Oneball1971 127 Posted November 10, 2019 Started building my Top Force today 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mastino 1085 Posted November 10, 2019 work continues 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blista 1519 Posted November 10, 2019 I finally got around to installing my LED light kit in the Bronco. I wasn't really sure what the best method is and didn't feel like researching what everyone else does. I just dived in and went with what seemed correct. Let there be light! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted November 11, 2019 wrong post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted November 11, 2019 Trimmed a rally interior (a lot!) to squeeze into the rally beetle Sprayed the interior with PS6, it’s a bit too shiiiny black though. Thinking next I’ll brush on acrylic paint instead. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oneball1971 127 Posted November 11, 2019 Little bit more over the Top Force. The motor isn't staying, going to upgrade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6209 Posted November 11, 2019 22 hours ago, mastino said: work continues What chassis is this on it looks great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mastino 1085 Posted November 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, Busdriver said: What chassis is this on it looks great It's a MST CFX (not -w) with few customizations at low price Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted November 12, 2019 Basically getting to do some old projects snail pace here, slowly 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted November 13, 2019 On 11/10/2019 at 9:05 PM, ThunderDragonCy said: @berman That looks like a fun afternoon. I can highly recommend the comicals for kids and grass running. Mine is pretty much stock apart from the obvious bearings and hard coat pinion. I popped one of the ebay special black and gold 21t brushed motor and a 1060 esc in it. Even on lipo and full throttle it's fine for kids, and fast enough that last time i lent it to my nieces and nephews they ended up having running races against it! Plus the kids love the look of it. Thanks TDCY! Yeah I think they will stay stock (apart from bearings and pinion) and maybe even a lower turn motor. Just had the dump truck out again, and realised that a front dogbone and drive cup are missing. They don't usually come out unless a step screw comes out of the top arm, so don't know where those have gone to, must've gotten flung out last weekend at the park. 😕 The stampede is fixed though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted November 13, 2019 On 11/11/2019 at 8:54 PM, J@mes said: Trimmed a rally interior (a lot!) to squeeze into the rally beetle Sprayed the interior with PS6, it’s a bit too shiiiny black though. Thinking next I’ll brush on acrylic paint instead. PS-55 flat clear it 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted November 13, 2019 4 hours ago, berman said: PS-55 flat clear it 👍 Good shout. The Beetle Rally body shell instructions say to use flat clear on the hood. these pics have provided the inspiration: Mine won’t be a direct copy but that’s the general idea, hopefully more Baja than the box art. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6209 Posted November 13, 2019 The Rally beetle is my Christmas plan. I have a set of Herbie stickers to use up. Was thinking about an interior, do you have the part number/link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oneball1971 127 Posted November 13, 2019 Front and rear end of my top force done. High speed spur in the rear and centre one way in the front. Next the Hi Caps, should I use the soft oil in the high cap set or I've seen 40wt mentioned on this forum? I will hopefully be getting the carbon chassis sometime soon. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted November 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Busdriver said: The Rally beetle is my Christmas plan. I have a set of Herbie stickers to use up. Was thinking about an interior, do you have the part number/link? 54491 is the rally one I used & there’s a touring one as well 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted November 13, 2019 Think I have solved the problem with the rear links on my crawler. Next job is to see whether the front end encounters similar issues. Need to document my progress with some photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted November 13, 2019 Ruffshod Rod & his navigator got paint. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10152 Posted November 15, 2019 Did a bit of this today after an old black can vs silver black can testing.. gotta love a pile of grass clippings 😁 11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MockTurtle 239 Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) ...finished building the neo scorcher blue metallic... many thanks to @ALEXKYRIAK for his very detailed, very helpful build thread - so its loosely based on that... haha now i see i even ended up with exact same wheelset? i got ones branded 'river hobby' though not ftx... i asked for the cheapest set for bashing... i think its made in the same factory though... oh and a quick photo with the older brother... Edited November 15, 2019 by MockTurtle added photo 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oneball1971 127 Posted November 15, 2019 Did some more of my Top Force Today. Its coming together slowly. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellyle 382 Posted November 15, 2019 Got up to step 17 of my Zahhak build, should be running tomorrow. Bit different building a 'modern' Tamiya. I've gone for the slipper clutch, will probably go for TRF big bore shocks, any other upgrades I should do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsear2905 1279 Posted November 15, 2019 Finished my Lunchbox build - TS47 paint for a slightly darker (more orange) colour, and definitely not a shelf queen! Traxxas "Ultra" shocks, 2S LiPo, front shock tower brace. 5th shock mod the first time those springs fail... but I'll run it for a bit first. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MockTurtle 239 Posted November 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, lsear2905 said: TS47 paint for a slightly darker (more orange) colour nice! iirc chrome yellow right? yeah it looks better on the lunchie i think... enjoy it while its scratch free 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsear2905 1279 Posted November 16, 2019 2 hours ago, MockTurtle said: nice! iirc chrome yellow right? yeah it looks better on the lunchie i think... enjoy it while its scratch free you are correct! scratches don't fuss me - if I wanted scratch free models I wouldn't buy RCs! I am going to look out for old beat up bodies though - I've got a few ideas of alternate designs ;-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juggular 4964 Posted November 16, 2019 I like that Chrome Yellow! My Midnight Pumpkin's 2nd body (lunchie) isn't painted yet. Please don't mind if mine turns up with TS47! Are those Traxxas shocks, @lsear2905? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites