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Carson 2.4 C707131 or Absima 2 Channel
KEV THE REV replied to KEV THE REV's topic in All things electric...
Thanks for the reply . I too prefer the sticks . I like the look of the Carson one . Thinking of trying 2.4 as all my stuff is 27AM Cheers -
Have I bought a grasshopper or grasshopper 2 on ebay?
KEV THE REV replied to GarethMck's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
Let us know how you get on -
Have I bought a grasshopper or grasshopper 2 on ebay?
KEV THE REV replied to GarethMck's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
Yes . GH2 .The wheels have been changed , the rears look like they have Wild One tyres ,so bigger than stock , and the fronts look to be GH1 smoothies . The first shell looks to be toast , the second could be stripped and the crack repaired - Mad Bull shell is around £14 inc post , add on paint which you would need anyway to repaint the old shell and you would need paint stripper to remove the old paint - so , not worth stripping and repairing ? . Original GH2 shell around £26 posted . Hornet shell prices and decals - original body shells are a bit thin on the ground - Penguin repro is around £16 posted , decals around £11 posted + paint ?. If you want to make 2 cars , I would try rubbing down the pink paint on the second shell and bashing it over with some Halfords primer and a colour of you choice for a runner shell . Electrics / radio / handsets will need looking at . -
Looks good . If you don't use the soapy method it can be a 'one hit' chance to get it right , some people don't use it and fair play to that . I always use soapy method and squeegie out the air and water , then some light warmth . Never had a problem .
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Most $£¥ money you spent and what you regretted not buying?
KEV THE REV replied to Mechanic AH's topic in General discussions
If I had the vision in the past I would have bought a stash of Blazing Blazers -
Have I bought a grasshopper or grasshopper 2 on ebay?
KEV THE REV replied to GarethMck's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
I haven't fitted a Hornet body on a GH 2 but it might go , the only issue might be the front body post , which an easy fix . If you have a new Hornet shell you could position the hole to suit the GH chassis post , or reverse the GH2 front mount . The Mad Bull shell is similar to a GH2 , with slight difference to the front damper area and you need to make 2 holes for the rear posts . GH2 bodies are still available -
Have I bought a grasshopper or grasshopper 2 on ebay?
KEV THE REV replied to GarethMck's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
The GH1 looks like this . They are sort of similar in looks , but there are a lot differences . Check the pic against your eBay one , or copy and post up a pic of your eBay one from the auction shots -
Have I bought a grasshopper or grasshopper 2 on ebay?
KEV THE REV replied to GarethMck's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
The GH2 looks like this :- -
Anybody use these ? , or the Absima SR2S 2 channel one - any good ?
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Update original MSC to ESC
KEV THE REV replied to Sparkyful's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
It's not a big job - or expensive to change the servo adapter if you needed too , you need a P parts saver tree from eBay for a few quid which would have the parts you need . It won't be long before you ( your son ) gets to drive it https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAMIYA-LUNCHBOX-PUMPKIN-0115065-P-PARTS-PLASTICS-Servo-Saver/231558541336?epid=1705371786&hash=item35e9f6f018:g:TfYAAOSwgApXBhMk -
Update original MSC to ESC
KEV THE REV replied to Sparkyful's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
You .might need to change the cars servo saver splined adapter to suit the new servo if the splines are different , ie AS7 is 23 splines I believe , and a new servo maybe different ie 25 splines -
Update original MSC to ESC
KEV THE REV replied to Sparkyful's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
Something like this good for price , I have 4 of these , and other members have bought some with good feedback https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG996R-Servo-Metal-Gear-Torque-Digital-Truck-Car-helicopter-plane-boat-RC-UK-ESC/283605031354 -
Lunchbox FX 10 mod - it is NOT
KEV THE REV replied to KEV THE REV's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
No wheelies , the geometry is all different . It is more planted now , and double wishbone helps the drive too -
At what point do you let it (all) go?
KEV THE REV replied to Saito2's topic in Anything not RC related goes here
Looks like your Mojo is deffo working - nice one !! :) -
Nice bit of retro workshop RC there
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Lunchbox FX 10 mod - it is NOT
KEV THE REV replied to KEV THE REV's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
Chassis all done now . This has basically the same wheel base wheel nut to wheel nut F&R as a stock Lunchie -
Update original MSC to ESC
KEV THE REV replied to Sparkyful's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
You will have to swap the steering servo too as the AS7 plug is too big for modern ESC aperture -
47386 WR-02 gold wheels
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I guess by spraying a light coat of gold over the top of the chrome you might be able to achieve a gold chrome effect . I have used chrome spary myself . different brands produce different standards of chrome - some brighter 'chrome' than others . The matt black base coat is secret
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Or buy these
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Those wheels look like the Tamiya gold 'chrome' wheels . It would be hard to achieve that look with spray paint . I sprayed some Lunchbox wheels with gold paint and used a plastic primer first after a good scrub and light papering for a key .
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Installing and removing CVA shocks
KEV THE REV replied to Pylon80's topic in Build Tips and Techniques
No , not neccessarily . I usually go for twist / lever off , but sometimes the gadget comes in handy and it's good to have there just in case -
SORTED NOW. WTD: #53669 Damper & Tool Stand - PLEASE!
KEV THE REV replied to toyolien's topic in Sales, trades & wanted
Nice bit of kit , but being a cheapskate I use a piece of expaned foam to hold my dampers whilst filling etc and another for holding my paint brushes -
Mad Bull, fault - (runs on its own when controller is off)
KEV THE REV replied to Paul N's topic in General discussions
You can also fit a fail safe to prevent any low batt run offs too