markbt73 5316 Posted December 14, 2015 The Fratelli's Jeep per chance?Ding ding ding ding... but first you have to do the truffle shuffle. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KalEl63 695 Posted December 14, 2015 Thanks! Got a third body here so wondering what to do next. Maybe a Fox style? I do like the DT03 Hornet top job 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
appleby20 193 Posted December 14, 2015 Finished the shell of the Golf 24. Wow, that was tough, 137 different stickers !!! Then I almost finished the assembly of the TT01E chassis, but this not so exciting. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted December 14, 2015 Maybe a Fox style? I do like the DT03 Hornet top job How about Hotshot version? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWarty 1325 Posted December 14, 2015 She's finished! Now for a test run 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted December 14, 2015 Last month I bought two Neo Fighter bodies off Taffer on here. This is the first one done: Driver helmet and spotlights are borrowed from a Hornet XB body as it's too cold to paint the new ones I bought, which is why the driver has no eyes and the spot stickers are wonky (they are level when mounted on the Hornet nose). This looks brilliant. Top job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted December 14, 2015 Hmm - only thing you guys would be interested in is I set up a Youtube channel with a bunch of vintage Tamiya promo videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ZFLym9m3VYkuO0-c6QZcQI'll continue uploading videos, so new ones should keep popping up! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted December 15, 2015 Trimmed the Burns body then had a bit of a comparison between old and new. None of the stuff in the Burns is secured yet, but I'm amazed at how little things have changed between it and the Vorza. I mean there's a lot about the Burns that's just uprated 1/10 buggy (the dampers are the same ones on my Optima), but the Vorza's just a more heavy duty version - bigger bore longer dampers and thicker suspension mounts and chassis. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s2-g2 432 Posted December 15, 2015 Cut, narrowed, and glued my first set of tires this week. I learned a lot, and think I have a good idea of how to do it better for the next attempt. My basic front-wheel adapter printed out from Shapeways and I attached it to a generic cheapie e-Bay 1.9 wheel with the narrowed tire. Soo... I'm getting closer to the tires I want for my GigaM38 build. Need to be wider, and the straight tractor tread, not the curved one on this test set.... A.l.m.o.s.t. there... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirteen30 74 Posted December 15, 2015 Won this last night on a $25 raffle... Needless to say I haven't done much testing on the MB trans plates today lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted December 15, 2015 Logged back in, it's been a while ( 214 pages of new posts !), but nice to see some of the old names still kicking around and some newer ones too - just shows how the hobby ebbs n flows I've effectively taken 12 months out of RC, but with Xmas looming I finally got my backside in gear and finished a few items.. Boomerang resto / update - new chassis tub, new shell, new decals, new bumper, new yellow shocks, new sports tuned motor, new DF03 wheels n tyres for a slightly more up to date feel. I started it back in March, but finally got the painting and decals done at the start of December, and should be with its new owner today. TL-01 drift car - I planned to finish and sell this last Xmas, that's how long this one sat at the side of the hobby bench ! Just wanted it out of the way in the end , so finished it off (full light kit was a mare to hide most of the wiring), got it on the bay and off its now gone. Selling up ? Not really, but I have (finally) realised that the project list was getting silly (partly the reason for the break from RC) and buying more was never going to do anything for the backlog. I'm currently spraying a Unimog shell to finish off the second CR-01 chassis I built in 2014. And with some money back in the paypal account I couldn't keep away from Banzai, so a few motors and more DF-03 wheels n tyres (this time for son's Rising Storm) are on route. Looks like I've got a bit of catching up to do, plus a Optima shell to paint (2 years since I cut it) and a Hi-lift to build (shell painted a year ago). Must not buy any more 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted December 15, 2015 Good to see you back here David, was wondering where you'd disappeared to! