So, What Have You Done Today?

[No Slack 454]

The charging in that video is a bit risky.

[Fabia130vRS 2098]

My FF03 with the Lexus body and black LRP rims and “winter tires”

did not have tire cement, had to use regular super glue combined with baking soda.  Thats why the white outline on the rims.

about to give it a try.

 

[Ministrone 1455]

Just cut out a few decals today.

[Superluminal 3750]

Finished off a Killerbody 1977 Skyline mounted with some velcro and random bits of plastic to a bare bones bog standard TT01E chassis.

Its got tamiya racing truck tyres on m chassis wheels which feel the arch perfectly (after some trimming) and give it a big rubber side wall which looks more period correct.

Also put some leds in which are now working but took a lot of trial and error and the worst soldering ever seen on the planet.

 

[Superluminal 3750]

And it meant i found a use for some plastic and metal bushes....hurrah!

[Fabia130vRS 2098]

3 hours ago, Fabia130vRS said:

My FF03 with the Lexus body and black LRP rims and “winter tires”

did not have tire cement, had to use regular super glue combined with baking soda.  Thats why the white outline on the rims.

about to give it a try.

 

Went very well, call me crazy, but my elders went to the grocery store, and I had to wait about 3,5hours for them to bring glue as it was a “no rush” priority for me... oh boi I washed and dried them next to a wood oven and wraped tape around them to prep them for gluing. I noticed they would became warm after 15minutes they went straight into the ice fridge. For 3-4minutes. The tire grabbed so well to the rim. Some process was achieved?! 

good grip for china tires on asphalt. Last known top speed was on 2s around the 85 kmh range.

 

[Aerobert 2136]

Bought a used FF01 Ford Mondeo on a classified site. 

[wolfdogstinkus 1893]

On 12/16/2020 at 5:16 PM, Superluminal said:

Fresh kind of madness

Ah, you know me so well already..

So today I did some more on this....

[wolfdogstinkus 1893]

Did some more on the new roof,..

Why didn't I delete the sunroof and just have a solid roof?. That would have been much easier.. 

[wolfdogstinkus 1893]

7 hours ago, TanvirQDS said:

Hi Fabia130vRS love this breakdown you have done, and those are some crazy mods (to me anyway) i didnt know that was possible on a QD car. I am trying to restore my QD cars but havent opened them up yet as im a little intimidated to be honest. Have you got any tips when taking it apart that i could benefit from? Many thanks, Tan.

Hope this helps?

[El Gecko 1343]

2 hours ago, wolfdogstinkus said:

Did some more on the new roof,..

Why didn't I delete the sunroof and just have a solid roof?. That would have been much easier.. 

Wow, you must be a very patient person! Amazing work!

[DeadMeat666 1675]

Started a new (to me) build: the Super Hotshot. I've already encountered 2 problems:

1. The hex head SS screwset I purchased (which clearly says Super Hotshot on it) seems to be missing several screw sizes. So far I've noticed that the most common screw size in this build, the 12mm M3, is not available in this screw set at all. 27mm M3 screws, of which I've need around 4 of so far, also don't exist in this screw set. Maddening to say the least!

2. The rear diff is not spinning as smoothly as the front diff/gearbox, which went together like a dream. The drive gears are fine, but the diff action is VERY stiff at the rear; as if I put very thick diff oil in it (I didn't). I've taken it apart twice to figure out what's happening but with no real findings. 

Pic of the culprit:

Pretty, but naughty. I'll continue tomorrow.

 

Any advice would be helpful.

[Mechanic AH 581]

Nothing fancy. But I came across this used vintage motor heat sink and I thought it would be good for a project I'm working on. I wasn't sure if I could restore it to a decent condition but I really like the look because it reminds me of a nitro cylinder head or something more classic. I finally got to work on it and I think I'm quite there. Can't wait to add it the project RC car.

 

[rwordenjr 1890]

3 hours ago, DeadMeat666 said:

Started a new (to me) build: the Super Hotshot. I've already encountered 2 problems:

1. The hex head SS screwset I purchased (which clearly says Super Hotshot on it) seems to be missing several screw sizes. So far I've noticed that the most common screw size in this build, the 12mm M3, is not available in this screw set at all. 27mm M3 screws, of which I've need around 4 of so far, also don't exist in this screw set. Maddening to say the least!

2. The rear diff is not spinning as smoothly as the front diff/gearbox, which went together like a dream. The drive gears are fine, but the diff action is VERY stiff at the rear; as if I put very thick diff oil in it (I didn't). I've taken it apart twice to figure out what's happening but with no real findings. 

Pic of the culprit:

Pretty, but naughty. I'll continue tomorrow.

 

Any advice would be helpful.

That rear gearbox sounds normal. It loosens up over time and a super stock with strong magnets only makes it stiffer. 

[DeadMeat666 1675]

1 hour ago, rwordenjr said:

That rear gearbox sounds normal. It loosens up over time and a super stock with strong magnets only makes it stiffer. 

Thanks for the tip, although it's not the drive gears that are stiff. It's just the differential gears, which should allow the axles to freely spin opposite each other even with a strong motor holding the spur stationary. I'm thinking the bearings of the output shafts aren't seated in all the way, compressing the diff gears together when I close up the gearbox. I'll get to the bottom of it eventually.

[rwordenjr 1890]

53 minutes ago, DeadMeat666 said:

Thanks for the tip, although it's not the drive gears that are stiff. It's just the differential gears, which should allow the axles to freely spin opposite each other even with a strong motor holding the spur stationary. I'm thinking the bearings of the output shafts aren't seated in all the way, compressing the diff gears together when I close up the gearbox. I'll get to the bottom of it eventually.

I doubt you've done something wrong. Pretty much everyone has mentioned the rear gearbox issues so don't go too crazy taking all apart again. 

[DeadMeat666 1675]

35 minutes ago, rwordenjr said:

I doubt you've done something wrong. Pretty much everyone has mentioned the rear gearbox issues so don't go too crazy taking all apart again. 

I've just finished scouring the net for info on this issue, and it seems you're right. Thanks for saving me the trouble of cracking the gearbox open a 3rd time lol.

On with the build then...

[rwordenjr 1890]

10 minutes ago, DeadMeat666 said:

I've just finished scouring the net for info on this issue, and it seems you're right. Thanks for saving me the trouble of cracking the gearbox open a 3rd time lol.

On with the build then...

No problem, the only thing I thought maybe did wrong when I built mine was the motor plates. Make sure they match up with what pinion you used. 

[J@mes 2326]

So far today I’ve resisted buying a Mammoth Dump Truck. It is only 8.19am though 😂

[Juggular 4964]

It snowed like 6 inches. 

The photos give you the illusion of the jeep going places... but it would get stuck after every 4 feet.  I love the thin tires, but they would dig in and wouldn't go anywhere.  Hopefully it would do better when it melts a bit. 

 

[Fabia130vRS 2098]

While sorting out RC stuff a battery comparison happened 

sometimes my FF03 runs on the quad battery

 

[El Gecko 1343]

The Blackfoot got a lightbar! The 5 LEDs were already mounted to a tiny bit of PCB because I've "creatively repurposed" them from a small cheapo flashlight--it originally ran on 2 button-cells, CR2025 or 2032 or something, but obviously that wouldn't do. I kept the existing switch and wired it into an old 4AA battery box with 2 cells fitted, so it should last quite a long time now. Also "winterized" the whole car--the servo & Rx got wrapped up in a little ziplock bag, and it's now rolling on Nikko Big Bubba tires for more traction (and back to the normal Blackfoot bumper to clear the larger front tires). Ran it last night before I fabricated the lightbar and it's a blast... first time I've ever been able to drive an RC in the snow and loving it!! Now it'll run anywhere at any time of day or night

[rwordenjr 1890]

Drove the bigwig today !

[Ferruz 11702]

On 12/18/2020 at 5:17 AM, Juggular said:

It snowed like 6 inches. 

The photos give you the illusion of the jeep going places... but it would get stuck after every 4 feet.  I love the thin tires, but they would dig in and wouldn't go anywhere.  Hopefully it would do better when it melts a bit. 

 

Glad to see somebody else doing some snow driving!  looks puffy and fresh, you would need quite fat tires for it. But give it a couple days, once it sits in a little it will be more packed and suitable for driving with your thin tires. If you're lucky and it freezes overnight you might then find a crusty top layer, and then it's good times guaranteed 👍 enjoy!

[Saito2 6686]

Snagged another Big Boss and the remnants of a Big Brute on fleabay. No bots this time. I have a little something planned. Hopefully it pans out.