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RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2022 10:47 am
by XxRONNxX
Didn't see a thread started on this yet. Thanks to Andrew Cooke of Grand Prix 3D for making this dream build possible.

Pic borrowed from his Facebook page.

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 World Champ Replica

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2022 10:55 am
by XxRONNxX
I won't be using this as my personal build thread but will hopefully post a pic of my finished car once I source all the parts and its completed.

Got 2 of his first batch of kits. 8)

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2022 8:11 pm
by Toaster
Eagerly awaiting mine as well, cannot wait, absolute dream car for me!

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2022 10:25 pm
by pedro
Just built the gearbox for mine perfect alignment spins as good as the original absolute quality product :D

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:45 am
by TRX-1-3
This is exciting. I am not a big enough fan to go all in and build one of these, but it is very interesting and impressive that this build is even possible. So much dedication and effort to bring it to reality.

Have there been advances in 3D printing methods and materials since the '91 Stealth Car campaign? The plastics look more like the injection moulded nylon of the era. That gearbox looks like machined delrin darn near. Amazing. Please continue to develop this thread!

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:54 am
by MarkyDents
I noticed on the GP3D info page it shows the 30 deg kick-up being stated as “moulded”. On the order page it’s said to be a one piece. Which lower chassis came with your kits ?

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:33 am
by scr8p
MarkyDents wrote: Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:54 am I noticed on the GP3D info page it shows the 30 deg kick-up being stated as “moulded”. On the order page it’s said to be a one piece. Which lower chassis came with your kits ?
It's a 1 piece chassis, the kickup is "molded" in.

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:23 pm
by MarkyDents
scr8p wrote: Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:33 am
MarkyDents wrote: Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:54 am I noticed on the GP3D info page it shows the 30 deg kick-up being stated as “moulded”. On the order page it’s said to be a one piece. Which lower chassis came with your kits ?
It's a 1 piece chassis, the kickup is "molded" in.
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Ok that makes sense, here’s where my confusion started. Looking at the pics of the working prototype. I thought when it said molded in it meant the bottom of the bulkhead that the nose piece and chassis were bolted together. So understanding now that the production chassis is all one piece.

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:43 pm
by XxRONNxX
The first batch gave you the option of having the built in kick up chassis like I choose or having a separate piece to cut down on costs. Doesn't look like they offer option 2 any more.

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 1:05 pm
by Cincinnati
I picked up one of these kits too. I'm really impressed with the chassis.

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 7:20 pm
by AndrewCooke
Hello!

Thank you for starting and contributing to this discussion and supporting our '89 Stealth RC10GX Worlds replica :D
And thanks to Jolon for pointing me to this great forum ;-)

And of course any questions/support you need I'm here to answer/assist in any way I can...

Thank you all!

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 5:56 am
by AndrewCooke
TRX-1-3 wrote: Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:45 am This is exciting. I am not a big enough fan to go all in and build one of these, but it is very interesting and impressive that this build is even possible. So much dedication and effort to bring it to reality.

Have there been advances in 3D printing methods and materials since the '91 Stealth Car campaign? The plastics look more like the injection moulded nylon of the era. That gearbox looks like machined delrin darn near. Amazing. Please continue to develop this thread!
Yes, I reckon there has been lots of improved filaments in particular, over the time...

For this project I selected the materials for "look/colour" characteristics as well as for strength and impact performance etc.

The machined white delrin/nylon look was achieved using the MatterHackers NylonG white filament, for the; gearbox, rear arm mounts and front bulkhead
The Associated 'off-white' nylon look was very fortuitous in timing with the amazing Prusa PCBlend filament being released in a 'natural' colour that turns out to be an almost perfect colour match to the original parts, used for the; suspension arms, battery cups, body posts and other peripheral parts

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 5:47 pm
by hugger19
what body to use for this build. thanks.

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 6:44 pm
by AndrewCooke
hugger19 wrote: Mon Dec 26, 2022 5:47 pm what body to use for this build. thanks.
For the Masami body specifically there is a replica called Protech II from Penguin Custom Bodyshells
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/rc10-protech-2-associated-carbon-chassis-body-and-wing/2428053877267651/?ref=mini_shop_storefront&referral_code=mini_shop_profile_plus_header_cta

And wing is the Yokomo 870C style (msg them directly for the wing, I can never find it listed in their shop!)

My replica Masami body info page is here:
https://grandprix3d.store/pages/rc10gx-stealth-masami-1989-world-champ-replica-body

I think most/all other factory drivers used the "RC10 Worlds" type:
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/rc10-worlds-shell--mirage-turbo-associated/5276677219060516?referral_code=mini_shop_profile_plus_header_cta&merchantId=2074111539302325&ref=mini_shop_storefront

Re: RC10GX Stealth Masami 1989 Australia World Champ Replica

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 6:49 pm
by hugger19
thanks 8)