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Here's camel yellow backed with white, just for reference

+1 for Lunchbox. That's what I chose for my kids and it worked out nicely. Will handle grass better than a buggy. Fast enough for a 7 year old with the stock motor. Only critical upgrades IMO are the body posts and steering arms. Also the plastic body is easier for kids to paint and receptive to creative designs. Good luck!

I’m thinking these are TG10 front axles 50823. I think these are longer than standard and people use them to widen the wheelbase on touring cars. Specs online show them 35.4 mm long.

I posted in the main forum but figured I would give a little more context here. Stock body in Masami livery, which worked surprisingly well. Decals from MCI. The stock wing looked silly in this livery so I used a spare from a DN-01 kit. Had to deviate from the "standard" Masami decals in a few spots, but overall pretty happy with the result. To be honest, I thought I would enjoy this build more than I did. The manual was sub-par and confusing in a few areas, and the white plastic parts feel like they can strip very easily. Snap rings and axle pins now give me nightmares. I built a DB-01 Durga just before the RC10, and I found that build much more enjoyable (I know, shocking from a Tamiya loyalist on a Tamiya forum ) That said, building an RC10 feels like a bucket-list item for any RC enthusiast, and I'm happy that I did it. Here are the upgrade parts in case anyone is interested: JCO2302 JConcepts RC10 Classic 2.5mm Carbon Fiber Front Shock Tower JCO2303 JConcepts RC10 Classic/Worlds 2.5mm Carbon Fiber Rear Shock Tower JCO2304 JConcepts RC10 Classic 2.5mm Carbon Fiber 6 Gear Transmission Brace JCO2329 JConcepts RC10 Monroe Carbon Fiber Battery Brace JCO3437W JConcepts Mono 1.9" RC10 Front Wheel and 1.7” Rear Wheel JCO4025-02 JConcepts Bar Codes V1 1.7" 2WD Buggy Rear JCO4026-02 JConcepts Bar Codes V1 1.9" 2WD Buggy Front

Awesome livery @Re-Bugged. Incredible detail.

I think that looks great @Nick-W You've given me inspiration for my own Durga body. Have fun with your build!

Almost done. Wanted to show off some JConcepts upgrades: Shock towers, trans brace, battery brace, wheels and tires. Body coming soon!

Wow great info guys, thank you both. This is all pretty intense for installing axle pins 😂 edit: I was able to get it with the 3rd hand technique. Used my soldering "helper" with an alligator clip to hold the axle. Needle-nose pliers to hold the pin, and channel-lock to drive it in. Still took multiple tries and I'm shocked at how much force it took. Those pins aren't going anywhere. Thank you again @wtcc5 and @IXLR8 for the help!

Interesting. Thank you @wtcc5. Are you using the thumb screw of the pipe wrench to slowly drive the pin into place?

Anyone have tips for getting the axle pins in place? Associated uses roll pins, which are hollow and slotted, unlike Tamiya's solid pins. I assume they do this to allow for a compression fit, keeping them in place. I've tried needle-nose and channel-lock pliers with no luck. Very frustrating!

I've hit a few snags on this build. Maybe this helps some folks here: Right off the bat, Step 1. Pic shows 4 washers, text says 2. I guessed 2 and got lucky, as I needed the other 2 in a later step. The transmission build has been a challenge. One of the diff outdrives was binding while the other was smooth. I think it was the 1/4 oilite bushing. The internal retaining clip was a nightmare to remove. Had to buy a pair of snap ring pliers, which definitely helped. Removing the bushing proved to be another challenge as the compression fit was extremely tight. After finally getting it out, I used a flange bearing in it's place, and now everything is smooth. Maybe I just had a bad bushing? Last step of the transmission build...that note about cutting the slot. I would definitely recommend, as it was a real challenge to get that e-clip in place with it completely surrounded in plastic. That bearing adapter should have been molded with a slot. That's it so far. Maybe this helps someone!

I ordered a JConcepts Detonator body, and I'm planning to do something similar to this. Should be finished sometime around the winter of 2028

I fixed the pinstriping on my Zahhak RC10 tribute. Originally painted them and got the color all wrong. Much happier now thanks to MCI.