Jump to content
Badboy

So, What Have You Done Today?

Does the club need more member blogs...  

361 members have voted

You do not have permission to vote in this poll, or see the poll results. Please sign in or register to vote in this poll.

Recommended Posts

They are not bad chassis as it goes, although the Radio Shack Intruder chassis was much nicer - but had rubbish bodies.

That's a great colour, and will look amazing as on a GF01 - almost exactly 175 mm wheelbase.

 

  • Thanks 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
14 minutes ago, Nikko85 said:

They are not bad chassis as it goes, although the Radio Shack Intruder chassis was much nicer - but had rubbish bodies.

That's a great colour, and will look amazing as on a GF01 - almost exactly 175 mm wheelbase.

 

Yeah, I should just hang onto the chassis for now.. 

I'm going to paint the body olive drab.. so it did not have to be the green color, it was the only one available for cheap.  $35 or something I paid.  :D

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
18 minutes ago, Willy iine said:

Yeah, I should just hang onto the chassis for now.. 

I'm going to paint the body olive drab.. so it did not have to be the green color, it was the only one available for cheap.  $35 or something I paid.  :D

I mean, I guess with you that was an inevitability, but please just try with the green with white wheels before you paint forever! :D

 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
18 minutes ago, Nikko85 said:

I mean, I guess with you that was an inevitability, but please just try with the green with white wheels before you paint forever! :D

 

Okay for your reference, I will take a picture before I do as a token of my appreciation.  :lol: 

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sorry I forgot who asked, but this is how I am making these little Willy figures..

This is the same torso used on Billy with the HotWheels City Turbo and good old Bob..

This is a FunkoPop figure.  I remove the head.. (no science, just pull hard).. :ph34r:

IMG_Dec22021at41324PM.jpg.e687524563880ace5021d44a9c0d7f38.jpg

I drill out the hand to place a scale tool.. I usually use a wrench instead of a screw driver (note JIS screw driver not PH ;) @alvinlwh), but for demo purpose this is how it looks.  I have more wrenches on the way.

I also drill a hole big enough to screw on a long set screw (grub screw) for the neck. 

IMG_Dec22021at41402PM.jpg.6c0104fe91b6b3f81bf448bf8164d91f.jpg

Then screw on Willy’s (or Billy’s) head.

IMG_Dec22021at41838PM.jpg.e60405e513e564f25ef7b50c027ac4b9.jpg

Then paint to the scheme of choice..

IMG_Jun212021at82737AM.jpg.ec1fb0af51d49dbf36267151c124b3c5.jpg

 

Willy and Billy’s dad, Bob..

IMG_Jul142021at51408PM.thumb.jpg.e5cb946f6d5e5b58fe0891e6f4afe592.jpg

Special thanks to @JennyMo for the idea with her Smurf body Willy.  :D 

  • Like 6
  • Haha 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Used a Dremel for the first time. Had to cut the screw sockets down on the front end of a Hornet chassis that are used to screw the body down on a Grasshopper, until they were level with the sides of the chassis tub, so that I could fit an NIP Parma Grasshopper/Hornet monster truck conversion kit that I scored off eBay. Metal front body mounting bracket now fitted. Wheels and tyres (from a Tamiya Brat) also in place, as are the bearings, 35T motor and all the electronics. Now I just have to fit the rear body mounts and paint and fit the Baja bug shell. Then it'll be ready for my daughter for Christmas.

  • Like 4

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

pcqejQy.jpeg

I made another Edgarmon and seat to go in the 4x4 behind.

Aluminium seat with sparkly head rests and white seatbelt.

That's three made now, need to buy some more of the original Happy Meal toys to make a few more.

  • Like 5

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
1 minute ago, Nikko85 said:

pcqejQy.jpeg

I made another Edgarmon and seat to go in the 4x4 behind.

Aluminium seat with sparkly head rests and white seatbelt.

That's three made now, need to buy some more of the original Happy Meal toys to make a few more.

I like! :lol:

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Finally getting back to the groove of things, I did some prep work for a pair of original 3D printed side mirrors for my City Turbo created by @nicherotors

Also a winch hook for one of my M38’s..

Will give them some paint this coming weekend.  

IMG_Dec22021at60542PM.jpg.b889bd2c65ebe62ebd0358381941ff4c.jpg

These side mirrors are a fantastic design available at Shapeways.  Going to do another pair soon (I bought 3 pairs).  

  • Like 2

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Received my TD4 after much dramatic hand-wringing on my part (see TD4 thread), and am currently modding it to take a transverse LiPO. Still a WIP:

9DEF7FF5-2B1D-4848-8BEC-6133708FCD80.jpeg

  • Like 4

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
11 hours ago, Mad Zero said:

CW-01 in for it’s regular 16yr service today. I’m going to need glue. 

F0D4C7CF-31FE-488A-9C7C-24C52D541894.thumb.jpeg.aca0d7b318f16c91c68a47323352b636.jpeg

Nah!  Just rub some cera-grease on there…

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
22 hours ago, Frog Jumper said:

$20 score on Craigslist…

vzGZXnq.jpg


Parma Jeep Honcho body
Big T tape and dispenser
Kyosho lexan scissors
Hudy body reamer

Rock!

 

70degF and low humidity this afternoon so I put my CL score to work!  And I used up a bunch of half-full cans I had under the bed…

Last bit of my PS41 bright silver on the nose, last bit of PS53 lame, and then the last bit of PS13 gold.  I got two coats out of that.

I then used the last bit of a can of PS1 white as a back. I thought it might be too bright so I backed that with the last bit of TS6 (I’m out of PS black apparently) and another coat of PS1 from a fresh can.

50yJVDA.jpg


It came out brighter than I wanted. And it’s hard to see the glitter in this lighting. It should look better in the sun.

QE0JPVv.jpg


Unfortunately, the body had some creases and other damage from being stored in a box of RC junk for over 10 years.  Oh well, I suppose I won’t feel guilty trashing it!

C8BNdYs.jpg


Here is a test fit on the Dragon. I’ll need to work out some taller body mounts, and maybe some axle extensions…

0m8RinF.jpg


And yeah, I used the Big T tape and the Kyosho scissors.  When I work out the body mounts, I’ll use the Hudy reamer.

Terry

 

  • Like 7

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
2 hours ago, Willy iine said:

 

IMG_Dec22021at41838PM.jpg.e60405e513e564f25ef7b50c027ac4b9.jpg

 

Looks like he is about to shank someone! 

  • Haha 2

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Back to work on my 1/24 VW Karmann Ghia before the 1/10 one arrives. It had been sitting there gathering dust when I hit a "stall" building static and moved onto RC a few months back. 

spacer.png

  • Like 5

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Removed all decals.  I see the potential already.. this is going to be one awesome ride for Billy!   :D   

.. I hope :ph34r:

IMG_Dec22021at93157PM.jpg.a7a1cae7da0962ffed142ae67fd3e487.jpg

 

  • Like 4

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Was having too much fun with the new ESC and managed to explode another diff gear on the Hornet-converted Grasshopper today.

It's becoming an annual occurrence... not sure if it's due to my leadfoot driving :ph34r: or just pickled old plastic?

Luckily it wasn't the same gear as last year, and for once I actually had a spare on hand, so it's already fixed!

Also made some tweaks to the Gecko Garage swaybar (a bent bicycle spoke) while everything was apart :D

diff_gear_round2.jpg

  • Like 2
  • Sad 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
52 minutes ago, Willy iine said:

Removed all decals.  I see the potential already.. this is going to be one awesome ride for Billy!   :D   

.. I hope :ph34r:

IMG_Dec22021at93157PM.jpg.a7a1cae7da0962ffed142ae67fd3e487.jpg

 

Looking forward to seeing how this works out. Will be a unique take on the F100 for sure!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites


Not today, but over the weekend, family crawl day with my daughter’s freshly re-vamped Element.  Maiden voyage with the Revolver motor, Hyrax tires, and Cliffhanger body.  The only stock parts left on it are the dampers, frame rails and axle housings……lucky kid.

