S-PCS 568 Posted February 23, 2019 21 minutes ago, graemevw said: Yeah, all fun and games untill it dries/sets/cures! Easy to wash off when still wet though. There you go, finally a downside to today's LiPo run times... By the time you're thru the pack, it's too late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Jason1145 said: Got defeated by a Bullhead ( repair) Tried to replace the broken trailing arm on my Bullhead and couldn't figure out how to do it... a Big E clip, a C hub and not being able to work out what's what certainly put me back in my place... back to the back of the queue when it comes to being an RC genius Photis and a plea for help in due course by right now my little one is ill so I'm on other duty From memory remove the three 3x6mm screws on the tub end, then take the bottoms of the shocks off, then undo the two screws underneath on the inside of the trailing arm and a small piece should come out the bottom, then undo the three screws that hold the back plastic plate on the trailing arm and it should come off. Reverse to install. Edit: hope your little lady gets better, sick kids arent much fun 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted February 23, 2019 7 hours ago, Fabia130vRS said: And just wathed this, and been thinking, how would it be to make a remake with the M03 and M04 There is nothing more fun on the track than finding a driver/car that is competitively equal. I miss having a pedal on the track 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7881 Posted February 23, 2019 Got my new carbon shock tower installed on my Thunder Dragon, trying out an idea to reinforce the upper suspension mounts 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bromley 681 Posted February 23, 2019 Not only did I finish my Blitzer Beetle I got my new race shell painted up, just need some more stickers and It's good to go! It looks a little funny on those tyres, it's 'cos we race in a gymnasium and we have to run 20mm wide Schumacher mini pins. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusanthony 361 Posted February 24, 2019 Made a run of flexible mudflaps for Hilux hard bodies, I got a few requests to sell so we'll see how that goes. Also made some more progress on the Dynahead Dakar truck. Cab has been trimmed and is mounted, clears 114 mm tires on 1.9 wheels. More pics in Monster trucks section thread. Also, made some replacement headlight lenses from polycarb filament, pic for attention: 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted February 24, 2019 I made a start (and actually finished) a pet project I've wanted to try for a while now - a real wooden load-bay lining for my Jeep build: More info. in my 'Daydream B'leafer' thread in Builds ;o) Jenny x 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6200 Posted February 24, 2019 Picked up a TA05 aluminum rocker arm set for my FF03 and installed it. Now only 4 parts are waiting for shipping. The aluminum front suspension mount, front stabilizer and rear stabilizer. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted February 24, 2019 Packed my Wild Willy and booked the courier as it is off for its restoration by a very kind TC member. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted February 24, 2019 Who is the chosen restorer? Hope they do a thread on it! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabia130vRS 2098 Posted February 25, 2019 Been to our small garage tonight with two friends. I did air pressure clean my M03, as it hasnt been cleaned since I got it. before and after. New tires and some hop ups will be in the build topic soon. Here is a pictuer of my friends TB04, very blue. And my other friends FF03 bone stock in build progress. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted February 25, 2019 10 hours ago, TurnipJF said: Who is the chosen restorer? Hope they do a thread on it! Morning TJF! Jonboy1 has agreed to take on the WW, having just completed 2 which is very kind of him. Hopefully there will be a thread too 😉. I’m really looking forward to it gracing my shelf next to my Sand Scorcher that you very generously rebuilt for me. Simon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabia130vRS 2098 Posted February 25, 2019 And after a first rally run. And an old problem remains. ^ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted February 25, 2019 6 hours ago, Grumpy pants said: Morning TJF! Jonboy1 has agreed to take on the WW, having just completed 2 which is very kind of him. Hopefully there will be a thread too 😉. I’m really looking forward to it gracing my shelf next to my Sand Scorcher that you very generously rebuilt for me. Simon what's this now? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted February 25, 2019 Tamiya ts-53 deep metalic blue. Second time round with these wheel arch fenders for the bruiser. The first time the clear coat gathered by the screw holes and looked a complete mess so i striped the paint of back to bare rubber and in the process putting a few nicks in the surface so i ended up filling them and this time i am 95% happy with them so gonna have a go at mounting this week somtime. They do look black in the pics on my phone 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_ve 1043 Posted February 25, 2019 Ordered a Marui Big Bear polycarbonate body for frankenbear, and a Marui Samurai body, from our buddies at teambluegroove. Still need to decide what color to do frankenbear. I'm thinking a PS-62 orange body, which is the color of our royal house, with big bear decals in red-white-blue instead of the original yellow-orange-red. Something completely out of my comford-zone, but for frankenbear that is OK. Edit: ooooh PS-61 metallic orange!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted February 25, 2019 5 hours ago, jonboy1 said: what's this now? It’s my birthday present Jonboy! It’s a big birthday this year as well 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabia130vRS 2098 Posted February 25, 2019 So first, I bought a china venturi effect thingy for a esc fan. Well... so I thought mine was 30mm but actually my esc fan was 25mm. Bought then after a slidolodgy 30mm fan with alu body. 5.8V operational voltage. not a nice fit on the HK X CAR 120 esc. But does look cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted February 25, 2019 29 minutes ago, Fabia130vRS said: So first, I bought a china venturi effect thingy for a esc fan. Well... so I thought mine was 30mm but actually my esc fan was 25mm. Bought then after a slidolodgy 30mm fan with alu body. 5.8V operational voltage. not a nice fit on the HK X CAR 120 esc. But does look cool. Looks like a bass speaker, big thumbs up 1 hour ago, Ray_ve said: Ordered a Marui Big Bear polycarbonate body for frankenbear, and a Marui Samurai body, from our buddies at teambluegroove. Still need to decide what color to do frankenbear. I'm thinking a PS-62 orange body, which is the color of our royal house, with big bear decals in red-white-blue instead of the original yellow-orange-red. Something completely out of my comford-zone, but for frankenbear that is OK. Edit: ooooh PS-61 metallic orange!!!! I somehow lost my PS-61 can between the office and home... gutted... need to buy another one but seems a total loss now... pls make sure you don't lose yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
78Triumph 2610 Posted February 25, 2019 I finally got to ditch the stock Traxxas wheels and tires off my Defender in favor for some GMade beadlock steel wheels and a set of narrower, less tall tyres. I hated the stock wheel and tire setup, it never looked Defender-ish enough for me, and always reminded me of something some meathead would put on his jacked up truck. Untitled by Joe, on Flickr Assembled Untitled by Joe, on Flickr Before in monster truck mode: Untitled by Joe, on Flickr Installed and looking proper Untitled by Joe, on Flickr 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted February 26, 2019 Dropped my M38 off for the courier to collect, it’s in its way to jonboy. Will start to sell off the redundant radio kit now and recycle the proceeds back into the remaining models I have and maybe a Super Champ if an affordable one turns up. Booked my middle daughter in for a bit more Tamiya time when she comes to stay next. The plan is to finish stripping the WW2 and clean everything up ready to reassemble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted February 26, 2019 13 hours ago, Grumpy pants said: It’s my birthday present Jonboy! It’s a big birthday this year as well 😉 But I thought this was your birthday present for me...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_ve 1043 Posted February 26, 2019 Ordered a 3100KV brushless+ESC, to see how that compares to a silvercan. A 4300KV was too much for my DT-03 and destroyed it, so I'll try the 3100KV in Basherbear first. If succesfull, maybe get a second one and put 2 in the bullhead. Or move it to the konghead. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannymulder 766 Posted February 26, 2019 Today I have played with this beast. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted February 26, 2019 I ordered one of these today: really excited about this thing. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites