So, What Have You Done Today?

[Frog Jumper 3910]

Test fit the new body on the new M07 (yes i know fwd vs rwd) with magnet mounts.  Still a touch too tall.

Also, the tires look small.  Maybe if I paint the rims gunmetal…

[Andreas W 2717]

4 hours ago, Frog Jumper said:

Test fit the new body on the new M07 (yes i know fwd vs rwd) with magnet mounts.  Still a touch too tall.

Also, the tires look small.  Maybe if I paint the rims gunmetal…

Gunmetal rims is a superb idea. That color will pop in the same way as the gorgeous, green metallic, and accompany it. 

 

Looking forward to see this lovely machine in  the Postal Racing. 

[technics 3382]

 

 Photographed a milestone. Magnets mounted, Wheels in place, ride height in, half the decals are mounted, door mirrors, center wiper ( functioning! ) . I’m pretty proud so far.

The journey continues. Also just noticed a spelling mistake, decal redo 😅

[Juhunio 6989]

This morning I finished the stickering on these two

So, why on earth have I got two of these? Well, one is a genuine 50430 body set which came pre-drilled for the TA03 etc. Overall I did a better job of the stickering on this one, learning from the tiny mistakes I made on the other one. This one's all good, buy I'm not sure if I'm going to use it. Because of the other one....

The other one is a tale of many mistakes, one on top of the other, with multiple points where I could have pulled up stumps rather than bludgeoning on and compounding the error(s). But bludgeon on I did...

The other is the re-released 51365 body set which came undrilled. I initially thought I would get it to fit a TB Evo III bits-a-build, and drilled it to fit. Unfortunately at that point the chassis had the Surikarn rear shock tower fitted, which is wider than standard. Double unfortunately, I then discovered that the 'proper' two part wheels didn't fit, they fouled on the suspension and were fractionally too wide to fit inside the arches.

At that point I decided to not use the shell on this chassis, and also removed the Surikarn damper mounts and used the standard parts instead. It now wears an Audi A4 shell with med-narrow rims that fit perfectly, and because of where the body posts are drilled it's transferrable to another chassis if needs be. Happy days 

This is where I should have stopped with the R32, bitten the bullet and just thrown the shell in the bin. But I thought that maybe those wide rear body post holes would suit the TRF415MSX that I'm restoring? Worth a shot, no?

So, in my next mistake, I decided to crack on, paint it and use the stupidly rare original sticker sheets I found on Buyee to finish it

Only once I had finished it did I discover that although the rear body holes are wide enough for the TRF415, the TRF415's rear damper mount is much further back than the Evo III (or most other touring cars, by the look of it)

Spacers, such as the B1 Parts from the Evo 5 etc do sort out the rear body post positions. But the front wheels on the TRF415 are too far back, and the spacers either side of the front suspension mounts are already as rear-biased as possible...there's not enough at the front to shift to the back to push the wheels forward enough. So it doesn't fit. 

So, as far as I can tell, I now have a beautiful Calsonic R32 body that will only fit a TB02, TB02-R or Evo III. And only if those chassis are fitted with the Surikarn rear shock tower. And in all instances, the proper two-piece wheels don't fit.

Niche, huh?

The 53471 Med-Nar wheels are probably the closest to the Nismo R32 design, and Cross RC did make some 24 and 22mm wheels years ago that look really good. But, in another error, when a set of those came up on Buyee I forgot to set a reminder and missed the auction. 

Like I said, mistake upon mistake upon mistake. Still, live and learn hey?

[Juhunio 6989]

3 hours ago, technics said:

 

Bellissimo!

[Willy iine 18831]

For me, started Kyosho Beetle #7, starting with the body cutting and sanding.  

Going to trim the window masks a little bit (the precuts are like 0.7mm too big) and apply next.  

Peeled back the mask and liner.  Pretty clean for an amature pretend-painter with hope, right?   

(no bleeds)

Edited July 7, 2023 by Willy iine

[Pylon80 4016]

On 6/9/2023 at 2:56 AM, Andreas W said:

After some chores I got some time and  fitted the wide axles and hexes asap zulu pulu. I gotta say I like the stance. This is one hole lower on the bodyposts all round. On a 1:1 you would never had such a brutal toe in at the rear,  but well; it's an RC. The motor is getting the occational machineoil for the bushings ATM, so testing will have to wait 

I was searching for that post - found it! Would you mind sharing what hex size you ended up using, front and rear? I am thinking around 9mm rear and maybe a little less up front? Thank you

[Andreas W 2717]

2 hours ago, Pylon80 said:

I was searching for that post - found it! Would you mind sharing what hex size you ended up using, front and rear? I am thinking around 9mm rear and maybe a little less up front? Thank you

I have 5,5 mm front (the old rear ones from the Lancia) and 9 mm rear. Fits like a glove, but I run it one hole higher on the bodyposts. 

[Pylon80 4016]

46 minutes ago, Andreas W said:

I have 5,5 mm front (the old rear ones from the Lancia) and 9 mm rear. Fits like a glove, but I run it one hole higher on the bodyposts. 

Wow, that is a lot of difference, front vs. rear. Probably helps steering a little as an added bonus! Thank you sir.

[Willy iine 18831]

So for me, started a new thread on Threads.. not knowing what the fudge I am doing. lol.   

pretendRCshop threads.net

[Dakratfink 1022]

Lots of wrenching on my 1:1 rides. Last night I got new front rotors and brake pads installed on my van. Today after work I got my “project “  1981 Honda C70 Passport ( a U.S. variant of the popular Honda Cub ) . I purchased it last weekend with a seized motor and a boogered metrical system . 
it still needs a bit of work but it fires and runs u see it’s own power now . 
I also got oil changed in my wife’s ‘17 turbo Civic .

All in time to bbq up some burgers for my mom and niece and settling in to watch some wrestling . 

[Willy iine 18831]

My wife arrived here just now..   

[Andreas W 2717]

10 hours ago, Pylon80 said:

Wow, that is a lot of difference, front vs. rear. Probably helps steering a little as an added bonus! Thank you sir.

This is mostly about stance. I tried 7 mm first, but that didn’t cut it, so I decided to go all in. On postal racing tracks it does not matter. But when I tried it free running I found it too oversteery. That can have to do with my steering inputs though. 

[Grumpy pants 5542]

I bought my 1st 3D printed items - a pair of door mirrors for my MK2 Sand Scorcher. 
 

Super intrigued by this Hogwarts shenanigans 😂 

[Ray_ve 1204]

Finished the new heated printbed on the 3D printer, and printed the bracket that I'm missing to fit the Jugger's grille.

As the drivers cabin is visible due to not having the black windows but an open rollcage, the visible portion of the inside of the Jugger got some decals as well.

[Willy iine 18831]

Also wife did some shopping for me here..  

 

[Tbird232ci 404]

13 hours ago, Willy iine said:

So for me, started a new thread on Threads.. not knowing what the fudge I am doing. lol.   

pretendRCshop threads.net

I did the same thing. Not sure if I like Threads yet.

[Willy iine 18831]

1 hour ago, Tbird232ci said:

I did the same thing. Not sure if I like Threads yet.

Yeah, I just got familiar with Instagram recently so this is yet another learning curve for me.. I am honestly kind of completely lost.  lol.  

 

 

 

Update: My wife noted she was able to get most of the items I wanted at Tamiya and Kyosho stores.  Items that were out of stock, I placed order to PJ just now using the mini discount.  👍

 

Going to start the decals on my Beetle in a bit..

Edited July 8, 2023 by Willy iine

[JimBear 1191]

23 hours ago, Willy iine said:

For me, started Kyosho Beetle #7, starting with the body cutting and sanding. 

Weeelll ... if I ever get the money (and the guts to do just that) to order a Kyosho Beetle - I am going to blame you! Yours look so great.

[Eurypylus 4]

Decided to redo my Hummer chassis previously too much non tamiya parts.

 

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[Badcrumble 4422]

@Eurypylus sportiest Hummer ever?!

[Eurypylus 4]

7 minutes ago, Badcrumble said:

@Eurypylus sportiest Hummer ever?!

After building the Top Force Evo, I absolutely fell in love with the carbon chassis and steering system

[Willy iine 18831]

1 hour ago, JimBear said:

Weeelll ... if I ever get the money (and the guts to do just that) to order a Kyosho Beetle - I am going to blame you! Yours look so great.

Thanks, I posted the post-decal'ed body on instagram under my story this morning.  #pretendRCshop 

Also Threads if you want to try that.. I have no idea what I am doing over there..  which is pretty much the same anywhere I go.  lol

Once I went dual color on this body single color looks too simple.. unless dark colors with flashy glossy silver/chrome wheels, I think.  I need to redo the red one as it looks too bland now..

[Willy iine 18831]

20 minutes ago, Badcrumble said:

@Eurypylus sportiest Hummer ever?!

I agree!   

[Busdriver 6535]

18 hours ago, Grumpy pants said:

I bought my 1st 3D printed items - a pair of door mirrors for my MK2 Sand Scorcher. 
 

Super intrigued by this Hogwarts shenanigans 😂 

Just ordered two sets as well. Look stronger than the originals ( the Re Re ones. They are like the Mk1 mirror 

Edited July 9, 2023 by Busdriver