Curious if anyone’s done much in the way of polishing/sanding the scuffs off later plastic tubs? Like starting around a 400 grit wet paper and working finer?
I have not done that, but have done a quick dunk in dye to hide some of the minor stuff with good results. It does not really change the color but sort of blends the scratches in with rest. This actually works on graphite too, not perfect but quite a bit better when done.
also depends in my opinion if you have the Factory Team tub or not... The non FT is a bit more shiny and sanding that down... I wouldn't recommend that. The FT tub has a more matte finish to it. Perhaps you can try sanding that down, but I haven't tried that (yet).
I just received this GT in the mail.
It has nitro grime all over it and 20 year old duct tape, but I can tell its in good shape underneath.
Ill post pics of the restoration as I go.
I'll disassemble it, right down to each screw, clean each part...
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This one turned out great. Almost makes me want to clean up my hpi hellfire. Good job
The chassis is an original gold tub “A” stamped from the first generation. I remember I upgrades everything everitime something new came out like the front arms, shocks, etc. I bought the stealth tranny when it came our and adapted it. I basically...
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Awesome! If you run this car, please keep the bottom of the tub clean with some protective film!! It is just so mint :D
I just finished rebuilding my 6-gear gold tub CE RC10. Next, I'll be restoring my TQ10 graphite. Take a look at the pics!!
I am using a ball bearing steering bellcrank setup that isn't stock. I got it used from a guy way back in the day, and I...
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try flipping the mount so the nut is on the top. if that doesn't work, get the low profile ballstuds for the inner camber rod and the bellcrank center link. if that still don't work, remove some of the material on the bellcranks to lower the...
i picked up this tub on ebay last year for $8.00. it's brand new, never used, but it looks like it was built at one time. it has a couple little knicks from removing the electrics, but not bad. they also drilled an extra servo mount hole, too....
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they also drilled an extra servo mount hole, too. i cant stand that but it could be worse.. i have a chassis thats almost perfect.. someone drilled a hole like 1/16 of an inch away from the stock servo hole.. drives me nuts...
oh and real nice...
I own a well used Graphite and goes very well. Im just curious that does the graphite 10 handles better or worse than the tub that was available at the same time??
From what iv'e been told they were the same. Hard to believe when the main...
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Thanks to all reply's
Its very interesting to read what team drivers thought.
I will post pics when i learn how to.
Its a old clunker runner thats a x vintagracer buggy. It really is my work horse but it never dies. As metioned the shocks are...
This is my first post here of many as I just got myself a reasonably good black tub. After much searching on the net I found this place and it seems all the old RC10s are still popular. Living in the UK I got hold of CML and cleaned them...
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Welcome to the board.
Here is a link to RC10 documentation:
As for the parts list, just because you see it, does not mean associated still has it :cry:
You can find the blask chassis some times on ebay or on this forum. You may luck out and...