RichardinNZ

Tamiya 35T Crawler Motor. A little time to wait yet as I didn't go for the quickest postage on the Hobbyking parts. I'm a JAFA but really an Englishman on an extended holiday.

Bitten the bullet....ordered the Hobbywing WP-1060, a Turnigy 5A/6V BEC and monster Turnigy MG959 V2 alloy servo (not waterproof, but mainly good reviews and probably can be waterproofed reasonably easily). I've decided that the CR-01 will begin to get some serious use now! Thanks Richard

That may be the best bet. I could fit the Esc and see how it goes and upgrade to an external BEC if needed Missed part of my thought process in my earlier posts! I had a list of three Options for a new ESC. The HobbyWing WP-1060, the RC4WD Outcry (there are some unbranded versions on eBay) or the mtroniks tio Rock C (both of which have a good BEC output). Given your comments I wonder whether the other two are worth the extra expense. Now wondering whether to get a Hobbyking own brand servo as they are waterproof and cost effective for a high torque version. Are you in NZ too; you quoted the price with shipping to NZ? Thanks Richard

Thanks for the information and advice. The only reason I see going for either of the two more expensive ESCs would be for their higher BEC output. However I'm not sure what current a very high torque servo draws? Thanks Richard

Hi Champ85 Thanks for the help. I've re calibrated it and it still plays up. I did get it wet a few weeks ago and think it is damaged...I now need a cost effective waterproof crawler ESC! Thanks Richard

Having not used the CR-01 for a long time I've now pulled it out and seem to have an issue with reverse. When reversing the car will reverse OK for a little then if I increase speed the brakes apply and it stops. Sometimes this will happen even when reversing slowly. Any thoughts? Also, any recommendations for a cheap high torque waterproof servo? I think I have just killed mine! Thanks Richard

...and full bearings!

I'm looking at selling or trading my CC-01 Jeep. I built this about 3 or 4 years ago but it has had very little use as my charger died soon after and all three cars have just sat on the shelf...max 5 hours use. Ideally I'd like a WR02 VW Bus to bash around the garden alongside my Lunchbox so would be happy to look at a trade for a ready to run or kit. The Jeep is reasonably stock but has: Tamiya Crawler Motor Hummer Wheels with RC4WD Prowler 1.9 tyres with foams (also have stock wheels and tyres) GPM alloy steering assembly (not yet fitted) Futaba FP-S148 Servo HPI 27Mhz Radio Gear (can remove and drop price) Located in New Zealand so a local trade/sale would be easiest! NZ$290 + shipping or offers

Hi In Auckland and looking for a CC-01 to build. Does anyone know anyone who has to sell or a local shop with one in stock; would consider any unbuilt cc-01>>>or may wait for Unimog! Thanks Richard

Looks simple, but effective! Could adapt with a stud going in instead of the screw; this could be drilled to use the clips......... Many thanks Richard

Oh yes! A couple of SRB Parma humpback battery packs in there too! May not have the body mounts for much longer!! Thanks Richard

I was looking at the discount bin at my local shop (which is the NZ tamiya importers factory shop....) and they had some Parma Adjustable Body Mounts labeled to fit about 3 Tamiya buggies (can't remember which) and the Lunchbox. Has anyone tried these? I'm wondering if they are less fragile than the originals! Thanks Richard

Just bought a CR-01 Land Cruiser, my first Tamiya with a polycarbonate body. Got the main spray paints for the body, but can't get hold of the black for the rear arches. Can I use normal Tamiya acrylic for these areas which are only small and I'll paint by brush or will it crack? Thanks Richard

..also; what are the chrome wheels those Lunchboxes are running? Thanks Richard

Every time I look on this forum or the club website, I think about all the other cars I want to own; then I see a thread like this or take out my Lunchbox and am glad that I own it! Richard

Nice MK5 on ebay; but the postage is a bit pricey for me. (NIB in Germany I think). Richard

Took the car out for a 45 minute test today; with the ESC it is like a new car! Much more pregressive throttle and far easier for my daughter to control (we only hit a fence at the school a couple of times!!). Thanks for the help everyone. Richard

..gotta be the mk4 or mk 5 for me...time to look at ebay! Richard

Says mk.v on the back; how many others are there to choose from since that!

My mk.V; keen to find another. Looks cleaner in the flesh. I know what a mk2 and 3 look like, but what about a mk4? Richard

Hi Don I'll post a pic of the mk5 later today; pm'd you about the Brat....

Purchased the Tamiya ESC yesterday and fitted it last night. Will test the car today! Thanks for the help everyone. Richard

Back in the day....when I had my Ford Ranger ('81) I had an Acoms Techniplus mk2 (I think). This went with the Ranger (which was well used) when I traded it for the new built Lunchbox 3 or so years ago (from Dave in Bournemouth if he is still on the Forum). The Lunchbox came with a good Acoms Mk5. A great looking radio. I'm now thinking of building another car (perhaps a Brat, although I'm now in New Zealand and the importer told me yesterday they only received 7 and these have all sold!). Ideally I would like to use another Acoms radio. But which one; for me a lot of it comes down to feel and appearance! Does anyone out there have photos of the different Acoms set ups? How many have there been? Thanks Richard

Thanks Mark; yours certainly sounds too fast for my daughter! Anyone else know the speed of a standard Lunchbox? Many thanks

Many thanks; but how fast is the Lunchbox??!!! (looks fast to me when used in a confined space but not so fast when in a big space!!) Richard