[Wanted Hotshot 2 Parts- Resistor, Plate, Holder and MSC]

Hi. I'm looking to build my Hotshot 2 2024 to replicate the 1987 vintage version. I'm searching for the following resistor parts if anyone has them. The MSC also, but really all I need is the correct coloured 3 wires to go from the resistor to inside the box for display. The colours are blue, white and gray.

 

Any 3 pin resistor

Resistor cover 4305194

Resistor plate 4305107.  Cover and plate compatible with Monster Beetle, Boomerang, Bigwig, Lunchbox, Blackfoot and many others.

Or Tamiya 50212 Resistor and resistor plate (set)

MSC 50292. Compatible (same) as Bigwig

 

Just a 3 pin resistor will help me out. Thankyou. 

 

 

[Vintage Prices In The Future]

Do you think prices of vintage kits will continue to rise in the future, or when the current generation that grew up in the 80’s pass, there will be less interest in vintage Tamiya and prices will fall?

[NIB Hornet. What is this?]

2 hours ago, Tamiyabigstuff said:

Might be the 'Rubber band' which used to be included to hold the receiver battery pack in place - have seen a few end up like this.

If a rubber band comes with the vintage Hornet kit then that is what it must be, or left over from it. There is no other rubber bands to be found in the rest of the kit. 

This affected bag was inside the factory sealed parts box with the tape on the sides. I opened it as I plan to build the kit and wanted to make sure all the parts are there.

I’m guessing there would be many sealed NIB parts boxes with the same issue and the owners would not know. 

[NIB Hornet. What is this?]

This is very similar looking stuff inside a NIB vintage Fox body package I recently purchased as well. It is kind of a "crumble" of plastic or something. Anyone come across this thing before or know what it is?

 

 

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[NIB Hornet. What is this?]

6 minutes ago, Theibault said:

If that's a vintage Hornet , my guess is that's what's left of the black Tamiya balloon lol. Unless that's still in the box.

Definitely not the balloon. That's in another bag and in one piece.

[NIB Hornet. What is this?]

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Hi. I bought a NIB vintage Hornet and one of the parts bags has this loose "stuff" all through it. I can't see any missing parts inside or anything deteriorated from what I can tell. Anyone know what it is?

 

Thanks.

 

[Preserving Our Vintage Tires]

Any tips on preserving the tires on our vintages? I have trialled some rubber conditioner called Gummi Pflege on some spare tires
I had lying around. It looks great and gives the rubber moisture, but it leaves them permanently slippery. I'm not keen on making the tires slippery even though they will be only on the shelf. Any other ideas?

 

Thanks.

[Painting The Fox]

How long should I let each colour dry before overlapping with another colour?

[Painting The Fox]

Ok thanks for that. So it’s either a slightly brighter blue, or a slightly darker silver. Which way to go.

To minimise the effect I might even do 4 coats or more if there is paint left in the can. It’s only a small body. 

[Painting The Fox]

Hi. I'm painting up a new Fox polycarbonate body. I will start with the darkest colour, black for the roll bars. When I paint the next colour which will be dark blue and then silver for the roof section, will painting partially over the existing colour be noticeable on the outside at all? Will I still have my sharp edge lines of the colour underneath?

If I paint the dark blue and then some silver over spray goes on a section of it, is there any issue there?

Just want to make sure I don't stuff this up.

[Wanted. Hornet NIB or NB]

5 hours ago, Ritchie said:

Hi mate, 

I can get you one for £120, P+P to Australia to be researched.

if this is any good to you, let me know.

Regards

Hi.

That sounds reasonable. Is this a NIB? 

[Wanted. Hornet NIB or NB]

Hi. I’m looking to buy a Hornet. New in box or new built. 

 

Thanks. 

[Wanted. Hotshot 2 NIB or NB]

Hi. I’m looking to buy a Hotshot 2. New in box or new built. 

 

Thanks. 

[Supershot Enamel Wire]

Or just simply- is the vintage netting wire one strand or multiple (about 10) strands made to form 1?

 

thanks. 

[Supershot Enamel Wire]

 

Can someone confirm if this is the correct enamel tie wire for the Super Shot netting and is identical wire to what came in the vintage kit?

This wire has 3 strands twisted to form one strand. Each individual strand is made up of about 10 or more small strands. It’s not like normal tie wire that has one big strand. Is that how the vintage wire was?

 

Thanks.

[Vintage Tamiya 7.2V Batteries Wanted]

I'm after a few vintage Tamiya 7.2V batteries with the red end caps for display purposes. They don't have to work but I want them new looking.

Let me know what you have and we can work something out.

 

Thanks.

[Few Fox Questions]

OK Thanks for the replies. It looks like the Fox does not come with window masks.

[Few Fox Questions]

Hi. Does anyone know if the one of original Fox front rims say "Wild One" on the inside of them? I have seen 2 Fox cars with this now but am unsure if they came like this in the original kit or they have been switched with Wild One rims.

Also, does the original Fox kit come with masking for the windows? If not, my next question is going to be what the best way to mask them up?

 

Thanks for any replies.

[Rough Rider Question]

I'm interested in a Rough Rider in the Belray blue edition that I have seen pictures of. Is this a separate model to the one with the orange car on the box or does the orange one come with the decals etc to build both coloured cars?

I want to know how to get the blue edition but I never see any for sale, only orange.

[Fox Manual and some Parts Wanted]

Hello everyone. I'm after some Fox parts to complete my car.

Build manual in english

Rubber for wiring to seal electrical compartment box

Steering wheel piece

2x tie rod guards

Original Tamiya wheel nuts and washers

Body mount screw in black

Front roll bar kit/ set

 

 

Thanks.