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Remember that the prototype combined RC10's 2wd world championship winning handling with a reliable enough 4 wheel drive system to finish in 2nd place at the '85 IFMAR World Championship. Jay qualified for the A main with a car that I believe had completed relatively few laps before the event began. I think that says a lot for the design. Anyway, I'll admit that it looks a bit Rube Goldberg; it isn't as refined as the later MIP or Factory Works cars but it is historically significant.
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I'm curious as to why AE didn't reproduce the 4wd RC10 prototype that Jay raced to second place at the '85 IFMAR World's. Instead, they've cloned a Factory Works design from 2013. Although the FW car is clearly a superior design, it has no connection with AE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ardPSSlFIrk
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$459.99 here in the US. https://60years.associatedelectrics.com/rc10-4wd-kit/
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AE seems to offer a new variation of their vintage RC10 about every month now. Some are desirable and some are not but I think it's fantastic to see them back in the game. Similar to elsewhere these days, we just keep winning. Keep it up AE.
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I agree, it is very cool to see AE produce these fantasy versions of the RC10. I think I'd prefer it if MIP re-released their conversion kit. AE never brought to market a 4wd version of their original RC10 so I'm not reliving the good old days with this one - but that's just me. Still, I say "Keep 'em coming AE. Maybe a '91 Stealth soon??".
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This one looks good however I'm still holding onto hope AE will offer a '91 Stealth. When it comes to early RC10's, the Stealth is at the very top of my list. Hope they'll do it.
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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???