[Hotshot 2 refurb parts]

2 hours ago, Cynan said:

The chases you can still buy - granted they are rerelease parts from a Hotshot/Super Hotshot but are otherwise identical to the original Hotshot 2.

The shock tower is near impossible to find and a highly sort after part. You can get carbon fibre versions and 3D printed versions however.

Thanks - yeah doesn’t need to be an original hotshot part.

there are zero in stock anywhere so thought I’d ask here 

agreed I may have to go 3D printed or repair the one I have 

 

thank you 

 

JJ

[[ForSale] Flysky FS-GR3E receiver - £12]

I have a few spare FkySky receivers available.

They are the Flysky FS-GR3E 3 Channel 2.4Ghz receivers 

 

£12 posted or 2 for £20

PM me...

 

JJ

[Hotshot 2 refurb parts]

Hi all you lovely peeps

im after 2 parts I’m doing for a friend so he can hand his hotshot 2 to his new son when he’s old enough

 

I need a driver / chassis / mechanisM box (19335482 / 9335482)

and the rear shock tower mount (D parts tree)

 

im in the uk 

 

thanks 

 

JJ

[Free Mobile App to Check R/C Speed?]

On 4/9/2021 at 9:46 PM, wintersdawn said:

Had the Garmin Forerunner 305 come the other day and speed tested two r/c vehicles with it and all went well.  The strap of the watch was ideal for attaching the watch around the body posts on one vehicle and around the inside of the bumper on the other.  These watches are from 2006 and very chunky so not very comfortable to wear but ideal for r/c speed testing.  There are loads on ebay and they are cheap, mine was around £15 delivered.

The screen is big so you can display four data fields at a time and choose the ones you want, including distance, speed, max speed etc.

Due to its age the battery doesn't last too long but plenty long enough for speed tests and walks.

Great info 

JJ

[Honest opinions on the Dancing Rider.]

My dual rider just arrived from Modelsport 

I just fancied a different kit to build and they are cheap and as someone else said - the dial rider is very anime and i LOVE AKIRA and kaneda’s bike 

can’t wait to build it but I have a backlog 

JJ

[recommendations for cheeky very budget build to occupy idle hands...]

On 4/6/2021 at 5:32 PM, Busdriver said:

If your in the UK the go to bearings supplier is https://www.rcbearings.co.uk

@markb_s1 RCbearings all day every day 

as for your servo horn - I always try and use a bolt rather than a self tapper and make sure it’s long enough as it should be ripped out that easy 

JJ

[Monster beetle / frog gearbox fix - a new strengthener]

It’s got to a sorry state when my beetle gearbox is constantly outliving the bodywork and chassis components  

 

 

JJ

[Managed Payments by Ebay]

What seller cover do you get on fb marketplace?

gumtree sucks as people are just rude 

I don’t find the eBay fees too bad and you can get more £ for somethings plus you can factor in your eBay fees if you need to 

JJ

[Managed Payments by Ebay]

It’s not great 

I’d sold and shipped the same day like i always do but my money didn’t come into my account (skipping PayPal) for a few days after I shipped 

I prefer the paypal Way and I’m more inclined to reinvest that PayPal money back into eBay

JJ

[Monster beetle / frog gearbox fix - a new strengthener]

53 minutes ago, KEV THE REV said:

Hi Pete , I've got one bolted to my Frog

That looks fantastic 

JJ

[Monster beetle / frog gearbox fix - a new strengthener]

7 hours ago, qatmix said:

Will these be available again at some point?

Best bet is to drop @Xeostar a PM

 

Jj

[Free Mobile App to Check R/C Speed?]

3 hours ago, wintersdawn said:

Thanks for the advice, I think I will save my phone from injury and go for the gps option, JJ can you point me in the right direction to get that gps bike speedo for £20, cheers.

Just go on eBay and see what your can find 

I picked up a 2nd hand rechargeable cateye stealth 50 gps

JJ

[Vintage Wild One to Blockhead conversion]

Looks great mate

JJ

[recommendations for cheeky very budget build to occupy idle hands...]

@markb_s1
 

What do you class as budget?

I’d buying from Modelsport for eg, postage is free over £100 so if you go for £80 you have to factor in the extra.

plus make sure it’s got an ESC as you may find a cheap lunchbox but with no ESC then that’s another £25 to add 

I’d suggest a  DT-03  for £110 being ideal 

It’s got a torque tuned and oil dampers

Ita a great build and a fun body to paint 

JJ

[Free Mobile App to Check R/C Speed?]

If you wanna risk your £500 phone that is

 

i just picked up a bike gps speedo 

it’s small and compact and was only £20

 

id considered the apps but putting even a second hand mobile into an RC car is far from ideal 

 

JJ

[Why do your cars sit in a non-running state?]

4 hours ago, Sprocket said:

Cheap electronics does me no good when I need to fund difficult to find parts. I have a few sets of electronics that I rotate through my fleet to make runners. Otherwise, I have many projects that need attention to some degree

Oh well - was only trying to help 

Sorry 

I picked up these 2nd hand for £20

 

So that allows me to get all of the kits in a runner state 

JJ

[Why do your cars sit in a non-running state?]

10 hours ago, Fabia130vRS said:

They dont... but even if they do... parts necessary to get them running are arriving.

 

mostly its due to lack of recievers

I sell skyfly receivers for just under £10 delivered 

JJ

[Why do your cars sit in a non-running state?]

4 hours ago, Sprocket said:

Mostly a lack of funds for electronics, but also the standard problems of time and parts availability are keeping some cars shelved

Most cars come with motors and ESC 

servos and Rx can be had for under £10 each and you only need 1x £20 transmitter 

JJ

[Why do your cars sit in a non-running state?]

Because they are too nice to smash up

I’ve a 2WD buggy, 4WD buggy and monster truck for driving (and a cheapo RTR)

The rest are for show - but have motors, servos and receivers and are paired to a transmitter 
 

JJ

[Is doing non box art blasphemy?]

@Snakehands I don’t think it was a response to your work, just in general.

i like the Rothmans scheme 

JJ

[JJ’s Project Thread]

Refurbed a Dirt Thrasher over the past few weeks - lovely car

Was in quite good condition 

shell Unpainted and no decals 

Lots of sand everywhere 

 

so it all went in the sonic cleaner 

 

came out well

 

JJ

[Is doing non box art blasphemy?]

@studioRS very nice. How do you do your body panel lines?

JJ

[Powered Screw Drivers]

Fancied a wow stick as the xiaomi stuff is superb but it just won’t have the torque for self tappers 

JJ

[How to Prepare a Lexan Body?]

9 hours ago, Wooders28 said:

Only tried that once, wasn't really , score and snap, for me, more ,score and slip up part of the body I wanted to keep ,or score and slip then A+E....😳

Some swear by it, i tended to swear at it!! 😂

I've a few bodies just landed ,one for my daughter's KF2se (going for a ,Pac Man theme) my laydown, a Storm truck and one for my Dark Impact, so I'll try again on one of them, and see how I go......🚑

A mate has lent me his full air brush set up (gun, compressor, paints and thinners), so that'll be fun....

I use a sharp scalpel - you really don’t have to press very hard and use use the tip

Modelcraft PKN9210# 3 Scalpel Handle & 5#10A Blades, Silver, Set of 6 Pieces https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06ZYLRH6H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_5QNTP1Z63Y975NBGF2E6

just draw like it’s a pen

JJ

[How to Prepare a Lexan Body?]

Score and cut all day long 

then clean with a green scouring pad 

then kitchen roll dry 

then light spray for first coat 

then a few more heavier coats

then I back with either silver, black or white

good luck 

 

JJ