Associated RC10 Masami Project

After losing my irreplaceable RC10 Classic in a fire, I ended up getting the Clear Edition as a display model instead.  Later I got the Team Edition to actually drive, but then they came out with this Masami Edition which was sufficiently different that I needed to have it as well.  This represents the version of the car that Masami Hirosaka used to win the IFMAR world championship in 1989.  It is substantially different than the original with a black aluminum plate chassis (with carbon upper deck) instead of the formed gold pan of most of the other RC10's, different wheels and tires, and different suspension.  There are many other differences which I'll discuss in more detail in the build journal below.  Note that this version of the car was original customized by Masami himself and was therefore never available as an actual product.  This is the first time it would be purchased complete.  Team Associated has continued to release a plethora of RC10 variations, but with my total on the shelf now at 3 I'm calling my collection done.  (Until I change my mind.)

This is a 2WD racing buggy with an aluminum chassis and four wheel double wishbone independent suspension.  I just installed a silver can motor for display since I don't intend to drive this one.