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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.

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

$459.99 here in the US. https://60years.associatedelectrics.com/rc10-4wd-kit/

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.

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??".

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

New AE Team Car video. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlBI9J5lQGc

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.

Today I finished this... ... and started this: https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/hobby-diy/automotive/f-100-1970

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.

Bad news for those of us hoping for another Stadium Blitzer re-re. Why, Tamiya. WHY???