Refurbish Antique Chieftain Kit

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August 29, 2021
The EBay rescue.
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August 29, 2021
Luckily, the seller took some decent photos of it!
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August 29, 2021
Besides a few lugs and grab handles, I think it is complete.
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August 29, 2021
Apparently, the Tamiya instructions at the time were a little vague on where to put the exhaust muffler! LOL
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August 29, 2021
The parts not yet in the Purple Power. Yes, that is the original Tamiya electric motor. Only managed to break off one road wheel axle. I'll call that a WIN!
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August 29, 2021
The rest of the parts in the Purple Power, along with the deck from a 16 inch Monogram USS New Jersey that I hope to finish stripping sometime this millennium...

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30 July 2024, 23:47 -

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Just seeing what I can do for this old thing without spending a gazillion dollars! LOL Going to use some spare decals from the newer Tamiya kit and maybe some leftover parts from my Takom Mk 5P. I want to try to keep the rolling tread WORKING!

Refurbish Antique Chieftain Kit

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