Willy iine 18806 Posted December 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, JeffSpicoli said: i'm surprised at how thin this black is going on the Tacoma body, it seems like it's going on nice and even just thin 3-4 coats and I can still see through it. Yeah, if it was a touring car low to the ground one can get away with it (also to keep the body as light weight as possible), but on a truck body you'll probably want it nice and thick.. no see-through light. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffSpicoli 1363 Posted December 10, 2021 I couldn't wait. Heh. Will look even blingier once the protective film comes off. I might find a similar wheel polished chrome to go for that Back to the Future Marty McFly Toyota truck look. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeWings 2830 Posted December 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, JeffSpicoli said: They're even letting you go to the hobby shop? I thought you couldn't go out minus health care related stuff. I’m in Melbourne, Australia. Most restrictions are removed since we reached 90% vaccinated rate a few weeks ago. We still have to wear a mask and log-in wherever we go but after more than 260 days of hard lockdown it feels like real freedom! There are strange restrictions still in place though. Travel restrictions still apply between various states despite now being able to travel overseas! The joys of a federal v state government model! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffSpicoli 1363 Posted December 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, GeeWings said: I’m in Melbourne, Australia. Most restrictions are removed since we reached 90% vaccinated rate a few weeks ago. We still have to wear a mask and log-in wherever we go but after more than 260 days of hard lockdown it feels like real freedom! Ah ok! Good to hear! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted December 10, 2021 11 minutes ago, JeffSpicoli said: I couldn't wait. Heh. Will look even blingier once the protective film comes off. I might find a similar wheel polished chrome to go for that Back to the Future Marty McFly Toyota truck look. It's like one of those 'what's wrong with the picture?' puzzles. Looking forward to the finished body. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffSpicoli 1363 Posted December 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Willy iine said: It's like one of those 'what's wrong with the picture?' puzzles. Looking forward to the finished body. Ordered license plates. LISC2ILL 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted December 10, 2021 1 hour ago, JeffSpicoli said: I couldn't wait. Heh. Will look even blingier once the protective film comes off. I might find a similar wheel polished chrome to go for that Back to the Future Marty McFly Toyota truck look. I have noticed you paint before cutting the body. Is that easier? Never tried this before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted December 10, 2021 My Weilder HSV-010 TA-05v2 underway. First time with a belt driven car. Stopped as instructions asked for “non-organic rubber cement” for the ball diff shields! This is new type of build for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffSpicoli 1363 Posted December 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Frankster said: I have noticed you paint before cutting the body. Is that easier? Never tried this before It's always how I've done it so I have something to clip to if I'm hanging it to dry or paint. It's just what I'm used to doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffSpicoli 1363 Posted December 10, 2021 Watching my Steelers get worked while trimming this up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killajb 1546 Posted December 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Frankster said: My Weilder HSV-010 TA-05v2 underway. First time with a belt driven car. Stopped as instructions asked for “non-organic rubber cement” for the ball diff shields! This is new type of build for me Essentially this stuff: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted December 10, 2021 58 minutes ago, Killajb said: Essentially this stuff: I remember this stuff when I liked in Canada and US. For some reasons it is impossible to find in HK. FML Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvertriple 3557 Posted December 10, 2021 Got the Nichimo Spirit FF almost down to parts.. The good news is that the gearbox is in perfect state 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c64orinoco 667 Posted December 10, 2021 6 hours ago, Killajb said: Essentially this stuff: Is that Tamiya's mythical 'synthetic rubbber cement'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morinstal 170 Posted December 10, 2021 Sorry, wrong thread >.< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted December 10, 2021 Does Tamiya make rubber cement? It is the only time in instructions which did not have Tamiya model code 😅 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted December 10, 2021 This set is new but must have been in the shelf for a while. Are these tires still good? There is a white residue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffSpicoli 1363 Posted December 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Frankster said: Does Tamiya make rubber cement? It is the only time in instructions which did not have Tamiya model code 😅 Not that I'm aware of, I do use their cement with the brush, the small bottle with the orange cap I think it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted December 10, 2021 @Frankster Usually yes, but can't say for sure until you verify for any cracks or dry mold. The white stuff will come off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted December 10, 2021 1 minute ago, JeffSpicoli said: Not that I'm aware of, I do use their cement with the brush, the small bottle with the orange cap I think it is. Yes, that's good stuff.. but not a rubber cement replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted December 10, 2021 56 minutes ago, Willy iine said: @Frankster Usually yes, but can't say for sure until you verify for any cracks or dry mold. The white stuff will come off. Thanks @Willy iine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerobert 2147 Posted December 10, 2021 6 hours ago, silvertriple said: Got the Nichimo Spirit FF almost down to parts.. The good news is that the gearbox is in perfect state Such an interesting piece of RC history. Looking forward to the final result. Good luck with the restoration. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffSpicoli 1363 Posted December 10, 2021 Heading to the shop to get my Blockhead Motors Wild One. As if I don't have enough work to do with a N scale model railroad I'm building too. HA. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted December 10, 2021 Received an email today to say there’s a parcel waiting for me at the office. Is it a) the servo saver and lower bumpers for my CR-01 b) an Axial SMT10 builders kit Unfortunately, I’ll have to wait a while to find out 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted December 11, 2021 Another busy work day today.. couldn’t get anything done.. well, besides work. Finished painting Willy.. oops (btw, just drying the paint on the bottom of his shoes) 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites