bjorklo 1620 Posted May 4, 2019 So I have now done most of the things i mention in my last update. I think the tires are lost in the mail, so I will do them if they ever arrive, if not I do think these hybrid tires do a great job. I also did some changes on the decals so now I’m very happy with how they turned out, so will for sure not get a new body and decals to this one. First I started with mounting the front swaybar. I had to remove the front bumper and loosen up the suspension arm mount in order to get the swaybar slipped into place. For the rear swaybar I had to loosen up the aluminum part that holds the upper arms in order to be able to screw on the mounts. Yeah I know I should have mounted the swaybar during the build, but since this is not standard for the mid, it was not in the manual, so therefore I kind of forgot about them. Since I have electronics in this car I needed to make a hole for the antenna, this luckily was in the manual, so it was not to hard to figure out where it should be. In order to get a nice look between the undercolv and the body I mounted velcro. So I then started to fix the decals to get em the way I wanted, as close as possible to box art. I also did some detailing with a marker to get the details on the roof and in the front, which was not supplied as decals from mci. I’m not sure if the originals had em either? I could also mention that I have changed the steering servo and remounted the receiver, just a litte more back on the chassis. This is the end result of this project, I will take new ones if the tires ever shows up, but for now enjoy. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 3946 Posted May 4, 2019 Beautiful job and yes the tyres look fantastic (Almost as good as OT66’s ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4703 Posted May 7, 2019 On 4/26/2019 at 10:58 PM, bjorklo said: I noticed that I was missing one part that is supposed to be between the motor and the alu mount, so if anyone got one spare and would be interested in selling it to me please let me know. Nice build @bjorklo !! Yeah I've got a spacer.....somewhere , I took it off mine when I swapped over to brushless. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted May 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, Wooders28 said: Nice build @bjorklo !! Yeah I've got a spacer.....somewhere , I took it off mine when I swapped over to brushless. Thanks Wooders28. If you find it, please let me know. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted June 4, 2019 Here is probably the last post in this thread. Finally I have got the repro tires made by Marwan. I changed to them and also did the tire lettering white as it fits this car real good. I also did a little trimming on the decals. I don’t think this looks any nice This is how it turned out after I cut out some of the decal. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegorf 39 Posted June 25, 2020 Hi there, just finished reading the entire thread, you did a great job on that Mid, and much of it will prove useful to me during the restore/refurb of my recently acquired Turbo Mid. Out of interest, how did you attach the TBG undertray? My car came with a new TBG undertray that I want to paint and fit, but looking at it, is very short at both front and back - too short it seems to tie up with what look to be the 'best' mounting holes in the chassis? Do you have any pics of the underneath of your car showing this? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krustybus 214 Posted June 25, 2020 Thanks to the bump I just had a nosey through your build. Absolutely lovely. I had a Mid Custom (well I think it was, it had a graphite chassis and platinum shocks) back in the late 80's, REALLY wish I still had it Awesome cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted June 25, 2020 3 hours ago, thegorf said: Hi there, just finished reading the entire thread, you did a great job on that Mid, and much of it will prove useful to me during the restore/refurb of my recently acquired Turbo Mid. Out of interest, how did you attach the TBG undertray? My car came with a new TBG undertray that I want to paint and fit, but looking at it, is very short at both front and back - too short it seems to tie up with what look to be the 'best' mounting holes in the chassis? Do you have any pics of the underneath of your car showing this? thanks Thanks thegorf, glad to hear that i might help you. Regarding the undertray I just used some of the screws underneath to mount it. Hope this picture helps. 1 hour ago, Krustybus said: Thanks to the bump I just had a nosey through your build. Absolutely lovely. I had a Mid Custom (well I think it was, it had a graphite chassis and platinum shocks) back in the late 80's, REALLY wish I still had it Awesome cars Thanks Krustybus. Yeah I got myself another one, but it also need some TLC 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegorf 39 Posted June 25, 2020 Thanks for that image, makes it look fairly straightforward actually! I don't know why but I had it in my mind that it needed mounting further forward... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted June 26, 2020 13 hours ago, thegorf said: Thanks for that image, makes it look fairly straightforward actually! I don't know why but I had it in my mind that it needed mounting further forward... I think i have seen a undercover somewhere that was longer both in front and rear, that covered the whole alu plate. But I might just remember wrong, maybe Penguin rcbodies have these? