-
Content Count
273 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Calendar
Everything posted by Static Age
-
The esc rating does seem rather low, it is very cheap though. I look forward to hearing how this goes. I have to say I'm tempted by the price.
-
Vintage or re-re sand scorcher?
Static Age replied to Vrooom666's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
Its a vintage. Early gearbox casings, brass UJ's, resistor casing etc. The body is a rere though. The complete 100% original cars with period radio are worth the most. As mentioned above partial cars like yours are not worth a great deal, fantastic basis for a resto/runner though. I've bought several SRB's in a similar condition & built them up/modded them into runners, I love them. -
Sand Scorcher wheels on Blitzer Beetle...?
Static Age replied to FishBoy's topic in General discussions
The front axles of the blitzer will be to long & I think the rear axles will be too short. -
Blackfoot 2016 - CV and Driveline Issues - HELP!
Static Age replied to jamescottam's topic in Re-Release Discussions
The dog bones don't like being at too much of an angle. Stiff or too long rear shocks cause this. Also the dog bones are a little short, you can put a washer behind the drive cup on the gearbox side or wheel axle side to help this a bit. -
I understand the ball plates (see pic) are a different size on the rere compared to the original SRB. Do the rere parts fit the original & if so what ball joints do I need to make the conversion? Edit: I answered my own question by looking at the manual, I now know what ball joints are required. Still, do the rere plates fit on the vintage arms?
-
That should solve it. I put a 50 turn motor in my nieces mardave meteor, just the right amount of speed & loads of torque.
-
Reproduction Wild Willy Blazer tires.
Static Age replied to Shodog's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
Repro tyres on my SWB Willy resto. -
Reproduction Wild Willy Blazer tires.
Static Age replied to Shodog's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
As above, I knew the rere SB JR didn't look right. One of my original pairs of SB JR's are getting rather cracked. I think I'll get myself some of the lovely repro's in the new year. -
Reproduction Wild Willy Blazer tires.
Static Age replied to Shodog's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
Very impressive. Frequently mail inside the UK takes longer than that. -
Reproduction Wild Willy Blazer tires.
Static Age replied to Shodog's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
My apologies. I paid in dollars so assumed the US. Great product & very fast delivery!! -
Reproduction Wild Willy Blazer tires.
Static Age replied to Shodog's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
Mine arrived today, they look great. I cant believe how fast they got here, Hong Kong to the UK in 5 days!!! -
WTD: vtg Kyosho Car crusher parts (Corvette Hi-Rider)
Static Age replied to mongoose1983's topic in Trade Archive
PM'd -
WTD: vtg Kyosho Car crusher parts (Corvette Hi-Rider)
Static Age replied to mongoose1983's topic in Trade Archive
I cracked the chassis on my Brute a few years back & bought a very beat up big boss as a parts donor. They are 90% the same, the only difference if the shocks, shock towers & bumper. These are the only battery holder parts I have -
WTD: vtg Kyosho Car crusher parts (Corvette Hi-Rider)
Static Age replied to mongoose1983's topic in Trade Archive
I found this lot so far. Complete set of shocks, rear shock tower & front bumper. All well used but will clean up ok. The the bumper has the most scrapes. I just re read your post & see you are after the battery holder parts. I'll check for those tomorrow. -
WTD: vtg Kyosho Car crusher parts (Corvette Hi-Rider)
Static Age replied to mongoose1983's topic in Trade Archive
I'll take a look this weekend & let you know. I'm fairly confident I have a shock or two. -
WTD: vtg Kyosho Car crusher parts (Corvette Hi-Rider)
Static Age replied to mongoose1983's topic in Trade Archive
I might have these parts. I'll take a look in my workshop & come back to you. -
I have a DAB radio in my workshop, always have it tuned into planet rock.
-
Thanks guys. I used the stock upper deck as a template to make a carbon composite one. Its all ready to go now, I'll wait for nicer weather before a run. I'm using the Tamiya GT tuned motor, what do you think is the best gearing, 65t or 70t spur?
-
Bought a very well used vintage super champ on the bay a few weeks ago. When it turned up it was a lot worse than I thought, all the metal work was painted in black, gold or silver brush paint. After taking it all apart things got worse, stripped threads, wrong nuts & bots, self tappers jammed in places, one brass UJ & one steel (painted gold) & not to mention more things covered in terrible paint. It was too far gone to make a 100% vintage resto so I decided on a custom build with aftermarket & rere parts. As it arrived, minus the upper deck. The dreaded paint After paint stripping & fine wire wheel. Front end assembled & pargu chassis at the ready. At this point I stripped the rear damper to find that the piston rod was bent in 3 places. I manage to rescue the clear gear cover after cleaning the paint off with thinners. I was about to put the drive shafts in when I noticed a bend right next to the threaded end, how is that even possible? Original sand blaster juniors & marui good year tyres on rough rider wheels with pargu alloy covers. Front damper were sourced from ebay, 80mm with internal springs, I used the brass bottom mount from the original srb dampers. Rear oil bottle & bracket are from RC channel as well as the arms that attach to the rear damper. Rere body Decided to make my own roof, I find the roof with the wing makes the buggy look a bit high. Polished up the plastic of the body & finished it off with a combination of rere & repro decals.
-
RC project for 2017. Kyosho Hi-Rider Corvette (1989)
Static Age replied to mongoose1983's topic in Kyosho
The narrow axles do give it more of a scale look. I have the thorp dog bone set up in my brute, ideal if you want to run more power but expensive to buy these days. I fitted braces on the shock towers. Your corvette has different towers to the brute, yours are already braced in the way that they are moulded & much more substantial looking. That appears to be the only structural difference between the two models (apart from wheel & tyres). -
RC project for 2017. Kyosho Hi-Rider Corvette (1989)
Static Age replied to mongoose1983's topic in Kyosho
Edit: Double post. -
RC project for 2017. Kyosho Hi-Rider Corvette (1989)
Static Age replied to mongoose1983's topic in Kyosho
I have a Big Brute runner, almost identical to the high rider, its great fun! I've added few mods like oil filled shocks and a few chassis braces. The suspension travel is a little limited due to the short wishbones, so if you corner to quick it will roll. Mind you it wont be that quick with a silver can, I have a super stock RZ in mine. The steering mechanism is probably the worst bit, its very vague & slow, it gets the job done though. -
Also used them a few times. Great quality products.
-
Yes the old 540 was slightly smaller. If you want to fit modern motors in a vintage SRB you need to remove little material from inside the gearbox motor mount. After stripping the gearbox down, make a few passes in each side with a drum sander in a dremel or drill until you have removed enough to allow the new motor to fit. Be sure to remove all metal filings before reassembly.
-
I have also acquired a slightly more complete but equally beat up Super Champ. I'll be carrying out a similar custom resto but with a rere super champ body. I look froward to your progress pics.