M06 Alfa Romeo cup racer

[Asymair95 174]

The tires received some water slide decals from tabu design. I don’t think they will hold up under heavy driving, so they may just be used for shelf duty.

I bought two sets of decals, one turned out to be vinyl, which I knew would not stick well. The other set were these water slides, which I still think will not stay on too well. 

I found a video of some transfer type decals that I think actually have a chance of staying on, but I can’t find them for sale anywhere.

 

[Asymair95 174]

I will be using these spoke style rims with slicks for driving I think, haven’t decided yet. The spokes will be painted either a white or gold color, don’t know yet.

This is the video of the tire decals I wanted to use. I hoped the tabu design set was a wet transfer like these, but they were just standard water slide kind.

 

[Asymair95 174]

Here is a pic with an Alfa with spoke rims in gold.

[_oliK 108]

Green with white front..yas

[Asymair95 174]

Just about done putting all the decals on. It was very tedious, but gratifying. I see what everyone says about the edges lifting, these decals don’t seem to stick as well as other kits I’ve built. My solution was to heat them to the point of almost melting with a hairdryer and conform them around whatever shape they were laying over. So far they are staying put.

Also received some goodies in the mail so I can finish the chassis up.

Will continue the body in a few days, I’m waiting on another package from MCI racing. 

[Grastens 2795]

The shell looks great in paint. Nice work!

[Asymair95 174]

Finished fabbing up some wipers so I could ditch the kit supplied decals. These were from a touring car kit on ebay that I heated, bent, and shaped. I will paint these flat black, although I know they would have been chrome on the classic.

 

Also made a blood letting sacrifice to the Tamiya Gods tonight. This should ensure a problem free initial run and show my sincere dedication to the hobby! These cheap snap off blade knives are no joke!

[Asymair95 174]

Finished up the gearbox with aluminum bits and bearings.

[Asymair95 174]

Finishing up the chassis.

Installing the duratrax 19t photon motor.

The motor and heat sink installed.

The frame halves joined. Lots of shims needed on the rear suspension arms.

[Asymair95 174]

Put tow hooks on the front and back corners.

[Asymair95 174]

Chassis is almost done.

Yeah racing steering kit installed.

Turnigy metal gear servo installed. Even with all this and lots of shims, the steering and suspension still have a ton of slop

[Asymair95 174]

Chassis is almost done. Dampers and electronics installed. 

[Asymair95 174]

Brake rotors painted and ready for install.

[Asymair95 174]

Wanted to take a poll on wheel nut choices. I know it’s kind of hard to decide without the body on yet, so you will have to use your imagination.

First up is just a plain thin nut.

Next is the standard Tamiya wheel nut.

Next is an offering from yeah racing that kind of looks like a castle nut.

Last one is that same nut in black.

I still haven’t decided yet, I’m leaning towards the black ones though.

[Grastens 2795]

The black wheel nuts get my vote - they complement the wheels nicely.

[Asymair95 174]

I’m rethinking my desire to put lights in this kit. I just don’t know if it will look good after all my hacking and gluing on the front grill. There will be safety tape over the headlight lense anyway, like this.

Just not sure all the work is worth it.

[WillyChang 1814]

yeah no easy way to hack those lights... "Easiest" could be to get them copied into a clear resin IMHO  

bolt on some spotties if you want illumination

[Asymair95 174]

That’s a great idea! Hmmmm...Ampro, you listening?

Got the grill stickered up, painted, and weathered.

[Aerobert 2149]

Looking really good. I like the weathering.

[Asymair95 174]

Front and back magnetic mounts installed. I had to reposition the rear mount to get it to clear the rear window. 

I’m still working on getting the body down lower, I just don’t think I can get there with these style mounts though. Thinking I may soften the suspension to allow some droop. Maybe add another spacer inside the damper to restrict downward movement.

Does anyone know how to remove this ridiculous rear wheel toe in? I know it is great for handling qualities, but I’m more concerned with scale looks. Is there a way to straighten the arms out somehow?

[OCD 514]

51 minutes ago, Asymair95 said:

Does anyone know how to remove this ridiculous rear wheel toe in? I know it is great for handling qualities, but I’m more concerned with scale looks. Is there a way to straighten the arms out somehow?

The chassis has about 2 degrees of toe molded into the pivots. I solved this by using the 2 degree aluminum carriers flipped left to right. Voila, zero toe

[Asymair95 174]

Is this a Tamiya hop up part? Do you happen to know the part number?

[OCD 514]

11 hours ago, Asymair95 said:

Is this a Tamiya hop up part? Do you happen to know the part number?

 

92237, 54267, and Yeah Racing makes some inexpensive 2 degree versions of their own design.

 

Can any M06 experts confirm that 2 degrees of toe is molded into the chassis? I've heard both 1.5 & 2, but never actually did an empirical measure myself.

 

[_oliK 108]

More of this car, please! 

[Asymair95 174]

Thank you, I’m trying to get back on it. Mother in law is in town, have to keep the peace