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Good luck with the move! Looking forward to seeing their new home.
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Dreaming of Separately Sold Body Posts
Badcrumble replied to chris.alex's topic in General discussions
I have 3d printed M04 body posts for this very reason. -
Nice. We were going to have a building to replace our garage but we couldn't decide / agree on it's purpose so opted for a verandah and 'workshop' (insulated shed). It gets installed on Tuesday so my RCs will have a new home and I'll continue to WFH at the dining table. I think you should have your shelfers on display behind you - the Frog on my desk at work has prompted some fun conversations. You can always blur your background if you prefer! Enjoy the process - lots of fun
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Your point about managing the point of failure echoes other threads about aftermarket hop ups and using alu arms - tubs / chassis are typically more difficult / expensive to replace vs arms. Enjoying your progress!
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I use MIP speed tips in a micro stubby ratchet handle. The handle was cheapish but great to have a ratchet function, the tips more expensive but the quality is definitely higher than my Tamiyas (though the T ones are a bit old now).
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Front Uprights : WR01 vs WT01 Vs WR02G
Badcrumble replied to BlackBeard's topic in General discussions
Twin Detonator Tamiya USA Twin Detonator Manual WT-01 Tamiya USA WT01 Manual Both use 50736 sprue for hubs - as does the TL01 Tamiya USA TL-01 Manual Both use 5688 for arms Here's the WR02G if you need it Tamiya USA WR-02G -
My second recent purchase from a TC member. This time, the most excellent @Grumpy pants I have always wanted an M07 and this shell is a very similar colour to the Bluebird my Dad had when I was a kid (he bought it off his Dad!). Need to find a photo...
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Our very own Yogi
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Thank you @jonboy1 As my M03 / M04 Minotaur Mini Monster didn't quite work out so I needed to repurpose the chassis. I had a vague plan that would see me push the modelling aspect of a build far further than I have tried before. Though not quite to the level of some of the recent builds on here! This kind gentleman has *ahem* enabled me to start the project with a spacer to extend my chassis to a 239mm wheelbase. I have some parts on order from Shapeways too. This is a long term project and I'll only share the results if I feel they stand scrutiny
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I needed some side cutters.
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I'm not a buggy guy (so I tell myself) but I wish I'd bought a 2020 re-re of the Terra Scorcher - a nice sorted buggy with a box art scheme I actually like. If I had, I probably wouldn't have got on the pre-release hype train for the TD4. Which I still haven't built. I also wish I'd bought a CC-01 Lowrider Pajero. I do like that bodyshell. A couple of seconds hand deals I missed out on - a CC-01 Touareg - a nicely hopped up CR-01 on TC - I was away for the weekend and missed emails to my work phone from the seller. He thought I was ignoring him so sold it to someone else . I did regret missing that one.
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Great to see a build from you, and an entertaining one at that! Many happy (early) returns - for your birthday and TC!
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I'm still looking at the witchery of that ESC mounting.... ....but I have to agree it looks great. I feel M-envy.
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They are all our children and all are equal. Some may be more equal than others.
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Such a helpful member of TC, may he RIP.
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Crawler recommendations
Badcrumble replied to _Ben_'s topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
I would also suggest checking the *ahem* MSUK Forum, specifically the scaler / crawler sub forum. I seem to recall some quality issues with the Carisma chassis but that may have been the original version. -
That is so frustrating. A really weird little part too. I've not built mine yet so haven't seen the actual piece but looking at the manual, I'd be tempted to try and fashion a 'bung' out of something to fill that gap. A full sprue and postage would be galling for something that looks like it has no specific function.
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Very nice. Very pleased with my 2nd one, building it would have been even better!
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Kinda like this one? https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/82220-grasshopper-dt03-adventures-in-getting-back-into-rc-now-with-proline-truck-shell/
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One of the largest UK shops for choice and service is probably Modelsport though they are also up there top in terms of price.
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Put in a Plaza Japan order today, my first in a while. Having had my Tamiya plastic nippers for about nine years, I bought some from another brand for my other 'plastic crack' hobby. Within six months, I've broken them. So, new nippers ordered along with some tape and M chassis tyres and foams.
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Enjoy your Racing with your kids! My son loves our Hornet, great fun. A brace of CC-02s for the woodlands, next?
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Moved my Bat-Safe box to a new safe spot in the garden while awaiting my new RC home. Concrete base is down, waiting on arrival of the new shed (I'm calling it a workshop).
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'pictures or it didn't happen' no longer applies . This is shaping up very nicely.