Tamiya TA02-S conversion to nitro...

[Ruimteaapje]

Hi all, new member here. I've got my mind set on converting a Lancia TA02-S to nitro to fit the 236mm wheelbase of the Lancia 037 kit. I find it hard to source the old Thunder Tiger gas conversion kit for the TA02 so I would be helpful for hints and tips as to how to proceed. Has anyone done this specific conversion? I guess I'd have to design an upper and lower chassis plate from scratch

 

[alfredwong2003]

It is not going to be easy, it will be hard to mesh the clutch bell and spur gear exactly right. The plastic tub could melt under the heat. It is probably a lot cheaper to get a TG-10 type chassis and go from there.

 

[Ruimteaapje]

Thanks Alfred, much appreciated. Thats indeed why I looked for the old Thunder Tiger kit which includes aluminium chassis plates, which are of course for a 257mm wheelbase (see the image below) but could be useful as a template for a shortened custom chassis.