Optima Mid Custom Build

[HKS_TRD]

Originally Posted by j0pp3

Sorry that I misguided you there. Yes, the other pair of wheels seems to be the W-5033 and OT-66. They are included in the exploded view

I've always thought it was shipped with two sets of the same wheel type but different compound (soft/hard).

No problem it can get a bit confusing trying to get exact details on some of these vintage machines

I have a brand new pair of front Mid SP Wheels and W-5034 tyres that I would be willing to sell if you are interested for a future project

[j0pp3]

Another small update.

Here is a few parts I found in the mailbox today... wohooo! Build start is getting closer... all N.I.B "black gold" shocks have now finally found their new home!


OTW-9 Plastic Parts (battery holders & body posts etc)



FD-38 Black Dumper (L) Damper Set

[oli4ke]

My Optima mid custom is ready!
Trimming and painting of the body shell is pending.
PS: Love your quality of pictures mate, very professional!

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105471

[HKS_TRD]

Where do you guys find all these cool parts!

[j0pp3]

Originally Posted by oli4ke

My Optima mid custom is ready!
Trimming and painting of the body shell is pending.
PS: Love your quality of pictures mate, very professional!

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105471

Wonderful! I now have a reference build to follow

Originally Posted by HKS_TRD

Where do you guys find all these cool parts!

Ebay (.com/.de/.co.uk) and helpful forum members

[j0pp3]

Baby steps...

This evening I got time to start the build. The parts I have used so far has been shown earlier in this thread so nothing new yet. Just put them together

My brand new shocks have also been put together and feels very smooth.

[j0pp3]

Could not resist building even more today so here we go!

[oli4ke]

Originally Posted by j0pp3

Could not resist building even more today so here we go!

LOL You are a freak like me.....

My restoration of the Optima Mid Custom is completed.
Here you can see the final result ==> http://www.oople.com/forums/showthre...755#post675755

[j0pp3]

Thanks!

Now I have a few more images to show

Hope you like it!


Steering mechanism and chassis posts.



Front suspension almost done. Dogbones, hubs, steering nuckles, rods etc.



Rear suspension almost done.



Bumper in place.



Battery trays and posts. As this will be a shelf queen I have both mounted the trays for using a stick pack and the posts for using individual cells. On a runner you choose one of those types.



Body posts fitted.



Shocks in place.



Close up on front shocks.



Close up on rear shocks.

[DanB4]

Stunning

[kenios]

you use different shocks for front and rear?? you have adjustable ones by turning a ring and than you have shocks where you have to use spacers....

if i see on the manual you need the shocks with the spacers .

i prefer the ones with the adjustable ring that is easier and more adjustable in my opinion.

But otherwise GREAT JOB !!!

[j0pp3]

Originally Posted by DanB4

Stunning

Thank you, Dan the Man!

Originally Posted by kenios

you use different shocks for front and rear?? you have adjustable ones by turning a ring and than you have shocks where you have to use spacers....

if i see on the manual you need the shocks with the spacers .

i prefer the ones with the adjustable ring that is easier and more adjustable in my opinion.

But otherwise GREAT JOB !!!

Hey, eagle eye Kenios

It's the same shock type but I don't know why my front shocks ( N.I.B FD-37) were packaged with the adjustable rings instead of spacers. Kyosho must have reused the part numbers between slightly different setups. These kind of shocks were used on so many other models. There were also shocks using spacers in different thickness that you could snap on.

Next time you will get an update showing:

- Spur gear etc.
- Last parts for the battery holders.
- Top deck.
- Wheels and tires.

[j0pp3]

Build update for today!


Outer gearbox.



Last parts in place for the battery holders.


Wheel hexes fitted.



Top deck.



Wheels and tires! Front shot.



Rear shot.



Front pose.



Rear pose.



Side shot.



Upside down shot.

[Naushad]

A pleasure to see...

[j0pp3]

Tiny update...

I received a package from Marwan recently with the body, wing, undertray, decals and belt protectors. This means I can start on the painting and body trimming soon!

See ya!

[sheriff]

Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

[j0pp3]

Originally Posted by sheriff

Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

Yeah, almost there! Finally some clothes on! I really like how it turned out. Not that I'm a good painter (I still use brushes) but for my painting standards it's good

Like my SWB cars this also needs white marked text on the tires. Will be sorted out sooner or later.

[HKS_TRD]

That turned out great!
I think it looks just fine without the white lettering on the tires, in fact I don't plan to put the white lettering on the tires of my SP

[Naushad]

Out of interest guys what white marker do you use on the tyres for detailing? Any good buys on eBay?

[j0pp3]

Originally Posted by HKS_TRD

That turned out great!
I think it looks just fine without the white lettering on the tires, in fact I don't plan to put the white lettering on the tires of my SP

Thanks HKS_TRD!

I will probably wait a little until I do the white lettering because I don't trust my shaky hands

Originally Posted by Naushad

Out of interest guys what white marker do you use on the tyres for detailing? Any good buys on eBay?

I've actually never done it before and don't know any good technique. Probably that's why I've left the tyres as they are for so long Maybe a new thread about this so we can figure it out?