Pumesta 407 Posted April 7, 2016 So my new decals arrived today A massive thank you to Tamiyabigstuff for selling a set from his private stash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pumesta 407 Posted May 4, 2016 So finally got around to sorting some oil shocks for the King Blackfoot Unbelievable the difference they make to the handling over the standard friction shocks. Unfortunately not enough to stop smashing into a litter bin at the park. Resulting in needing some body repairs Not to sure how easy the crack will be to cover up when I get round to painting the shell. I also managed to crack the roll bar and one of the spot lights With having done as much to this as I planned, just waiting on a new motor, I am itching to get it nicely painted, shelf it and start a new project. Tempted by either a Blackfoot Xtreme or Blackfoot 3 and do a 4x4 conversion on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3662 Posted May 4, 2016 Get the Parma Blackfoot lexan shell and stop worrying about body damage... What kind of Shocks are you using??? Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pumesta 407 Posted May 4, 2016 41 minutes ago, Frog Jumper said: Get the Parma Blackfoot lexan shell and stop worrying about body damage... What kind of Shocks are you using??? Terry Thats an idea, although never been a big fan of lexan shells, the fact you have one attempt at painting that worries me lol. As for the shock they aren't anything special, just some random generic brand, but the price was reasonable with out having to wait weeks for them to come from China http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370638504482 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3662 Posted May 9, 2016 On 5/4/2016 at 5:36 PM, Pumesta said: Thats an idea, although never been a big fan of lexan shells, the fact you have one attempt at painting that worries me lol. As for the shock they aren't anything special, just some random generic brand, but the price was reasonable with out having to wait weeks for them to come from China http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370638504482 Well, with the lexan, you don't really have to worry about damage... At least that's what I've found with my son't Bush Devil... I paid $75US to have it "professionally" painted and it was worth it, but if you're looking for a runner, just paint the inside the color of your choice (after masking the windows), and apply the decals as needed... The original BF body is black ABS, so even if you decide to paint the lexan shell black, you'll be still starting at the same place, right??? Keep the ABS for Shelf Life... Switch it out to Lexan for Runs... Paint the lexan black like the ABS, and decal both the same... Terry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pumesta 407 Posted May 9, 2016 New motor arrived Currently running it in, hope it lasts longer than the last one Refitted to the truck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pumesta 407 Posted May 10, 2016 *sigh* one broken drive shaft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3662 Posted May 10, 2016 2 hours ago, Pumesta said: *sigh* one broken drive shaft I knew one day this same thing would happen to me, so when I learned a bit of Arcana, I added it to my own thread: Good luck! Terry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pumesta 407 Posted May 10, 2016 28 minutes ago, Frog Jumper said: I knew one day this same thing would happen to me, so when I learned a bit of Arcana, I added it to my own thread: Good luck! Terry Thanks I have a bought a set on Ebay already. However I seem to recall coming across a topic on another forum saying that there was a set of dog bones from another brand HPI sticks in my mind, that are exactly the same spec but as they are still in production they are only £5 a set where as the Tamiya ones are £20. But now I need a set can I find the thread?.......... No lol. My biggest worry is that there is something else wrong and I will brake another one. I noticed the rear shocks were set a bit long and the rear axles were just clearing the rear wishbones so perhaps one of them snagged, so I adjusted them a bit to give more clearance. Or it could just be the fact I slid it sideways into a big pot hole. But not to fear the master mechanic is on the job, yes he is trying to refit the broken dog bone in the correct place He had to to put it on the ramps, The second photo was quickly followed by being handed the battery compartment end cover and two screws 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3662 Posted May 10, 2016 Love your pit crew! Lemme know what you find out about the HPI 'bones??? Thanks, Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pumesta 407 Posted May 10, 2016 38 minutes ago, Frog Jumper said: Love your pit crew! Lemme know what you find out about the HPI 'bones??? Thanks, Terry Actually it could have been these ones http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Spare-Parts-Dogbone-Shaft-Joint-RC-1-10-1-10-Model-Car-Front-Rear-For-HSP-/291505036818?var=&hash=item43df0dde12:m:m88Rr5cdOgpZjYDMlgVc0wg I can't be annoyed pulling the shaft out of the truck to but assuming the instructions are 1:1 scale the 70mm might fit, the distance between the pins is about 4mm more than the Tamiya one's but everything else is the same. Might be worth the risk for £1.50 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3662 Posted May 11, 2016 According to this thread: We would need the HPI 08061... They are 63mm, and a quick check on the Bush Devil says that's right... My only concern about the HPI is the ball diameter, but they are cheap - $4.00 shipped in the States! Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pumesta 407 Posted May 12, 2016 Nice quick fix only took 2 mins 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
