RC10 RPM 91 w0RldS Build (NEON GREEN)

[xfactor]

Hi all,

I will be doing a RPM 91 w0RldS (NEON GREEN) Original B Stamped build and thought I would share the progress along the way.

I am hoping to collect the chassis this Saturday and awaiting a few parts to arrive from the USA, but have the majority to make a start.

I have painted the body and stickered it over the weekend. I mainly ran these colours back in the day with a change of green to the rear. I preferred the metallic green to the racing green.

Any ideas which team driver these colours are......:)

Pictures coming now !!!

[xfactor]

So I went for the RC10 Turbo Mirage as I ran it back then and preferred it to the Viper shell.

So any ideas who's paint scheme it was......:)

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[daz75]

Nice shell :thumbsup:

[Nige55]

That shell is gorgeous. Are the Novak decals the MCI ones ? Looking forward to this build !

[bigalbi]

So I went for the RC10 Turbo Mirage as I ran it back then and preferred it to the Viper shell.

So any ideas who's paint scheme it was......:)

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Not exactly the same but has similarities to Masami Hirosaka 1991 paint scheme (rainbow colours and metallic green)?

[Peakey]

So much for digging the bits out for me :p

[xfactor]

That shell is gorgeous. Are the Novak decals the MCI ones ? Looking forward to this build !

Hi Nige55,

Thank you for the comments. Yes the NOVAK are MCI....:)

[xfactor]

Nice shell :thumbsup:

Cheers Daz,

You notice the RPM bonnet decal.....:)

[xfactor]

So much for digging the bits out for me :p

Its totally YOUR FAULT !! I'm doing this. I did dig out a few bits, then it started me off again.....:lol::lol::lol:

TOTALLY YOUR FAULT......:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Not exactly the same but has similarities to Masami Hirosaka 1991 paint scheme (rainbow colours and metallic green)?

Good guess bigalbi. I see the similarities but not right.

This actual scheme was a Team Associated UK driver.

Mr Marc Neale.

He had light green at the rear. I think it was actually (PACTRA RACING GREEN) but back in 1991/92 ish I changed it to metallic green and recreated what did back then.........:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[daz75]

Cheers Daz,

You notice the RPM bonnet decal.....:)

I did but didn't want to mention it :thumbsup:

[MattW]

Good guess bigalbi. I see the similarities but not right.

This actual scheme was a Team Associated UK driver.

Mr Marc Neale.

He had light green at the rear. I think it was actually (PACTRA RACING GREEN) but back in 1991/92 ish I changed it to metallic green and recreated what did back then.........:thumbsup::thumbsup:

I looked at it yesterday and thought it reminded me of Plank's shell, but wasn't sure. Seems I was right!

[Aire valley]

As always, your knowledge, attention to detail and workmanship are on another level Mark...👏
Looking forward to the chassis build..!

[daz75]

So what's the difference between this one and the other RPM one you did other than the colour?

[xfactor]

As always, your knowledge, attention to detail and workmanship are on another level Mark...👏
Looking forward to the chassis build..!

Cheers Aire.......:)

Its gonna be nice......:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

So what's the difference between this one and the other RPM one you did other than the colour?

Which RPM build Daz.

The RPM Ultra (white) was RPMs conversion.

The NIX 91 was the shapeways parts of the RPM 91 Worlds.

The above were white parts. This will be NEON GREEN with A & L parts, RPM BLACK parts, LUNSFORD parts, All genuine with NO repro parts.

I have been working on parts today, so will show parts later.......:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Hi all,

So here are the RPM plastic parts Stripped, Cleaned, Re-Dyed and polished ready for the rebuild.

Other than the Associated RC10T front bulkhead, Stealth Gearbox all other parts are Genuine 91 w0RldS RPM parts Re-Dyed by myself BLACK......:)

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[xfactor]

So collected the NEON GREEN B stamped chassis today.

This is a early Original B stamped chassis for the Team Car back in 1991. If you look at the battery holes, there are 2 that are off set. Another 2 were drilled by Team Associated to the correct position and countersunk for the battery cup. You will notice the other were just left.

This was corrected in later Team Car kits with only the 2 holes for the battery cup in the correct place.

You can just make out the B stamp at the rear just behind the gearbox fixing holes

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[xfactor]

Hi all.

I just thought I would share the information on this build and the differences between the RPM Parts being used.

I would just like to share this info as well.

In 1991 the IFMAR Worlds was held in Detroit. Yes the never released STEALTH car was used by Mashami if that's the correct spelling and a few other Team Associated drivers, but not all.

