
c64orinoco
Members-
Content Count
421 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Community Reputation
601 ExcellentAbout c64orinoco
-
Rank
Member
- Birthday 05/18/1971
Profile Information
-
Location
Sydney, Australia
-
Interests
Tamiya cars, Architecture, Lego, Cheese, Single Malt Whiskey
Recent Profile Visitors
The recent visitors block is disabled and is not being shown to other users.
-
retro/vintage remake of the classic battery cases
c64orinoco replied to tim.senecal's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
Yes, my original battery for my Super Champ went all melty, it didn't work afterwards. I didn't get a Tamiya pack again, the next batteries were all shrink-wrapped. -
I should start work on mine, I got it over a year ago.
-
51. I was the precise target age for Tamiya buggies in the 80's, and I had a Super Champ and Hornet back then. I have a re-re Hornet and Fighting Buggy sitting in my build pile. I have to finish the M07-Alfa Romeo Mito first.
-
Best Grease / Lube for Tamiya 1985 Bruiser Tranny
c64orinoco replied to steponit!'s topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
I think the theory is molybdenum grease for metal gears, ceramic grease for plastic. -
The "OMG!!" Tamiya are making what now?
c64orinoco replied to wolfdogstinkus's topic in General discussions
WITNESS! Shiny and chrome may you ride in Valhalla. -
Racing by post - Round 23 track is up. (We are off to Miami!)
c64orinoco replied to TurnipJF's topic in General discussions
I'll try to get some laps in over Easter, this track should fit in our yard. -
The Tamiya Super Avante #58696 Information and Pictures
c64orinoco replied to Mechanic AH's topic in General discussions
Where is the yellow chassis from?- 857 replies
-
- super avante
- 58696
-
(and 1 more)
Tagged with:
-
You have to teach them early!
-
Australia is the ones who were stupid enough to get caught. You know, got caught stealing an apple.
-
So the building industry in the UK is as bad as Australia then? Did we inherit it from you or have you inherited our industry?
-
Racing by post - Round 23 track is up. (We are off to Miami!)
c64orinoco replied to TurnipJF's topic in General discussions
I like the course. It might not fit in my pokey backyard, but a local carpark is quiet on a Sunday so I might get the chance there. Hopefully it stops raining, it has rained all weekends for the past month. -
SRB front suspension shock upgrade
c64orinoco replied to Saito2's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore. -
Racing by post - Round 23 track is up. (We are off to Miami!)
c64orinoco replied to TurnipJF's topic in General discussions
It's been raining for the past week, and is forecast for the next week too, so no times from me. -
Racing by post - Round 23 track is up. (We are off to Miami!)
c64orinoco replied to TurnipJF's topic in General discussions
We're forecast for rain pretty much all week and through next weekend, so there goes my chances for a run. Darn El Nina summer. -
if you're building a buggy then i would hold back on grease in any exposed areas like dogbones. Grease attracts dirt and you end up with a grinding mess. I use a spray lubricant that is mostly PTFE - from the local hardware store, intended for sliding door tracks. Other people use graphite powder, I think from bicycle stores. You want something that won't stick to dirt for any exposed elements. I know the Tamiya instructions recommend grease for exposed elements like dogbones, but I think you're better with 'dry' lubricants like spray PTFE or graphite.