The Dynastorm build Chronicles

[Corpse Thrower]

This kit was the most satisfying to build yet. Just beautiful the way it all went together.

I'm posting this thread for the people who aren't fortunate enough to build one of these magnificent cars....this way I can share the build with all of you....... every step involved in the building of this chassis. If you can, get yourself one and build it, you won't regret it!!

Also, to follow this thread properly, it might be a good idea to download the manual, so you can follow it step by step.

Anyway, without further ado, here we go!!

This of course is the kit in question, the Dyna Storm Re release kit, in all its blister packed glory!!

 

Step 1: The side chassis stiffeners cop some velcro tabs.

 

One of the most satisfying Tamiya experiences ever....opening a BLISTER PACK!!!! Here we extract the chassis from its nicely presented packaging.

 

Step 2: Attaching the side stiffeners to the chassis plate.

Chassis from underside, step 2.

 

Step 3: Attaching bumper and battery holder.

Underneath step 3.

 

Here we have the components for step 4....steering arms.

Step 4 assembled ready to go on the chassis.

 

And on the chassis they go!! Step 5.

 

Step 6 components......front uprights.

Step 6 assembled.

 

Once again we tear into a blister pack!! FWOOOARRR........

......to collect all the bits for step 7, the front suspension assembly.

Step 7 complete!!

 

All the sub assemblies come together in step 8.....

Step 8 complete, ready to install on the chassis......

 

.....which is step 9!! Here are the bits.

Step 9 completed!! Now we're getting somewhere!!

 

Step 10: Rear suspension, parts used.

Step 10 complete.

 

Step 11: installing rear suspension onto chassis, parts as shown here.

Step 11 complete.

 

Step 12: the ball diff!! Parts used.

Ball diff complete.

 

Step 13 was a procedure to lock the diff, which I didn't do.

 

Step 14, the gear assemblies.

 

Step 14 complete, and shown here are the completed parts, with all the bits for step 15, the gearbox assembly.

 

Step 15 complete!!

 

Step 16, the gearbox plate, parts used.

Step 16 complete!!

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[Corpse Thrower]

Step 17, the slipper clutch. Parts used.

Getting there.....

Now for the spring.....

Done!

 

Step 18: Putting it on the chassis...parts used.

Step 18 done.

 

Step 19: rear damper mount assembly, parts used.

Step 19 done, on with step 20, installing it onto chassis.

 

Step 20 done.

 

Step 21: Rear upright assembly, parts used.

Step 21 done.

Step 22: rear upper arm assembly, parts used.

 

Step 22 complete, and all the sub assemblies for step 23 shown here, attaching rear uprights.

Step 23 complete!!

 

Step 24, 25, and 26 shock assembly, parts used.

Ready for springs!!

 

Step 27, springs on the shocks, parts used.

 

Step 27 complete, all the bits shown here for steps 28 and 29, attaching shocks to chassis.

 

Steps 28 and 29 complete!!

Absolutely gorgeous......really coming together now!!!

 

Step 30: the motor. Bright isn't it?[:S]

Step 30 done.

 

Step 31: Gearbox cover, parts used.

Step 31 completed.

 

Continued next post!!

 

 

 

 

[Corpse Thrower]

Step 32....steering servo.....parts used. I'm not installing any other radio gear.

 

Step 32 complete, here are the bits for step 33.

 

Step 33 complete, onto step 34, installing it onto the chassis.

 

Step 34 done.

 

Step 35: Front plate installation, parts used.

Step 35 done.

 

Step 36 was installing radio gear, which I didn't do.

 

Step 37: the wheels!! Parts used.

Step 37 complete, parts shown for step 38.

 

And its on its wheels!! Step 38 done!!

Looking good, people!!

 

Step 39. the battery holder. I didn't install a battery......

Chassis is now complete. On with the body!!

 

Step 40, cutting out the body, and painting.

Body cut, now the paint.

Body painted, and stickered!! Stickering is step 41.

 

Step 42, attaching wing stay.

Step 42 completed.

 

Step 43, attaching wing to chassis, parts used.

Step 43 completed!!

 

 

Step 44.....attaching the body to the chassis, and we're done!!

 

Thats it!! The dynastorm is built!!

 

I hope you enjoyed this little insight into the buildup of this kit, it certainly was fun to build it, and now everyone can share the experience. Cheers all!!

 

 

 

 

 

[Gruntfuggly]

Great stuff - but I reckon you ought to consider getting another one to run - bags of fun!

[essexboyracer]

Thanks for that, it's great to see what goes into a Dyna Storm. I'd love one to replace my Runner Astute, as it's getting a bit used (new gearbox in post!) Anyway, I was particulaly impressed by the rear universals, they look like they can take a bit of power!

