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Well, it has been another busy two months. Fortunately for me, I'm doing the Hotshot as a shelf queen and I'm not in a rush to get it done at the expense of a quality job. I work on it when I have the time to sit down and relax. Sorry to all readers about the delay. On to the next step: Build...

Build Process: Step 38 (Optional) Here is Step 38 for the second set of optional wheels/rims and tires. Here are parts in their packages: Here are the parts laid out: Step 38 Commentary: These RCAidong wheels / rims are excellent quality and look just like the originals. The Tamiya...

Wow, it was a busy (and hot) summer for me. Now that things have calmed down a little, I can continue with this build. Build Process: Step 38 (Original) Step 38 involves assembling the rims and tires. I chose to get a second set of optional rims (as mentioned in post 6 ) and tires (post 10)...

Build Process: Step 37 Step 37 involves attaching the battery plate. Here are the instructions: Here are the parts laid out: Step 37 Commentary: Other than using the screws to attach the carbon fiber battery plate to the aluminum hinge, you need to cut the longer foam sheet in half...

Upgraded Remote Control Wheel: Although I am happy with my Flysky FS-G7P transmitter, I was unhappy with the cheap plastic control wheel that came with it. I saw a YouTube reviewer that contacted the company to get their optional foam wheel, so I tried contacting them as well. Well, they didn’t...

Build Process: Step 36 Step 36 involves attaching the heat sinks, routing the antenna wire and connecting the motor cables. Here are the instructions: Here are the parts laid out: Step 36 Commentary: This was another straightforward step. I was impressed at how short the antenna wire is...

Build Process: Step 35 Step 35 involves assembling the dummy heat-sinks. Here are the instructions: Here are the parts laid out: Step 35 Commentary: This was a straightforward step. I remember how cool the real heat sinks were back in 1985, so although they are not needed these days, I’m...

Build Process: Step 34 Step 34 involves attaching the aluminum roof to the rollbar assembly and attaching this and the access cover to the chassis. Here are the instructions: Here are the parts laid out: Step 34 Commentary: When attaching the aluminum roof, as before, I made sure to...

Build Process: Step 32 and 33 Step 32 involves adjusting the steering rods. They looked within this spec to me, so I left this step for doing a double check when the wheels are on and full the weight is on the buggy. Here are the instructions: Step 33 involves cutting out the window net and...

Well, it was a couple of crazy weeks. Back to the build: Build Process: Step 31 Step 31 involves attaching the front bumper. Here are the instructions: Here are the parts laid out: Step 31 Commentary: This was a straightforward step. I remember being very glad this bumper was there back...

Work Stand: I am at the point where I'll need a stand, so I chose a Hobby Park R/C Car Work Stand: Opening the box, I was impressed at the quality of the parts: It went together easily, and I like the thick foam padding: The magnet strip was a nice feature: Here it is with the car on it:

Build Process: Step 30 Step 30 involves attaching the mechanism box and the receiver switch. Here are the instructions: Here are the parts laid out: Step 30 Commentary: As mentioned in the last step, I had to think ahead to this step to get the wires exiting the J-style switch away from...

Build Process: Step 29 Step 29 involves arranging and fastening the radio equipment into the mechanism box. I also changed the new miniature system switch to the old school J Series switch. Here are the instructions: Here are the parts laid out: Step 29 Commentary: The thing to keep in...

Build Process: Step 28 Step 28 involves attaching the stays and the steering rods to the servo. Here are the Instructions: Here are the parts laid out: Step 28 Commentary: I added a rubber grommet between the servo and E7. Other than that, this was a straightforward step. Here is the...

Wow, I had a busy two weeks. Now, back to the build: Build Process: Step 27 Step 27 involves assembling and pre-adjusting the steering rods. Here are the Instructions: Here are the parts laid out: Step 27 Commentary: The trick with this step is to securely hold the chromed steering shafts...

Build Process: Step 26 Step 26 involves attaching the servo saver from the kit and hooking up the electronics to ensure the servo is in neutral for the attachment process. Here are the Instructions: Here are the parts laid out: Step 26 Commentary: For my servo, I needed the S4 Futaba /...

Build Process: Step 25 Step 25 involves charging the battery pack. Here are the Instructions: Here are my selected old school NiMH battery pack and my Tenergy battery charger. The battery pack is rated for 5000mAh, so I’m interested to see how long it lasts. I remember my original battery...

Spare Parts: I had some spare parts arrive. 1) The 16 Tooth and 17 Tooth pinion gears (Part Number 50354) that will complete the set of gear options for the car. These came with grub screws. 2) A set of 6 x 5mm Adjusters (Part Number 50596)

Build Process: Step 24 Step 24 involves attaching the rear damper. Here are the Instructions: Here are the parts laid out: Step 24 Commentary: This was another straightforward step. This high mounted mono-shock was one of the cool factor features of this model in my opinion. Here is the...

Build Process: Step 23 Step 23 involves attaching the front damper / coil over shock. Here are the Instructions: Here are the parts laid out: Step 23 Commentary: This was another straightforward step. Both Dampers have 3 set points: Soft, Medium, and Hard. To select a different setting...