Optima Mid Custom - Build/Restore

[sheriff]

Outstanding, inspiring work j0pp3. Don't those yellow wheels finish it off nicely, a perfect contrast to the rest of the car.

Standard/correct shocks too, which in my experience are very good.

[j0pp3]

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

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

LOL! You know how to make me blush

[j0pp3]

Outstanding, inspiring work j0pp3. Don't those yellow wheels finish it off nicely, a perfect contrast to the rest of the car.

Standard/correct shocks too, which in my experience are very good.

Thanks sheriff, I have done my best checking the manual. I love the yellow wheels on this one.

Things that are not stock right now - the adjustable parts for the front chocks. They should have a plain spacer like the rear shocks. I will fix that sometime.

Cheers!

[3trxvintage]

The pictures look good. How did you take them with the white background?

[j0pp3]

The pictures look good. How did you take them with the white background?

Thank you. I am using an old Canon 40D with 50mm f/1.8 with these settings: ISO 100, f16, 1/8 sec shutter speed. Below you can see how my desk looks where the images are taken. 1/8 sec shutter also takes a tripod and for extra stability I am also using a remote.

[jamin]

The pictures really make this build look awesome - just like the other Mids. Great job!

This car was my first real RC car, great to see your build as it reminds me of my well-spent childhood!

Out of interest, what sort of paper are you using there? I know the big rolls of photo background are quite expensive' just wondered what you use?

[j0pp3]

The pictures really make this build look awesome - just like the other Mids. Great job!

This car was my first real RC car, great to see your build as it reminds me of my well-spent childhood!

Out of interest, what sort of paper are you using there? I know the big rolls of photo background are quite expensive' just wondered what you use?

Thank you jamin!

I am using a white tablecloth (oilcloth). I think that's the correct translation. You know that kind of overlay that is good if you have kids. It's thick so it does not tear apart easily. Also very easy to clean. It is 150cm wide and I bought 3 meter for around $10.

Cheers

[jamin]

Thank you jamin!

I am using a white tablecloth (oilcloth). I think that's the correct translation. You know that kind of overlay that is good if you have kids. It's thick so it does not tear apart easily. Also very easy to clean. It is 150cm wide and I bought 3 meter for around $10.

Cheers

Ah ok, sounds interesting, will have to have a hunt for something similar over here. I just use white boards of card, which are ok for cars (mostly) but for trucks they are not big enough so i cant get the images I want without getting the garden in the background! LOL!

[Bo Wallen]

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

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

LOL! You know how to make me blush

Thank You "j0pp3" For Branding RedBoxRacing I like this very much > RedBoxRacer™ <

[Coelacanth]

C'mon you two, that stuff needs to stay in the locker room.

[sheriff]

Have you fitted a body shell to this yet, j0pp3?? If you have, let's be seeing it!

[j0pp3]

Have you fitted a body shell to this yet, j0pp3?? If you have, let's be seeing it!

Cheers sheriff!

Actually I almost ordered a body about a month ago but instead, started looking for parts for the two other LWB models. That work will continue during the current winter season. I will soon order bodies and decals for all three cars at once and start two more build threads

/j0pp3

[HKS_TRD]

Have you fitted a body shell to this yet, j0pp3?? If you have, let's be seeing it!

Cheers sheriff!

Actually I almost ordered a body about a month ago but instead, started looking for parts for the two other LWB models. That work will continue during the current winter season. I will soon order bodies and decals for all three cars at once and start two more build threads

/j0pp3

Looking great! I can't wait to see the next two build threads

[j0pp3]

Finally some clothes on! I really like how it turned out. Not that I'm a good painter (I still use brushes) but for my painting standards it's good

Like my SWB cars this also needs white marked text on the tires. Will be sorted out sooner or later.

[jamin]

Awesome!!! Top quality work as always, and with the photos!!! I need to up my game