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Hi folks, Bit of an odd request. I'm planning another Aeromax-based project but can't find a cab/main body anywhere. Don't suppose anyone has a spare tucked away that they would be willing to sell? Please get in touch if you have one. Pretty please! (UK if possible please, international shipping costs are likely to make it too expensive) thanks, Rob

J@mes, thanks for the link but they seem to sell everything except the parts I'm looking for :-(

Hi all, I'm begging again! I'm looking for a pair of Wild One front suspension stays (bottom shock mounts), part number 19804527, BA29 in the re-re manual. I'm tinkering with a project but can't get the shock mounting right. I think these will solve the problem. If you've got a spare pair and would be prepared to sell them, please get in touch. I'm not fussy about condition, un-mangled is all I'm asking. Thanks in advance, Rob

I've tried both ways, spraying directly over chrome and removing the chrome before painting. Had better results with the wheels that had the chrome removed, the wheels that were painted over the chrome definitely chipped and scratched more easily. This was mainly off-road use so that probably didn't help (and/or DeadMeat may have better paint!). Now I always remove the chrome (using oven cleaner), then prime, paint and hope

No love for Willy? Blasphemy!!!! Of course not everyone likes them, but then you get people like Simensays, me and others who always seem to be, in classic TamiyaClub style, playing with our Willys! If you're not finding enough Willy action in the forums, go have a look through people's showrooms on the main site or search there (home page - Resources - Car Database - and then type Wild Willy in the search box) - you'll find hundreds! Personally I think the Wild Willy and Wild Willy 2 are some of the most iconic models Tamiya ever made (and don't get me started on the Willy's Wheeler/Honda City Turbo!!). cheers, Rob

Very cool. You'd ever know the bed was scratch built. Watching with interest...

Yup, the M06 Type 2 Kombi body is completely different to the WR02 Type 2 Kombi body (M06 body is 1/10 scale, WR02 roughly 1/12). The WR02 body is too narrow and the wheelbase is too short for a M-chassis.

Hope you don't mind if I drag this up again. No disrespect to Chris, I fully understand the reasons for changing the home page on the main site, but I really don't like it! The situation is different now, people at home more and a lot more content being added to showrooms. Which is great, but the situation where someone uploads a load of models and pushes everyone else straight off the page - well, it seems kind of unfair! Must admit I much preferred the old page layout where it wasn't just 12 different builds, but the work of 12 different builders. I worry that it's going to put people off adding models to their showrooms. We all like our 15 minutes of fame, the comments and the likes but if no-one sees your entry because someone else uploaded pics of their entire collection - what's the point? So I hope it's ok to make a couple of suggestions: Go back to the old system, if only as a temporary change for a couple of months and see how it goes and/or add an extra row so there's 18 models shown instead of 12 (less risk of one person dominating the whole page) and/or would it be possible to add a function so the viewer can switch between the old layout and the new? What does everyone else think? cheers, Rob .

If I may, I'll offer a little more advice or maybe even a word of caution. Be careful, these things are potentially addictive!

Sounds like a fun project. Just a quick thought really - the Honda City Turbo has a single front body post. It uses a sort of adaptor piece which screws to the front of the chassis, and then the post is attached to it. Although the Honda uses the WR02 chassis, the WR02 and GF01 have a lot in common. Not sure how it would all line up but it might be worth a look. cheers, Rob

Hi Simon, sorry I missed this earlier. Not claiming to be any sort of expert but a couple of things that might help. Unscrew the front body post and sandwich an o-ring between the post and its mount. It moves the body forward 1 or 2mm and is usually enough to allow the tyres to clear the arches (though it's important to note what AJB said about the battery lid posts.) The body can be made to sit pretty low. The main obstruction is the wheelie bar. Removing it or fitting longer spacers and screws allow the body to go lower. AJB also mentioned its nasty habit of smacking the front of the body into the ground when coming down from a wheelie. Oil shocks help to a point but it's worth considering running with the body a bit higher to protect it. Most of the body's weight is relatively low down so this doesn't have a huge effect on the handling, such as it is! These are fun to run, you just have to remember it's not a touring car! Obviously full chat into a tight turn is going to put it on its roof. But turn the wick down a bit, remember to ease off into turns and just drive it within its limits and it may pleasantly surprise you. And they're an absolute blast on damp tarmac! Hope this helps, at least a bit. cheers, Rob

Exactly those!! Kind sir, can I buy them please?

Hi all, Afraid I need to ask for some help with a project, I need a some of the long Wild Willy 2/TG10 rear wheel axles (2 would be great, 4 would be ideal). Not fussy about new or used. If anyone has some they would be prepared to part with for a reasonable price, please get in touch. Rest assured they'll be coming to a good home Thank you, Rob

I've got a couple of spare long bumpers, yours if you want one (or more!).

Be careful Jenny - as the pic that Cesco posted proves, they can turn into a bit of an obsession!

Just want to say thanks guys, for buying from me and especially to @topforcein for the recommendation. Also guys, if you're ever interested in anything I list on ebay, please talk to me here (no ebay fees, better prices etc). Cheers and thanks again, Rob

That's what the voices in my head said too...

Shock towers won't fit at the front, no clearance under the body. Ok at the rear though.

Good man! (They come with CVA shocks, not pogo sticks.)

The Comical Grasshopper and Hornet were the first two releases, and you see some good discounts on them. The Frog was the last release so you're less likely to get a big discount. The Avante isn't out in the UK yet, and as mentioned it's 4WD. Though if you shop around you'll find better prices than £175!!

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I have a long-term obsession with almost anything Wild Willy related, so my opinion may be slightly biased! But good things to say about both - I like the Comical buggies but the WW2 is definitely the best looking IMHO. They're good tough little trucks though the rollbar spotlights are vulnerable. I'd recommend a set of bearings and a steel pinion as necessary hop-ups. Oil shocks help tame the bouncing a little bit and there's a ton of other stuff you can get if you want, or keep it simple and have a blast anyway. The Comicals are fun too. The lighter bodies and revised suspension make a difference but the basic (bonkers!) character remains. They're not bad value either, in the UK they're usually cheaper than a WW2 and they include oil shocks in the kit. However, the Comical Hornet and Frog use the new (slightly naff!) 'multi-purpose driver figure' instead of Willy - Tamiya, what were you thinking??? (All is not lost, he can be retro-fitted ) I'm talking too much, let's have some pics...

It works! Thanks Chris! cheers, Rob

I clicked the link to go to your profile, then 'Message' Everything as normal until I clicked Send, then the 'Netsmith can't receive messages' appears (screenshot below)

Hi Chris, Just tried to PM you to ask about using the new service but on the PM screen it says 'NetsmithUK cannot receive messages'. Feeling a bit stuck now! Rob