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quote:Originally posted by jesterdudeIdeal. Glad to see it worked for you. Now you can go thrash your hornet[]with out wrecking your battery pack. Ryan id="quote">id="quote">OH and i did []

[]all done.used two velcro strips.one on the battery and one on the inside of the battery compartment.works a treat.

quote:Originally posted by jesterdudeHi i had the same prob on the original hornet so i stuck a strip of foam on the inside of battery cover(try different thickness for desired effect) I pushed the battery back away from the pack and wedged it more tightly against the chassis. Give it a go worked fine for me. Ryan id="quote">id="quote">Thanks for that ill try at dinner time,we have plenty of foam at work so ill let you know the outcome later.[]

[]hi all. just a quick one. built my first buggy (new hornet) but finding that when jumping or going over bumpy ground the battery cover falls off alot.its on the right way but the design seems a bit c@#p because of the weight of the battery.any ideas to keep it in place or the battery falling out? []cheers.

quote:Originally posted by SammyJust a pointer: Test her before you go, else you could have a problem if you get there and realise that you've forgotten to solder something lol HTH Sam id="quote">id="quote">[]Good point.

[] Thanks all. ive already got some bearings so thats good. going home to isle of wight this weekend so ill test her there.

[]id="blue">Hi all. i have a new hornet i have just built and enjoying very much (first rc)a mate has given me a tamiya sport tuned motor part number ta53068. will this be ok to fit straight on to my hornet with no other mods and will it make much difference to performance???? []thanks again all.

[] Cool thanks for all that jozza. that made things a lot clearer.think ill have a look on the net,see whats around.[]

quote:Originally posted by terry.scGarvey, what charger are you using? With a peak charger your battery should never need to be left on trickle charge. id="quote">id="quote">have to have a look when i get home . all i know is that its an ansmann! small black box with two lights on top and a button for fast charge.[:I] sorry new to all this.

quote:Originally posted by SammyRuntime: Seems low, try discharging and recharging the pack a few times (or send it to me for regeneration, see other topic) Trickle charge: 18hrs. Sam id="quote">id="quote">Thanks what is the best way to disscharg?

[] HI ALL JUST A QUICK ONE. PUT AN NI-CD SC 1800MAH 7.2 V BATTERY id="red">ON FAST CHARGE AND ONLY GOT ABOUT 5-10 MINS uSE IN MY HORNET OUT OF IT???? IS THIS THE NORM? THANKS OH AND HOW LONG ON TRICKLE CHARGE SHOULD IT BE LEFT FOR?

[]cool off to the shops this weekend then.

Probably been asked b4[:I] but dont know how to search for old posts. built my hornet but would like some tips on the best way to apply the stickers and is there any way to give the shell a bit more protection like a coat of laquer after?[]id="navy">

quote:Originally posted by DrewboyausThey're the white plastic rings that slot into the wheels, axles etc.... Cheers, Drew. id="quote">id="quote">Thanks for that. so the ball bearings just last longer and make for a better ride?

quote:Originally posted by HunterZeroI'd also suggest replacing all the bushings in the car with a set of ball bearings, they're so cheap these days there's no reason not to have them. You'll need 9x 1150 and 1x 850. - James id="quote">id="quote">[]thanks james. being new to this, what are the bushings and where do they go?

[]hi all.starting my first build (hornet) and enjoying it at the moment,dont know how long it will last. seen some parts need greace.how should it be applied? alot? a little? and do i need to realy work it in to the gears/shaft ect that come with the kit or again just a little? thanks all[]

quote: Originally posted by DJTheo Actually there are quite few differences, but if you are happy with it... Btw, better write in small letters as capitals mean in the web shouting. Cheers id="quote">id="quote"> OOooops sorry.......on both accounts.best to never listen to a newbie[8)]

IVE CHECKED MY NEW HORNET MANUAL WITH WHAT I PRESUME IS THE ORIGINAL ON THE SITE AND THERES NO DIFFERENCE REALY.IF ANYTHING I WOULD SAY THE SITES ARE BETTER TO uNDERSTAND (FOR NEWBIES LIKE ME)[]id="navy">

[]thanks everyone thats excelent work.youv put a smile on someones face.my mate started to doubt he ever had one because we couldnt find anything on it.[]good workid="navy">

id="navy">[]HELLO ALL. I HAVE A QUESTION THAT I HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP WITH THAT RELATES TO A TAMIYA MODEL CALLED THE JET HOPPER[?] A FRIEND SAID HE uSED TO OWN ONE IN AUSTRALIA BUT WE CANT FIND ANY INFO OR PICS ON IT. PLEASE IF ANYONE CAN FIND A PICTURE OF ONE PLEASE POST IT. MANY THANKS.

id="navy">[]HELLO ALL. JUST A QUICK ONE. WHAT OTHER BODY SHELLS WOULD FIT THE NEW RELEASE HORNET. IVE HEARD THE GRASS HOPPER WOULD FIT? ANY MORE? []TA

thanks darryn. opened the box last night.bit more to it than i thought[xx(]id="navy"> recon ill have it all done in about a day.just a bit unsure when it comes to the electrics.

id="Comic Sans MS">id="navy">hi all []. as you can tell im a new one to the tamiya club world and looking forward to what the forum has to offer. just purchased my first buggy, a new hornet and all the bits to get it going.not yet built so any tips or starting points would be gratefull.used to make the tamiya model kits but always wanted a buggy so thought i would treat myself.started to build a ramp at work so if i can ill post the pics and vids when its done.also work in the middle of a golfcourse so thats going to be fun[] hope to get a bit more involved when the hornet is built so untill then happy rc-ing []and congrats on the great site.