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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?

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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!

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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👍

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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