
IXLR8
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The RC10 is very durable but I'd recommend a set of diff parts (rings and balls) and o-rings to freshen the shocks. Also, if you run the car often on a dusty track, you might consider a set of hinge pins and e-clips as spares. My loose dirt backyard track is also very sandy and this takes a toll on my hinge pins and dog bones. The only time I've actually broken a part is when I've collided with a tree or fence post. ...my fault and not a problem with the car.
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As reported on RC10talk.com: "AE will have an Engine soon in spare parts sales." - Curtis Husting https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=144&t=50304&p=578042#p578042
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That is a mystery -- especially since they've already offered the RC10T and DS in black anno. They just need to black anno the buggy's front plate to complete the set. Anyway, I picked up a black chassis pan and motor plate NIB a few years back but I don't have a new black front plate so I'll probably just go with the kit's gold parts. Maybe AE will re-re a black edition Team Car some day.
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Unlike the 40th kit, I don't believe this one is a limited edition. Also, more units sold means more re-releases to come (hopefully). So, there's an incentive to buy multiples - especially if you're a fan.
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New AE Team Car video. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlBI9J5lQGc
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Thank you so much. It is indeed a TF2 that I bought about a dozen years ago. I started the build all those years ago but never finished it until now. I've replaced the leaf springs with links and coil-over shocks. My other TF2's are on leafs so I wanted go a different route with this one. Anyway, the "transmission" is really just a dust cover for the spur gear. It's my own design along with the fender wells, battery tray, t-case mount, electrics tray and faux drum brakes and a few other bits. They were printed on a Bambu Lab P1S printer that I received last month. That transmission was the very first part I've ever printed. I was surprised that it was so easy and quick to print.
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Today I finished this... ... and started this: https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/hobby-diy/automotive/f-100-1970
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A 4WD RC10 prototype was never engineered or produce by AE so why would they even consider doing such a thing. I'll believe it when I see it.
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Bad news for those of us hoping for another Stadium Blitzer re-re. Why, Tamiya. WHY???
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While probably true, that certainly doesn't bode well for the company's future. After all, unlike Tamiya, AE doesn't have an enormous catalog of vintage models to re-release. Anyway, I wish AE all the best and hope they will make choices that sustain and keep them relevant long into the future
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I believe you are correct about that. Especially as Team Car production was winding down, they probably included in the kits whatever they had at the time. Since TC and late CE anno parts are functionally equal (both included a Stealth trans), AE might have done a substitution to fill orders. An original vintage gold Team Car would make a nice addition to the collection. I have a late RC10T that came with T2 suspension parts. No notice, change to boxart or instructions. AE would have been transitioning to T2 at that time so I guess they made the swap because T2 parts were available.
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Examine the photos closely and you can see flanged bearings in the front wheel. I hope that's not a pre-production prototype error. As for the retro RB10, that's an interesting ideal. It would be in a class with Genova, Dirt Master, BBX and similar more modern buggies. Are you listening, AE??
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The 10T and DS re-releases included black anno chassis tub, motor plate and front suspension plate and while the tub and motor plate are universal (fit T, DS and buggy), the suspension plates were specific to those models. So far, AE seems reluctant to give us a black anno suspension plate for the buggy. Maybe all of this will be corrected before "Team Car" production roll-out. If not, I'm slightly disappointed but plan to buy the car anyway.
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I agree. With gold anno, it ain't perfect but it's close enough. Sorry green goblin.
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RC10 Graphite - the next re-release from AE?
IXLR8 replied to Wandy's topic in Re-Release Discussions
Can't wait to see what's included with this kit and how it's presented. Collectors have been wanting the RC10 Graphite since it's so unique among the first gen RC10 lineup. I really wanted to see the return of the Team Car but I reckon this is it for AE re-releases in 2024. What a year!