RC10 box art project

[Asso_man!]

Finally decided to bring to light the complete box of parts I've been accumulating since 2009 and started tearing some old plastic bags. Worked a bit on the front end and still debating whether I should modify the front kick up, have the motor plate back holes filled and everything re-anodized the same color including the front shock collars. We'll see, I think I'll assemble the whole car first and maybe do that at a later stage.

Reference:



Donor cars, both early Edinger ones from 1984:





The very very first Novak ESC featured on the box:



Custom parts made by Fibre-Lyte:



FRESH PLASTICS :!:



1984 6-GEAR PARTS:





Comparison shot showing the custom box art shock tower on the left and a '84 one on the right:



Assembly:







Shocks (front collars need gold anodising):



I'll use 4 original recessed spring cups, above are 4 reproduction made a few years ago. They are much brighter.



Some progress on the chassis:



Shocks are done:



Tires had seen a better life, especially the rear ones, which are softer than the fronts, and were a bit cracked, so I went to the pharmacy and bought a bottle of glycerin to feed them and prevent further drying. It is a natural compound that helps preserve natural rubber. Silicon-based treatment should be avoided as it accelerates aging. It gave the tires a new youth definitely.



After the treatment:













Next is assembling the front and rear sway bars and chop the front nose tubes, stay tuned!