16_Bit_Mr_J

So I've got a Kyosho Beetle on its way and I'm unsure about the motor to whack in it I'm a bit sad in that I'd like to stay on brand with it Want to stay brushed and would like something comparable to say a Tamiya with a Super stock bz Would the Beetle and 490 Le Mans be a similar setup ?

I'm very tempted as well as I've got a £10 amazon voucher on my account 🤔

Yes I've seen that. Thanks 🙂

Sorry double post can a mod delete this Thank you 😊

That was quick

If your UK based I've got this going free of charge. I've plugged it in and it powers up so I assume it works OK. It's free so you've got nowt too lose 😁 First to PM gets it

If your UK based I've got this going free of charge. I've plugged it in and it powers up so I assume it works OK. It's free so you've got nowt too lose 😁 First to PM gets it

Yup it certainly drives exactly as I remember 😁

Does the percentage on the IPA matter ?

Thank you 😊

Last couple of bits came in the post this morning so Grasshopper is finished. Apart from the odd Decal and the slightly larger wheels I have on her, this is 99% the car my Dad built for me and I'm happy with that 😊 Huge thanks to @ThunderDragonCy for the help in tracking down some of the hard to find bits I have to say that Ian at Jk-Rc was awesome and so was John from JC Racing. They have most definitely earned themselves a repeat customer

Yes I have an eco wash. Would you say its best to take the parts out before the drying cycle and just allow to air dry instead

Thank you @Superluminal Ok I'll add that to my ever growing shopping list ☺️ Stupid question and dont laugh but would I still use a dishwasher tablet if I pop bits in the dishwasher ? Do I need to be wary of the temperature as well ?

Ah I see. What's the emery paper for exactly?

Hi all I've probably foolishly just bought a very well used vintage Tamiya that I'd like to have a go at fully restoring Looking for any advice when it comes to cleaning up the plastic and metal parts (that are still useable) Dishwashers, Fairy Liquid, Ultrasonic Cleaners, Degreasers etc What's your weapon of choice 😊

Oh dear multiple piles of shame looks like it's also a thing with Middleagedness 🤣 I have more than 1 as well

I'm looking forward to all the build threads 🙂 as I don't really know a lot of the models you have in your pile of shame 😁

That looks great. I didn't know there was an issue if a bigger motor was fitted as I was planning on doing that with mine in due course

Blimey don't think I've ever inspired anyone in my life 🤣 but I'll gladly take the credit. Good to see I'm not the only overly enthusiastic middle aged person rediscovering the hobby

I'd like to see how yours came out @TurnipJF 🙂

Intrigued sounds ominous 😁 it'll be as close to my original as I think I can get it without stumbling upon some original parts Chassis is done as far as I can go while I'm waiting for the new wheels (neon yellow) and bottom of the shocks (yellow) Will finish of the bodyshell later today after some grub 😋

Got the kit in 89 so has to be one of 89's best films to watch whilst building

Least favourite bit done. Fun stuff starts tomorrow 🙂

No it's wicked 🤘

Oh wow did you paint the driver yourself