RC10T Runner by slotcarrod

[metallicats33]

Looking real nice, What are you using to color in the lettering on those parts?

Thanks, I'm using Tamiya X-6 Orange.

Is that just regular brush on paint or is it a paint pen of sorts? how "durable" is it?

[slotcarrod]

Looking real nice, What are you using to color in the lettering on those parts?

Thanks, I'm using Tamiya X-6 Orange.

Is that just regular brush on paint or is it a paint pen of sorts? how "durable" is it?

Brush on, not shure how durable it is ....Yet!

[slotcarrod]

Sharpie is your friend

For scratched black shock caps, use a Sharpie pen to touch them up!

[1of1547]

Probably, but I will have to ask. We get big manifolds anodized and they "tape" off the ground area so it's bare.

Sounds like they can just tape it off! You know, if a little gets in, it's not that big a deal!

I talked to our planner today. He's going to give the anodizer a call today. I will let you know.

[slotcarrod]

Well the anodizing of the shocks is just not in the works. I have yet to find out from treehugger if he can get them powder coated with the next batch in satin black. Paul????

The chassis is done! Pictures coming soon!

The body? I have finally figured out the paint scheme! I will not show what it is based off of But it is in honour of the RCAF!

[slotcarrod]

Oh heck! I can't hold it any longer!!!!! What was that, 5 minutes????

This is the theme!

[Y'ernat Al]

Simply...

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[slotcarrod]

Frosted Flakes!

[RC10Eh]

Nice choice Rod, I saw an Optima Mid done along those lines and have always wanted to duplicate it . Can't wait to see it done !

[bully]

Man that is one sweet rig you got there mate well done gotta be happy with that.

[slotcarrod]

Thanks guys, I'm going to have a very hard time running it. But I made it to run! I may and at the same time!

I have not driven a RC10T since 92 maybe 93. I think I sold my original 10T when I got my RC10GT. It's going to be fun to drive, I just know it!

[slotcarrod]

Well.....this is how it sits now!

Now for the HARD part!.......I HATE PAINTING!!!!!!!

[SteveK]

Got the shocks built this morning before going trail rigging. Here are some of my shock tips:

HOW TO POLISH YOUR CRUSTY OLD SHAFT

The original shafts are all crusty and pitted.



I don't have the coin now to buy new ones! So you put the shaft in the Dremel chuck and use a strip of 600 grit (or finer) sand paper and polish it!



After you polish one end of the shaft, flip it and do the other. See how the threaded end (in chuck) is shiny and the piston end is dull! I finish off with a cotton rag to realy get it smooth

You can get the really fine stuff in the automotive paint section of Walmart or any auto parts store; 1000-1500 grit. I've read that if you sand them too much you can reduce the diameter and lead to leaks, but I don't know if that's true.

Try some mag wheel polish to get them really smooth. It's not abrasive enough to actually 'cut', like 'rubbing compound', but it will put a good finish on something that's already pretty smooth.

[m_vice]

that is one beautiful truck man, seriously.

[SteveK]

that is one beautiful truck man, seriously.

Needs more orange: http://www.onlybatterypacks.com/showitem.asp?ItemID=10738.39