- Will.

[DJTheo]

Excellent work [H], totally agree, the DS is a blast to build, but also to run! [H]

Cheers

[Mad Ax]

That looks like a proper piece of kit!

I've been thinking about a 2wd buggy for a while now, I think that's a little over the Desert Gator I'd budgetted for, tho [:S]

[RichieRich]

Very nice.  That kit builds really well.  Nice job with the photos.  I built mine years ago and it only has a handful of runs on it.  I think I might take it for a drive later today.  []

[djmcnz]

Wicked photo log Corpse Thrower - thanks for that, imagine one of those for every new built on this site, that would be an amazing repository.  Heck, stopping, arranging and capturing all those shots must have doubled the build time!

Top shelf.

[bonnerworld]

i love a good buildup, you are right more people should do it, i am thinking about doing it with my TA05 Ferrari f430 that has just been delivered, what do you think?

that DS does look quite competetive, and i love that multiblade clutch thingy

[Corpse Thrower]

Thanks guys.

Yes it did add to the build time a bit, but I reckon it was worth it, I plan to do the same with the next kit I buy that I deem worth it. Probably the Hi-Lift.....unless someone else wants to?

I'd love to see more of it here, not everyone has the same kits or the means to buy all of them, so for those who don't have a particular kit its fantastic, as they can see everything unfold without having to buy the kit and actually do it. Bonnerworld, do the Ferrari!! I for one don't have that kit, so would be very interested in seeing the buildup!!

I'd love to see someone with a NIB Bruiser or Scorcher post a thread like this.....I can do it with a Rough Rider, but it will only be from parts bags when I finish collecting all the bits.....not the same as cracking open a box....[]

 

[DJTheo]

Wow, that would be great if you (or others) do that on more kits in the future! [H] Here is also another legendary one http://simensays.com/tamiya/

A little tip for future ones, better put a white sheet over the table, as it will increase contrast and make constrction come out more and the whole thing look closer to Tamiyas superb manuals! [H]

Cheers

[clarkey]

I agree it would be excellent if these where in one area or could be made stickies somewear this guide has made me go out and get a dynastorm now as i was so impressed id love to see one for a nib 934. If any one wants to see a similar thing for the pershing full option tank see here. http://www.dansdata.com/pershing.htm love his intro "there are toys and there are really good toys" he has a few other tamiya reveiws and it is an all round good sight and he is a top chap!. Anyway cheers again for the great post.

[Corpse Thrower]

Clarkey you will enjoy the Dynastorm, I'm sure. It would be indeed fantastic if there was a forum especially for builds, I would like to see a whole library of these!!!

[clarkey]

hi yes the kit arrived a few days ago and looks fantastic i will start bulding it in a few weeks cant wait im currently planning to do a 1/12 caterham (static) and documnet that as they are fantastic builds. Maybe put a request in in the tamiyaclub forum for one to be created where these posts can be kept such as this and ones with projects like deemillers hummer would be a shame for them to get lost and boged down with the old posts as i can appreciate a lot of work must go into making a guide like that.

[Nitro_John]

Top job Corpse Thrower [] and what a fine looking car too []

[astute77]

I was just trolling through some old threads and came across this one. I would love to see all the photos of the build, as it sounds like a pretty fantastic car. Do they still exist somewhere, or do old photos expire after some period of time on Tamiyaclub?

Cheers!

[Gruntfuggly]

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...4&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...5&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...6&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...7&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...8&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...9&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...0&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...2&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...3&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...4&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...5&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...6&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...7&sid=14438

[Lonestar]

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...4&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...5&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...6&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...7&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...8&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...9&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...0&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...1&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...2&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...3&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...4&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...5&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...6&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...7&sid=14438

ooooowh yeah...

(sidenote - the "41" page looks a bit funny in the sequence )

Paul

[astute77]

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...4&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...5&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...6&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...7&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...8&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...9&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...0&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...1&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...2&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...3&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...4&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...5&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...6&sid=14438

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...7&sid=14438

Thank you muchly for that. Very nice build

[Gruntfuggly]

Good point - it looked like Mr. Thrower had managed to add them all in one go, but it looks like dragostanko snuck (?) one in...

[Corpse Thrower]

Hey!!

What happened to this thread?

Is it right that you're not allowed to link photos in your showroom in the forum anymore???

[94eg!]

I believe so, but it makes NO sense. Sometimes I feel this site a little too conservative. Linking showroom photos has never worked for me and I've been on here a couple years. Here's my personal car (on photobucket), so You can at least have one photo...

[Gruntfuggly]

I think it's a forum restriction - not a site restriction. It prevents people linking to scripts and other nasties...

Nice DS - looks good with the silver wheels...