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1306 Posted July 8, 2020 Im so screwed if Kyoshso reres this!!!! Gorgeous! Missed it the first time around and they never show up on evilbay 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted July 11, 2020 On 7/8/2020 at 6:54 PM, GTodd said: Im so screwed if Kyoshso reres this!!!! Gorgeous! Missed it the first time around and they never show up on evilbay Hehe, yeah me too. Then I just have to get one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegorf 39 Posted July 17, 2020 Sorry for another thread resurrection but I have another question... Just starting to dismantle my rather tired old Optima Mid and noticed that like you I'm missing the little ali motor plate/spacer - OT73. Did you ever get the one from the other TC member? If not, are they essential? Could I get away without using it? Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted July 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, thegorf said: Sorry for another thread resurrection but I have another question... Just starting to dismantle my rather tired old Optima Mid and noticed that like you I'm missing the little ali motor plate/spacer - OT73. Did you ever get the one from the other TC member? If not, are they essential? Could I get away without using it? Thanks That is no problem, just glad to be able to help. I did never get that plate and the car worked just fine without it. So it's not a must have but a nice to have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegorf 39 Posted July 17, 2020 Thanks! That's good to know as I'm planning on using an old school brushed motor on this, and was afraid I'd have to source one (only seem to be available from the States) at 30+ pounds...! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bartman77 16 Posted February 22, 2021 wow few hours spent there ,,, very nice resto,, came up good 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted February 22, 2021 1 hour ago, bartman77 said: wow few hours spent there ,,, very nice resto,, came up good Thanks.. Yeah it did take some time, and I was very pleased with the result. Now I need to do it one more time since I sold this one, regret doing so, got another one that need just as much work to it 🤪 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bartman77 16 Posted February 22, 2021 the build is the best bit ,,finding parts , Hmmmmm ,, hope to see more pics 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted February 22, 2021 2 hours ago, bartman77 said: the build is the best bit ,,finding parts , Hmmmmm ,, hope to see more pics True true. I will try to use as many as possible of the existing parts, but body and decals, and tires i must have new. Not sure when to do this, got to many projects going on 🤪 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 949 Posted March 2, 2021 Optima Mid was my first hobby grade RC car, and one of my favorite buggies ever. Your restoration is great. Thank you for sharing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted March 5, 2021 On 3/2/2021 at 2:46 PM, Dakratfink said: Optima Mid was my first hobby grade RC car, and one of my favorite buggies ever. Your restoration is great. Thank you for sharing. Thanks, glad to hear that you like it. Wow, you started with an Optima Mid when you got your first hobby graded RC, that is awesome.. For me it was the Grasshopper :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 949 Posted March 5, 2021 1 hour ago, bjorklo said: Thanks, glad to hear that you like it. Wow, you started with an Optima Mid when you got your first hobby graded RC, that is awesome.. For me it was the Grasshopper :-) My first Toy Grade was a Nikko Turbo Panther. When it broke, and dad couldn’t fix it he started looking at hobby grade kits and he got the Mid “For Him” but then declared he didn’t have the reflexes and skills to be a driver at the track so the car would be “his” to build , maintain and enjoy as the crew chief and owner of our little race team , with me as the driver. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted March 10, 2021 On 3/5/2021 at 4:24 PM, Dakratfink said: My first Toy Grade was a Nikko Turbo Panther. When it broke, and dad couldn’t fix it he started looking at hobby grade kits and he got the Mid “For Him” but then declared he didn’t have the reflexes and skills to be a driver at the track so the car would be “his” to build , maintain and enjoy as the crew chief and owner of our little race team , with me as the driver. hehe... you were in luck then cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 949 Posted March 10, 2021 4 hours ago, bjorklo said: hehe... you were in luck then cool. Very lucky indeed. Not only for a brilliant kit ( the Mid ) but for the hours of quality time racing and playing together allowed between me and my dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 949 Posted March 10, 2021 4 hours ago, bjorklo said: hehe... you were in luck then cool. Very lucky indeed. Not only for a brilliant kit ( the Mid ) but for the hours of quality time racing and playing together allowed between me and my dad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites