RC10 ReRelease - Extra Bling Build

[Essex2Visuvesi]

I thought I'd post a build log of my current build. *It will be fully operational but probably won't see a track.
Its the 2013 re release of the legendary Gold Pan RC10. *As a kid I always wanted one but couldn't afford one, so when AE announced that they were re releasing it went top of the shopping list.
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I have now found the time to actually start building it even tho I have had it since Xmas.
In the meantime I found an excellent manufacturer of aftermarket bling for the RC10 classic DHawk racing who do a full set of alloy upgrade parts in the same anodised gold as the original pan.
http://www.atomikrc.com/collections/dhawk-racing/products/alloy-conversion-gear-set-for-1-10-associated-rc10-gold

Parts were duly ordered along with a set of alloy shock clamps and some rather tasty CNC machined alloy wheels.

Anyways first few stages have been completed:
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Can Anyone spot the deliberate mistake?

[neallewis]

Ball studs on caster blocks.

I'm not really convinced by all the gold cnc alloy bits. Prefer the original plastic tbh. Good if you are making a show car I guess?
I've built mine to race in York 540 class and the oople series.

[Essex2Visuvesi]

I know what you mean... The ally parts do add more weight. This is more an exercise is making a smart looking model for the shelf.
I already have an rc10 graphite for racing.
One thing I would suggest tho would be the alloy steering bits.... They are ball raced and do seem to give the steering a more direct feel with less slop. I have them fitted to my graphite and they make a noticeable difference.

[Essex2Visuvesi]

Bit more has been done :)

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These are the alloy wheels I bought but then found out they are for more modern tyres... If anyone fancies them drop me a PM
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Steering Servo
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Overkill? most likely but it looks right at home :)

[neallewis]

where did you get the steering cranks from? have the jconcepts on my worlds, but feel i need to upgrade the kit plastic ones on my classic. its taken a beating at this weekends oople series rc10 race.

[Essex2Visuvesi]

http://www.atomikrc.com/collections/rc-car-truck-parts/products/alloy-steering-cranks-for-1-10-associated-rc10-gold

or D-Hawk racing sell them direct via e-bay sometimes

[Peakey]

Any updates ? Is it finished

[Essex2Visuvesi]

Not much more has been done as I threadlocked the ball studs into the c arms and snapped them trying to get them out.
A mate is currently sorting this out for me :)

[Peakey]

Ha ha I did the same but snapped 2 stainless screws in my MMS alloy gearbox and had to get the slot drilled out :thumbdown:
I was never really into the rc10 but there starting to grow on me and I'm getting very tempted. Are they worth it?

[Essex2Visuvesi]

Finally got the parts back from my mate who said "I'll get them done when I have 5 mins" back in June. So now building can continue.
While I was waiting I haven't been idle.
I sold on the wheels in the photos as they were for the more modern 2.2" tyres and it detracted from the look I was trying to acheive. New 3 piece alloys have been sourced, pics to follow

Bodyshell as been painted trimmed and stickered.

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Some of the more eagle eyed among you will notice that its not a re-re shell, it's actually a genuine shell from the 80's
Not sure that I am happy with it tho. I think maybe I will use re-re shell and go for box art with a bit of bling.... a candy or metallic orange perhaps, just to compliment the extra bling in the chassis.

Does anyone know if there was ever a set of alloy suspension arms made for the 10 classic?

[Essex2Visuvesi]

Need to get this finished.... Just had notification my fighting buggy has been shipped :D

[Essex2Visuvesi]

Almost there:

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Dhawk racing have release gold anodised alloy arms.... but only for the worlds, which are wider.
Still they look good.... just means I now need some worlds Turnbuckles

Electrics need final fitting and I need a shorty Lipo so I can move the battery holder back and fit the servo

Just need to now find some alloy knock offs and I'm done!

[Essex2Visuvesi]

This is now in the classifieds

[Essex2Visuvesi]

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174414