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Warpath Chassis Race Truck
paullyjay replied to 87lc2's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
That is a good looking truck! Really interested to see how you do racing it... I totally understand not being able to pass up a deal! I just picked up a second had LMT just like that - scruffy mucky and not very well looked after with rusty springs and bolts all over it... I just couldn't resist - I've wanted one since they were released and... Well, now I have one! -
Losi LMT F150 Raptor
paullyjay replied to Mad Ax's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
If you have grey, what about a Ken Block Tribute... -
Just incase anyone was interested.... LMT Roller Kits are on special at horizon hobbies: https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/lmt-4wd-solid-axle-monster-truck-roller/LOS04022.html?cjevent=94cafa2bf22a11ec80ca07d20a180514&utm_source=cjaffiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TheRcKiwis_100444870
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FS: Super Hot Shot (non-box art) Very light use
paullyjay replied to paullyjay's topic in Sales, trades & wanted
Yes, but if you need it to have a transmitter/receiver I have one I can include… -
FS: Super Hot Shot (non-box art) Very light use
paullyjay replied to paullyjay's topic in Sales, trades & wanted
Bump - Imagine a summer of fun with this in the park or in the forest! Why not make me an offer? -
Hi All, I bought this to scratch that itch of the ultimate Tamiya RC from my childhood... But have discovered it's not my ultimate RC Now! I just don't enjoy driving it as much as I hoped, so, I'm putting it up for sale... There are a couple of marks on the bumper and undertray, and the shell has a couple of small cracks (which happened when I was cutting and trimming it... The colour is based on a special edition shell Tamiya made for this kit in the 80's which featured in a series of promos... Front and rear gearboxes and Diffs are re-greased - they are beatiful and buttery smooth and the car runs true and straight... The buggy comes with the original box and instructions, Gold Wheels and tyres and the included GT tuned motor and TBLE04 esc fitted. I have fitted an XT60 plug to the esc as all of my batteries are XT60... I will also include the brand new set of complete black Egress wheels and tyres and a complete new sticker sheet... I am always open to reasonable offers... £195 posted in the UK...
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My stock "Bullject"
paullyjay replied to whahooo's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
I run mine on stock silver cans with an 880 and depending on how fast I want it to go use different C rated 2S and 3S batteries - the only thing I did find is that the rear motor gets pretty hot when running 3S on grass, so I fitted a heatsink and that works a treat! -
Hotshot Wheel upgrade and Brushless advice...
paullyjay replied to paullyjay's topic in Re-Release Discussions
Thanks! And thanks for the info about the dog bones... Did you have to change front and rear? Do you remember what length they are? I've only seen 70mm and 73mm -
Finally!!!!! I was on tenterhooks with you the whole way!!
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Hotshot Wheel upgrade and Brushless advice...
paullyjay replied to paullyjay's topic in Re-Release Discussions
I was getting stuck in this weekend and had half dismantled the rear gearbox when I discovered that this bolt was missing - at first I thought perhaps I hadn't installed it when I first built the buggy, but I do remember thinking: how can that little bit of aluminium possibly protect the gearbox...?? Well - that will be why the gears are clicking then!! So, I disassembled the rear box, checked everything - it all looked fine except for the pinion position, so I adjusted that, new grease, and re-assembled with a new bolt and a bigger blob of threadlock! Now it's running like a dream - I think I'll shelve the MIP ball diffs until I need them... Also, I didn't realise that to fit them you have to drill out the gearbox case's for the output bearings on all four drive shafts with a special drill bit included in the kit - that scares me a little!! But I'll cross that bridge when I get to it! Ampro engineering have a great YT vid on how to fit the kit: -
Hotshot Wheel upgrade and Brushless advice...
paullyjay replied to paullyjay's topic in Re-Release Discussions
Thanks - I based it on an old 80's Tamiya advert that I remember seeing as a kid... I think I'm probably not going to be jumping this one too much, but that is sound advice... -
Hotshot Wheel upgrade and Brushless advice...
paullyjay replied to paullyjay's topic in Re-Release Discussions
WooooHoooo!!!!!! Here we go!! I'm not looking forward to this job as much as I should be, the Hotshot is totally the worst Tamiya to work on, I have a feeling I'll be ordering a new main chassis before this is completed due to stripped threads... But I am looking forward to seeing how this buggy runs! -
Great news! I'm very Happy for you/ Jealous!
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Based on the above... I'm betting on the positivity route - I reckon you'll just get it delivered in the next few days - no charges... I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you, as UK customs charges are often ridiculous!...
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My stock "Bullject"
paullyjay replied to whahooo's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
40 bucks is a lot for a program card - they should be about €10 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/hobbywing-general-led-program-card-for-xerun-ezrun-and-quicrun-442555 -
I do love them - I have ever since they first appeared on the scene, probably more because of the Son Uva Digger shell at first, then everyone who gets one says how awesome they are... One day perhaps... Maybe when they start popping up second hand... Thanks - It is super fun to drive! (I still love your Grave Digger #20 - I could definitely find room for that!)
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Hotshot Wheel upgrade and Brushless advice...
paullyjay replied to paullyjay's topic in Re-Release Discussions
OK - Overheating is solved! I put a 120A HW ESC in - what a difference! it flies... same motor (Speed Passion 13.5T) on a 17T pinion... Wow, what a difference! BUT..... Now my gearbox has started clicking.... So I think I need to look for some new nylon gears and dial down the power... or shelve it again for a few weeks and go for the MIP Ball diff's Anyone have any suggestions? -
OH, Now why did you have to post this?? Now I want one, and I can't have one - I only have enough space for 1 monster... Now I'm going to have to build another ramp to cheer myself up! (and probably break my clod!)
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Hotshot was always my dream 4WD buggy - I've just recently finished building my new Re-Re Super HotShot... The only other 4WD buggy I lusted after was the Marui Ninja... My SHotShot: Marui Ninja:
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My stock "Bullject"
paullyjay replied to whahooo's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
I hadn't used a program card before either - but I spent quite a lot of time changing initial start force and braking force to get mine just right for grass... I can now pop it up into a moon walk with brakes and reverse... and initial start force is just enough to get a wheelie going if I want... (I can't remember the values I used now, but it was a lot of fun!) -
Clodbuster chassis shaving
paullyjay replied to whahooo's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
I'm pretty sure they are 100mm - but with the lift plates I don't get any bottoming out when jumping... -
A Photo of Your Most Recent Tamiya RC/Build
paullyjay replied to Mechanic AH's topic in General discussions
My Latest Build... Super Hot Shot not in Box-art colours...- 448 replies
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