So questions have been asked as to why RPM used the heading RPM 91 WORLDS.

Well its simple, the Associated drivers who did not have the STEALTH used the RPM 91 WORLDS Parts. So there you have it..........

So there are 2 RPM wishbones front and rear for the Associated RC10.

This version I'm using,

1.RPM 91 WORLDS front and rear.!!!!!!!
&
2.RPM RC10 front and rear wishbones. (Team Car)

The main difference is the length of the wishbones front and rear.

1.RPM 91 WORLDS

Front using the RC10T bulkhead and Nose plate due to length of front arms.
Rear using template to cut rear of chassis due to length of rear wishbones.
This allows the width to be the same once fitted, otherwise would be to wide if fitted straight onto a Team Car RC10. Also the wishbones on the 91 worlds only have 2 mounting holes.

2.RPM RC10 Arms.

These are a direct replacement for the TEAM CAR or to make the CLASSIC have the same width as the TEAM CAR. Basically and up grade. Also has 3 mounting holes in wishbones

You will notice the difference in length in the rear wishbones I'm picturing and the rear of the chassis cut down. Also a few stickers fitted to the chassis as I did back then and the battery cup fitted.You will see how much wider the rear wishbone is compared the standard RC10 WORLDS Wishbone.

Hope that makes sense...........:thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

So here we go.......

First up I'm starting with the rear end.

Rear 91 worlds RPM wishbones
Rear 91 worlds RPM 1.5 Degree Blocks/Hangers
Hinge Pins and E-Clips.... ( I REALLY MISS THESE NOT !! )
Original Light Gold Associated screws.
New inner Associated screws for the Blocks/Hangers.

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[xfactor]

Next up is the RPM Bulkhead. Already Pre cut by RPM to allow for the wishbones being cut into the chassis. With this the chassis needs to be cut allowing the wishbones more centre of the chassis. RPM cut the bottom out of the bulkhead.

New Original Gold Associated screws and new black side fixing screws.

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[xfactor]

Wishbones
Blocks/Hangers 1.5 degree
RPM Bulkhead fitted
I also added 2 nuts on top of the Blocks/Hangers for extra strength. As this is going to be RUN !!!!:D

All fitted to the chassis. Battery cup pre-fitted.........:)

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[Aire valley]

Loving the look already...black on green..! 👏

[xfactor]

Thank you Aire.:thumbsup:

Yes, it does look very good. The chassis in life is fluorescent and the photo doesn't really show the brightness, but does look good.:)

[daz75]

Hulk smash

[xfactor]

YES !!! Dazza .......:lol::lol::lol:

LOVE IT !!!

[xfactor]

Well not much advancement but !!!!!!!!!!

27 years on. I have finally got one !!!!

Yes,,,,,,,, RC10 Stealth Super Gasket......:drool:

No more worrying about sneezing and the standard felt gasket blowing to smithereens...:lol:

Just looking at the felt gasket and you can see it breaking down......

Now your looking at this Super Gasket, I want you to sing your favourite song, whilst remembering it has taken me 27 years to get one.....:drool:

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[Aire valley]

Nice...but where from..!..?

[xfactor]

America Aire.

There's a guy remaking them.....:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Next up the Original STEALTH Gearbox.

Fully stripped, re-dyed, Diff stripped and re-greased, bearings cleaned.

The original layshaft removed and a B4 shaft fitted. I will be fitting a 3 Pad slipper clutch.

Parts ready.....

Just look at that Super Gasket.........:D

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[xfactor]

Next is the Super Gasket and Motor Plate. Filed and cut down at the back and polished up the edge.

The Super Gasket is a perfect fit and a credit to the maker.....:thumbsup:

Ready to install in to the RC10 91 Worlds.......:)

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[Aire valley]

America Aire.

There's a guy remaking them.....:thumbsup:

So Mark....did you get the 2 + 1 free..deal..? If so you must have a spare...! :lol:.....shipping is expensive..
Alan...

The build is looking great..👍

[xfactor]

So Mark....did you get the 2 + 1 free..deal..? If so you must have a spare...! :lol:.....shipping is expensive..
Alan...

The build is looking great..👍

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

I bet you wouldn't want it if I had a spare.......... would you........:lol:

[xfactor]

So here are the pictures of the STEALTH Gearbox fitted to the Chassis......:)

Just look at that Super Gasket...........:D

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[Aire valley]

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

I bet you wouldn't want it if I had a spare.......... would you........:lol:

Would be perfect on my '91 RC10T....! 😉

[Nige55]

Damn it, I'm just about ready to do a full rebuild on my stealth with lots of nice bits, and now your making me really want one of those gaskets ! LOL. Great to see the progress, looking good !

