waterbok 1282 Posted January 24, 2016 Two RX540VZ on eBay, one used Tamiya 48 the other new Graupner 24. Glad I bid on the Graupner. :-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s2-g2 432 Posted January 24, 2016 Ha, not sure about the safety aspect of having a compressed, flamable gas strapped to the side of a military vehicle but it looks awesome! In the Mad Max universe, it makes the double barrel roll after the canister is shot and explodes all the more visually impressive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zomboided 374 Posted January 24, 2016 Stripped my WT-01 4x4x4 to rebuild the gearboxes, enlarge the battery compartment and tidy the electronics (routed everything through the chassis and added a single on/off switch). Managed the last two of the three, but waiting for the postman before I can rebuild the gearboxes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted January 25, 2016 Placed order for 3 sets of orange 3mm LEDs and 1 set of red 3mm LEDs to go in the tlu-01 for my bruiser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2321 Posted January 26, 2016 This covers the last couple of days. I bought a second hand furnace and was keen to test it out. To do this I make a casting box and tried to first cast some small items, but realised that the casting powder I have has gone off (I got it free, so no biggy). So I tried to cast a Volvo front end I had cnc'd in polystyrene. Results were ok considered the casting sand was too crumbly and this was my first go. This is the two part casting box I made cast and original. If this is the best I can do I would be disappointed, but I'm pretty sure if with better casting sand and practice I should be able to get more detail in the cast. But that will have to wait until I have sorted out my vacuum former upgrade. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeaMonster 506 Posted January 26, 2016 Finished my Durga, will give it a run this weekend if the weather is fine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted January 26, 2016 All projects built so decided to look what's up with my M06 brushless alpha Diff has felt funny since its build so I decided to strip it down Turns out it was a poorly casted .. Not sure what you call It .. Diff central triple shaft piece.. It was causing one of the gears to rub.. A few mins with a file and it was sorted.. Will check these in the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4723 Posted January 27, 2016 So I tried to cast a Volvo front end I had cnc'd in polystyrene. The wife uses wax for making jewellery, I think if you look up 'lost wax casting'. It's not the cheapest though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted January 27, 2016 Shot a vid with my Hornet. It's in the YouTubed! thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3778 Posted January 27, 2016 Nice! I never find these bargains. I've been trying to find TL01LA suspension arms for a while with no success - the suspension kit itself fetches silly money too - if you can find one that is. Nice find. I have some lightly used arms if your still looking! sven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2321 Posted January 28, 2016 The wife uses wax for making jewellery, I think if you look up 'lost wax casting'. It's not the cheapest though. yeah, thanks for the tip, that a option worth checking out. I'm also going to try lost foam casting, as I can readily cnc the foam sheets which are pretty cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novastar 241 Posted January 28, 2016 Over the last few evenings I've resprayed my Super Clod TS-20 metallic Green, fitted the smaller bonnet air scoop and applied the stock decal scheme. I decided also to fit the driving lights as I'm a much better driver now with less rollovers ( this statement could be vaguely untrue). 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
appleby20 193 Posted January 28, 2016 Ordered some parts for my Ford Ranger project. Now I have complete SRB chassis, tires and wheels, body, front grill and rear door travelling from UK, carbon look radio box... Only missing some proper dampers, not SRB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted January 28, 2016 I've now packed all my kit away again in the loft for now. I have a feeling a couple of runners will come out for the garden, but that's probably about it for the time being other than I might sell 1 or 2 over the next month or so. However I have just added my recent Blazing Blazer purchase to my showroom...please take a peek! http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?id=40536&cid=128258&t=28012016134355 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lupogtiboy 454 Posted January 28, 2016 Looks great Simon, as does the new pad! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted January 28, 2016 Looks great Simon, as does the new pad! Thanks Martin on both fronts. It's always a pleasure seeing you and meeting your brother last time as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s howell 28 Posted January 28, 2016 Finally got the TXT-1 up and running with 4ws all sorted. Converted to single brushless motor and made a few plates out of plasticard to fix the servos so they dont move around on the original slotted mounts and one to cover the second motor hole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted January 29, 2016 Finally took some progress picks of the not quite so high lift Still a way to go to the finished article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted January 29, 2016 Spent the evening entertaining the kittens using a small quadcopter with a feather hanging underneath it by a long piece of cotton. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ukfox 347 Posted January 29, 2016 Started Building the chassis of the Xmaxx from parts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
backtomyroots 432 Posted January 30, 2016 Spent the evening entertaining the kittens using a small quadcopter with a feather hanging underneath it by a long piece of cotton. Post video, you must. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted January 30, 2016 Post video, you must.Agreed, I know kittens are brash, but my cat runs if the little sq1 comes out, she hates the down draft (and its summer here), wuss...Today I packaged up a couple of parcels for TC members (and sent one) and then chilled in the paddling pool with my daughter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1584 Posted January 30, 2016 Just finished work around 2am, came home and fed the 3 cats and said hello to our Basset Hound 'Bella' i enjoyed a few beers and some TC, along with some COD BO3 on the Xbox One. And right now just fed the dog her breakfast, and its almost time for bed and 2-3 hours sleep as usual Oh and I am on holiday for 10 days now from work James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted January 30, 2016 Got the chassis rails cut for the main trailer of the war rig (Clod Buster is there to give a perspective of size): 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
