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Even if I look like a wet dog, dixit my wife, (next year, I'll get flu shots!) at least that's with a smile... got my parts today!

you're going to build a second one???

Mr. ED wrote:you're going to build a second one???

as long as its different dont want to see a clone now do we
looking mighty fine so far on the build.

No... but now you make me think about it. Maybe, I will try to make a Masami replica but I would need to find some good pictures, a 3 pieces top deck, deck mounts, central shock and a new clear body. Any help welcome, I will try to list my parts this afternoon. But, concerning the 2nd yoke, one thing at a time, first this one and my RC10 CE runner.

Great build! Can I ask where I might find a set of the alloy wheel hubs?

You need to be more specific Jason: there are different versions of those: with different offsets.

Not so sure many people know what that rocket-shaped "thing" called "la jamais contente" really is... you might want to post a link

Awesome car, btw, and great work with a lot of attention to details. Nothing beats home-polished parts

Paul

Mr. ED wrote:You need to be more specific Jason: there are different versions of those: with different offsets.

Thank you Eric I didnt realise. I'd be happy to find any at all. i have a heap of the white spoked rims and would like to mount them on other cars.

mmm, they are quite specific , I don't think you can transfer them to any other car without some machining

Ive currently got my very good friend Thomas (BUGLE) making me a set for my Kyosho taper fit axles that I have on my Mugen Bulldog. These suite that car down to a 'T'. I was hoping to find a set for a late model YZ10.

ah, you're not looking for an MX-4 set, sorry: then my remark was not relevant at all

I missed some Team Magic purple ones 2 days ago. Bormac, there is actually 2 sets of Team Suzuki on internet ready to bid on ... .

Yesterday evening, I was assembling the finicky diff when I realize in the ZM-675 pack, there is no diff outer plate. Well, yesterday evening, I was laughing a bit less... . I have sent a few pm's/emails and hope I will get a positive answer. Of course, I could make one myself but I do not have my machinery here. Does anyone has access to a lathe? In the meantime, I will try to make one out of fiberglass with basic tools.

Paul is kind enough to remember me this, I have not introduced you "la jamais contente" yet. It is the name of the first electric car who went over 100 km/h or 62 mph in 1889. I thought its story is the same as the MX-4, they made history and were fast forgotten. Some rumors say the name was given in reference to his wife behaviour, "la jamais contente" - "the never satisfied".





Also, having some interest for the MX-4, I checked some online score sheets of Masami when he won the world 1997 IFMAR. I found that a certain Hatsuchi Hara and, more interesting for now, a certain Jason Ruona were booth racing a MX-4. I have read many discussions about Jason BJ4 inspiration and nobody thought about its previous car. I bet the BJ4 chassis has much similarities with our MX-4. I will check some geometry since I have booth now. We need to give back some glory to that very nice chassis...

At work now...

RC10WORLD wrote:No... but now you make me think about it. Maybe, I will try to make a Masami replica but I would need to find some good pictures, a 3 pieces top deck, deck mounts, central shock and a new clear body. Any help welcome, I will try to list my parts this afternoon. But, concerning the 2nd yoke, one thing at a time, first this one and my RC10 CE runner.

I have the parts (besides the body) nip that you are looking for. Just drop me a pm. I also posted an mx-4 masami replica with the last body design he had sometime ago in this forum, maybe that's also interesting for you.

Today's update... hand made nylon washer (under the shock tower sketch).





Rebuild time!

i didnt have time to look yet but ill check it out tommorow if ya still need it