So, What Have You Done Today?

[Willy iine]

Dang, if the 400Z looked anything cool like the 240 Mr.K brought to the USA..    

[alvinlwh]

Did 4 PCR tests first thing in the morning. 

[Ray_ve]

For a while, the 3D printer has not been printing as nicely as it did some years ago.
The problem is most probably absorbed moisture in the spools of PLA plastic that feed into the printing head. I'm not storing those spools the correct way in an air-tight bag with moisture absorber.

I had already bought a food dryer, and have now gutted out 2 trays so a spool can fit inside.

Now leave this spool to dry for 5 hours, and test print again after dinner to see if this has indeed improved quality....

[Busdriver]

11 hours ago, Willy iine said:

Dang, if the 400Z looked anything cool like the 240 Mr.K brought to the USA..    

Do love a 240z

[GeeWings]

19 minutes ago, Busdriver said:

Do love a 240z

 

Funny you mention that, a guy close to me has this for sale on Facebook. Been trying to barter him down all day…

[Willy iine]

1 hour ago, Busdriver said:

Do love a 240z

Nice~!!   Looking forward to this build.  

[Busdriver]

3 hours ago, GeeWings said:

Funny you mention that, a guy close to me has this for sale on Facebook. Been trying to barter him down all day…

Out of interest what is he asking. I got mine from Japan last year?

[Willy iine]

Painting these is like practicing the scale on the piano so that I don’t loose the touch.  

I think it turned out okay.. 

 

[silvertriple]

Spent my day in Fusion360 today...

Started to model a part of the Samurai to help @Ray_ve, and then got back to the Nichimo Spirit FF.

Achievement unlocked : Nichimo Spirit FF châssis is modeled.
I sliced it by curiosity, and it says about 17 hours print. I will probably print it during the week so I can adjust it next week-end... For the sake of making the precision : I don't even trust it to be right at the end of the first print :-D

[GeeWings]

5 hours ago, Busdriver said:

Out of interest what is he asking. I got mine from Japan last year?

He’s asking $350 AUD. He’s not a Tamiya collector. This is his only kit but he collects all kinds of 240Z memorabilia. 

[BuggyDad]

Had the power out all evening so been playing cards and board games with my son, using the DT-03 Ice cream van headlights to light up the games. 

[Busdriver]

11 hours ago, GeeWings said:

He’s asking $350 AUD. He’s not a Tamiya collector. This is his only kit but he collects all kinds of 240Z memorabilia.

[Busdriver]

Sorry mispost. Going to say £185 isn’t bad. It looks a bit newer than mine. Doesn’t have the sticker on the bodyshell and also has some repro decals but the numbers look wrong. The actual cars ran with 31/11 but he seems to have no3? I think I paid £200 a year ago + about £50 from Japan so I’d snap it up if your local!!!

[Busdriver]

19 hours ago, Willy iine said:

Nice~!!   Looking forward to this build.  

So am I when I build up the courage. I made the Jäegermeister Porsche and the Martini Porsche when they first came out. They both turned out ok especially the Jäegermeister. They are long gone unfortunately. The detail is brilliant. 

[GeeWings]

43 minutes ago, Busdriver said:

Sorry mispost. Going to say £185 isn’t bad. It looks a bit newer than mine. Doesn’t have the sticker on the bodyshell and also has some repro decals but the numbers look wrong. The actual cars ran with 31/11 but he seems to have no3? I think I paid £200 a year ago + about £50 from Japan so I’d snap it up if your local!!!

Hmm, seems a good price then but just not sure I can justify it. I’m pretty sure it would just sit in the box. I’ve already got lots of projects sitting in boxes 😂

[Busdriver]

Just now, GeeWings said:

Hmm, seems a good price then but just not sure I can justify it. I’m pretty sure it would just sit in the box. I’ve already got lots of projects sitting in boxes 😂

I haven’t got too many. Quite a few 1/48 planes, 1/24 cars and my part built Africa Twin and the Shelby GT500. Nothing else big like this(yet!!!!)

[GeeWings]

1 minute ago, Busdriver said:

I haven’t got too many. Quite a few 1/48 planes, 1/24 cars and my part built Africa Twin and the Shelby GT500. Nothing else big like this(yet!!!!)

I’ve only been back in to Tamiya since September last year and stuff is just piling up left, right and centre. I need to get building/restoring for a while I think.

All that said, the 240Z really does look special. Please post pictures once you get to the build.

[Mad Zero]

Improvising ..because I couldn’t find my M3 tap holder. 

[Busdriver]

4 hours ago, GeeWings said:

I’ve only been back in to Tamiya since September last year and stuff is just piling up left, right and centre. I need to get building/restoring for a while I think.

All that said, the 240Z really does look special. Please post pictures once you get to the build.

Will do but don’t hold your breath for too long. It maybe a while!!!

[Willy iine]

5 hours ago, Busdriver said:

So am I when I build up the courage. I made the Jäegermeister Porsche and the Martini Porsche when they first came out. They both turned out ok especially the Jäegermeister. They are long gone unfortunately. The detail is brilliant. 

After building the XR311 it quickly reminded me I'm waaay past my static model building days.     It was very enjoyable building it, but at the same time very relieving to know that it was my last plastic model I would ever build.  

I will continue building RC cars (ideally hardshells), but no more plastic models.  They are just too small and too many pieces for me.   HotWheels and ChoroQ I will continue to paint to keep my chops up.  

[Willy iine]

After rearranging my shelves for my Egress, I started hearing voices in my head that I must also get a box art blue Avante next to it...   Not good..

[Busdriver]

48 minutes ago, Willy iine said:

After rearranging my shelves for my Egress, I started hearing voices in my head that I must also get a box art blue Avante next to it...   Not good..

Hmmmm “ I’m waiting for the CC02 Bronco so won’t be doing anything else”. Not a direct quote but I think your ready for the program 😂

[Willy iine]

35 minutes ago, Busdriver said:

Hmmmm “ I’m waiting for the CC02 Bronco so won’t be doing anything else”. Not a direct quote but I think your ready for the program 😂

Hi, I'm Willy iine.. and I am an RCoholic..  

 

You know, I was thinking I can place my TT02B on the wall like @alvinlwh's yamori's (gecko) and I'll be all set..  

[Willy iine]

5 hours ago, Mad Zero said:

Improvising ..because I couldn’t find my M3 tap holder. 

Are you making a drag strip Christmas tree? (starting line lights)?  

[Mad Zero]

31 minutes ago, Willy iine said:

Are you making a drag strip Christmas tree? (starting line lights)?  

Nope, engine mounts. 

…btw I can often be found at Santa Pod (UK strip) because I follow Top Fuel