jonboy1 2943 Posted March 11, 2019 On 3/9/2019 at 5:15 PM, J@mes said: Thanks @S-PCS . The gold makes the difference & I love it, credit is due to @jonboy1 I saw he used translucent red over gold on a monster beetle & I ran with the idea (albeit with orange and on Lexan) Looks beautiful @J@mes - that Sir is a Brat to be proud of. Glad I provided a little inspiration on something so awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted March 11, 2019 12 hours ago, S-PCS said: Painted yet another Nissan Titan body, this time trying out something along the lines of the famous Grastens' Theme. I'm pretty impressed. Now I'll just have to assemble a chassis for it. One with black wheels. Stunning! Love it!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted March 11, 2019 On 3/7/2019 at 9:58 PM, Truck Norris said: Finished this Impreza WRC 2008 with RallyRACC Catalunya livery https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?id=43050&cid=133291&t=372019105515 Just incredible..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S-PCS 568 Posted March 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, jonboy1 said: Stunning! Love it!!! Thank you. All credit belongs to @Grastens, I just shamelessly copied the idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted March 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, S-PCS said: Thank you. All credit belongs to @Grastens, I just shamelessly copied the idea. I know that feeling - we've all done it. I'm just glad @Grastens doesn't charge royalties.... 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWarty 1325 Posted March 11, 2019 ^^^ Looks fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted March 11, 2019 On 3/10/2019 at 12:56 PM, NWarty said: Well...I've gone and done it and I've finally bit the bullet. I'm building an Avante. Excellent! It is a build I am confident you will enjoy 20 hours ago, S-PCS said: Painted yet another Nissan Titan body, this time trying out something along the lines of the famous Grastens' Theme. I'm pretty impressed. Now I'll just have to assemble a chassis for it. One with black wheels. 7 hours ago, jonboy1 said: I know that feeling - we've all done it. I'm just glad @Grastens doesn't charge royalties.... All right, boys, you know where the cheques go In all seriousness, though, I am flattered that the theme has inspired these wonderful paint schemes. As I build up some more kits, I suppose I will be making a return to the tri-colour once painting season starts! Thanks for sharing these lovely shells 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted March 11, 2019 Got my 2s powered Bullhead to drive straight... apparently you need to tighten the new alloy anti rotational brackets when you upgrade them from the stock plastic ones... now it doesn't pull left on full acceleration..... and my new USA flag has been fitted, thanks to all whi helped me along the way. Next job is to do a new shell, put some oil dampers on and consider buying the hex wideners to prevent as many rollovers... plus try 3s lipo too! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted March 11, 2019 made a start on a cockpit i brought over a year ago. not worth taking a pic yet as i have only got the satin black on it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted March 11, 2019 So at the weekend I bought a replacement Wild One for the 2 I’ve owned and sold on... Can’t really justify it in anyway shape or form right now but I will keep this one long term and what works for me is that it’s RTR so any changes will be purely for my own satisfaction. I always buy a ReRe as well not sure why but there you go! I also bought Finmans GH which gives me a motor upgrade, a CRP bumper, a decent set of spare WO wheels and tyres. I’m going to replace the parts I take off and then sell the GH...that’s the plan anyway! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted March 11, 2019 23 hours ago, S-PCS said: Painted yet another Nissan Titan body, this time trying out something along the lines of the famous Grastens' Theme. I'm pretty impressed. Now I'll just have to assemble a chassis for it. One with black wheels. Quality! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted March 11, 2019 10 hours ago, jonboy1 said: I know that feeling - we've all done it. I'm just glad @Grastens doesn't charge royalties.... And this one as well! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted March 11, 2019 This KBF got its 1st taste of freedom after 22 years. It’s 1st run was on Worthing seafront today. End Point Adjustments allowed a 2 & two 3 year olds to have a taste of vintage RC monster truck action too. Managed to keep this one out of the wet stuff 💦 Great fun watching it bounce over the pebbles, it did a great job! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted March 11, 2019 Painted and decalled a runner Kamtec "Hotrod Beetle" bodyshell for my M-06. Photos tomorrow if it is sunny! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4203 Posted March 11, 2019 Broke my ‘don’t spend anything in March’ resolution after @TurnipJF‘s M03 comments. I put a bid on something I thought would go for much more. It didn’t. The reason? The body is pretty bashed up and these days nigh on irreplaceable. I really should pay closer attention. On the plus side, I’ll have an M03! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max69vk 708 Posted March 11, 2019 New wheels and tyres fitted, 55D look and fit so much better than 60D tyres & help to get the lower stance so much easier (yes I know I can trim the body posts now!) 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uranium 41 Posted March 12, 2019 i built and installed the universals on my tt02. so what have you done today? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted March 12, 2019 8 hours ago, max69vk said: New wheels and tyres fitted, 55D look and fit so much better than 60D tyres & help to get the lower stance so much easier (yes I know I can trim the body posts now!) Superb 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted March 12, 2019 The weather outside is miserable, so I tried to take some photos of my new Kamtec runner shell indoors instead. It is an excellent fit for the M-06 chassis in SWB configuration. Although sold as a Banger shell, I wouldn't be surprised if it was designed with the M-06 in mind. The wheel arches line up perfectly with the wheels if the little foam front bumper is snug up against the front of the molding, the shock towers fit underneath the shell with no clearance issues and the cut-out under the rear wing gives plenty of space for the motor and gearbox to stick out and get some cooling air. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted March 12, 2019 fitted electronics for the Vintage F160. Built in brushless ESC 2in1 and just a norm steering servo - fits nicely for the job. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6198 Posted March 12, 2019 Got some ideas from different CC01 mods. I did the rear suspension two weeks ago. Today I did the front. Made a shock tower from a 3mm CF board. Here's a thread I made for this slow build. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted March 12, 2019 16 hours ago, max69vk said: New wheels and tyres fitted, 55D look and fit so much better than 60D tyres & help to get the lower stance so much easier (yes I know I can trim the body posts now!) that looks like the shell i used to own then sold to jason.. did you buy of him by chance 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, pininfarina said: fitted electronics for the Vintage F160. Built in brushless ESC 2in1 and just a norm steering servo - fits nicely for the job. Any clues as to the origin of this body shell and if more are available somewhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max69vk 708 Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, topforcein said: that looks like the shell i used to own then sold to jason.. did you buy of him by chance I bought if off of ebay on a whim, luckily I had the bumpers & grill already. Looking at who they payment went to I don’t think it was anyone called Jason though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabia130vRS 2098 Posted March 12, 2019 Installed the electronics to my FF03. I dont know how much kV this motor has, but probably somewhere above 4000kV. Cant wait to try it on a Nostam 2s 3800mAh 55/110C saddle pack pushed to the rear of the car. I like how these motor wires were solderd already to fit the FF03 mount. can't wait to try it tomorrow 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites