Lunch Box Build Update 2

Today I finished the gearbox, attached the motor attached, and mounted the whole assembly. I have never seen a rear axle setup quite like this...it's a solid rear driving axle, that has mild articulation because the secondary axle that attaches to the chassis rides in ~3/4" slots. It is 'kept' within the slots by means of small wire coiled springs.

 

This assembly allows for some articulation of the whole axle/gearbox housing.  Of course, the coiled wire springs look like a glaring weakness, and they are. This will be one of the first areas of improvement, post-completion...definitely going to do the fifth/third (total/rear axle) shock upgrade. 

Here's a shot of how "Lunch Money" looks so far: 

Thoughts? 

Also not sure on the name, but I figured it works since this kit was bought with spare change, largely left over from buying lunch! 

Stay tuned for the next installment: rear shocks & lower chassis components. 

Lunch Box Build Started!

Started the Lunch Box!  I'm waiting on the Kimbrough servo saver, as the stock Tamiya SS doesn't fit the Hitec servo I'm using. Here are a couple pics of the unboxing and progress. 

Here are the electronics installed, I'm using a Spektrum S201 receiver, the stock Tamiya TEU-105 speed control, and a basic Hitec servo. 

Just received the ball bearing set, so tomorrow should see the transmission assembly start. Stay tuned!

RC10 Classic!

I'm sure most people have heard that Associated is re-releasing a classic, the RC10!!  I've pre-ordered one and will hopefully get it this fall.  

Check out the announcement:

http://www.teamassociated.com/news/latest_products/1157-_Make_History_Again_with_the_RC10_Classic/

This is a limited edition kit, but just how 'limited' remains to be seen. However, given that the kit should retail today for the same price as when it came out ($250), its too hard to pass up owning a piece of history!!

Welcome to the Vintage R/C Blog!

This blog will hopefully be a resource for anyone interested in Vintage R/C, including project updates for vehicles I am building, how-to articles, and links to helpful articles & pages I've found during my research for vintage projects. The main focus will be on new releases of classic vehicles.

Stay tuned for updates about the first couple projects: the re-released Tamiya Lunch Box and Midnight Pumpkin kits!!