Team Associated RC10 Classic (2013) - 6001

   Released by Team Associated in 2013, the RC10 Classic - # 6001 - is a "Limited Release" replica of the model that had originally been introduced in 1984.

   The replica model has a number of updates to allow for current day batteries and electronics. The 6 gear transmission also has some design improvements for brushless motors.

   In this series of articles I will endeavour to provide information to help identify any of the 1/10 Scale RC10 2WD series and where it sits along its evolutionary trail. With this knowledge, any RC10 owner should be able to decide if their model is just one of the many thousands that were produced, or is potentially a collectors "holy grail".

2013 RC10 Classic Kit

   The limited release RC10 version is based on the iconic gold anodised alloy tub chassis (no stamp), with coil spring over oil filled dampers (similar to those used on the 1990 RC10 CE), a ball differential, dogbone drive-shafts, three piece quick change wheels and oilite bushings.

Model Version:

• #6001 RC10 Classic

Features:

• Authentic replica of the RC10 Buggy Kit originally released in 1984
• Gold anodized 6061-T6 aluminum monocoque tub chassis
• Fully adjustable four-wheel independent suspension
• Long travel, fluid-filled gold-anodized aluminum coil-over shocks
• Low-profile, sealed, six-gear transmission
• VariLok adjustable ball differential
• Exceptional ground clearance with low center of gravity
• Pro-Line® front and rear tires with modular racing wheels
• Clear ProTech body with driver figure and wing
• Fiberglass shock towers
• Oilite bushings throughout
• Accepts 6-cell NiMH and 2S LiPo battery packs

2013 RC10 Classic - Box Art:

   RC10 Classic Box - # 6001.



   Box Sides.



   Box End.

2013 RC10 Classic Chassis:

   RC10 Classic Gold Anodised Chassis.







   The Driver.



   Rear end, clear plastic gear cover.



   Rear hub.



   Classic rear quick change knobbly tire and three piece wheel.



   Gearbox, with brushless motor.



   Front end, showing gold anodised dampers and steering servo.



   Front quick change wheels and ribbed tires.



   Fixed length tie-bars and steering track-rods.

   At present, the RC Model Manufacturers, Brands and Distributors covered by us are: ABC Hobby, Academy, Acme Racing, Agama Racing, Amewi, Ansmann Racing, ARRMA, Team Associated, Atomic RC, Axial, AYK, Bolink, BSD Racing, Capricorn, Carisma, Carson, Caster Racing, Cen, Corally, Custom Works, Durango, Duratrax, ECX - Electrix, Exceed RC, FG Modellsport, FS-Racing, FTX, Fujimi, Gmade, GS-Racing, Harm, HBX, Helion, Heng Long, Himoto Racing, Hirobo, Hitari, Hobao, Hong-Nor, Hot Bodies, HPI, HSP, Intech, Integy, Jamara, JQ Products, Kawada, Kyosho, Losi, LRP, Maisto, Mardave, Marui, Maverick, MCD Racing, Megatech, Mugen, New Bright, Nichimo, Nikko, Nkok, Ofna, Pro-Pulse, Protech, PTI, RC4WD, Redcat Racing, RJ-Speed, Robitronic, Schumacher, Seben, Serpent, Smartech, Sportwerks, Step-Up, Tamiya, Team-C Racing, Team Magic, Thunder Tiger, Tomy, Top Racing, Traxxas, Trinity, Tyco, Vaterra RC, Venom, VRX Racing, WLToys, X-Factory, Xmods, Xpress, Xray, XTM, Yankee RC, Yokomo, ZD Racing and Zipzaps.

   This is an ongoing project, with new and "lost in time" RC Models and Brands being added as they are found and although most of those listed above have been covered in relative detail, some are still being researched and will be completed in the near future.

Getting into RC

   When I first got into racing RC, all I had was a three year old clapped out Tamiya Boomerang, a silver can stock motor, three step mechanical speed controller, two 1400Mah stick batteries and basic Acoms stick transmitter.

   I was the newbie and most of the guys I was racing against had all the latest models, modified motors, matched batteries and top spec radio equipment, but I was still beating them easily. Why? The answer is simple:

Keeping Notes

   If all you will ever do is go racing at your local track every week, then this article is not for you. However, if you ever look towards travelling around to different tracks around the country, or even the world, the value of keeping notes is all too obvious.

   Every time I raced in a regional or national competition meeting, I would make detailed notes, aided by a little local knowledge initially, and later fine tuned to suit my own driving style.

   My experience now means there are few, if any outdoor tarmac tracks within a 300 mile radius I haven't been to, and my notes on motor, gearing, camber angles, shock settings, tire choice and what inserts work best for that particular track, amongst others, allow me to save valuable time on the finer points of car setup, that can be done in the warmth of my own home on the kitchen table days before the meeting, instead of the often crippling heat, or the arduous conditions inside a wind blown tent.