778522F0-25FC-4EC9-A3F6-E541F6B6A3A5.jpeg.bb5036023a90343141bfced3f4876afd.jpeg

  • Like 2

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I took the MF01x trail truck to the park.

It was rainy, but I've recently changed all the screws to stainless steel, the servo to water proof and shaft to aluminium, so I can drive in the rain without worry, and I can give a wash down when I get home.

loDd8XG.jpg

euqMSv2.jpg

T9if5Kp.jpg

Changing to a 170 mm wheelbase really works for this body and wheels. It's now even more sparky. The 13T pinion was great, although I still feel like I need to reduce the speed down. I've got two options, one would be keeping the Torque Tuned motor, but getting a 4 cell battery and perhaps an ESC that can work at that voltage, and volt down 

Or I'll try the 45T motor again, or the silver can. 

I also need to find a way to make a way to stop water getting in, all the water on the front windscreen is on the inside.

I would recommend the MF01x to anyone. It takes TL01 arms really easily and can go from 170 mm to  254 mm so you've got width and wheelbase options aplenty. 

  • Like 6

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Had the kids to myself so by the time I did school run, swim club, Friday night (take away) dinner there wasn’t much time left but did quickly put together the new Yeah Racing Wheelie Bar that turned up today. An amazing amount of parts for something that essentially upgraded a roller 😆

09783070-3B7D-4D55-BE22-747B6EF857B9.thumb.jpeg.3fe44ac92396d51bc8c9e55251a593db.jpeg
 

0E35A358-65CA-4F50-BDDE-939B1B97B75B.thumb.jpeg.35f1983efb0fe8a319aca71f96476233.jpeg
 

99BCD62E-9DE3-4048-AFC9-C93295AAFF3D.thumb.jpeg.b1a0c6a489bdab7d4a301474529f4863.jpeg

It’s for my GF01 which is now almost fully hopped up and very over the top, but has been fun to keep adding kit! Just working out the front bumper and then I think it will be complete. Although I’ve ordered a roll bar to try too ;)

  • Like 6

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
38 minutes ago, GeeWings said:

Had the kids to myself so by the time I did school run, swim club, Friday night (take away) dinner there wasn’t much time left but did quickly put together the new Yeah Racing Wheelie Bar that turned up today. An amazing amount of parts for something that essentially upgraded a roller 😆

09783070-3B7D-4D55-BE22-747B6EF857B9.thumb.jpeg.3fe44ac92396d51bc8c9e55251a593db.jpeg
 

0E35A358-65CA-4F50-BDDE-939B1B97B75B.thumb.jpeg.35f1983efb0fe8a319aca71f96476233.jpeg
 

99BCD62E-9DE3-4048-AFC9-C93295AAFF3D.thumb.jpeg.b1a0c6a489bdab7d4a301474529f4863.jpeg

It’s for my GF01 which is now almost fully hopped up and very over the top, but has been fun to keep adding kit! Just working out the front bumper and then I think it will be complete. Although I’ve ordered a roll bar to try too ;)

I'm not really a fan of OTT hop ups, but that looks amazing.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
6 minutes ago, Nikko85 said:

I'm not really a fan of OTT hop ups, but that looks amazing.

Yes, it’s a crazy bit of design. You can put it together to be a little more subtle with just one ‘roller’. But where’s the fun in that? 

I always wanted one GF01 to be really hopped up and the other will be pretty much from the box.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
13 hours ago, Frog Jumper said:

 

QE0JPVv.jpg

Took a few quick shots while the Road Crew did some morning warmups on our Test Track…

You can say the difference is, well, “night and day”…

1mFXJPs.jpg

The photos don’t do it justice. It just glistens in the light and it sparkles as you turn it this way and that. It think with some dark accent colors it will look really nice…

a40iRQg.jpg

pxlO6Lw.jpg


Here’s the Road Crew hard at work…

Vd3lkh9.jpg


 

  • Like 6
  • Haha 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

×
×
  • Create New...