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7 hours ago, Willy iine said:

@Frankster your photo in the Gallery only thread with the sports car on the window ledge with skyscraper background = very cool.  :D 

Thanks @Willy iine 🤗

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Had time to work on the tank chassis that I use for robotics.

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Took out the 80T 540 motors as they had little torque at low voltage and too high speed at max voltage to my taste.

 

3D printed a drill template to drill new holes for the 800RPM gearbox-motors.

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This allowed me to drill new mounting holes for the motors.

 

3D printed an adapter ring for the motors to sit nicely in the middle of the original shaft hole.

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And the new motors sit perfectly inside the gearbox. Happy with that.

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Checked the top speed, it is about 0.5km/h. That's perfect for a robotics application. ^_^

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On the opposite polar end of @Ray_ve’s sophisticated and cool tank tread and gear box, I made these humps out of a vertical paper towel holder handle.. :ph34r:

Not perfectly round, but with some putty I think I can make this work.. (?) :ph34r: 

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Update.. not sure what I am doing either .. :ph34r:

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:lol: what the heck is that? 

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Clodbuster steering servo upgrade. Changing out the slow and week Towerpro for a 20kg Amazon servo. Made huge difference!spacer.png

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16 hours ago, SlideWRX said:

I finished my first custom creation, The DTO!

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It is a "what if..." Ferrari went Baja racing in the 60's/70's.  I converted my DT-03 into a DTO #3 - Deserto Turismo Omologato. :D  The scheme is inspired from the 330 P3/4 Le Mans car and the 250 GTO.

It is a bit rough around the edges, but it will be a runner.

Love the look of this! 

And those wheel nuts. Where from if you don't mind? 

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On 5/2/2022 at 8:35 AM, Grumpy pants said:

The front washes out if there’s too much throttle when turning and it does jump but lands on its nose every time.

I did buy 2  lipos a couple of years ago so it will be time to switch over soon.

The silver can is fast enough around our garden, the last time I tried a WO was 2013 or ‘14 with the same set up, but in a bigger area and I was deeply disappointed in the lack of speed.

So either I’m getting slower, my memory is playing tricks with me or at the time I was using much faster models.

1st time driving any r/c since August 2020 with my Konghead 😊

2s LiPo, 13.5t brushless makes for a more entertaining drive of the slightest of humps 😃

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I’ve heard of these gearbox’s giving trouble on more than a Sport Tuned, but I’ve had no issues yet. 

The extra power is good keeping the nose up for jumps as hitting a small ramp at half(ish) throttle and blipping it at the top helps keep the front up in the air 👍🏻
 

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More about the angle of the dangle I guess.

The TBLE 02 does thermal after 15/20 mins in grass but everywhere else has been fine.

Enjoy the WO 😉

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Just got off the phone with Matt at MaxAmps in WA and got my custom pack ordered - 5x1 NMHI hump pack.

Process couldn't have been better or smoother - highly recommend them for custom packs!

If you're looking for something hit him up:

Matt Stojevich

VP of Business Development

www.MaxAmps.com

Direct: 509-473-9883

Toll Free 888-654-4450

matt@maxamps.com 

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19 hours ago, SlideWRX said:

I finished my first custom creation, The DTO!

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Made a short video. Testing out the body roll after installing the steel roof rack and added a few accessories on it. I like how the body moves now on rocky terrain on my makeshift backyard mini trail. 

 

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4 hours ago, BuggyDad said:

Love the look of this! 

And those wheel nuts. Where from if you don't mind? 

Thanks!  The wheel nuts are from Dhawk Racing on ebay.  They are listed as for the Clodbuster, but I think virtually all Tamiya wheel nuts use the same thread, except some racing models.  They work for the DT-03, obviously. :)   Just avoid the ones for the RC10; they are a different thread.

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Finally added the decals to my Protoform body. Still need to change the wheels and also add some black window surround paint, turned out not bad. 

James.

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So I checked on my SuperAstute delivery status and it is now at my local FedEx for delivery tomorrow!   :D 

So after it traveled across the Pacific three times, it is finally inside the USA.   

I have a bunch of other stuff for it coming as well tomorrow.. should be a fun Friday.  

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Been masking the Stadium Blitzer body.

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Did I already tell you how I don't like masking? Aargh.

And then... paint! I like painting when it turns out like this.

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It's not perfect but I am happy. Plus this car will be bashed by the 5yo so...

Will do white tomorrow if I can find the time. Should I use a backing color?

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On 5/3/2022 at 3:47 PM, Willy iine said:

I saw my Javelin this morning and it did not bring me any joy.  Perhaps listen to Marie Kondo!  :lol:  .. nope, can’t because wife bought it for me.  I have to keep it. 

So sorry your not getting on with it mate, as a Javelin is one of my fav runners, it’s been a solid car for me always enjoy it. I even fitted a Scorcher body on it for a while..

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And if  you ever want to get shot of it I’ll give you 50 Bucks for it 😉

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6 minutes ago, Re-Bugged said:

So sorry your not getting on with it mate, as a Javelin is one of my fav runners, it’s been a solid car for me always enjoy it. I even fitted a Scorcher body on it for a while..

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And if  you ever want to get shot of it I’ll give you 50 Bucks for it 😉

That looks mighty fine!!  Huge thumbs up! 

You know, I was thinking the same thing, that I should put a SandScorcher body on it!   I think I will down the road, thanks!!  :D

The Javelin drives well, there is no doubt about that.  

 

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Wishbone front suspension, moved the rear axle back, center gearbox brace, oil shocks, lipo pack made to fit.

Body mounts, reinforcement to the front of the tub where i cut it and whatever else i figure to come during the weekend.

Might drop the body down a smidge.

So, eh "Bugbox"?

Was trying to do the rear trailing arm gearbox for it but the motor adapter didnt fit, might come back to that for less unsprung weight later on.

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Final touches to the Unimog are underway.  Primed the wheels front and back.  The reverse sides are going to be done in matt black and the face in Italian Red.

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I also completed the paint on the Mk2 Escort body.  It's going to get some Castrol stickers but you'd be forgiven for thinking it's a poor man's Lancia Stratos.  :lol:

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Done the window surrounds and the remainder of stickers for my Protoform runner shell. 👍. Still to sort the wheels out though, thinking gold speed dish wheels 🤔

James.

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4 hours ago, InsaneJim69 said:

Done the window surrounds and the remainder of stickers for my Protoform runner shell. 👍. Still to sort the wheels out though, thinking gold speed dish wheels 🤔

James.

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Yes, gold wheels would be my choice too, I think.  Nice job!  :D 

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Continuing on with Willy’s fire extinguisher.. the dome portion radius is not great, but with paint I think it can look the part..(?)   :ph34r:

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Will try to finish the assembly today.. 

Update.. A few more steps executed.. 

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Update..  I might have some time to paint it later on tonight.  I hope I’m not letting @Badcrumble down.. 

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Update.. all painted, just waiting for it to dry.   :D 

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Final update.. I hope I make @Badcrumble proud.  Thanks again for the suggestion!!  :D 

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More pictures in the gallery only thread if interested.  Thanks for checking them out.  

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Picked up a Marui Ninja NIB today. Good times.

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