moffman 5752 Posted June 21, 2020 35 minutes ago, Bastiaan said: Nice! It’s not done yet but I’m pretty happy how it turned out. But bying a new shell feels like cheating a bit 😉 Nah it's never bothered me! it's from tamiya and probably from the same mold just because it was pressed out in a different decade doesn't make it any different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bastiaan 180 Posted June 21, 2020 28 minutes ago, moffman said: Nah it's never bothered me! it's from tamiya and probably from the same mold just because it was pressed out in a different decade doesn't make it any different? You’re right Moffman! But I do feel a bit defeated by an old shell I can’t restore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted June 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, Bastiaan said: You’re right Moffman! But I do feel a bit defeated by an old shell I can’t restore! Polycarbonate bodies are virtually impossible to restore to perfect condition that would be fitting to the brilliant job you done to the chassis! so for sure I would just go with the new shell it will finish it off perfectly👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted June 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Bastiaan said: You’re right Moffman! But I do feel a bit defeated by an old shell I can’t restore! Just paint the old shell, the Clouding is caused by the PS paint, and you won't see most of it after a respray, the outside can be polished, try toothpaste for starters. Or spray the outside matt. Bit of a bummer is that the wing always comes with body attached. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howards 456 Posted June 22, 2020 I'd be tempted to get some the Tamiya Polycarbonate Cleaner and have a quick go on that old body. Might get it a step closer. If not then I'd just paint it anyway in box art. The green is quite dark as you know, should be OK. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bastiaan 180 Posted June 26, 2020 New wheels & tires arrived Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bastiaan 180 Posted July 12, 2020 DONE! Pretty happy with the result. I could have done a better job on the tyre lettering, but ok. I tried to restore the TF while making some improvements and at the same time keep as close as possible to the original looks and character. In the end, this has been done/installed: New body and wing Hobbywing 1060 ESC Spektrum ar6200 receiver Aluminium gear box bracers, front and rear (by Bora Radicevic) TA02 plastic gear set (#50529) Aluminium motor mount (part of the Manta Ray motor mount set #47373) Wheel adapter set (#53056) Fluorine 5mm aluminium ball connectors (#53598) 5mm ball connectors (#50875) 5mm ball connector nuts (#9804206) Square spike front tyres (#53088) Square spike rear tyres (#53084) Tamiya Plasma Edge 2 front rims (#10440430) Tamiya Plasma Edge 2 rear rims (#10440339) Some additional washers, screws etc... Used the original undertray, and applied PS-31. That's about it I guess. Time for some pics! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich_8717 114 Posted July 13, 2020 Nice job, it looks great with the yellow wheels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xzenonuk 79 Posted July 23, 2020 that looks awesome, really good job on it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeekelemental 528 Posted August 6, 2020 Looks great with yellow wheels! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites