rwordenjr 1890 Posted November 28, 2021 Bought a second td4 🙆♂️ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kol__ 3377 Posted November 28, 2021 I took this out for its maiden voyage since the rebuild. First time I've ran this chassis and it was great fun. Having been used to buggies or my Madbull, you really have to let off the gas in the corners with this more top heavy truck or it rolls super easy! Oh and it needs to be faster!! I see an MIP ball diff (plus the additional parts to convert due to this being a vintage model) landing on my door step in the not too distant future! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted November 29, 2021 I was able to get a hold of the green RadioShack RC... so ordered another GF01 for Billy's future military comical Pumpkin. @Kol__ I love your truck!! Awesome. Brat is very cool. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferruz 11702 Posted November 29, 2021 I had a blast running the cars in the snow today, this session definitely made up for the last few weeks of scarce RC activity! Still amazed at the new batteries -or at how deteriorated my old ones are. One pack for each car was enough to cover the entire outing. Ready to go... The lake nearby was already frozen. Good times And an unusual bonus, both buggies back in one piece! Topped it all up with one more night run with the Big Boss. It was a good Sunday 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted November 29, 2021 17 hours ago, silvertriple said: There was tracks all over the place when we stopped. The time to remove the snow from the car with the air compressor and the tracks were nowhere to see... There will be another (or multiple) run(s) in the afternoon... You need to have the TV show theme music playing when driving around 😀 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted November 29, 2021 5 hours ago, Willy iine said: Sorry to hear about the headaches, @Ferruz. I can't imagine the frustration and anger having to have to wait and inconvenienced all this time living away from home and yet finding so many issues. Hang in there! For me, just a continuation of organizing and decorating my imaginary RC shop. I assembled this new shelf and wrapped the panels with matte black wood grain vinyl. I also wired LED for illumation. I needed to lengthen the wires to reach the control box on the adjacent wall where my other display shelves are so my wife gave me some old bulk CAT5 cable she no longer needed and soldered the leads to extend. Wattage is low so should be fine. Besides this, I had to redo one of the floating shelves today due to a defect that caught my eye (bubbling laminate), and cleaned up the wiring under and behind the shelves and desk. I am waiting for one more display LED set to arrive later today. Update: Received the other LED and installed to illuminate lower shelf. @Willy iine what is the car / model in first photo on bottom shelf? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted November 29, 2021 5 hours ago, Kol__ said: I took this out for its maiden voyage since the rebuild. First time I've ran this chassis and it was great fun. Having been used to buggies or my Madbull, you really have to let off the gas in the corners with this more top heavy truck or it rolls super easy! Oh and it needs to be faster!! I see an MIP ball diff (plus the additional parts to convert due to this being a vintage model) landing on my door step in the not too distant future! Try user @Xeostar He makes reinforcement plates to stop metal plate from bulging. Order a pair for my Monster Beatle. https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/94042-monster-beetle-frog-gearbox-fix-a-new-strengthener/&page=10 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Frankster said: @Willy iine what is the car / model in first photo on bottom shelf? That is an Amazon junk RTR RC that I converted into a Willy themed truggy. Its running all new electronics and compatible to my usual Spektrum transmitter. I’m going to do the same on a new to me RadioShack vintage F100 soon.. but will run my usual GF01. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted November 29, 2021 So much Sunday goodness ⬆️ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c64orinoco 667 Posted November 29, 2021 21 hours ago, Willy iine said: @c64orinoco Awesome LB collection! Is there a LB in a WR02 size? Or would I need to chop one up? The top one is not RC, it's the Lunchbox Junior - just a free-running motorised 4WD. The middle one is the Lunchbox Mini, based on the SW01 chassis so a bit smaller than a WR02. You can't have too many Lunchboxes! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted November 29, 2021 Hi I need some advice. Looking at the Mercedes GT3 TT-02 car. Instead of silver paint, I am thinking of a “Racing Green” PS22. How can I make it metallic? Can I make the second coat silver and that will make it shine? The green metallic PS17 looks too bright for what I am trying to achieve. Looking for a darker shade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted November 29, 2021 Stepped back into the ring with this old sparring partner. Let's see how much further I get this time before it does something to drain my life force again 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyDad 4475 Posted November 29, 2021 Painted my first driver figure. He won't be gracing the catwalk but he's probably a better driver than me. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted November 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, BuggyDad said: Painted my first driver figure. He won't be gracing the catwalk but he's probably a better driver than me. Dated worse 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerobert 2147 Posted November 29, 2021 5 hours ago, Frankster said: Hi I need some advice. Looking at the Mercedes GT3 TT-02 car. Instead of silver paint, I am thinking of a “Racing Green” PS22. How can I make it metallic? Can I make the second coat silver and that will make it shine? The green metallic PS17 looks too bright for what I am trying to achieve. Looking for a darker shade You can try PS-58 Pearl clear as a very light coat first and then followed by PS-22. I have no experience with PS-58 so I can't give you an advice how many layers you should do. You should use some scrap lexan parts for tests. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted November 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Aerobert said: You can try PS-58 Pearl clear as a very light coat first and then followed by PS-22. I have no experience with PS-58 so I can't give you an advice how many layers you should do. You should use some scrap lexan parts for tests. Thanks. Let me think about this approach. Gathering info at the moment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted November 30, 2021 Ordered some stickers from MCI. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted November 30, 2021 7 hours ago, Badcrumble said: Ordered some stickers from MCI. Same same. They had a Back Friday sale 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6209 Posted November 30, 2021 On 11/28/2021 at 6:08 PM, Badcrumble said: Forgot to ask Joanne whether I was getting the 934 too. Not sure if they received that many. Whilst I could do with not spending the money, I regretted not getting the last version. Did you get the Porsche? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted November 30, 2021 56 minutes ago, Busdriver said: Did you get the Porsche? It didn't arrive but then I hadn't been billed for it and I was aware they only had a few. I have emailed Joanne to see if they will be getting any more. Her answer will inform whether I buy an SMT10 kit . Not sure I really need a 934. I already have a bodyset and decals for a black version for a someday build. Just need a chassis and wheels. It is a nice package though. Got a bit giddy with the arrival of the TD4. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted November 30, 2021 Other than switching the fronts of the Holiday Buggy, also finished repairs to the Lunchbox and put on new wheels and tyres. Took it out for a test drive and lipo + Sports Tuned is just too much, flippie instead of wheelie and roll over at any corners. Perhaps switch in a Torque Tuned or even back to silver can. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6209 Posted November 30, 2021 27 minutes ago, Badcrumble said: Got a bit giddy with the arrival of the TD4. Yes I surprised myself how pleased I was when it arrived today!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted November 30, 2021 17 minutes ago, Busdriver said: Yes I surprised myself how pleased I was when it arrived today!!! It has a certain ‘I don’t know what’ . I haven’t even opened the box! No Porsche for me this time. You snooze, you lose. Maybe get the 50th anniversary version? Now, off to look at my Amain basket… 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10151 Posted November 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Badcrumble said: It has a certain ‘I don’t know what’ . It has a kind of ‘Nice legs, shame about the face’ about it for me 🤔 Maybe with with some beer goggles on…. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko85 3454 Posted November 30, 2021 I cut down my MF01x by 15 mm by taking out the small spacer. I've yet to cut the shaft down, so 2WD for now.. I was using the 185 mm wheelbase option... but I've now gone for the 170 mm option... Which matches the wheelbase better. This is around 3-4 mm too short, where as the other one was 11 mm too long. So obvious now I've done it. Also, darn I miss that blue/white shell. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites