Build Tips and Techniques

1149 topics in this forum

1. Cutting out lexan wheel wells

   By A-Baum, May 9, 2020
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   • Finnsllc
   • May 12, 2020

2. base paints ++

   By gkatz, November 30, 2023
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   • alvinlwh
   • March 18, 2024

3. Tamiya Grease alternative and glueing tyres

   By DavidJH, July 26, 2023
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   • chaman
   • August 3, 2023

4. Tamiya Lunch Box

   By Tamiya1973, February 13, 2021
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   • magnumb
   • August 15

5. Wounded paint job help required 😥

   By Bennett Ironman, December 1, 2020
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   • fwdjump
   • December 6, 2020

6. CW-01 wheelie bar - better way of fastening?

   By JimBear, November 25, 2024
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   • Cephas
   • November 25, 2024

7. DIY Body kit Molds

   By 80skidtoo, April 16, 2019   

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   • diy
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   • WillyChang
   • April 18, 2019

8. Waterproofing

   By Peter_B, July 30, 2019
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   • deangaffney
   • March 9, 2020

9. Hornet front shock absorbers/dampers

   By Mfdriver, February 15, 2021
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   • Mfdriver
   • February 16, 2021

10. How does your workspace look?

    By gkatz, December 8, 2023
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    • Carmine A
    • January 1, 2024

11. How to straighten a Lexan F1 body

    By esmuz, February 7, 2023
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    • yogi-bear
    • February 26, 2023

12. Newbie stuck on clodbuster build

    By no1trancefan, August 11, 2023
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    • no1trancefan
    • December 6, 2023

13. Sand Scorcher MK1 Paint job

    By impynyc, August 9, 2024
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    • impynyc
    • August 10, 2024

14. Agrios 4 wheel steering setup - Help

    By simalarion, November 13, 2020
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    • Robert5000
    • April 29, 2021

15. How do you guys still holes in Lexan bodies?

    By Mrowka, January 2, 2021
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    • Fabia130vRS
    • January 11, 2021

16. Ban the sellotape forever!!!

    By Davcur15, April 2
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    • guggles
    • April 9

17. Dry built

    By J@mes, October 13, 2021
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    • El Gecko
    • October 15, 2021

18. Drive motor and gearing

    By SteveD, March 11, 2021
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    • SteveD
    • March 19, 2021

19. ABS body painting - primer ? clear ? airbrushing ?

    By Mark_C, May 16, 2020
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    • Problemchild
    • May 28, 2020

20. Lunch Box fine detailing

    By jellon, August 20, 2020
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    • jonboy1
    • September 8, 2020

21. Make Willys head turn when steering

    By Yoshisaur, August 21, 2023   

    • wild willy
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    • nicherotors
    • August 25, 2023

22. How much does that motor eat?

    By F-150, February 29, 2024
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    • Pylon80
    • February 29, 2024

23. Servo voltages question

    By Gebbly, June 13, 2022
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    • Gebbly
    • June 14, 2022

24. To get the Oil Dampers Perfect?

    By simalarion, November 23, 2020
    • 11 replies
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    • Matty36
    • November 24, 2020

25. Tamiya e-Clip tool

    By skom25, August 27, 2023
    • 11 replies
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    • simalarion
    • September 3, 2023