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[futureworks]

I’ll be interested to follow this, having bought one recently. Check this build out from 2014, when these bikes were re-released for the first time.

 

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[Kol__]

I love how you're flying a bit blind on this one @alvinlwh👍😂 I also like how you started off this thread saying you were buying hopups as you go and then I scroll down a little bit further to find a photo with like 6 Hopups in it acquired already!😄

I have been very tempted by one of these myself tbh, so I'll be interested to see what you make of the build and your thoughts on how it runs as well bud🙂

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https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/258351/

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[futureworks]

1 hour ago, alvinlwh said:

That is far too expensive unfortunately.

I bough pretty much all the hop ups from Banzai hobby. I've used them before (years ago) - the lowest prices by miles I've seen anywhere, but only really worth it if you need a good bundle of parts as the shipping will be c £20 or so (their base cost).

Rear damper is here https://banzaihobby.com/Kyosho-GPW2B

All the Kyosho hop up and other parts they have for the bike  https://banzaihobby.com/#/dffullscreen/query=Kyosho bike&filters[categories][0]=Kyosho RC Motorbike&query_name=match_and

Plus I picked up one of these - looked like an interesting option: https://www.rcmart.com/xtra-speed-aluminum-wheel-set-for-1-8-kyosho-motorcycles-xs-om27044-00109741?search=kyosho motorcycle&page=4

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[Room335]

Enjoy the build @alvinlwh, my best advice is to paint as much as possible before final assembly. Including the wheels (which I missed and had to disassemble).

 

I also had to do some Dremel work in the battery compartment, to get all of the wiring to fit properly. Good luck!

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8 hours ago, Kol__ said:

I have been very tempted by one of these myself tbh, so I'll be interested to see what you make of the build and your thoughts on how it runs as well bud🙂

You will not be disappointed in the build. Totally unique experience and very rewarding. Worth it alone just to see the rider-movement linkage come together, and to watch him lean with the steering for the first time.

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@Room335 did you spray a base layer of white all over (TS-26 maybe), then mask and do the blue (I believe TS-15 is the nearest to Rothmans blue)..? I’m just working out how best to approach mine, and had read elsewhere that it’s a good idea to paint first, then build 👍

[Room335]

@futureworks Exactly right, everything in white first, then masked to do the blue. I didn’t have any TS paint on hand, so I picked up some hardware store spray paint for plastics. Worked out really well. 

 

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2 hours ago, alvinlwh said:

So with @Room335 advice to paint first, I gathered up the paint required since it will be a long few weeks before any hopups arrive.

Hopefully these will be enough for a 1:8 body, usually they will be plenty for a few 1:12.

For the frame, I will probably not paint as the soft plastic material will not take paint too well, usually.

Quick question, paint the white and blue, I get it. The words that goes over the blue bits, they are separate on the sticker sheet? I had not checked yet and the box is in the shed at the moment.

Yes, words and fine details are mostly decals. Couple of small items get painted black (mufflers, visor trim, knee pads), and as I recall 1 or 2 pieces call for gold or gunmetal. You can really go crazy with detailed painting if that’s your thing. I think it’s more critical to be patient with the decals…the helmet alone has 10!

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6 hours ago, alvinlwh said:

Hang on, are they decals as in real water slide decals or stickers? Great if they are decals then I can use decal set solution to make them conform to the curves.

Apologies for causing any confusion, they are stickers. I suddenly realize that I use the words “decals” and “stickers” interchangeably. Decals just sound much more hobby-grade 😀

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[tim.senecal]

I built one of these in 2018... i like the repsol colors, so i made my own stickers, but the major colors (blue and orange) are actually paint.  I built it bone stock other than the paint job.  i did use the same quicrun mini esc that you are using... i do not remember what steering servo i used, but i can check and see if i can figure it out if you would like to know.  i also remember that i am using a tactic micro 2 channel receiver, and a 1300 mah 2s lipo.

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