CoolHands 816 Posted October 3, 2020 I fitted a different style front bumper to my Scorpion, and rear wing mount (in place of the original wire setup which I had previously bent in a roll-over accident). and found some unused rear Proline tyres (very soft!) from 1990-something to put on the rims for a quick spin 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
technics 2616 Posted October 3, 2020 Peeled back the protective film on a Honda CIvic Type R3 body, making it look like the four door version as i prefer the grey trim from factory. Last picture is a pre production hard model by honda design WIP 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SupraChrgd82 1425 Posted October 3, 2020 10 hours ago, DeadMeat666 said: That was fast. Didn't you get this just a couple of days ago? The kit is very simple with the parts bagged in order of assembly. Instructions were clear, and zero spare parts. You could throw one of these together in just a few hours. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted October 3, 2020 Managed to get some sticker time, so finished up the Guilia body for my M08 Need to decide on whether to blacken the grill, find some new wheel nuts and locate two B15 parts. I’d made it up in SWB format prior to this body, so not used the parts. While I’ve kept all the spare sprue parts, these seem to be missing. Must have cut them off as there’s an error in the manual, hopefully they’ll turn up in a parts bag somewhere. I’m going to attempt magnetic body posts again too, as the rear posts don’t line up too nicely. Bouyed by my reasonable success with the Guilia, I made a start on the yet to be build M07 body 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferruz 11702 Posted October 3, 2020 8 hours ago, Ferruz said: Told to myself these will be my last RC purchases for a while, at least until I'm done building the new kit...we'll see Yeah, quoting myself cause it's worth it... I said that this morning. Turned out my lady needed some paint to start off her 'Cuda static kit and, as I'm a good partner, I couldn't keep her hanging... so on our way out of town we "had" to stop at the LHS to get paint, brushes, and more paint. Of course at that point I had to piggy back and get myself some more paint and brushes... but as I said this time it's not my fault Bonus: instead of a bag, the guy gave us the goods in a nice Tamiya TS paint box, which I appreciate! I'll sure use it to store spares. Here's the loot 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10143 Posted October 4, 2020 Sorry can't say what I did today, well not until after the 11th at least. But I can say it went a bit like this.. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10143 Posted October 4, 2020 Well, having come home from Postal Racing with 2 batteries close to storage charge. I discover that some how the second battery I connected to the charger was actually charging it. So with it almost full again I stuck it in the Blackfoot and run it around the garden to bring it down again. So that has now resulted in a new personal best of running 4 cars in one day. Result 👍🏻 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted October 4, 2020 Dusted off and worked on the falcon for a bit 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirrorman 248 Posted October 4, 2020 Went through some old storage boxes to find this Porsche and a Renault R5 I've had stashed for a while. Found the Renault was knocked about a bit, and now needs some more parts .. see my trade thread. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6198 Posted October 4, 2020 Installed the lights The lights are controlled via aux channels 3 & 4 using a light switch board connected to the receiver. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blista 1519 Posted October 4, 2020 Went to glue some tyres for my M07 and found out my thin tyre-specific glue is now a slow thick glue that I can barely squeeze out the bottle. I can't complain too much since I've put on a couple of winter weight kilos as well. I guess the lid wasn't tight enough or something. Good excuse to go into the local hobby shop and buy a couple of things while I'm there. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted October 4, 2020 I've started giving my scale garage a fresh look. 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
technics 2616 Posted October 4, 2020 While running Sunday morning errins fly this fantastic little drone. They cost nearly nothing, incredibly capable running on 1S lipo 520mAh. My first non wheeled rc. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoolHands 816 Posted October 4, 2020 Received some cheap servos so now can I can take out the expensive corally servo from my konghead which I was using temporarily. before side by side fitting it really needs a clean but can’t be bothered! It’s a general fun runner not a show queen 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wetman 417 Posted October 4, 2020 4 hours ago, CoolHands said: Received some cheap servos so now can I can take out the expensive corally servo from my konghead which I was using temporarily. before side by side fitting it really needs a clean but can’t be bothered! It’s a general fun runner not a show queen A silly question but is that not a bit heavy for "cheap" servos? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoolHands 816 Posted October 4, 2020 Well it’s £8 quid whereas cost about £23 for equivalent from uk shop. It’s true kg rating is nearer a 13kg servo though I would hazard. It is extremely fast & accurate however so makes an excellent steering servo for regular runners (ie not a race car). You can’t get anything close to it in terms of price / VFM if buying through a uk shop. it is similar to the Power HD 13kg from uk model shops. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee76 638 Posted October 4, 2020 Had a few hours spare today so started the grasshopper, I was pleasantly surprised about the build complexity, I thought being about the cheapest Tamiya it’d be really basic with fewer parts, but it wasn’t as basic as I thought, not sure if i should paint the roll cage parts or not.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ministrone 1455 Posted October 4, 2020 On 9/29/2020 at 4:47 AM, Pinoy808 said: Nice wheels! Is that the Carson's? No, they’re chromed Tamiya Star Dish wheels 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rb4276 803 Posted October 4, 2020 Continued my avante black, probably 3/4 done now. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted October 4, 2020 Bit further along with the Demio, need to find what I did with the wing mirrors! Two entries submitted for the Racing by Post thread 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killajb 1546 Posted October 5, 2020 Replaced 3mm offset "Watanabe" wheels with a staggered set (4mm front, 7mm rear) and tires, with tire stickers for added effect on this Fairlady.. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferruz 11702 Posted October 5, 2020 Sweet piles of rocks, sand, dirt and mud. Had a particularly tough session with the Big Boss, very pleased At the end of the session, ready for the hose 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted October 5, 2020 Took the day off today, school holidays and can't expect all the grandmothers to look after my kids every day for two weeks. Was browsing the usual for parts, found a seller selling the M03/TL01 quick release battery holders for $7.50 each, thought "that's cheap.." so bought the remaining stock. 🤷♂️ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10143 Posted October 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, berman said: Took the day off today, school holidays and can't expect all the grandmothers to look after my kids every day for two weeks. Was browsing the usual for parts, found a seller selling the M03/TL01 quick release battery holders for $7.50 each, thought "that's cheap.." so bought the remaining stock. 🤷♂️ Tut, tut, panic buyer.... 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10143 Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Ferruz said: How on earth does thing not break!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites