wolfdogstinkus
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On 4/9/2024 at 9:01 PM, Nikko85 said:
Nice. The monster trucks have a different hex, much closer to the MK1 buggies (thundershot and super sabre) which are just 7mm plain brass hex with splines on the inside. I did however pick some of these up for the QD buggy gearbox that arrived with this job lot!
I've forgotten all the details on the monster series, it's been over 10 years since I had the Monster Beetle, always been tempted to get another one though. Great little trucks after a fairly easy modernisation.
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And two four wheel drive
With a 504s motor
No wonder it did so well, it's that two four wheel drive system. 😆
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Thanks @urban warrior . I'm ok for rear rims now, found a load ages ago.
Not had my quick drive out for ages, (not at all last year) must make an effort this year.
The 12mm hex thing has got me thinking about touring car wheels, I know it's cheating a little bit but all the other cars in the speed run thread are 1/10 and it would give me some much needed ground clearance. Hmmmmmm. Lol
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15 hours ago, Nikko85 said:
They also work with the QD buggies too. I saw it on @wolfdogstinkus QD Thunder Dragon thread, I would have never thought of it otherwise! It's a good piece of knowledge, as I've never seen the QD wheel hubs for sale anywhere.
Not mine, but I must have some spare because I did destroy a few gearboxes.
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I'm sure I've got a few spare wheel hexes for the quick drive buggies, my trouble was never being able to find a wheel with such a small hex. I thought I'd found some Chinese wheels on eBay but I never bothered buying them as I had the Kyosho tyres by that point.
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2 hours ago, Gebbly said:
His middle name wouldnt be Stig would it?
I totally missed this stig reference, I mean I saw it and read it but didn't make the connection until now, I suppose I must have a reputation for making loads of corny Stig/ Clodbuster introductions, 😂
Some say that I will be parking my Clodbuster for a full 24 hours on Monday the 8th April which will cause a partial solar eclipse due to the Clodbuster being bigger than the sun.
All we know is that it's called the Clodbuster.
😆
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1 minute ago, Gebbly said:
His middle name wouldnt be Stig would it?
He was running a 50mph Dt02 before he could walk. Lol
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1 minute ago, Gebbly said:
How on earth did he get it up those steps?!
Good grief look at all the shocks on that Clodbuster! Looks cool
The boys a pilot, lol. How on earth did he not flip it over when he had it up on 3 wheels. Lol. He was only 6 back then. Kids are quick.
I couldn't control that machine as well as he did.
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Then, there was this,....
Some say that my Clodbuster is so powerful that when you push the throttle, it doesn't travel forwards, it actually pushes the world backwards. All we know is that it's called the Clodbuster.
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Tamiya 6x6 wild dagger running gear joined with a custom frame rail.
How it was when I first built it.
It climbs
It runs.
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If you're going full custom,
Those plastic cogs maybe the only thing left of the original model. 😂 😆
Maybe the wheels, tyres and body as well.
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Try UK monsters?, not sure if they do pinion gears but plenty there to keep your wallet busy.
Some say,,.,...............that the Clodbuster doesn't need upgrades "the original power and suspension gives it character and charm",
All we know is,.........those people are wrong and it's called the Clodbuster.
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Don't think there is enough clearance on stock suspension.
Twin brushless is probably cheaper, less maintenance and easy to adjust with a program card.
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One car is pointing right and one is pointing left!!.
Hope that helps. Lol.
Oh also, as you know, if you zoom in, you can read the description on the box.
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At the start, every time the bed broke, I was thinking, "make it a tipper" but I was about 3 years too late.
Next time the bed breaks, make it a tipping bed!!!!!. It will probably never break now.
Then build a hidden compartment in the tipping bed, full of marbles to give you a dastardly advantage in any wacky races you might participate in.
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Great mod on the steering, I only skimmed through ( I'll go back and read it properly, erm, I mean look at ALL the pictures) but the front end can be a bit weak on these, can't say I ever had a problem with the steering on mine, I just didn't have any.
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Super glue a washer in there of the appropriate size for screw and fill with car body filler or *milliput.*spelling?
If a screw does mount to something through that hole, it will need strengthening of some kind.
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Which kit next recommendation
in General discussions
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Some say that the Clodbuster is the biggest Model ever made and that all Tamiya fans should own one,
Some also say, that everyone should own a lunchbox,
All I know is that I've done all that and I'm not the Stig.