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Not done today but finished my Manta Ray last week. Went out of my comfort zone and went non-boxart for the Manta Ray but was influenced by the Neo Scorcher. Bit miffed the masking around the windows went wrong but happy with it overall.

Manta Ray has arrived. One more off of the 'Wanted as a kid list'

Simply Stunning!! Fantastic read, Thank you.

I used the Cera Grease, bought it off of eBay. Cant remember which oil, think it is the Tamiya green bottle. Working in the office today so can't nip upstairs to check lol

I just used the Tamiya stuff as per the manual. I just run my cars occasionally for fun so wasn't too fussed. Just be careful when undoing and retightening screws etc. This is older plastic now and can strip inside and crack, don't be too scared though, it's just a heads up.

When I recommissioned mine I basically unbuilt it, gave it all a good clean, checked all the parts over and then rebuilt it from scratch. I now have 3 TB01 Chassis, 2 are in good nick and one I bought for spares as the parts are hard to come by on their own. They are a good strong chassis so don't be too scared of running it. I run mine on Nimh and it goes absolutely fine on Torque Tuned motors. Plenty fast enough for my skill level!

Bought another TB01 chassis for parts only, he says

Bought a rough *** TB01 chassis off of flea bay as a parts donor for my other 2.

I have ordered one today as well. Ticks one off of the 'Wanted as a kid' list.

Modelsport have just updated their website

I am more than happy that this will be re-released. A good friend of mine growing up got one for his Birthday when the original was released and I was so jealous. Previous to this we just had one attached to a wire.

+1 for Hairdryer. I use it on cold to blow all the water out of the nooks and crannies and then a low heat high power.

Hi All, Looking to see if anyone has the Tamiya Part Tree 50852 they are willing to part with? More specifically I am after part B5 off of it. I thought I had 2 of them but I only have 1. It fits either the TB01 chassis or the TG-10. I want it for my TB01 so I can fit a Mitsi Evo bodyshell. Cheers, Paul.

Happy Birthday to me Thanks to the Mrs for the MB but the brand new Accord Vtec wheels were my present to myself.

My wonderful other half has bought me a Monster Beetle for my Birthday. Ticking one off of the 'Wanted as child list'. Apart from the usual bearings etc is there anything else to watch for on these?

Since I am too scared to run my TB01 bought something with more parts available when the inevitable lack of driving skill happens!

Made an impulse by at 2pm yesterday and my XV02 Pro Chassis turned up this morning. Got the Lancia Delta body shell for it Going to be the longest day at work ever.......!

Hi, I have a couple of Futaba S3003's (I think?) That I have pulled off of an FF01 chassis I bought. one defo works and the other the mounts have snapped off of the side. I'll put some pics on when I get home. Cover the postage and you can have them. I'll never use them.

It is kit 58281 The pic was more to show the L and L body. I have 6 of the correct wheels they just need sorting out.

Rare, I had been waiting months for L and L to get one in for my TB01 as the originals are tucked up in collections, the originals come around but they are too nice to cut up and paint! I found the accessories were fine on my L and L shell. I still have the original Tamiya but they are a bit tatty. The only thing I did use to make it better was the original Tamiya fixing for the roof spoiler, just made it that but tighter fit.

Started to pull my TB01 apart for a thorough clean. Test fitted all the electrics beforehand and it lives!

They are certainly top end of the market. I had heard Australia has strict laws. I think you are only allowed gel blasters from what I have read. I own TM HK MP& TM HK 416 Delta TM HK 45 TM Hi Capa D.O.R. I am bit of an HK fan. I do have an HK417 as well but that's made by Umarex. Umarex have the official licence from HK so they are just a little bit more in terms of trademarks etc.

...does anyone in here play Airsoft? All but one of my RIF's are Tokyo Marui.

Mine brought me this

I was wondering that but they look quite tall and I still have the original drivers from the kit I would like to use. Might have to bite the bullet and see.