Cephas 530 Posted May 6, 2020 First proper attempt at soldering, didn’t do too bad. 🤯 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6209 Posted May 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, TurnipJF said: Thanks! Yes, I am using black and white styrene offcuts left over from other projects. I am still not quite sure what I am building. Having added the parts below the waistline in a mine-resistant V-shape as on my APC, I am now thinking it may be a military vehicle of sorts? Or maybe one which has been converted from military spec to some sort of civilian pursuit? Maybe an extreme offroad camper or mobile lab? Maybe a fire-fighting or rescue vehicle of some sort? The loadbed is just crying out for something interesting... Those are the kind of images that inspired my Dynamog build. I'm just about resisting getting another G6-01 chassis to play with. You may have tipped me over the edge, need to find the cheapest available. Some kind of Hiab would look good on it along with some junk? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMidnight Pumpkin 260 Posted May 7, 2020 Oh God... I've done it AGAIN! I'm on my third Tamiya purchased in the last week and a half! AND to top it off, www.tamiyausa.com has Bruisers on sale for $499!!! QUICK.... HIDE MY WALLET!!!!!! 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted May 7, 2020 Re-decaled the stadium thunder body. Unfortunately there are several uneven areas on the body where box art stickers are supposed to go and they peeled pretty quickly after running and getting the body a bit dirty. Used some scrap decals I had laying around and applied in flatter areas that hopefully won’t peel! Not box art anymore but I think looks pretty good. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted May 7, 2020 10 hours ago, Cephas said: First proper attempt at soldering, didn’t do too bad. 🤯 Trackstar right? How many T did you get? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted May 7, 2020 I will need to work today, but my wife has asked me not to work over the weekend and to just rest, be and potter which is great. A bit of gardening, few small jobs around the house and some Tamiya will keep me active and stimulated. BBQ, movie, bit of family time will seal the weekend nicely 👍 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kitzbuehel74 146 Posted May 7, 2020 Only had a few finishing touches to do to the cockpit, stickers supplied with the integrale kit make all the difference. Can finally get going on my Blackfoot project 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted May 7, 2020 Painting! Although I ran out of clear gloss for the body accessory parts, mid-way through So I'm just off to Halfords as my Local Hobby Shop is still shut. Essential journey, this is! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuhas 269 Posted May 7, 2020 Made a couple of Aluminium Bumper strengthener mods added a new Reg number and Ally checker-plate Wing Protectors, still needing screwing down 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whahooo 465 Posted May 7, 2020 Fitted a new body for reinacting Sega Rally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KalEl63 695 Posted May 8, 2020 Paint the Grasshopper body now for the decals. So many for such a small body 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted May 8, 2020 I woke up stupidly early, so I thought hmmm Tamiya time 😉 Listed 4 more lots of spares on eBay and accepted 2 offers, leaving 6 left for sale. So I’ll pack these today to send out tomorrow. Fitted radio gear to the Konghead to see if she runs and she certainly does 💥 Tested my last 2 radio sets and they both work as well-delighted 😁, I thought one set had a blown R/X but this is not the case 👍 Since I’m on a roll I might even see if the Honda City Turbo runs before I peak 😂 or have to cut the grass 🙈 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrowka 494 Posted May 8, 2020 Took my Javelin to a nearby baseball diamond for some bashing/shakedown, got it dirty. Seemed to drive ok, tracked straight, held corners well at speed, steering was pretty neutral but could be made to get tail happy when I wanted to. Not overly fast, which surprised me. I've never really driven a hobby grade car, so there was still a bit of a learning curve. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted May 8, 2020 On 5/6/2020 at 7:22 PM, Butler said: Reminds me of big trak I had one of those! beep-beep beep-beep beep! there’s an idea for an RC project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted May 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, J@mes said: I had one of those! beep-beep beep-beep beep! there’s an idea for an RC project! For almost as long as there has been a rural postal service, there has been a need for vehicles that can deliver mail to hard-to-reach places. There is this one, which I gather was used for postal deliveries in Montana: Another American example: Our own Royal Mail also needs to make off-road deliveries: Even Postman Pat has had to venture off road at times: So I have decided that my odd-looking G6-01 shell is going to be a mail truck - a decision made somewhat easier since I already have some nice red paint. Now to source some Royal Mail stickers for it! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrowka 494 Posted May 8, 2020 A prized off-road transmission is the VW Syncro from a German postal van, as these had an extra-low "G" (for Gelande) gear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuhas 269 Posted May 8, 2020 Its all about the detail. OH and stabbing yourself in the end of your finger with a 1.5mm drill bit (OUCH) 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6198 Posted May 8, 2020 34 minutes ago, stuhas said: Its all about the detail. OH and stabbing yourself in the end of your finger with a 1.5mm drill bit (OUCH) Patience pays. Nice details on that plate especially on those small screws and nuts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6198 Posted May 8, 2020 So I made a lockdown trail video in my small garden (which I filled it up with old used/broken marble floors and some rocks too) today. Hope you guys like it. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted May 8, 2020 1 hour ago, stuhas said: Its all about the detail. OH and stabbing yourself in the end of your finger with a 1.5mm drill bit (OUCH) Where did you get the checkerplate bud? And did it come with the fasteners? I've got a Landy body on order so I'm already buying parts for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuhas 269 Posted May 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, ChrisRx718 said: Where did you get the checkerplate bud? And did it come with the fasteners I've got a Landy body on order so I'm already buying parts for it! Hi. Ordered from AliExpress. All fasteners and some double sided tape. Everything fits perfect and only £7.13. Just waiting for a rear cover for above rear door. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32828930291.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.43e14c4ddKz6yu https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000065934169.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.43e14c4ddKz6yu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superted 121 Posted May 8, 2020 One of my midnight pumpkins my version just something a bit different finally finished 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnsllc 917 Posted May 8, 2020 I ordered a Super Astute and two extra bodies!!! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted May 8, 2020 Cut the grass, packed some sold Tamiya kit to post tomorrow. Got the Honda City Turbo skidding around the kitchen 👍 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites