I was 15 or so when this movie came out, and that scene made a big impact on me, as far as scale RC models. Was crazy after all of these years, to find out today, those were probably all RC10's, and that was Jay Halsey driving it.
Re: The RC Corvette in - (1988) The Dead Pool - Clint Eastwood
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:37 pm
by juicedcoupe
It is a short arm, 6 gear, gold pan car. It is just black.
Re: The RC Corvette in - (1988) The Dead Pool - Clint Eastwood
Says these fit Yokomo 834B RPS SE. I asked the seller about adapting these to RC10, if he responds I'll ask if he can make the correct ones used on The Dead Pool vette.
Re: The RC Corvette in - (1988) The Dead Pool - Clint Eastwood
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:57 am
by Frankentruck
I had some direct fit wheels custom made. My Dead Pool tribute car will be one of my next projects.
Re: The RC Corvette in - (1988) The Dead Pool - Clint Eastwood
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:56 am
by GreenBar0n
Those are so sweet! That's exactly what I'm looking for. Did you have to provide him a sample, or the CNC file? If I were to ask him about them, would I just call them "The Dead Pool" wheels, or is there a better term for them?
Also, do you already have your Bolink BL2254 body, for your TDP project? Thanks @Frankentruck!
Re: The RC Corvette in - (1988) The Dead Pool - Clint Eastwood
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:06 am
by Frankentruck
I contacted Jimmy through eBay with one of his regular RC10 jelly bean wheel listings, gave him a crude picture of what I was looking for, and asked if he would do any custom work. He was willing to and then sent me some renderings of what the wheels would look like. We iterated a couple of times and then I purchased a set. He was a nice guy to work with.
This is what I initially asked about making.
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This was his first rendering.
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This was the change I asked for.
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After he made a set, he showed me a picture before sending them to make sure it was what I wanted.
I have a Team Blue Groove reproduction body.
Re: The RC Corvette in - (1988) The Dead Pool - Clint Eastwood
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:22 am
by GreenBar0n
Much thanks @Frankentruck, would it be alright with you if I sent him the pic you posted of your set?
If I get an Out of Stock email from them, I'll check out the Team Blue Groove '63 Vette. Thanks again @Frankentruck!
Re: The RC Corvette in - (1988) The Dead Pool - Clint Eastwood
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:29 am
by Frankentruck
Yes, I have no problem with you sending a picture of my wheels. That would simplify getting a set made. He made them Nov 2022 and probably still has the design files.
I initially struggled to find a 1963 Corvette body and got the 1967 HPI too. Not sure what I'll do with the HPI now. That is the TBG body I have.
Re: The RC Corvette in - (1988) The Dead Pool - Clint Eastwood
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:32 am
by GreenBar0n
This is too great, really looking forward to this. I'll contact D-Hawk now. Thanks as always!
Re: The RC Corvette in - (1988) The Dead Pool - Clint Eastwood
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:40 am
by GreenBar0n
@Frankentruck, I forgot to ask if you intended to run foam tires, or rubber? Are these rims set up for rubber?
Re: The RC Corvette in - (1988) The Dead Pool - Clint Eastwood
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:43 am
by 1911Colt
GreenBar0n wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:22 am
My Stepfather passed away a few years ago, and left behind his '67 Corvette to my Mom and I, so I'm building a tribute to it.
Whoa! Awesome! Stinger hood means it is a big block car, correct? (Ford guy, so Corvette knowledge is limited and likely mistaken)
Re: The RC Corvette in - (1988) The Dead Pool - Clint Eastwood
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:04 am
by Frankentruck
I will be running rubber. The rears are Schumacher U6710 tires. Also, I specified that I'll be using 3/16" rear axles.
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On the movie car, I think it was determined there were foams on the rear and rubber ribs on the front. If you want to run rear foams, Jimmy might be willing to make design changes.
Re: The RC Corvette in - (1988) The Dead Pool - Clint Eastwood
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:39 pm
by limestang
Robobugs has a good article on this car. They show the tires to be foam. Hope this helps.