RC10 RPM 91 w0RldS Build (NEON GREEN)
 

Hi all,

I will be doing a RPM 91 w0RldS (NEON GREEN) Original B Stamped build and thought I would share the progress along the way.

I am hoping to collect the chassis this Saturday and awaiting a few parts to arrive from the USA, but have the majority to make a start.

I have painted the body and stickered it over the weekend. I mainly ran these colours back in the day with a change of green to the rear. I preferred the metallic green to the racing green.

Any ideas which team driver these colours are......:)

Pictures coming now !!!

RC10 Turbo Mirage Body Painted....
 

So I went for the RC10 Turbo Mirage as I ran it back then and preferred it to the Viper shell.

So any ideas who's paint scheme it was......:)

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Nice shell :thumbsup:

That shell is gorgeous. Are the Novak decals the MCI ones ? Looking forward to this build !

Not exactly the same but has similarities to Masami Hirosaka 1991 paint scheme (rainbow colours and metallic green)?

So much for digging the bits out for me :p

Hi Nige55,

Thank you for the comments. Yes the NOVAK are MCI....:)

Cheers Daz,

You notice the RPM bonnet decal.....:)

Its totally YOUR FAULT !! I'm doing this. I did dig out a few bits, then it started me off again.....:lol::lol::lol:

TOTALLY YOUR FAULT......:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Good guess bigalbi. I see the similarities but not right.

This actual scheme was a Team Associated UK driver.

Mr Marc Neale.

He had light green at the rear. I think it was actually (PACTRA RACING GREEN) but back in 1991/92 ish I changed it to metallic green and recreated what did back then.........:thumbsup::thumbsup:

I did but didn't want to mention it :thumbsup:

I looked at it yesterday and thought it reminded me of Plank's shell, but wasn't sure. Seems I was right!

As always, your knowledge, attention to detail and workmanship are on another level Mark...👏
Looking forward to the chassis build..!

So what's the difference between this one and the other RPM one you did other than the colour?

Cheers Aire.......:)

Its gonna be nice......:thumbsup:

Which RPM build Daz.

The RPM Ultra (white) was RPMs conversion.

The NIX 91 was the shapeways parts of the RPM 91 Worlds.

The above were white parts. This will be NEON GREEN with A & L parts, RPM BLACK parts, LUNSFORD parts, All genuine with NO repro parts.

I have been working on parts today, so will show parts later.......:thumbsup:

RPM Parts ( Stripped )
 

Hi all,

So here are the RPM plastic parts Stripped, Cleaned, Re-Dyed and polished ready for the rebuild.

Other than the Associated RC10T front bulkhead, Stealth Gearbox all other parts are Genuine 91 w0RldS RPM parts Re-Dyed by myself BLACK......:)

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Chassis
 

So collected the NEON GREEN B stamped chassis today.

This is a early Original B stamped chassis for the Team Car back in 1991. If you look at the battery holes, there are 2 that are off set. Another 2 were drilled by Team Associated to the correct position and countersunk for the battery cup. You will notice the other were just left.

This was corrected in later Team Car kits with only the 2 holes for the battery cup in the correct place.

You can just make out the B stamp at the rear just behind the gearbox fixing holes

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Information on RPM Parts
 

Hi all.

I just thought I would share the information on this build and the differences between the RPM Parts being used.

I would just like to share this info as well.

In 1991 the IFMAR Worlds was held in Detroit. Yes the never released STEALTH car was used by Mashami if that's the correct spelling and a few other Team Associated drivers, but not all.

So questions have been asked as to why RPM used the heading RPM 91 WORLDS.

Well its simple, the Associated drivers who did not have the STEALTH used the RPM 91 WORLDS Parts. So there you have it..........

So there are 2 RPM wishbones front and rear for the Associated RC10.

This version I'm using,

1.RPM 91 WORLDS front and rear.!!!!!!!
&
2.RPM RC10 front and rear wishbones. (Team Car)

The main difference is the length of the wishbones front and rear.

1.RPM 91 WORLDS

Front using the RC10T bulkhead and Nose plate due to length of front arms.
Rear using template to cut rear of chassis due to length of rear wishbones.
This allows the width to be the same once fitted, otherwise would be to wide if fitted straight onto a Team Car RC10. Also the wishbones on the 91 worlds only have 2 mounting holes.

