Tamiya TRF511 Re-Build/Re-Store.
 

Hi all,

For those who are interested, I thought I would do a complete Re-Build/Re-Store of my TRF511.

I have been collecting for a while now a lot of new in packet parts.

These are,

TRF Complete Screw Kit including Tamiya Blue Screws
New Chassis
New Top Decks
New Complete Blue Parts (the complete 511).
New in Packet TRF 511 Shocks
New wishbones
New Diffs
New Belts
New centre slipper
New in packet Tamiya TRF 511 Original Body and Undertray set.

To name a few.

Once I get the chance, I will do a complete picture step by step build.:thumbsup:

that`s great!

I was thinking of building one too, I think I¨m just missing shocks..body..and small parts like bearings..
Oh, and the layshaft..that can be hard to get maybe..

Sounds good to me!!

I do love a 511, had about 6/7 over the years, rebuilt one a few years back and its on the shelf with the rest of my old school rc cars

One of my old upgrade pack 511

Internals

My current car that's on the shelf, raced it in shorty layout about 2 years back, went pretty well for an old car

Hi suparajicon,

Yes, some of the parts from you, but most from all around the world :thumbsup:

Yes Marko,,,,,,, Its where its at matey.......:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

TRF511 Diffs, Belts, Centre Slipper.....
 

So here we go.

Diffs front and rear completely stripped, rebuilt and dust side stickers fitted. New Belt adjusters fitted also.

Centre slipper completely rebuilt.

New genuine Tamiya belts ready to join the above together.

As new instructions and genuine set up sheet...

More pictures of the new parts collected tomorrow, then the step-by-step build will begin.....


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Chassis & Top Decks......
 

Pictures show, the New in packet Standard Chassis and Top Decks.....

Thanks to suparajicon (A while back).........:thumbsup:

The best bits tomorrow......:D

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The BEST BITS !!
 

And the BEST BITS !!!

Complete TRF511 Blue parts New In Packets...... Enough Said....:D

Look at that GLOW of TRF BLUE......


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Where did you find the screw kit?

Hi GRIFF,

Screws are from Austria and DMSracing.:thumbsup:

TRF Shocks
 

New in Packet TRF Shock Set, including Gold Shafts.....

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Hi Mark....wondered where you had disappeared to after selling your Associated, and PR, kits..😟
I can see know why you needed the funds...those TRF parts don't come cheap..😉......and you have obviously been travelling the world collecting parts..!
Looks a great kit...will follow your build with interest..

Hi Aire,

Yes matey, all round the World. I still have a few Tamiya TRF blue bits to come, original Tamiya TRF511 Front and Rear shock towers and original new in packet TRF511 Decal sheet, these are from Japan and Hong Kong.........:thumbsup:

Screws and Blue bits !!
 

So Tamiya TRF511 full screw kit turned up today, along with blue screws and blue bits !!!!!:)

Almost there with parts now. Still waiting on a few Tamiya TRF options to come, but ready to start the build........:thumbsup:

Looking good mate!

Cheers Marko.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

The Start !!
 

Hi all,

I've managed to start the build of the TRF511 today. I will post pictures later.....:thumbsup:

Build !!
 

So fresh out the packets,

Chassis and Bag A blue parts, Centre Bulkhead. Steering plate with blue posts, diffs, new screws and new Tamiya blue nuts.

Also photos show installed to the new chassis.:)

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Centre Slipper and Belts
 

Centre Slipper fitted, New Belts, New Screws and Blue Screws.

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Good start....cool bits..! 👍

Thank you Aire,

Managed to do a little bit more. Sent the Mrs out shopping for Easter.....:D:D:thumbsup:

Rear Diff Install
 

The rear diff, rear hangers, top decks, rear bulkheads and new screws ready to install.....:thumbsup:

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Diff installed.....
 

So Diff went in like a dream. Why Tamiya stopped making the TRF stuff is beyond me. Its just a work of art and the bling factor, well !! its just that TRF Blue against the carbon.... Stunning, Just Stunning.......:)

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Top Deck fitted...REAR !!
 

Rear top deck fitted with Blue Screws. Rear bulkhead fitted just to hold rear diff for now until the Tamiya Shock Towers turn up.....:thumbsup:

New rear wishbone hangers fitted along with new screws......

New rear ballstud mounts fitted. As can be seen taken from Bag D......:)

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I have some spare bearings etc - they're used but shout if they'd help - will do a reasonable price on eBay - I splashed out £50 on Acer ceramics you see - may have a latshaft new too - that's for the chap thinking of doing one up...

Hi JamieStewart,

I'm ok for parts and bits, but thanks for the offer. I would pm him about the layshaft though..........:thumbsup:

Looking superb Mark...:thumbsup:..
I agree about TRF, but Tamiya seem to want to concentrate on mass market , plastic, kits.... I guess that's where the money is though......how many TRFs would they sell compared to,say, Lunchboxes..!

LunchBox !!
 

Well matey

New in Box.......

..:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lo l::lol::lol::lol::thumbsup:

Front bulkhead & Steering.
 

So managed to complete the steering and New bulkheads. Steering, I went with the stand steering plastic linkage. Picture shows front wishbone hangers fitted along with the front bulkheads.....

Next up, steering and diff install......

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Very nice!!

Steering install & Front Diff.
 

So steering was completely stripped and cleaned, came up like new. A lot easier than cleaning 1990/91 white nylon parts..:D I went with the standard plastic linkage rather than the Tamiya blue alloy. Steering nice and free. Diff went in like a dream.

Again top bulkhead fitted just to keep diff in, while awaiting Tamiya Shock Tower..

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Thank you GRIFF.......:)

My !! OCD at its best.....
 

My !! OCD at its best. Getting the letters on the belts to match up......:D

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Top Deck fitted... FRONT !!
 

New Top Deck Front fitted, along with new blue screws and new body posts.....


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It really is a lovely kit, built to your usual standard.👍...but what are those black screws doing there on the front diff housing..! 😂.....
Alan.....

Black Screws on Blue Bulkhead.
 

Come on Alan.:thumbsup:

Its TRF Reverse matey. Blue screws on Black. Black screws on Blue.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol:

You're way ahead of me Mark..!😂👏...a different league...!