My First Restoration - Super Champ

[mtn bkr]

Wanted to share a pic of my first Tamiya restoration. This was given to me by the son of my mom's friend around 20 years ago. When I received it the car was missing the body, rims, tires and some front suspension pieces. The car sat in it's original box in my closet until I discovered eBay back in 2001. Up until eBay came along I never thought I'd be able to find the missing pieces. Now several years (and several dollars) later it's been restored to it's former glory, without using any re-re pieces. I even managed to get the original mechanical ESC working. After the restoration it left my possession for a while (stupidly traded it away), but it is now back with me.

[Cplus]

Why can I not see an oil slick at the back?

That's a Std feature of a super champ isn't it?

[Cplus]

Oh and nice work - it's certainly an effort to scour the world for original parts. Dedication required!

What radio gear is it using?

[NWarty]

Very nice!

[mtn bkr]

Thanks for the compliments guys. The only electronics in it right now are the throttle servo, mechanical ESC and motor.