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Thanks both for the tips, much appreciated. I still haven't been able to find a local or other supplier for the 80mm rods. Any other ideas? Thanks

Hello All, Sorry to disturb. I am repairing my nephew's 'Super Blackfoot' which is like a 'Monster Beetles.' I have read that the servo works best in the centre, hence need another rod please. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Dear Tamiya Nuts! Anyone have a shell from any model (Madbull, Mad fighter or Fighter RX)? It's ok if it needs a repaint. Thanks

Hello! That would technically make you super brilliant!! Thank you very much. Let me know how much and how I can pay you? Thanks again Sorry, in answering your question, the plastic rod ends would be helpful if you have them

Dear All, I hope that the community is keeping well. I have been off RC for a short while, and my first project is repairing my nephew's original Monster Beetle. It requires both the steering rods and the part ('servo saver') that the rods attach to. If someone has the parts, excellent or perhaps a car in bits. Any help really appreciated.

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I am about to take apart and reassemble the rear diff of a DF03 clone car. The manuals say that I should be using a 'cement' or glue to lock the cup joint into place. Anyone done this before? Any pointers? Thanks

Hello. I am looking for a chunky set of wheels to go on a Hornet e.g. Subaru Brat??

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Hello! I was wondering if anyone had some chunkier front wheels for the Hornet to improve handling? Something like the Brat ones would be great...don't have to be mint. Thanks.

Dear All, I decided to have a kiddy half term RC Race. They had a great day but there were some casualties! I would appreciate the following if someone has these (happy to PayPal or bank transfer): HORNET: 1. 2 Rear wheels - currently running BOOMERANG wheels which work great. So either of these would be fine. 2. Need the rear shock bottom mounts ie where the shocks screw in at the top LUNCHBOX 1. A front wheel in yellow 2. The the bit that the bottom of the rear shock attached to DT02 Front shock mounts Any assistance would be appreciated.

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Hello. Are these still available?

Hi there. Looking for a TL01 chassis - can be used. If you have one knocking about, let me know how much please.

Thanks for the feedback on the decals and the car, much appreciated. I never thought I'd want to work on a striker! I am now planning on putting all the remaining bits together to make a scrappy striker!

Just ordered the decals. Thank you both Guys

Hello Again. I'm parking this for now. The body and electrics are where I am pleased with them, they are all functional and look OK. The wheels will have to stay just to keep the budget in place. I know it's missing decals, but again, I think it looks OK for the time being. I may actually make it look like an F1 car at some point. I thought I'd mention that the electrics are original and completely functional. Here are my costings: 1. Spare bits circa £18 2. Paints - £8 3. Rear tyres - had lying around Thank you all for the support and very kind advice. Take Care and keep well.

Dear All, This is it. A thoroughly rewarding experience. I'm going to park it for a while. The only things left to do would be to paint the driver and get some decals - they cost too much! I tested the 30 year old electrics, and all seemed well. After a little initial smoke from the electronics, all seemed to work really well. Any questions, let me know

Here are some update photos: 1. Electrics in progress - trying to with originals seeing that so much of the rest of it isn't 2/3. The really wheels before being sanded, primed and painted the same colour as the body 4. The electrics are in! 5. I had some Schumacher tyres kicking about so opted for these 6. Just the driver body and head need painting now

Taffer, what a beautiful example. This is where I wanted to be with mine, but I can't the paint as 'flat' and smooth as yours....plus I don't have any decals! What do you have under the bonnet??

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Hello, I hope you are all well. Here are a couple of update photos. Now, remember that this is a fairly light project, trying to make do with as many of the original parts as is possible. I used a paint called 'Plastikote' and not original Tamiya paints.

Wow. They are gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing. I never would have expected the colours to look so well on them. The gold Striker decals make so much more sense having seen these pics. The Sonic Fighter, again incredible, is barely recognisable. It looks like a combination between an Academy Road Runner and a Falcon. What a fantastic job. Are they complete with all electrics?

It's be irresponsible and morally wrong to bring brushless up the chassis is so Cool, but so very poor! It wouldn't last. I'm nearing the end and will send some updates tonight..

Flip, they look amazing. I did see these actually and was erring a umming about them already. I'll see if I can find the original colours; if not, you gotta sale!