Hopefully the guide in the video helps, you just need the 3D printed part. Are you in the UK?

I will keep an eye out for it 👍🏻

The shell is matte black. PS Tamiya paint. I stripped the chrome using oven foam cleaner. Place parts in a bag and spray the foam in. Good idea to key the chrome first as it works more efficiently. I used a paint called Platicote Matt Super on the chrome parts. Hope that helps.

Thank you 🙏🏼

Glad you enjoyed the video, that's great feedback 👍🏻 thank you

All shocks come dry so you do need to buy shock oil. CoreRC 400cst will do the job.

Thanks Mike, working on a new video as we speak 👍🏻

@DustyFingersRC Nice! Always welcome Damien.

I have been using a Nihm 4500mah battery but, I just picked up this lipo so I am going to try this: amzn.to/4frhboE

Hi. Which country are you in? The blue paint is Tamiya TS23 light blue. I also used white TS27 paint.

UK link: amzn.to/4hNXida

Thanks ​@@DustyFingersRC I’m in the U.K 👍

@@danwilliams7372 Great 👍🏼

So your servo saver is too long and hits the chassis? I used a Kimbrough servo save #114 If you are still struggling watch this video as the guy who came up with the idea is on Facebook and you can go there to show images in the group for help but I suspect that the servo saver you are using might be longer and binding on the chassis?

👍🏻 My original paint job was black and white with a Wu symbol on the front. Will be on one of my older video's. Thanks for watching.

I appreciate you watching, thanks 👍🏻

It has had some tuning since this video. Will have to get another video of it done 👍🏻

@@DustyFingersRC I have one as well by the way. Bought it approx 20 yrs ago from a US shop that was advertising it online. Even so, the cost was around £120 including a TX and a Nicad battery shipping to the UK. LoL! Couldn't use the 75mhz radio here as it's illegal! 😂

@@wordreet Brilliant!! £120 meant more back then, these days it seems real cheap.

@@DustyFingersRC Well yeah, but these are lurking at around £500 these days. Cheaper to buy a re-release. Are they still available? I'll have to check. Woah! £400 to £500 new?? But around £230 for a rolling chassis with a body shell! Well, I don't need another any how. And, of course, I'm only looking at the gold chassis, not interested in anything else. I did actually have one way back in the late 80s when I was actually club racing. Oh and I do also have the RC10T2 as well. Actually my favourite one to drive. Love that truck!

You do get good value on these kits for sure. 👊🏻

@@DustyFingersRC everything was greased, and locknut paste, bearings are actually bearings not plastic bushing, the builds are more intense, oil shocks the whole nine yards and most of all they never broke down or rarely

You can get it on eBay. There is a guy who is making and selling them on Facebook. If you check out my Lunchbox video 19 Hop Ups I included his details there. Hope that helps.

Sounds like a good idea to get it out again and have some fun 👍🏻

Did you pick up any of the Legendary series?

@@DustyFingersRC Sorry I don't know what that means, though I can kind of guess. Thing is, I got fully into racing at the end of the '80s. So I was buying buggies that could keep up with the other guys at the clubs, and Tamiya were never kept up there with cars like the Shumacher Cat or Kyosho Optima Mid, or Associated or Yokomo and a few others like X-Ray (seriously expensive). Heh, bought stuff raced and broke 'em. But No, not any Tamiya at that time. I did quit for a few years (wife etc). Had another go in the 2Ks, paused again and am now into Rc crawlers etc. I have approx 37 Rc cars in all right now, including an original Associated RC10. Oh and I do have a Sand Scorcher waiting in it's box for the last 2 years, and a Unimog. Hopefully they'll keep me occupied when I retire in about 4 years! Great fun!

@wordreet They re released the Optimas etc and called it the legendary series. Slightly modernised too for modern day electronics. I enjoyed reading your background in the hobby. I have never done racing other than in a home made track with some kids from school and that was Hornets, Hoppers etc. I have the Turbo Optima and Turbo Scorpion re releases. They are my first venture outside of Tamiya's. Great buggies. I live somewhere very flat with no rocks so crawling isn't much fun but I have found the mini crawlers to be fun. Trying to get my hands on some rocks to make a course. Well, I have made one course but it is small but still fun. I like the build so might do a ground up build next with so many after market parts it is cheaper that getting a SCX24 and upgrading it.

​@@wordreet I also started with a Tamiya Wild One & raced it at a local R/C car club, did quite well, but then saved up and got an Optima Mid Custom Special..!!

I am working on a FAV video at the moment. Build is just about done and hope you get to see that one. Think I am going to add some weight up front as I am sure that will help.

