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    So, what have you done today?

    in Anything not RC related goes here

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    15 minutes ago, speedy_w_beans said:

    Today I couldn't take it anymore and I had my wife shave my head.  I needed a haircut just as stay-at-home orders were issued, so I was already behind.  Now with another six weeks behind us, I couldn't take the wings, curls, fuzz, and god knows what.  We went outside and I trimmed up my beard as I usually do, but then we set the guard to the lowest setting and she went to work.  There was that moment of indecision before committing, but I figured worst case it would grow back.  Actually, it turned out better than I hoped.  It's not quite like Jason Statham

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    but it's definitely not terrible like Lobot either...

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    I may not need a barber anymore...  :lol:

    I have been doing mine with balding shears for the best part of 20 years. Nature is helping me by making me need to cut less and less each time

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    The "Postman Brought Me" Thread

    in General discussions

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    4 hours ago, moffman said:

    Fusion hobbies have been like that for weeks! I looked at them for a kit easily 3 weeks ago and the website had that notice on then so me thinks someone is telling porkies at fusion? Modelsport had sold out of almost all the kits and may 5th seems a popular re-stock date .......let's see? Also the free p&p has gone from £99 to £199 wonder why? Dpd cashing in on the virus and hiking the delivery charges because they don't have to sign up to the USO ( universal service obligation) what I can't believe (or is it just me) how expensive rc things are selling for on Ebay and the likes I was watching a very rough blackfoot go on Ebay for well over £200 and at the moment a boxed dynatech 02 is at £182 (really!!!!) and a few other rc related items I'm watching are at crazy prices! Its madness!

    I was so sure I had ordered a Comical Avente. Not seem one on here yet, has anyone had one?
     

    Postage is not good at the moment. I have one item on the way back to me after they said they had delivered and one stuck in transit and I cannot get hold of them to chase it up. 
     

    The this that annoys me the most is they are both members on here I was sending to 🤯

    The "Postman Brought Me" Thread

    in General discussions

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    Nothing!!!
     

    Sat waiting for my Comical Avente to turn up and it has not.

     

    Checked order, no orders found

     

    Check credit card, no payment gone out

     

    Look longingly at the bearings that have turned up for this model....

     

    Curse my brain for being so small

    Curse Covid 19 because Fusion are so busy they have stopped any orders

     

    Guess I will have to wait. Happy @Fusion-Hobbies seem to be weathering the storm and thank them for still being open to keep our habit fed. Well done guys 

     

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    How to remove masking tape residue?

    in General discussions

    Posted

    6 hours ago, superted said:

    In the uk

    i found the best thing is a thing called panel wipe.

    having worked in car body repairs years ago this removes all sticky residue and It desolves. It doesnt harm plastic or melt paint. It is a degreaser and used in car body Repairs to wipe body panels before final paint

    Please test in an unobvious place first though.

    i use it on final prep with a tack cloth before painting.

    hope this helps

    I use panel prep for everything and it never lets me down. My 5l tin is now empty after about 15 years so I am using 99.9% alcohol.

    • Thanks 1

    Holiday Buggy - making the great better..

    in General discussions

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    14 minutes ago, Tam-o-yeah said:

    Thanks very much, guys. Really appreciate the advice.

    The dampers aren't just pogo sticks- there's a bit of rubber tube, too - high end....Gonna get some CVAs.

    As I'm definitely going to get a more powerful lump, I think I'll hold off on the wheels and tyres for now, probably not for long, though. Those comical wheels do look interesting and about the right size and profile..

    As basic 540s are so cheap, I think I'll start there. 

    That's a very true point, just because it can go faster - doesn't mean I don't always have to have the pedal to the metal -but I will!...!

    One more question - my realistic pinion options?  Would they just go on without any tweaking of the housing?

    Thanks again.

    Pinion with a 540 is 17t or 19t I believe. Only two sets of holes in the case so only two options 

    Help needed

    in Build Tips and Techniques

    Posted

    Very odd. I cannot think of a viable answer.

    I would leave the gearbox as it is and pull the motor. Check the wiring and then run it out the car. Once you sort the motor problem you can look in to the gearbox issue.

    When you get the motor out check the pinion is tight as well, it is possible to miss the flat and have it tightened down on the shaft, it does not stay tight long. 
     

    Feel free to post pictures as you go along. They help no end.

     

    Good luck

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    Help needed

    in Build Tips and Techniques

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    38 minutes ago, JLA1972 said:

    Now that I have checked the rear wheels appear to spin independently and dont now appear to be attached to the motor. Am guessing I need to take it apart again! Thanks for the tip.

    Did you turn them both together? The diff will allow them to spin free independently 

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