[xfactor]

Would be perfect on my '91 RC10T....! 😉

Your RC10T would look better on my Super Gasket........:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Damn it, I'm just about ready to do a full rebuild on my stealth with lots of nice bits, and now your making me really want one of those gaskets ! LOL. Great to see the progress, looking good !

Its Lovely Nige55, just like a MarshMellow.......:lol:

[xfactor]

So ready for the RPM 91 Worlds front end.

RC10T Nose Plate
RPM New Black Bumper
Associated RC10T Front bulkhead
Associated RC10T Front brace
RPM ULTRA Front Shock Tower
RC10 Nose Tubes ( Need slight mod ) will show when doing them.
RPM 91 Worlds front wishbones
30 Degree Caster blocks

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[xfactor]

RPM 91 w0RldS Front End Built up ready for chassis...

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[Aire valley]

Damn...you're using all my RC10T parts..! 😂

[xfactor]

Damn...you're using all my RC10T parts..! 😂

:D:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

RPM 91 w0RldS Front End fitted. The front screw is longer on the right, this will allow for the body mounting post to fit on top of the steering bellcranks.

Nose tubes require the mod to fit in to the RC10T Bulkhead.

Once the Yellow A & L steering turns up I will fit it and show.

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[MHeadling]

Looking good!! Some nice rare parts on this build

[xfactor]

A & L yellow steering turned up today.......:thumbsup:

I will be fitting these later with LUNSFORD 7 turnbuckles and RPM Ball ends....


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[Nige55]

Will you race it when finished ? loving the build ! Awesome

[xfactor]

Thank you Nige55,

Yes it will be run/raced......:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

A & L Steering fitted, LUNSFORD 7 turnbuckles and RPM Ball ends.

New castor blocks and steering arms fitted. Just need to make alterations to the nose tubes, then install, then the front body post to install on top of the bellcrank.....

Ive fitted a 2nd battery cup with them cut down to allow for the REEDY shorty. I have fitted them to allow for the foam spacer to fit forward and back......

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[xfactor]

So just a small up date.

VTS Slipper fitted to the Original STEALTH gearbox with RDRP Vented front pad and Associated drilled rear pad.. HYDRA-DRIVE Gear cover on the way from America....:)

Front shock mount screws and bushings ready for the Associated BIG BORES..

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[neallewis]

Looks awesome. :thumbsup:

[Nige55]

Gorgeous. Absolutely perfect build with all the best bits. Love it. There's something about that slipper and vented pad that's just lush on a stealth 'boxed RC10.

[xfactor]

Cheers Lads.......:thumbsup:

So I have made a little change. I have removed the LUNSFORD 7 turnbuckles and have fitted the TECHNACRAFT turnbuckles instead. I just prefer these.

I have now completed the mod to the nose tubes and fitted. Ive messed around for a few hours with the BIG BORES, Different Bodies, shafts and internal spacers to get the up-travel and droop I wanted on the Front....

I have also fitted RC10 Worlds rear hubs and bearings to allow for the RC10 B3 axles to allow me to run the Original Proline and Associated Wide body wheels.

I have also fitted the RPM rear shock tower. I wasn't going to use it, I was going to fit a standard RC10 Team rear tower. But hey !!! its fitted.....:thumbsup:

Pictures coming now !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aire valley]

That slipper nut looks tight..! ..and what are those scratches on the motor plate...!...😂......still looks great though..👏

[xfactor]

Here you go.....

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[xfactor]

That slipper nut looks tight..! ..and what are those scratches on the motor plate...!...��......still looks great though..��

:o :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

The slipper nut looks tight, but the spring sits a good way into the RDRP outer plate. I was thinking once its set trimming the shaft down to neaten it up a little, but will leave it till I have power through it and ran it.

The anodising is rub marks from use. When the motors fitted and gear cover is on you wont see it............:)

This is my runner Aire. The one I will be building for the shelf hasn't any scratches or marks.......:D:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Aire valley]

Not just one..but two like that..!..👏👏.. I don't believe it...! :thumbsup:

[xfactor]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::lol::lol::lol::lol::thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[xfactor]

So the Team Losi HYDRA-DRIVE Gear Cover for the RC10 STEALTH Gearbox came today.

It will cover the VTS perfectly while still giving the Vintage look.....:)

Cut out ready to mount........:thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

HYDRA-DRIVE Gear Cover fitted. Also the gearbox brace and rear body mount fitted.....

