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Forum: Vintage RC 30-01-2014
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Posted By CharlieOptima
RC10 or Jeep

Anyone else got one? Do you really think it's worth £200, I'm tempted as it's a good looking little buggy but I'm also thinking do I buy a Ford A151A2 Ford Mutt (real one) but in all honesty one will...
Forum: Vintage RC 16-01-2014
Replies: 2
Views: 1,566
Posted By CharlieOptima
Well as I currently suffering from a bad case of...

Well as I currently suffering from a bad case of the man flu, I decided instead of stripping the Custom down, to get it up and running, why not, it may be the last time.

Anyway after a couple of...
Forum: Vintage RC 16-01-2014
Replies: 2
Views: 1,566
Posted By CharlieOptima
Optima Mid Custom

Morning,

Following on from the completion of my Optima Mid a couple of days ago, which turned out very well, I'm now gearing up to start my Optima Mid Custom. It's a ebay buy and looks to be in...
Forum: Vintage RC 13-01-2014
Replies: 23
Views: 3,953
Posted By CharlieOptima
Looking good! Let's see if the custom turns out...

Looking good! Let's see if the custom turns out as well!
Forum: Vintage RC 13-01-2014
Replies: 23
Views: 3,953
Posted By CharlieOptima
Before I start the Mid Custom I have finally...

Before I start the Mid Custom I have finally finished off my original Optima Mid, almost as good as when it came out of the box 25 years ago.
Forum: Vintage RC 18-12-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 3,953
Posted By CharlieOptima
Mid Custom

Right chaps the next restoration will start next week..Optima Mid Custom. Ebay buy condition yet to be confirmed. Anyway it's my January project.

Pics and updates to follow...just annoyed I sold...
Forum: Vintage RC 25-01-2013
Replies: 65
Views: 9,491
Posted By CharlieOptima
I have both the original box side stripes and the...

I have both the original box side stripes and the repro's and they are the same size...I've been putting off these final sections as no matter how you look at it to get a good fit the decal (black...
Forum: Vintage RC 24-01-2013
Replies: 65
Views: 9,491
Posted By CharlieOptima
TBH I still have my original decals for the body...

TBH I still have my original decals for the body and these are the same as Marwan (give or take a mm). The sizes are off from the box artwork, the only issue I have is a missing red Kyosho and the...
Forum: Vintage RC 18-01-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 3,953
Posted By CharlieOptima
I was looking at your car earlier to see how you...

I was looking at your car earlier to see how you fitted the side decals...I think a careful trim it is. Looking at the box art I don't you can't achieve this even with original decals, the sizes are...
Forum: Vintage RC 18-01-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 3,953
Posted By CharlieOptima
Did you trim the side body decals to fit?

Did you trim the side body decals to fit?
Forum: Vintage RC 18-01-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 3,953
Posted By CharlieOptima
Well, I've painted and cut the body out. Took my...

Well, I've painted and cut the body out. Took my time over several days so not to rush things and I'm pretty pleased.

I've put most of the decals on although the side swipes are a little tricky as...
Forum: Vintage RC 13-01-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 3,953
Posted By CharlieOptima
Send me a PM as I was only going to put a set on...

Send me a PM as I was only going to put a set on eBay.

Ta
Forum: Vintage RC 13-01-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 3,953
Posted By CharlieOptima
Good Morning, Well I decided that as I had...

Good Morning,

Well I decided that as I had most of the bits I'd get on with it. I didn't bother doing mi-build shots as we've all seen a few of those. Anyway it took me a few hours yesterday to...
Forum: Vintage RC 05-01-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 3,953
Posted By CharlieOptima
Having done some reading I'm going to rebuild the...

Having done some reading I'm going to rebuild the 240ST but I'm still tempted to pick up something with a little more punch just to see the difference. I'm not going to go mad so ive been looking at...
Forum: Vintage RC 04-01-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 3,953
Posted By CharlieOptima
and this a 24 year old chassis plate that used to...

and this a 24 year old chassis plate that used to run up and down a gravel drive after a bit of spit and polish...not bad apart from a couple of scratches and a finger print
Forum: Vintage RC 04-01-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 3,953
Posted By CharlieOptima
Morning, I tested the Le Mans motor and it...

Morning,

I tested the Le Mans motor and it still runs but it didn't sound great, I'd like to keep it as part of the package but I think with all the new developments over the years it's more...
Forum: Vintage RC 04-01-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 3,953
Posted By CharlieOptima
Another Optima Mid restore

Hi There,

Well I thought it was about time that I got my old Optima Mid out of the cupboard. It's been sat there for 24 years and I think now deserves a little TLC.

Overall it's in pretty good...
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