It's a good looking truck 👍🏻

@@DustyFingersRC Yes it is, liked and subscribed 👍

@KPtain_RC Appreciated. I am trying to get a build finished off currently so hope you like it. 👍🏻

@@DustyFingersRC I'm looking forward to, my friend! 😊

Thank for watching 👊🏻These are oil shocks on this kit, I ended up putting some thicker oil in the rear which seemed to help a bit. 👍🏻

Sorry i got this confused with the older model of the sandmaster. Yes this one has oil shocks. ​@DustyFingersRC

You can buy the optional spring set for the Fastrax shocks in case you didn't know. I use them on my son's LB and I am really happy with those shocks. I put the CVA's on this as I had a spare set. I can't be 100% sure but I think I used my go to 400cst from Core-RC. You have piston options with the CVA's which is a bonus but from memory I can't remember what I used unless it is in the build video but I suspect it was 2 hole front and 3 hole rear.

@@DustyFingersRC Thanks for the feedback! Unfortunately, being in the States I don't have easy access to the optional Fastrax springs. Ebay hasn't been fruitful and Fastrax doesn't ship across the pond. I may just go with the CVAs as I already have them on hand and parts are readily available for upkeep and adjustment. It's a shame as I like the aluminum build of the Fastrax.

I am always frustrated that I can't get many parts only available in the states so didn't expect to hear these are hard for you to get hold of. Good luck with finding the sweet spot 👍🏻

Yeah, lexan body from Kamtech 👍🏻

This mod makes it tougher but I guess anything can be broken. Bet you had fun doing it though?

If you are on Facebook I am easy to find and I can send a pic of where the shocks are set. Great to hear you are happy with performance since upgrading. Did you get the optional springs?

Sorry I'm not on Facebook only Instagram, I did get the optional springs and did exactly the same set up as yourself

@Lets_go_RC_UK I am on Instagram too 👍🏻

Thanks 🙏🏻

It was so long ago now I can't remember. I think it was a paint by Hycote but can't remember the exact blue. Sorry.

I found the can I used!! It was,Hycote Double Acrylic Rover Pegeant Blue 👍🏻

@@DustyFingersRC Hi OK thank you! I took a Tamiya blue color quite similar to yours (I hope) ;-)

Thanks, I appreciate your comment. Yeah, the battery door and the space saving servo is a real benefit.

😀 How's the hobby shed?

@@DustyFingersRC a mess at the moment been doing a camper build vw t4 plus have our first family puppy last week hit the big 50 time has flown by

All sounds positive. Good times ahead and putting work in, staying busy and productive is a win. Must get some footage of your RC's one of these days. 👍🏻

Thanks Andy, wish I could afford more of the legendary series but I have too many other priorities. I hope you and your family are doing well. Your hard work is incredible!

Thanks Mark. Appreciate you always. 🙏🏻

Have you shimmed the gearbox?

Thank you always 🙏🏻

It wasn't 'till I published the video that I found replacement wheels actually come glued so it seems that they know it is a must. Whilst you are here, great to see you have continued racing and been doing well 👍🏻

@@DustyFingersRC Thanks!

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@@DustyFingersRC What is the size of the spur?And what is the size of the pinion?

91T Spur and for the pinion you have options .​@@bradkalman2353

It is pretty much the main place I go to and it is a massive woods. Monster trucks love it in the woods, buggies need less sticks on the floor.

I can't comment on anything else they have released for entry level tbh but the spur gear was pretty bad. 👍🏻

I think so too ;) The kids love driving it which is a good sign.

Can you get radio gear online?

Thanks, I appreciate it. Dead easy to do with some foam oven cleaner 👍🏻

@@DustyFingersRC Cheers for the tip I’m gonna try that 👍

I detailed it in another video but all you do is key the chrome with some sand paper (speeds up the process), place in a bag. Spray the foam oven cleaner in and leave for half an hour or maybe a bit more. Can leave it overnight if you prefer, sometimes it works quickly and sometimes you need more time.

@@DustyFingersRC Thanks so much for the info. I found your hop-up video and found it really inspiring. It’s given me some great ideas for my son’s new Lunchbox. It’s lovely to see so much love for it after all these years. Keep up the good work with the videos! 👍

@chrisgocher575 Thank you for watching and engaging. I hope you and your son have loads of fun with the Lunchie 👍🏻

Appreciate you, thanks 👍🏻

That's a great choice 👍🏻 Hope you enjoy the build 😀

It's a looker 👊🏻

I appreciate it, thanks 👍🏻

Thanks for the comment, love it 👍🏻

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Quick test run, suspension has been sorted now. Thanks for commenting 👍🏻