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Balders

20-03-2009, 12:47 PM

Afternoon chaps.

I'm after a TRX1 and a TRX3 body. Before you think it I know Traxxas is a strange choice for vintage stuff but its what I had when i was a kid and I think thats how we all started picking up vintage stuff... Anyway..

I've had no luck is finding bodies for these cars in old models shops or on the internet so my only other option if to find a shell that would fit the chassis even if its not the exact one. These cars are going to be raced not stuck on a shelf so a nice shell to complement them would be great.

The TRX 3 isn't so much of a problem because I could use a Traxxas Bandit shell even though it looks simply terrible it would do the job.

The TRX 1 on the other hand is a totally different kettle of fish, I can't use a Bandit shell as the front of the chassis is too wide.

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/CHOOPS/ROCK-CRAWLER/trx1-1.jpg

Anyone got any ideas?

Cheers

Mike

Welshy40

22-03-2009, 07:39 PM

Have a word with Keith at www.Kamtec.co.uk (http://www.Kamtec.co.uk) and see if he can make a mold from that shell. OK so the shell you send may be ruined but you wont regret it. The price is good as well.

If he can it will take time so patience is required but he is the best there is so worth waiting for. The shell will be of a better design as it will be stronger. Hope this helps.

FERRETTI

22-03-2009, 07:59 PM

You might be surprised how strong the interest is in vintage Traxxas especially the TRX1. If you have a pop over here:-

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewforum.php?f=31

you may find someone with some answers and if not you will find some very interesting Traxxas threads;)

jeroen206

24-03-2009, 08:58 AM

look here for some parts and shell http://shop.ebay.fr/merchant/fabien3155

Balders

24-03-2009, 02:03 PM

Tres bien!

There is some good stuff in that ebay shop although the body isn't the original style, not sure where that one is from? I always forget about the european ebays when trying to find stuff, I'll have to brush up on my o level French and German.. :D

This is the shell I'm looking for:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii103/poon311/P3060581.jpg

I have a shell but its a wreck so maybe will look at creating a mold that can be used to form a new one. What material is best for making the mold? Wood carving or something like that?

I'll take some pictures tonight and post them up, I know we all like to see pics of these things. Makes a post more interesting! :)

Cheers

Mike

purpletimbo

24-03-2009, 05:05 PM

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/purpletimbo/trx3.jpg
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Balders

31-03-2009, 12:06 PM

Well as promised here are some pics.

Hope they bring back some happy memories for some of you! :thumbsup:

http://www.tracksidespares.co.uk/trx1/1.jpg
http://www.tracksidespares.co.uk/trx1/2.jpg
http://www.tracksidespares.co.uk/trx1/3.jpg
http://www.tracksidespares.co.uk/trx1/4.jpg
http://www.tracksidespares.co.uk/trx1/6.jpg

They are 1700SCR's, knackered, but they look retro! Front tower is from a TRX3 (I have the standard trx1 tower) and rear is a carbon trx1 carbon designs one.

quincey

31-03-2009, 07:50 PM

i know it maybe daft but have you tried traxxas uk direct,as i did when i bust my trx3,and they had loads of spares for it and this was just towards then end of last year,ive got a spare trx3 shell but its got the back end removed to fit another car and the fronts been trimed down alot to suit the car i tried to make it fit.

Body Paint

31-03-2009, 08:40 PM

Awesome Mikey, when do I get a go :p

Balders

31-03-2009, 09:52 PM

I'll bring it with me on friday and you can have it to get it ready for some vintage racing!

My shells still havn't turned up from the states for my rc10 yet though... :confused:

Orlinon

05-09-2012, 11:34 AM

dpackster1980

05-09-2012, 11:41 AM

Back then the TRX1 shocks were my weapon of choice, so smooth and easy to build. The only ones that are in the same league are the old Losi shocks.

mr. ed

05-09-2012, 05:45 PM

Just joined this forum. Recently bought a TRX-3 off eBay. Was originally looking for a vintage Tamiya, but the prices of those are just silly.
The TRX seems like a great car and very well built.

Now to find a source for spares... :unsure:

I have a tcp I haven't run yet. The gears were in a bad state so I had to find replacements for them. Afterwards I found losi diff ri
ngs fit , and I think the old stealth diff center gear.
You might even take a look at ultima rb idlers or ansmann's.

Aside of those, and unless it's been stored in a dry place , you should be fine without spares actually. It's a competition car not a motorized model ;)

Welshy40

05-09-2012, 08:00 PM

Back then the TRX1 shocks were my weapon of choice, so smooth and easy to build. The only ones that are in the same league are the old Losi shocks.

I have two sets of teflon coated shocks, one still on my lazer zx. They are smoother than losi but a little prep work is needed on the seals and washers.

Welshy40

05-09-2012, 08:07 PM

Just joined this forum. Recently bought a TRX-3 off eBay. Was originally looking for a vintage Tamiya, but the prices of those are just silly.
The TRX seems like a great car and very well built.

Now to find a source for spares... :unsure:

Traxxas hq in the us may be a good place to start. Email them and they may be of use, otherwise ebay. Brilliant car and if you can get a hydra drive conversion id recomend buying it as it makes a huge difference by making it super smooth and more manageable when using stupidly torquey motors. Very easy car to set up but did use trx1 front wishbones on mine and had some good results with it.

bald eagle

05-09-2012, 09:36 PM

Mate of mine had a trx3, swore blind it was one of the best cars he ever drove back in the day. Very strong and nice handling to boot ;-)

BORMAC

05-09-2012, 10:29 PM

jk007

05-09-2012, 10:45 PM

There's a guy over on Tamiyaclub selling a brand new factory TRX-1 shell and wing right now.

Failing that i bought a couple of really good repro's from someone on RC10TALK.COM a while back.

If you have no luck, shoot me a PM.

Hi I have 3x traxxas trx-3's for sale on eBay with loads of spares,one is new and has never been used inc new shell and under tray

bald eagle

05-09-2012, 10:50 PM

Hi I have 3x traxxas trx-3's for sale on eBay with loads of spares,one is new and has never been used inc new shell and under tray

Holy smoke!!! ... Post a link dude!!

neallewis

05-09-2012, 11:32 PM

I'd say it was these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Vintage-Traxxas-Trx-3-/320977491985?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item4abbbfd811#ht_500wt_1414

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-Rare-Vintage-Traxxas-Trx-3-/320975374911?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item4abb9f8a3f#ht_500wt_1414

Btw, what was the the chain drive 4wd traxxas car from the early 90's?