ArcAngel 5 Posted November 14, 2014 Hey guys, new to the forum but thought I'd post up my progress with my first rebuild. I chose the Hornet as it was my first ever R/C back as a kid. Unfortunately he died when I crashed it into a lamp post! I was lucky enough to find one on eBay so got cracking into restoring it to it's full glory. Details of where I am upto are on my Blog. http://rcrestoration.blogspot.co.uk/ Even though this once isn't completed I have managed to win another auction for my 2nd car as a kid - The Lunchbox! I'll be starting that next along with A Grasshopper which I won alongside the Lunchbox. So plenty to keep me busy! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted November 14, 2014 Welcome to the Club, ArcAngel! I like your care on the detail on that Hornet. It is a classic car! Also, thanks for sharing with us your restoration techniques. I am particularly surprised on the "vinegar" tip to remove the rust from metal parts. I've never heard of it before! So, from a thing like this... ...To a shiny bit like this. I'd say you did a GREAT job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted November 15, 2014 It is great to be able to re-add one's first models to one's fleet, isn't it? And being able to do so with a grownup's budget means they turn out even better than they did the first time around! I too have recently re-added my first two RCs to my fleet, and it was great to be able to at last get them to the point that I wanted them to be as a youngster. Here are the links to the builds if you're interested: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=74025 http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=73379 Looking forward to seeing what you do with the Lunchbox! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArcAngel 5 Posted November 15, 2014 Hey Mongoose, thanks! I certainly am taking my time. Want it to look as good as new. lol The vinegar works a treat. Needs to be distiller vinegar. It basically looks clear in the bottle. I used it on all the screws to make sure there was no rust and used a cheap toothbrush to scrub them up. I've just finished painting the driver and body so next update to come soon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArcAngel 5 Posted November 15, 2014 It is great to be able to re-add one's first models to one's fleet, isn't it? And being able to do so with a grownup's budget means they turn out even better than they did the first time around! I too have recently re-added my first two RCs to my fleet, and it was great to be able to at last get them to the point that I wanted them to be as a youngster. Here are the links to the builds if you're interested: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=74025 http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=73379 Looking forward to seeing what you do with the Lumchbox! I know what you mean, working on this hornet has been great. I'll be sad when it's done! HahaAwesome work on your restores too mate!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dutch_rc 71 Posted November 16, 2014 I often keep myself from being sad by keeping busy with a car for several years on end. Here's my own ultimate Grasshopper, I can certainly relate to the chassis enthusiasm : http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=73335 Anything acidic enough could be used to remove the corrosion by the way. Lemon juice, cola... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArcAngel 5 Posted November 22, 2014 I've just added a quick update to my blog. Shell is now painted and ready. Next step is to pain the driver! http://rcrestoration.blogspot.co.uk/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArcAngel 5 Posted February 4, 2015 Hi everyone, been a while since my last post regarding this rebuild. One of the reasons was I was holding out on getting some original Hornet Decals. I eventually got some at a good price and spent some time recently finishing the car off. Thanks for reading!! Now on with the Lunchbox Restore. http://rcrestoration.blogspot.co.uk/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
