James4ihl

Ah, yes, I see how it works. Sorry, last time I was building/running these things the receiver and servos were powered off the 4 x AA adapter. Thanks! James

Hi All, Nearly finished the build now (had to go away on business, so it got badly delayed!). Everything is great except I can't figure out where the badword you're supposed to put the receiver batteries on this thing. I have a standard Acoms receiver and steering servo and it has that 4 x AA battery holder - where does that fit? Or am I just being dumb about this? Does it draw power from the main battery somehow? Cheers, James

This could be the tamiya one-piece thrust bearing.. I've had this with a few tamiya diffs.. seems it doesn't stand up to being tightened too much? just what I think. This begs the question is there a better/more durable part available that doesn't tend to squash on tightening? James

This could be the tamiya one-piece thrust bearing.. I've had this with a few tamiya diffs.. seems it doesn't stand up to being tightened too much? just what I think. Which part is the 'one piece thrust bearing'? James

Thanks for the explanation - in that case, a slip clutch sounds like an excellent idea. Ordered my parts from RC Champ today, can't wait to get the DI on the road. BTW, thought some of you might be interested in this: http://craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/clear%20w...ip%20decals.htm Transparent decal sheets you can print yourself from a UK supplier. They also have white decal sheets, and both for laser printers as well as inkjet (if you use inkjet you seal the decals with Acrylic spray after printing to seal them). I've ordered a set, so I'll let you know how they are when they arrive and I do some design printing! James

How do you get such precise paint fades on the bodywork? It looks really good! Forgive my ignorance, but what is a slipper clutch? James

BTW, DCM, that Dark Impact looks fantastic!

Thanks for that recommendation for RC-champ! None of the UK suppliers could get any of the parts I needed. They can, they're a good price even including shipping and they have them in stock - excellent service! James

Many thanks Gary, I'll send them an email today. James

Update on the diff problem for those interested: On exchanging parts with the front diff it turns out that there is something wrong with the rear diff housing plates, diff plates, or diff joints. Its very odd because they seem totally flat and I've checked them with straight edges, etc. The weirder thing is that in the course of troubleshooting, I swapped in each of the front diff joint/plates in turn - now, if I swap in either one of the front diff joints it runs smooth. The front diff also runs smooth with either rear part substituted, but not both (work that one out if you can!). Anyway, during the course of substituting, I realised that the front diff joints actually fit the rear joint perfectly and also the housing perfectly. The front diff joints are all metal, built to higher tolerances, will conduct heat away from the rear diff and you can still replace the diff plates if they get worn (more easily in fact, since you don't have to glue them on). So since I have to replace the rear diff parts anyway, I'm just going to order front diff joints and some diff plates to go in the rear. However, I have a problem in that I can't see any of the spares listed yet in any of the UK stores that I know about (apart from the actual diff plates, which are TA04 parts). So none of the front/rear diff housings or joints are available yet as far as I can see! Is this true, or do I just not know where to look? If anyone knows where I can get spares for the DI at the moment, could you please let me know? Part no is: 9808059 Front diff joint L&R (MJ1 & MJ2) Cheers James

I'm a bit mystified. They look completely flat - they're certianly glued flat, there isn't even the smallest of gaps between that and the shafts that I can see with the naked eye. I've completely stripped and rebuilt it all, but can't find anything obviously wrong, or out of alignment, but the problem is still there. Unless anyone has any other ideas, I'd have to assume its a faulty bearing somewhere that just isn't running smooth, or something of that nature. I'll have to phone up the supplier where I bought it and see what they do in these situations. Thanks for all your help on this! James

I've taken it apart, the plates look dead flat to the eye. I can't really get them off to reset them as they're superglued on! Could anything else be causing this - did I over tighten and flatten the ball bearings (doesn't feel like it, its a bit too regular for that, which is why I agree wonky plates would be a better bet...)? Can I get a spare diff yet in the UK, in the worst case scenario that it's faulty? Cheers James

I've tightened the diff as instructed, I'm feeling an uneveness when turning the shafts opposite ways, loose-tight-loose-tight type of thing. Its not severe but is there. Is this normal at this stage, does the diff need to bed-in, or does something need adjusting? Its still relatively easy to get back into because I haven't done the rest of the build... James

Thanks I've just done that. I actually had it a little overtight before, but only a turn or so. Do those Kyosho shocks work well? Did you have to modify anything to fit them? James

Thanks DC - excellent instructions, I particularly appreciate the shocks advice before getting to that part! James