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted December 15, 2015 Good to see you back bud, totally sympathise with the project situation as I'm sure many of us find ourselves in the same position. So you missed out entirely on the new MF01 platform then? ....I'll stop talking now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EddScott 134 Posted December 15, 2015 Trimmed the Burns body then had a bit of a comparison between old and new. None of the stuff in the Burns is secured yet, but I'm amazed at how little things have changed between it and the Vorza. I mean there's a lot about the Burns that's just uprated 1/10 buggy (the dampers are the same ones on my Optima), but the Vorza's just a more heavy duty version - bigger bore longer dampers and thicker suspension mounts and chassis. Loving the Burns there. Wanted to restore some old 1/8 Kyosho so got hold of an inferno DX. Looking forward to the rebuild Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1499 Posted December 15, 2015 Logged back in, it's been a while ( 214 pages of new posts !), but nice to see some of the old names still kicking around and some newer ones too - just shows how the hobby ebbs n flows I've effectively taken 12 months out of RC, but with Xmas looming I finally got my backside in gear and finished a few items.. Boomerang resto / update - new chassis tub, new shell, new decals, new bumper, new yellow shocks, new sports tuned motor, new DF03 wheels n tyres for a slightly more up to date feel. I started it back in March, but finally got the painting and decals done at the start of December, and should be with its new owner today. TL-01 drift car - I planned to finish and sell this last Xmas, that's how long this one sat at the side of the hobby bench ! Just wanted it out of the way in the end , so finished it off (full light kit was a mare to hide most of the wiring), got it on the bay and off its now gone. Selling up ? Not really, but I have (finally) realised that the project list was getting silly (partly the reason for the break from RC) and buying more was never going to do anything for the backlog. I'm currently spraying a Unimog shell to finish off the second CR-01 chassis I built in 2014. And with some money back in the paypal account I couldn't keep away from Banzai, so a few motors and more DF-03 wheels n tyres (this time for son's Rising Storm) are on route. Looks like I've got a bit of catching up to do, plus a Optima shell to paint (2 years since I cut it) and a Hi-lift to build (shell painted a year ago). Must not buy any more Look at what the cat dragged in . Good to see your alive & well . The postage thread has been slow since you have been gone . Great too see ya around percymon . Was thinking your wife saw the RC stash & you got locked up with no toys ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandster 285 Posted December 15, 2015 Its good to see you back David, you gave me a very warm welcome when I joined Tamiyaclub last year and I was hoping you would be back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted December 15, 2015 Welcome back bud! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted December 15, 2015 Good to see you back David, replied to your pm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaiser 8 Posted December 15, 2015 what did I do today? I came here for the first time in years. my racing has slowed down due to family and work so I'm getting into scale rc, got a unimog 406 coming for Christmas. hope all is well in the tc family. glad to be back. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dojo Dave 889 Posted December 15, 2015 Well after receiving a WW2 roll cage I rebuilt the WW1 body and installed all but the windshield as the one I have is broken! Finally did a permanent instal of the driver of my Black and red 53 ford pick up nicely mounted on the TL01 chassis, must paint the steering wheel as it looks as if some one stole it, driver with his hands out saying What the......... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted December 15, 2015 Good to see you back bud, totally sympathise with the project situation as I'm sure many of us find ourselves in the same position. So you missed out entirely on the new MF01 platform then? ....I'll stop talking now! It's escped me and will for a while - done a couple of M series cars, and in no rush to do another Look at what the cat dragged in . Good to see your alive & well . The postage thread has been slow since you have been gone . Great too see ya around percymon . Was thinking your wife saw the RC stash & you got locked up with no toys ... I've got a few orders in with Banzai, so the postman will be pleased ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cooltoys 129 Posted December 15, 2015 Just admired the wheeler tires mounted on rims. Organized some of the spare parts i had sitting around in a unknown box.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s2-g2 432 Posted December 16, 2015 Trying to get video of my "flame pipes" throwing sparks, I put my GigaM38 build rubber-side up ...hard. More suspension carnage. Looks like I'll be designing a new hop-up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dojo Dave 889 Posted December 16, 2015 Trying to get video of my "flame pipes" throwing sparks, I put my GigaM38 build rubber-side up ...hard. More suspension carnage. Looks like I'll be designing a new hop-up... I have an original tree if you're interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites