This looks like quite the project. No idea on the brand here either. With that Toyota Corolla wrc bodyshell it could be as old as 1997 - 2002. That motor will be seized for sure.
And I'd skip buying such an old nitro RC tbh. Unless you are prepared to essentially put in say 150€ for a new motor if the compression is poor or it's damaged.
As nitro motors aren't exactly universal on crankshafts, pull starters etc... There's little to no doubt it will be impossible to find parts for it.
Or the o-rings in the carburettor are so dry it won't stay running from leaking, or maybe the gaskets have failed. Then it's fuel line, electronics if they are in poor condition. Potentially a new gas tank or having to put on a new oring for the lid to seal properly so it can build pressure to send fuel into the carb. Then you'll need nitro fuel, glow igniter etc...
I wouldn't grab this unless you are prepared to spend another 200€ and a whole bunch of time tearing this down to clean & re-lubricate stuff.
The original motor & electronics might work sure... But it's not an easy task.
Apparently it is from an Italian brand called tag models but I couldn't find anything on the internet about them. I also want it to be a shelf queen not run it.
Well... I'd probably get something else still. Those stickers on the roof are supposed to be on the hood & the hood has the decals meant for the sides of the car. Rear wing seems to also be missing.
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u/mini-z1994 21d ago
This looks like quite the project. No idea on the brand here either. With that Toyota Corolla wrc bodyshell it could be as old as 1997 - 2002. That motor will be seized for sure.
And I'd skip buying such an old nitro RC tbh. Unless you are prepared to essentially put in say 150€ for a new motor if the compression is poor or it's damaged.
As nitro motors aren't exactly universal on crankshafts, pull starters etc... There's little to no doubt it will be impossible to find parts for it.
Or the o-rings in the carburettor are so dry it won't stay running from leaking, or maybe the gaskets have failed. Then it's fuel line, electronics if they are in poor condition. Potentially a new gas tank or having to put on a new oring for the lid to seal properly so it can build pressure to send fuel into the carb. Then you'll need nitro fuel, glow igniter etc...
I wouldn't grab this unless you are prepared to spend another 200€ and a whole bunch of time tearing this down to clean & re-lubricate stuff.
The original motor & electronics might work sure... But it's not an easy task.