Optima Mid Build/Restore

j0pp3 · #1 15-05-2012

Hi guys! My first Optima Mid build...

It all started with scoring a few mid cars on Ebay and local forums etc. Then I took them apart and looked for the best parts and cleaned them up. I also ordered a reproduction body, decals and two pairs of OT-66 tires from Marwan.

The best chassis I found had countersunk holes so that will be the main mod in this build so far.

This is what I have built so far. Enjoy.

j0pp3 · #2 15-05-2012

Progress continues! I love seeing the car shaping up and working with gold shocks...

j0pp3 · #3 15-05-2012

More progress.... as you can see I skip restoring the electronics for now. Next step is painting the body

DanB4 · #4 16-05-2012

Your photos are amazing - Kyosho should pay you!

I've been looking for a Mid to restore for a while, this thread satisfies my urge and I'll keep searching.

Well done.

Dan

j0pp3 · #5 16-05-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanB4

Your photos are amazing - Kyosho should pay you!

I've been looking for a Mid to restore for a while, this thread satisfies my urge and I'll keep searching.

Well done.

Dan

Thanks a lot Dan!

Good luck searching mate

j0pp3 · #6 18-05-2012

Big news!

Got time to paint the body and add the stickers. Not exactly box art but close enough for me. I used a hair dryer on some stickers to get them stay in place. Body is painted with fascolor white and fascolor black (lexan colors for airbrush).

Cheers!