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So i think ill try to finally do a build thread. I been collecting b2 pieces for awhile and ive always wanted to do a completely blacked out b2 with all the graphite they offered. The only thing i can think of that would be black are front axles, but maybe i can find someone to anodize some. Will update when i can.

I'm definitely looking forward to this one buddy!

This will be interesting.
I really like the B2.
I my self have plans on doing a Tamiya Super Astute all in black and or grayscale.
When it comes to small aluminum parts such as screws and in this case front axles you could try with Birchwood Casey Aluminum black. Just be thorough when cleaning

sandkil wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 2:39 am This will be interesting.
I really like the B2.
I my self have plans on doing a Tamiya Super Astute all in black and or grayscale.
When it comes to small aluminum parts such as screws and in this case front axles you could try with Birchwood Casey Aluminum black. Just be thorough when cleaning

Nice, I’ll definitely check this out. Thanks

So im assembled front end and im bummed that my small black nylon nuts wont work to hold innner tower ball studs on because they hit the bulkhead, so i had to use mini aluminum till i try to find mini black nuts. I love the stock black buckles with black cups. And the fresh front tower pretty slick too.

Next step per manual

...till i try to find mini black nuts.

This is where AE got their blue hardware from, so the quality is good

P.s..... they have black oxide washers too


https://www.fastener-express.com/4-40-sm-pat-316-hex-locknut-black-Qty.-25.aspx

I may have some black anodized shock bodies left over from a blacked out project I did that may fit your project.

GoMachV wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:53 pm

...till i try to find mini black nuts.

This is where AE got their blue hardware from, so the quality is good

P.s..... they have black oxide washers too


https://www.fastener-express.com/4-40-sm-pat-316-hex-locknut-black-Qty.-25.aspx

Thanks jeff. There is a few items that ill replace like these washers because im to impatient and want to build now,lol. But i will definitely order some and when they get in ill post pics. Appreciate the link bud.

orangemazda wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:07 pm I may have some black anodized shock bodies left over from a blacked out project I did that may fit your project.

Awesome ill definitely grab them, i have some black MIP bodies but I didn’t want to use them because there to old for this car. Really appreciate the help.

So i got a little further this weekend.

Rear end and transmission.

So i known the transmission never technically came in graphite but i took a pic of a a case using 1 side of each case so you can see differences. Look graphite to me.

So smooth!!!

Really like the blackout idea.

If you intend driving it, I would drop the Schumacher Viscodrive. 1st, it added a lot of weight and 2nd, more important, it is not black.

Keep the pictures coming...

Cheers mate!

Romeo wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:09 am Really like the blackout idea.

If you intend driving it, I would drop the Schumacher Viscodrive. 1st, it added a lot of weight and 2nd, more important, it is not black.

Keep the pictures coming...

Cheers mate!

Im not driving it, but your right about the black but i have a black rpm cover that blacks everything out,

Ok so the car is completed for the most part. My blackout shocks from my man kevin (orangemazda) will be here soon. I love the shape of the B2 cars ( that why i want a Ultima type R so bad).
Because of all the graphite it looks like a grey-out car not black out, o’well. Also have some black mini 4-40 nuts and black oxide washers coming.

Thanks guys for the links and suggestions.