For years, I've always wanted to build a vintage rc car. After lots of research, I finally settled on the Traxxas TRX-1 (released in '91). I chose it because they are extremely scarce, and they were Traxxas' first majorly competitive model. Winning ROAR championships in '92 and '93. :D
I decided to go another route with this build. During my research, I found countless builds where the person only built a "looker"....sometimes they put modern electrics to run them. I'm going to take it one step further. Not only will all of the parts be "new", but I will be also installing "new" era specific electronics. In the end, she will still be a shelf queen, but she will run on vintage technology. :D Over the past few weeks, I have collected about 90% of the parts for the TRX-1. I've also managed to scrounge up all of my electronics. :cool: I aim to use as many vintage parts as possible, but in some cases (mostly int he hardware area) I have to buy items that were recently made (that have the new Traxxas label).
Finally, some pics:
Over shot of everything that has arrived....still have a lot coming in the mail (mostly from the UK and Japan).
The gem of the whole build. A Composite Craft double decker chassis. This thing is like super duper ultra rare and the best part is it is NOS (new old stock)!!! ^_^
The wheels/tires that I have received so far. I even managed to find some of the optional Traxxas hot pink wheels! All NOS of course. :)
Various large plastic parts.....
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