-7) in my Optima pile. It seems that I've already started to upgrade this model (ball bearings). Just can't use bushings (mentally) so I save them for a future "stock option"

Great pic! I'm restoring my brother-in-law's Turbo Optma Gold and been looking for a new rear diff...too bad you're not closer with that collection!

Posted: **Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:27 pm**

sheriff wrote:Yes, you can't do rebuild like that using the original bushes, even if it's sitting on the shelf.

Well done getting hold of new black shocks. I know they're not as sought after as golds, but very rare NIP.

Looking forward to more shiny pictures later j0pp3 (no pressure )

Nick

The waiting is over sheriff

tozrovr wrote:
j0pp3 wrote:Mini update!

I've been cleaning/rebuilding two gear differentials, a layshaft with parts and a counter gear. Found a N.I.B LWB belt (OTW-7) in my Optima pile. It seems that I've already started to upgrade this model (ball bearings). Just can't use bushings (mentally) so I save them for a future "stock option"

Great pic! I'm restoring my brother-in-law's Turbo Optma Gold and been looking for a new rear diff...too bad you're not closer with that collection!

Good luck rebuilding! One of my donor cars were from NY

And here is a few parts I found in the mailbox today... wohooo! Build start is getting closer... all N.I.B "black gold" shocks have finally found their new home!

OTW-9 Plastic Parts (battery holders & body posts etc)

FD-38 Black Dumper (L) Damper Set

Posted: **Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:32 pm**

Baby steps...

This evening I got time to start the build. The parts I have used so far has been shown earlier in this thread so nothing new yet. Just put them together

My brand new shocks have also been put together and feels very smooth.

Posted: **Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:45 pm**

Could not resist building even more today so here we go!

Posted: **Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:25 pm**

Coming along very nicely, keep the updates coming, looking forward to seeing end result

Posted: **Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:00 pm**

sheriff wrote:Coming along very nicely, keep the updates coming, looking forward to seeing end result

Thanks!

Now I have a few more images to show

Hope you like it!

Steering mechanism and chassis posts.

Front suspension almost done. Dogbones, hubs, steering nuckles, rods etc.

Rear suspension almost done.

Bumper in place.

Battery trays and posts. As this will be a shelf queen I have both mounted the trays for using a stick pack and the posts for using individual cells. On a runner you choose one of those types.

Body posts fitted.

Shocks in place.

Close up on front shocks.

Close up on rear shocks.

Posted: **Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:29 pm**

Ill take it anytime You don't even need to beg me

Sitting in my corner looking on dusty RC stuff. Your work made me start cleaning and trust me i got a lot to clean ugh,

Posted: **Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:22 am**

Wow, getting close eh?

This was my favorite Optima as a kid... the LWB just looked a tiny bit better. Or maybe it was the wheels that did it. Either way, nice progress here!

Posted: **Thu Jul 26, 2012 4:22 am**

Looking great that, can't wait to see it with shell and wheels on! Top work Sir.

Posted: **Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:46 am**

Bo Wallen wrote:Ill take it anytime You don't even need to beg me Sitting in my corner looking on dusty RC stuff. Your work made me start cleaning and trust me i got a lot to clean ugh,

I'll be glad if I really make you start on that cleaning project because that means I will see more cool pictures from you soon

uniquenamehere wrote:Wow, getting close eh?

This was my favorite Optima as a kid... the LWB just looked a tiny bit better. Or maybe it was the wheels that did it. Either way, nice progress here!

Yepp, really close now! This LWB is heavy machinery. Looks like a big toad in comparison to the slim SWB's.

sheriff wrote:Looking great that, can't wait to see it with shell and wheels on! Top work Sir.

You won't have to wait so log for the wheels but the body and decals are not ordered yet. I think you can handle it

Posted: **Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:26 am**

j0pp3 wrote:
Bo Wallen wrote:Ill take it anytime You don't even need to beg me Sitting in my corner looking on dusty RC stuff. Your work made me start cleaning and trust me i got a lot to clean ugh,
I'll be glad if I really make you start on that cleaning project because that means I will see more cool pictures from you soon
Yes Sir Your amazing work of art Inspire me badly.....I might post a pic. or two today But i really need a new camera soon
my picture suck....
uniquenamehere wrote:Wow, getting close eh?

This was my favorite Optima as a kid... the LWB just looked a tiny bit better. Or maybe it was the wheels that did it. Either way, nice progress here!
Yepp, really close now! This LWB is heavy machinery. Looks like a big toad in comparison to the slim SWB's.

sheriff wrote:Looking great that, can't wait to see it with shell and wheels on! Top work Sir.
You won't have to wait so log for the wheels but the body and decals are not ordered yet. I think you can handle it

Posted: **Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:54 pm**

Bo Wallen wrote:
j0pp3 wrote: I'll be glad if I really make you start on that cleaning project because that means I will see more cool pictures from you soon
Yes Sir Your amazing work of art Inspire me badly.....I might post a pic. or two today But i really need a new camera soon
my picture suck....

I'm counting on you. Your projects looks great even underneath the dust.

Here are a few pics for today!

Outer gearbox.

Last parts in place for the battery holders.

Wheel hexes fitted.

Top deck.

Wheels and tires! Front shot.

Rear shot.

Front pose.

Rear pose.

Side shot.

Upside down shot.

Posted: **Thu Jul 26, 2012 4:06 pm**

j0pp3 wrote:
Bo Wallen wrote:
j0pp3 wrote: I'll be glad if I really make you start on that cleaning project because that means I will see more cool pictures from you soon
Yes Sir Your amazing work of art Inspire me badly.....I might post a pic. or two today But i really need a new camera soon
my picture suck....
I'm counting on you. Your projects looks great even underneath the dust.

Here are a few pics for today!

Outer gearbox.

Last parts in place for the battery holders.

Wheel hexes fitted.

Top deck.

Wheels and tires! Front shot.

Rear shot.

Front pose.

Rear pose.

Side shot.

Upside down shot.

Slap Shot You Killing Me Aaaaiiiiig!!!!!!!!!!1

I bet Kyosho can't make pictures like Yours ! Lost words going in to the fog Bye

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