Aerobert 2147 Posted August 21, 2020 After years of fiddling with several connectors and adapters and a I've started to change all connectors to Dean plugs. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted August 21, 2020 Did a bench test on the TT02 and a couple slow laps of the kitchen/hallway Mods as follows: Front and rear oil diffs Front and rear Universal shafts Alloy Centre shaft High speed gear set Oil shocks Full Bearings set Steering upgrade Torque tuned motor. Excuse the wiring and body posts 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JYCM3 236 Posted August 21, 2020 I’m shrinking my collections and also to fund a scale project the went way overboard.. $$$ wise. Never know I got so many stuff been 4 weeks sorting, finding packaging , writing descriptions.. getting ready to put it out. Wish there’s a garage sale so I don’t need to deal with so much hassles lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MICHAELs TopForce17 586 Posted August 21, 2020 Finished my Top Force evo clone runner. 14 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadMeat666 1675 Posted August 21, 2020 I botched the bodypost holes on my 'practice' prepainted chinese shell for the TT02S. I'd feel bad if the body wasn't so hopelessly UGLY BEHOLD: I got to run the TT02S finally and test the handling as well as the gyro. I went to a deserted (but unfortunately somewhat dusty) road and put it through its paces. The car handles GREAT. Holds a solid straight line and can be kicked into controlled power oversteer thanks to the gyro doing its thing. 15 minutes into the run, the transmission started barking like a rabid dog, so I lifted it and found out that the driveline had binded. I later pulled it apart to find the pinion gear grub screw had worked itself loose and chewed up a little of the pinion (nothing major) as well as a tiny bit of the chassis inside the transmission housing (also no biggie). Had my spur not been steel, I'd need a new spur right now lol. Note to self: THREADLOCK THE PINION GRUB SCREW on your other builds before driving them! I need to find a better way to properly locate bodypost holes on bodies, this is the second one I mess up. I used the "paint on the ends of the posts" method to make an imprint on the underside of the body, but since the rear posts are very long, the whole body ended up shifted 2-3mm forwards of the chassis when I was done 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted August 21, 2020 34 minutes ago, DeadMeat666 said: I botched the bodypost holes on my 'practice' prepainted chinese shell for the TT02S. I'd feel bad if the body wasn't so hopelessly UGLY BEHOLD: I take it that's supposed to be a lambo of some description? Did it look better in the pics? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted August 21, 2020 @DeadMeat666 Easier with an unpainted, uncut shell but there are some great tips here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SupraChrgd82 1425 Posted August 22, 2020 Received the rear wheels and finisher ‘er! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 967 Posted August 22, 2020 4 hours ago, Aerobert said: After years of fiddling with several connectors and adapters and a I've started to change all connectors to Dean plugs. I started using Deans plugs almost exclusively this year. I love them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 967 Posted August 22, 2020 It was actually a couple of days ago, but I found a way to use Zip ties to do the Fishing line mod on my Pumpkin 🎃 I only used 6lb test so the nylon ties sheared it after a couple of packs . I will re do it with either thicker line, or something to protect the line, Also I’m going to use a black tie instead of white when I redo it ( so it blends more discreetly with the chassis 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10152 Posted August 22, 2020 4 hours ago, DeadMeat666 said: I botched the bodypost holes on my 'practice' prepainted chinese shell for the TT02S. I'd feel bad if the body wasn't so hopelessly UGLY I need to find a better way to properly locate bodypost holes on bodies, this is the second one I mess up. I used the "paint on the ends of the posts" method to make an imprint on the underside of the body, but since the rear posts are very long, the whole body ended up shifted 2-3mm forwards of the chassis when I was done I had a similar issue with the posts on an M08 as they where long enough for a Double Decker bus body. So with the body sitting on the uncut posts I measured from the top of the wheel to the top of the wheel arch and then minus about 10mm off that measurement. I then cut the calculated measurement of the posts so it would be sitting closer to where it needed to be, marked the posts with a sharpie (unpainted body) drilled the holes and it was about right. I’ll probably trim a tad more off the posts yet to tidy them up. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted August 22, 2020 After a lot of thought, I’ve decided to sell my Etronix / Hobbyking radio gear. Loved this setup but can’t expand it due to the receivers being discontinued, didn’t like having multiple transmitters on the shelf Coming to an eBay auction near you soon! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted August 22, 2020 Decals done Possibly heading to an auction 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seanster43 222 Posted August 22, 2020 Servo finally fitted as this project has had loads of bits missing. Excuse the mess 🤫 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferruz 11702 Posted August 22, 2020 The Hornet's got new shoes on, it's all freshened up and ready to go on the road trip! I'm excited to try these Padlatrak tires on the beach (if I find one) as it's the first time I have them on. It feels good to bring a loyal RC car with us on vacation 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted August 22, 2020 18 hours ago, Wez-li said: I take it that's supposed to be a lambo of some description? Did it look better in the pics? More scoops than an ice cream parlour! 7 hours ago, ChrisRx718 said: After a lot of thought, I’ve decided to sell my Etronix / Hobbyking radio gear. Loved this setup but can’t expand it due to the receivers being discontinued, didn’t like having multiple transmitters on the shelf Coming to an eBay auction near you soon! Have you tried advertising for some more receivers? I have a spare one of the blue HW 3100 (or whatever the number is). 🙂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Truck Norris 2237 Posted August 22, 2020 Finished this GT2, something a little different: https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=136092&id=43050 20 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4681 Posted August 22, 2020 Added some blue Tamiya loveliness to my Willy build. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted August 22, 2020 Tire writing for the first time ever on the new falcon 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3662 Posted August 23, 2020 Went to Joann’s Fabric for some upholstery foam. $10. After some quick math, used a razor to cut some foam inserts for some new HPI Mud Thrashers. Mounted on white HPI Super Stars. Looks great and tires aren’t so squishy anymore. Also got Barbie a new shirt... Terry 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BP2411 95 Posted August 23, 2020 Finally got round to ball racing the midnight pumpkin... Now the esc (TBLE-02S) doesn't want to reverse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted August 23, 2020 1 hour ago, BP2411 said: Finally got round to ball racing the midnight pumpkin... Now the esc (TBLE-02S) doesn't want to reverse. Have you got the instructions? I don't know if they will help, probably not if it's anything like mine, I'm having a nightmare with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BP2411 95 Posted August 23, 2020 Googled the instructions, followed it to the letter, nothing, eventually just reset it all and it worked, then my son crashed it and broke the bumper 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozatron 96 Posted August 23, 2020 Took the bug for a dusty bash .... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted August 23, 2020 Painted the falcon driver. The face came out a bit darker than expected 😂 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites