silvertriple 3557 Posted May 19, 2023 Packing for a vintage event around 400kms from home... 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simalarion 2196 Posted May 19, 2023 T-F: You just got stocked 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko85 3453 Posted May 19, 2023 On 5/17/2023 at 3:58 AM, Sogogi said: GF-01… is very fun. Somehow most of the time i run it, either kids or dogs keep following it haha. Not the most nice looking car, but it is very fun. I feel like maybe i should get a yellow dump truck GF-01 too… Fantastic picture, and just what the GF01 is about. They really are the perfect little fun truck. I really enjoy mine blasting over everything. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2830 Posted May 19, 2023 Friday night here and after a pretty busy work day I finally downloaded the new Zelda game on Switch. Only played a couple of hours but it’s already very, very good. Hoping to get some time to carry on with my Wild Willy GF01 build this weekend 🤞 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
one_hit 1046 Posted May 19, 2023 Started my TA08 build. Box stock for now as it just arrived today and I wanted to make sure I have the kit on hand before I order the hop ups. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nel33 870 Posted May 19, 2023 On 5/15/2023 at 4:12 AM, Re-Bugged said: I’m no fan of mowing the lawn either @nel33 & @Willy iine, but if I had one of the these I could be persuaded 🤣 angle kits and removal of speed limter? sounds fun 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18805 Posted May 19, 2023 Beetle #5 chassis is basically completed. Will do the electronics tomorrow. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted May 19, 2023 Ordered some tyre foams for the LB. Hoping to move my stalled Sand Scorcher forward this weekend, however my wife wants me to start practicing with our recently purchased outside pizza oven…I think there will be a lot of trial and error 🤦 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
one_hit 1046 Posted May 19, 2023 Finished the TA08.. tomorrow (or later today, because it’s almost 7am!) I’ll start working on the electronics. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10145 Posted May 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Grumpy pants said: Hoping to move my stalled Sand Scorcher forward this weekend, however my wife wants me to start practicing with our recently purchased outside pizza oven…I think there will be a lot of trial and error 🤦 They are a nice thing to have, my BIL has one & I always look forward it. It’s a great social thing. Just remember if all else fails just add another bottle of red🍷 😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10145 Posted May 20, 2023 8 hours ago, one_hit said: Started my TA08 build. Box stock for now as it just arrived today and I wanted to make sure I have the kit on hand before I order the hop ups. Nice cat, I thought I was seeing double as we had one just like it. Sadly lost her just over a year ago. But at least our pot plants are thriving now… I nearly pulled the trigger on a TA08, I don’t race so just seemed a bit elaborate for a car park. I’d be interested to know what you think of it though, and is it possible to fit the front body posts further back to suit pre-drilled TT02 body’s on it instead of on the bumper? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
one_hit 1046 Posted May 20, 2023 5 hours ago, Re-Bugged said: Nice cat, I thought I was seeing double as we had one just like it. Sadly lost her just over a year ago. But at least our pot plants are thriving now… I nearly pulled the trigger on a TA08, I don’t race so just seemed a bit elaborate for a car park. I’d be interested to know what you think of it though, and is it possible to fit the front body posts further back to suit pre-drilled TT02 body’s on it instead of on the bumper? Sorry to hear about your cat. They really are great companions. I have 6 of them inside the house, all rescued/adopted. I know what you mean about the plants. Here though, they’ve scratched up my couch and knocked over a couple of jars and vases. I really like the dual belt design of the TA08. It’s very similar to the TA05. The tub has a lot more flex than a TT-02. I still can’t find a spare tub anywhere and the tub itself is expensive. Regarding the front body posts, there doesn’t seem a way to mount them further back. I converted my TT-01 and TT-02 cars to bumper mounted body posts so all of them can use the same body holes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_ve 1043 Posted May 20, 2023 Today I wanted to hand-wash some dirt off the rel car, but could not find a sponge. Then I wanted to cut a 550 motor axle as it's a bit too long, but can't find the Dremel. It's one of those days I guess.... So I now painted some small jugger parts, at least that went OK for the primer.... Tonight, put the kid to bed, wife is out with friends, so Netflix time with the new Ant-man movie. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted May 20, 2023 Finished one project. and started another. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted May 20, 2023 17 minutes ago, matisse said: Finished one project. and started another. Is that a TD2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted May 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, toyolien said: Is that a TD2? Yup. Currently trying to figure out how to make it a TD2T Will probs make a Madcap 3.0 as well, just for funs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18805 Posted May 20, 2023 @matisse Nice color on the red. How did you create that burgundy? Nice job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick-W 1494 Posted May 20, 2023 Pray for me… I keep repeating to myself “It’s a runner. It’s a runner. You’re going to crash it eventually” 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted May 20, 2023 26 minutes ago, Willy iine said: @matisse Nice color on the red. How did you create that burgundy? Nice job. Tamiya PS sprays, Translucent Red backed with Gunmetal 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted May 20, 2023 36 minutes ago, Nick-W said: Pray for me… I keep repeating to myself “It’s a runner. It’s a runner. You’re going to crash it eventually” Thoughts and prayers. If you dont own a hair dryer or there isnt one in the house then go out and buy one. It makes life so much easier joining the halves of the stickers over the front wings. And lots of soapy water. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted May 20, 2023 Small potato’s today, removed the cigarette lighter fitting and shortened the cable on my trusty NiMH charger, they were irritating me 😂 I’ve got a pair of LiPo’s and a charger to dig out and get to know, but it’s not high on my list. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18805 Posted May 20, 2023 3 hours ago, matisse said: Tamiya PS sprays, Translucent Red backed with Gunmetal Thanks, that looks awesome. Man, now I want to do a Kyosho Beetle in that color.. For me, drove my GR Supra, then drove my Beetle.. was a fantastic morning. Older neighbor down the street (Corvette owner) watched my Beetle zoom by.. he looked real excited. I may have found a potential new friend. lol 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18805 Posted May 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Nick-W said: Pray for me… I keep repeating to myself “It’s a runner. It’s a runner. You’re going to crash it eventually” I send you hope! GL! After I finish my Beetle, XV01 with that body and livery is in cue.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick-W 1494 Posted May 20, 2023 @Willy iine your Supra looks lovely. Great colour combination. The Beetle is pretty sweet too 😆 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4203 Posted May 20, 2023 Having acquired some spare time today I decided to work on one of my unfinished projects. Have you ever wondered why there isn't a RWD 4WS M03 Monster truck? Let there be carnage... Not pictured is my grandfather's Black and Decker workmate and my Dremel, used to cut threaded rod for the steering arms. I got so fed up searching through bags for parts, I ordered the 40 drawer cabinet from Amazon I have been promising myself for about a year. After a lot of faffing around with servo horns, a runner was born. The shell is just resting in that photo. And to answer the question posed earlier, the reason you don't see an M03 monster truck is that the gearing is all wrong, it doesn't suit massive tyres on bumpy grass and the front steering flops around like a pr*** in a bucket (as an old mate of mine would say). The front steering is so bad, it feels like the front wheels are dragging. It was better when I switched to Dual Hunter wheels but the front steering definitely needs investigation. So, some fettling to do. Or I'll just take it apart again and put it back to a road car. A waste of an afternoon? Definitely not. Even though it doesn't work like I'd hoped , I finally got it running 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites