Tamiya Super Astute - Jeek's Specs

[jeekelemental]

I'm building this car from several months, maybe that anyone has already seen it on TC.

I've bought it after Christmas on an italian site and probably it came from France... number of previous owners: unknown.

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/20141223_182619_zpsdelobra4.jpg

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/20141223_182633_zpsnwsvvcl0.jpg

First pic at home (previous are made by the previous owner):

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/tcsa01_zpsqqy6azdm.jpg

After a pair of hours:

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/tcsa03_zpsxhwak74r.jpg

After collecting some parts (original spares, £D printed parts & more) I was ready to start the build:

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/satc01_zps9a23850a.jpg

3D printed bulkhead from ORB Racing, stainless steel screws from RC Schrauben.

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/satc02_zps7827adf9.jpg

Steering mounted on his supports and after on supports made by rocker nuts and aluminum spacers to solve problems concerning fixing and smoothness.

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/satc03_zpsb5800a21.jpg

Rear arms support

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/satc04_zpsdcec2530.jpg

Full rebuilted TTC, 16x2 Corally brushed motor rebuilted by me with new parts

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/satc11_zps61d7a0dd.jpg

Overviews

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/satc14_zpsd2f7162b.jpg

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/satc15_zpsc216b51c.jpg

Rear tower and its 3D printed support

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0521_zpsab157d3b.jpg

End of the first step

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150219_194600_zps0ce4d036.jpg

Where ideas start to grow :D

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0521_zps898933c7.jpg

Built from scratch battery strap MK1

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150325_221344_zpscw0ytfjt.jpg

Definitive

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0547_zpsccxfopu6.jpg

Front strut brace needed when longer damper pivots are used (Mad Cap arms instead of originals)

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150326_210805_zpsi4kqt5vl.jpg

The car completed with Mad Cap arms, turnbuckles and wing

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150319_215534_zpsbxrywviz.jpg

The car on its own (old) wheels for the first times after months. New unis installed thanks to Blitzer hub carriers. 2/3 of the electronic in place.

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150407_222145_zpsho9mipy4.jpg

Lexan items added: TTC cover and undertray from Canada and original body. Unfortunately I've finished the can of white and the local hobby shop doesn't sell lexan colors (:yawn:) so I have to order it on line (:bored:). Low profile servo is on the way.

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/03_zpsifcxwiwx.jpg

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/01_zpsgstfrxbf.jpg

[DanB4]

Very nice!

[Origineelreclamebord]

Very cool stuff Jeek! :thumbsup: It's nice to see Tamiya icons like the Astute are still being enjoyed!

[jeekelemental]

Finished, thanks for watching.

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0601_zpsgxwuka8g.jpg

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/jeekelemental/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0604_zpsb17veaxi.jpg

[OptimaFan]

Nice. Do you still have a clear body as well, though? It looks great with it too, when on display.

[jeekelemental]

Nope, the body previously shown is the same I've painted :)