Optima Mid - Restore

[j0pp3]

Hi guys! My first build thread on rc10talk...

It all started with scoring a few mid cars on Ebay and local forums etc. Then I took them apart and looked for the best parts and cleaned them up. I also ordered a reproduction body, decals and two pairs of OT-66 tires from Marwan.

The best chassis I found had countersunk holes so that will be the main mod in this build so far.

This is what I have built so far. Enjoy.

[DennisM]

Splendid photos - Looks awesome when presented like this.

[Jirka]

Really cool way to show how the building goes on Manual page and then the real parts. Is it possible that You take a pic of Your "photo studio", I mean something like this: http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=24834 ?

Jirka

EDIT: Do You need English version of the Manual? Send me a PM if needed.

[Bormac]

The best 'build' thread I've ever seen. It's a true credit to you.

[sheriff]

Amazing! can't wait to see the finished product

('Optima Mid', best R/C car ever, in my eyes, ACE!!)

[Hcp22]

Amazing Joppe as usually, rely love your photos and builds

[j0pp3]

Splendid photos - Looks awesome when presented like this.

Thanks Dennis! I will keep on going this way

[j0pp3]

Really cool way to show how the building goes on Manual page and then the real parts. Is it possible that You take a pic of Your "photo studio", I mean something like this: http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=24834 ?

Jirka

EDIT: Do You need English version of the Manual? Send me a PM if needed.

Thank you Jirka!

I can try take a photo later. The problem is that I only have a 50mm lens in a very small area. Hard to catch bigger views if you understand what I mean.

[j0pp3]

The best 'build' thread I've ever seen. It's a true credit to you.

It feels great to get this kind of comments mate! The rest will of course be in the same style.

[j0pp3]

Amazing! can't wait to see the finished product

('Optima Mid', best R/C car ever, in my eyes, ACE!!)

Thanks! I will continue the work today and probably post new pictures later tonight (Swedish time).

And yes, the Optima Mid was/is an awesome car! This sample will not be a runner

[j0pp3]

Amazing Joppe as usually, rely love your photos and builds

Always nice to get comments from you, Lars

[Coelacanth]

I'm thinking you spend way more time arranging the photo-shoots than you do building the car. Nice pics, for sure!

[j0pp3]

I'm thinking you spend way more time arranging the photo-shoots than you do building the car. Nice pics, for sure!

Yes! But not way too much

[j0pp3]

Progress continues! I love seeing the car shaping up and working with gold shocks...

[j0pp3]

More progress.... as you can see I skip restoring the electronics for now. Next step is painting the body