Perfect fit.........:)

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[xfactor]

So after purchasing some B5M shocks on here, that actually were B6 shocks :lol::lol:, Ive now managed to sort them out.

The front BIG BORES are B6 rears with B6 front shock shafts.

The rear BIG BORES are now B5M bodies with B6 rear shafts etc....

They are now fitted to the RPM RC10 91 worlds and just waiting for the wing tubes to turn up.

So almost there with the build. I have the B3 wide body pro-line original wheels to fit.

I will sort pictures tomorrow of the above up-dates...........:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Team Associated big bores fitted front and back. Just waiting on wing tubes, then the wing can be mounted. Wheels and tyres ready to fit. Like I said in a previous post, I have fitted B3 CVDs and Axles. Allows for slightly more droop and the B3 range of wheels...

Then its electrics to fit. I will go for a brushless motor and ESC. Looking around 10.5 - 9.5 maybe. I also have REEDY shorties so all good........:thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

A couple of pictures showing the new indoor EOS tyre choice for this year.:D

Think the fronts will work well without any removal of the spikes...:lol:

Rears (TR32s) were for me, the ultimate tyre on damp/wet grass back in the day..

REEDY shortie fitted. Ive cut down the cups to allow for the shortie to move forward and backwards.......

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[Aire valley]

Even by your standards...that is superb Mark..!..👏👍

[xfactor]

Even by your standards...that is superb Mark..!..👏👍

Thank you matey........:thumbsup:

Just an up-date. Still awaiting the wing tubes. As soon as they are here I will be able to complete the build.......:thumbsup:

[Aire valley]

Is it finished yet Mark....? What about the bodyshell..?
Just asking as you appear to have started another Tamiya..! 😱.... Alan..

[xfactor]

Is it finished yet Mark....? What about the bodyshell..?
Just asking as you appear to have started another Tamiya..! 😱.... Alan..

Hi Alan,

Not finished yet. I purchased some wing tubes from Germany that the seller never had and tried to take my money....:mad:

Lucky I paid via paypal and had to make a claim to get money back, which I got back yesterday.........:thumbsup:

I have managed to gain some from a nice oopler who has sent them, so just waiting for them to turn up, then I can finish it........:thumbsup:

[Martin Wallace]

absolutley fantastic mate, cant wait to see it bodied up with the paint, well done mate you dont half turn a car out as ive said many a time.

[daz75]

I think the most important thing to highlight in this thread is I want to see proof that he really is 5 Metres Speed Swimming Champion 1976

[xfactor]

absolutley fantastic mate, cant wait to see it bodied up with the paint, well done mate you dont half turn a car out as ive said many a time.

Thank you Martin...........:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

I think the most important thing to highlight in this thread is I want to see proof that he really is 5 Metres Speed Swimming Champion 1976

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

Man of many skills Dazza........

Ive still got my verruca sock my mum sent me with back then. Never figured out why it was only one though.........:confused:

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Aire valley]

Because you only had a verruca on one foot...! 😂😂

[xfactor]

Because you only had a verruca on one foot...! 😂😂

:thumbsup::thumbsup::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol:

That's it Alan.............:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

So had the wing tubes turn up today.

A BIG thank you to Brett for helping me out........:thumbsup:

I will try to fit over the weekend along with the wing and get the finished picture up.........:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

After a little polish of the wing tubes. They are fitted along with the wing wire, wing buttons and wing.

Body mounted along with Dart rears and Mini spike fronts. Just the electrics to fit and then the track.........:thumbsup:

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[MHeadling]

Looks great, think it need more stickers!!:D

[xfactor]

Looks great, think it need more stickers!!:D

Where Where matey........:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :thumbsup:

Cheers Marko.....

[bretts]

Simply Stunning mate!!

[Steve Ball]

Looks good mate, brings back good memories. Give me a shout if you want someone to drive it for you :p :thumbsup:

[Aire valley]

Brilliant Mark...👏👏....not only are you the top builder ( and sourcer of parts.! ) but also a top class painter..👍
When you decide to sell it and move on to your next project , probably in a few weeks time, let me know..! 😂....

[Peakey]

Brilliant Mark...👏👏....not only are you the top builder ( and sourcer of parts.! ) but also a top class painter..👍
When you decide to sell it and move on to your next project , probably in a few weeks time, let me know..! 😂....

Weeks :lol::lol: it won’t last that long

It does look good with all my parts on :cry: don’t suppose you’ve got a spare rear tower have you?