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I love all kinds of motorsports, but Formula 1 is probably my favorite. The cars are wicked fast, look amazingly sleek and can corner faster than anything else out there.
I guess that’s why I really love the 1:10 scale F1s as well. So, of course, there’s no surprise that I had a grin on my face from ear to ear when I heard Team Associated was seriously thinking about jumping into the F1 arena. Then there was the rumors of an actual car spotted at the track. Finally, a press release filled with lots of pictures.
So here we are, mere months after the sneak peek photos swept the internet, I have a production F6 sitting on my bench awaiting a build. But before we get started, let me list the additional parts I’ll be including in the build:
• #8023 Team Associated Factory Team F6 Formula 1 Car, www.teamassociated.com
• #FUTK4905 Futaba 4PX 4-Channel Transmitter, www.futaba-rc.com
• #FUTM0158 Futaba BLS571SV S.Bus HV Steering Servo, www.futaba-rc.com
• #27310 Reedy Zappers 3600mAh 7.6V LP Shorty LiPo Battery, www.reedypower.com
• #27004 Reedy Blackbox 510R Competition ESC, www.reedypower.com
• #287 Reedy Sonic 540-M3 25.5 Spec Motor, www.reedypower.com
• #1538-30 Protoform F1-Fourteen F1 Body, PROTOform F1
• #PS-0577 Pit Shimizu 577 Front Tires, www.tqrcracing.com
• #PS-0572 Pit Shimizu 572 Rear Tires, www.tqrcracing.com
• #29276 Team Associated XP F6 Red LED Taillight, www.teamassociated.com
Tools:
I also like to include some other useful tools I used to build this car.
• Team Associated Factory Team 4mm Turnbuckle Wrench
• MIP Metric Hex Driver Set (contains 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5mm drivers)
• MIP 1.5mm Hex Driver
• MIP 2.0 Hex Driver
• MIP 2.5 Hex Driver
• TrakPower TK950 Soldering Iron
• Excel Grip On Hobby Knife
• Duratrax Curved Body Scissors
• ProTek Body Reamer
• ProTek Digital Calipers
• Scotch Mounting Tape
• Excel Needlenose Pliers
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Opening Page
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 1 – Shock and Damper Tubes
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 2 – Front Suspension & Servo
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 3 – Steering
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 4 – Rear Suspension
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 5 – Rear Axle
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 6 – Wings
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 7 – Electronics
I just stumbled onto this blog and find it exciting that Team Associated is finally entering the F1 arena. I have been a Team enthusiast since I built my first RC 10 back in 1986. I have not built one for a while and look forward to investigating this new product.
Thanks for this info.
Ya, I heard a LONG while back that they were looking into this market – glad to see them finally jumping in even if it’s a little late.