RC10 Worlds car build - part 1

I started building the Worlds Car re-release about a week ago. It was a thoroughly enjoyable build, and everything went together smoothly, for the most part. 

I won't give a blow-by-blow, photo-action account of the build, partly because I really want to highlight a few things, and partly because I don't have pictures...  :-)

No, this isn't a vintage ball differential...it's a brand new unit. 

The Stealth transmission mostly assembled. The gears are a little tight at some points in the revolution, so instead of using the clear lubricant, I put in black grease. This is a tip from a Team Associated employee, posted on RC10talk.com. The transmission should free up a bit as it wears in. 

Assembled

Showing the V2 slipper. 

In the next installment, I'll be starting the front end. Here's a teaser of a couple goodies I'll be using. We'll just say that finely machined aluminum is a little blingy... :-)

Stay tuned for the next update!

More info on the RC10 Classic

I was doing some research on the RC10 Classic kit that's coming out this summer, as I am very excited for the opportunity to own a piece of history.  I came across another R/C site that I haven't read before, MyRCBox.com; they've posted an interview with Associated Electrics on the development of the kit and the marketing research and strategy they used.  Suffice to say, when the company says "limited edition," they mean it...as in a single production run.  That right there is enough for me to contemplate getting two of these kits.  There's also a line in the interview dealing with 'full parts support,' for the Classic version, which is very encouraging!  For more info, check out the interview, linked above.