2.RPM RC10 Arms.

These are a direct replacement for the TEAM CAR or to make the CLASSIC have the same width as the TEAM CAR. Basically and up grade. Also has 3 mounting holes in wishbones

You will notice the difference in length in the rear wishbones I'm picturing and the rear of the chassis cut down. Also a few stickers fitted to the chassis as I did back then and the battery cup fitted.You will see how much wider the rear wishbone is compared the standard RC10 WORLDS Wishbone.

Hope that makes sense...........:thumbsup:

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Build Start !!!!
 

So here we go.......

First up I'm starting with the rear end.

Rear 91 worlds RPM wishbones
Rear 91 worlds RPM 1.5 Degree Blocks/Hangers
Hinge Pins and E-Clips.... ( I REALLY MISS THESE NOT !! )
Original Light Gold Associated screws.
New inner Associated screws for the Blocks/Hangers.

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RPM Bulkhead.
 

Next up is the RPM Bulkhead. Already Pre cut by RPM to allow for the wishbones being cut into the chassis. With this the chassis needs to be cut allowing the wishbones more centre of the chassis. RPM cut the bottom out of the bulkhead.

New Original Gold Associated screws and new black side fixing screws.

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Fitment to chassis.
 

Wishbones
Blocks/Hangers 1.5 degree
RPM Bulkhead fitted
I also added 2 nuts on top of the Blocks/Hangers for extra strength. As this is going to be RUN !!!!:D

All fitted to the chassis. Battery cup pre-fitted.........:)

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Loving the look already...black on green..! 👏

Black on Green
 

Thank you Aire.:thumbsup:

Yes, it does look very good. The chassis in life is fluorescent and the photo doesn't really show the brightness, but does look good.:)

Hulk smash

YES !!! Dazza .......:lol::lol::lol:

LOVE IT !!!

Super Gasket.
 

Well not much advancement but !!!!!!!!!!

27 years on. I have finally got one !!!!

Yes,,,,,,,, RC10 Stealth Super Gasket......:drool:

No more worrying about sneezing and the standard felt gasket blowing to smithereens...:lol:

Just looking at the felt gasket and you can see it breaking down......

Now your looking at this Super Gasket, I want you to sing your favourite song, whilst remembering it has taken me 27 years to get one.....:drool:

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Nice...but where from..!..?

America Aire.

There's a guy remaking them.....:thumbsup:

Original STEALTH Gearbox.
 

Next up the Original STEALTH Gearbox.

Fully stripped, re-dyed, Diff stripped and re-greased, bearings cleaned.

The original layshaft removed and a B4 shaft fitted. I will be fitting a 3 Pad slipper clutch.

Parts ready.....

Just look at that Super Gasket.........:D

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Super Gasket, Motor Plate.
 

Next is the Super Gasket and Motor Plate. Filed and cut down at the back and polished up the edge.

The Super Gasket is a perfect fit and a credit to the maker.....:thumbsup:

Ready to install in to the RC10 91 Worlds.......:)

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So Mark....did you get the 2 + 1 free..deal..? If so you must have a spare...! :lol:.....shipping is expensive..
Alan...

The build is looking great..👍

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

I bet you wouldn't want it if I had a spare.......... would you........:lol:

STEALTH Gearbox To Chassis.
 

So here are the pictures of the STEALTH Gearbox fitted to the Chassis......:)

Just look at that Super Gasket...........:D

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Would be perfect on my '91 RC10T....! 😉

Damn it, I'm just about ready to do a full rebuild on my stealth with lots of nice bits, and now your making me really want one of those gaskets ! LOL. Great to see the progress, looking good !

Your RC10T would look better on my Super Gasket........:thumbsup:

Its Lovely Nige55, just like a MarshMellow.......:lol:

Front End Parts.
 

So ready for the RPM 91 Worlds front end.

RC10T Nose Plate
RPM New Black Bumper
Associated RC10T Front bulkhead
Associated RC10T Front brace
RPM ULTRA Front Shock Tower
RC10 Nose Tubes ( Need slight mod ) will show when doing them.
RPM 91 Worlds front wishbones
30 Degree Caster blocks

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RPM 91 w0RldS Front End Built
 

RPM 91 w0RldS Front End Built up ready for chassis...

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