Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
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Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
Hi guys,
I paused my restore projects for awhile and worked on my Optima Mid runner project. I have chosen to build my runner based on the SWB platform. I want a shorter car because of the layout of our local track.
So far I have been working on making carbon fiber parts with my dremel. It took relatively long time to craft them that way but I have no other tools. I bought the fiber plates from Hongkong and China and the car is made of 1.5/2.0/2.5mm thick material.
Let me show you some pictures of my progress so far. Chassis have been assembled for testing to see if I have missed something (which I have)
I personally think it look cool, like a stealth plane sort of. It certainly needs some bling colors later on
I paused my restore projects for awhile and worked on my Optima Mid runner project. I have chosen to build my runner based on the SWB platform. I want a shorter car because of the layout of our local track.
So far I have been working on making carbon fiber parts with my dremel. It took relatively long time to craft them that way but I have no other tools. I bought the fiber plates from Hongkong and China and the car is made of 1.5/2.0/2.5mm thick material.
Let me show you some pictures of my progress so far. Chassis have been assembled for testing to see if I have missed something (which I have)
I personally think it look cool, like a stealth plane sort of. It certainly needs some bling colors later on
Cheers
Joel
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Re: Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
Nice work buddy, very nice indeed.
But, what happened to the Mid Custom rebuild? is it in a carrier bag relegated to a corner of the shed?!?!
But, what happened to the Mid Custom rebuild? is it in a carrier bag relegated to a corner of the shed?!?!
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Re: Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
Don't you worry about the Custom mate. It's sitting on the bench next to this car waiting for more partssheriff wrote:Nice work buddy, very nice indeed.
But, what happened to the Mid Custom rebuild? is it in a carrier bag relegated to a corner of the shed?!?!
Thanks for your comment!
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Re: Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
Definately a cool car. I look forward to seeing what you come up with on this one.
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Re: Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
Sir You KILLING me This is so COOL !!!.Save some pieces to me
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Re: Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
Nice work...
Off topic, got any pictures of your light box setup?
Off topic, got any pictures of your light box setup?
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Re: Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
Thanks, and with your help (secret for now) it will be even more coolbigjeepzz wrote:Definately a cool car. I look forward to seeing what you come up with on this one.
Jake
Bo Wallen wrote:Sir You KILLING me This is so COOL !!!.Save some pieces to me
I have a picture of my desk where I am both building and take photos (no light box setup):uniquenamehere wrote:Nice work...
Off topic, got any pictures of your light box setup?
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Re: Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
Yeah! Almost as tight as a modern Losi 22 but this is a 4WDlosiXXXman wrote:That thing looks TIGHT. That will be one bad a$$ runner.
Thanks mate, appreciate your comment.Winger wrote:kick a$$ looks awesome stellar images...love em
After work today I will try to do these steps:
1. Deeper/more counter sunked holes underneath the chassis plate.
2. Build the inside of the gearboxes with a custom layshaft.
3. Add a proper SWB belt.
Then I'll give you an update with more images.
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Re: Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
VERY nice work with a dremel. Just goes to show how you can achieve extremely good results with talent and patience even if you don't have the optimal tools.
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Re: Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
Thanks! Most people would realize they can do this if they just triedjwscab wrote:VERY nice work with a dremel. Just goes to show how you can achieve extremely good results with talent and patience even if you don't have the optimal tools.
I have been productive today! Here is a list of what I have done:
- Teared the whole car down in parts again.
- Assembled front and rear gear differentials including ball bearings and out drives.
- Assembled the gears in rear gear box including a custom made lay shaft (for using B4 slipper and spur). Thanks bigjeepzz!
- Found a N.I.B SWB belt for this project and mounted it so we now have 4WD!
- Fitted a Team Alec & Lane (A&L) Ball Bearing Steering Kit (#2182) from http://vintageteamaandl.com.
- Worked some more on the counter sunked holes. I don't think I dare making them deeper now.
And of course we should have some images added to illustrate the list above. I skipped the top deck so you can better view the A&L steering mechanism.
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Re: Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
j0pp3, I think you're selling your talents short by saying this. I don't think even 5% of us on this site are capable of that CF work. I'm pretty good with a Dremel & drill, and there's no way in hell I could fabricate CF pieces like that without several trials & failures. Outside curves are easy enough--just cut down squared-off edges and file the curves smooth--but inside curves are far more complex, as is cutting out ovals & other pieces on the interior.j0pp3 wrote:Thanks! Most people would realize they can do this if they just triedjwscab wrote:VERY nice work with a dremel. Just goes to show how you can achieve extremely good results with talent and patience even if you don't have the optimal tools.
Are you sure you're not using a milling machine? If you're doing that all with a Dremel & drill bits & filing/sanding, almost *all* of us can bow down to you.
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Re: Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
Awesome stuff with the C/F.
I agree with Marc 100%. Milling machine???
Mids are just awesome and the A&L steering kits are brillant.
I agree with Marc 100%. Milling machine???
Mids are just awesome and the A&L steering kits are brillant.
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Re: Kyosho Optima Mid - SWB/Carbon/Runner
Thanks for your comment! I should have said that most people can do this if they know what Dremel tools to use and are willing to try. I'm using an original part as a blueprint and mount it with two screws to keep it firm on top of the CF plate. Then I just have to use a common sanding drum and file it down until I touch the edges of the original. Inner holes/areas are done in the same way except I have to use a bit smaller version of sanding drums. I just start somewhere drilling a hole at first (the biggest hole I could do). Then again sand the inner area down until I touch the edges.Coelacanth wrote:j0pp3, I think you're selling your talents short by saying this. I don't think even 5% of us on this site are capable of that CF work. I'm pretty good with a Dremel & drill, and there's no way in hell I could fabricate CF pieces like that without several trials & failures. Outside curves are easy enough--just cut down squared-off edges and file the curves smooth--but inside curves are far more complex, as is cutting out ovals & other pieces on the interior.j0pp3 wrote:Thanks! Most people would realize they can do this if they just triedjwscab wrote:VERY nice work with a dremel. Just goes to show how you can achieve extremely good results with talent and patience even if you don't have the optimal tools.
Are you sure you're not using a milling machine? If you're doing that all with a Dremel & drill bits & filing/sanding, almost *all* of us can bow down to you.
Jerzi in this forum are doing it the exact same way but we did not know about each others techniques before we started
Maybe I should make a video some day. It would probably illustrate it much better than words...
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