So, What Have You Done Today?

[Mouc-RC 791]

51 minutes ago, Ministrone said:

No driving for me today but I finished the body and decals on my Novafox. 

 

I have to not buy a NovaFox...

I have to not buy a NovaFox...

I have to not buy a NovaFox...

I have to not buy a NovaFox...

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[Mouc-RC 791]

(double post)

[ImALlama 1560]

Today I pulled out my TD4 that’s been collecting dust since its release and installed a carbon shock tower and alum suspension mount

 

[toyolien 6266]

Nothing RC related but I did manage a spot of weathering. 

 

[Grumpy pants 5544]

34 minutes ago, toyolien said:

Nothing RC related but I did manage a spot of weathering. 

 

100% RC related 👍

Looks even better now, I’ve never seen a clean garage vending machine 😂

[toyolien 6266]

1 hour ago, Grumpy pants said:

100% RC related 👍

Looks even better now, I’ve never seen a clean garage vending machine 😂

Thank you. It now fits into the theme. I've got a nice Raleigh Chopper I've just weathered to add into the garage. 

[Grumpy pants 5544]

49 minutes ago, toyolien said:

Thank you. It now fits into the theme. I've got a nice Raleigh Chopper I've just weathered to add into the garage. 

I had a yellow chopper as a kid, loved it until some prat stole it from Harrow Leisure Centre.  

They are expensive bikes to buy now 😳

[GToddC5 2273]

Made some progress on my re-re FAV build yesterday - straying from box art on this one, as I'm not a huge fan of sand or olive drab. When I went the path of NATO black for paint, I decided to mix in some silver from the BH Wild One parts trees. Then the thought of a rebel dude with an MX helmet and leather jacket and driving gloves came to mind, LOL. Attempted to distress the silver parts a bit as well. Still a WIP:

 

And here's what I've painted over the last couple weekends to prepare for the end of paint season. I wish I did this last year, and might sneak a couple/few more in this month, weather permitting:

[skom25 2352]

Ran XV-01. Such a great car, even with Silver Can!

[Grumpy pants 5544]

2 hours ago, GToddC5 said:

Made some progress on my re-re FAV build yesterday - straying from box art on this one, as I'm not a huge fan of sand or olive drab. When I went the path of NATO black for paint, I decided to mix in some silver from the BH Wild One parts trees. Then the thought of a rebel dude with an MX helmet and leather jacket and driving gloves came to mind, LOL. Attempted to distress the silver parts a bit as well. Still a WIP:

 

And here's what I've painted over the last couple weekends to prepare for the end of paint season. I wish I did this last year, and might sneak a couple/few more in this month, weather permitting:

Plenty of winter projects to build now and no waiting for spring to finish the bodies 👏

[Grumpy pants 5544]

2 hours ago, skom25 said:

Ran XV-01. Such a great car, even with Silver Can!

The white does look good and easier to pick out against the greenery 👍

[skom25 2352]

5 minutes ago, Grumpy pants said:

The white does look good and easier to pick out against the greenery 👍

Thank you!

BTW: on surface like on photo, tires just disappear after a while. Few NiMh packs, more or less 1h and I clearly see a lot of wear.

[Sgt.Speirs 1538]

I posted the final status/pics of my interpretation of a Tamiya Astute in 2024 in my build thread…

[Tbird232ci 404]

Finally finished the electronics. I was not looking forward to shortening the ESC and steering servo leads, but it makes the install much cleaner. The yellow antenna tube just adds a little touch as well.

[ImALlama 1560]

I attempted to put together an XV01 from parts, but appears I’m missing the piece in front of the motor and a 840 bearing.

[toyolien 6266]

Today I dirtied my Chopper.

 

[BuggyDad 6444]

22 hours ago, skom25 said:

Ran XV-01. Such a great car, even with Silver Can!

Glad you like it. It is great fun to drive isn't it. 

[Pylon80 4143]

I am sure we had a thread called something like "In One!" where we would show how we had cut a body shell in one piece. Can't find it now of course, but if I could, I would add this picture:

I have been following WRC a bit and it's nice when Tamiya makes the body of your favorite racer and it's actually available, and cheap. So I just had to get the Yaris body.

I'm not sure yet if I'll suffer through the 100-something stickers (then fear damaging the body...) or make a simplified runner version of it (and run it as it should be without any second thoughts). Hmm I sense another PS-54/PS-5 livery coming.

[skom25 2352]

3 hours ago, BuggyDad said:

Glad you like it. It is great fun to drive isn't it. 

It is great!

However, maintenance and suspension adjustments are pain in the...

[skom25 2352]

17 hours ago, Pylon80 said:

I am sure we had a thread called something like "In One!" where we would show how we had cut a body shell in one piece. Can't find it now of course, but if I could, I would add this picture:

I have been following WRC a bit and it's nice when Tamiya makes the body of your favorite racer and it's actually available, and cheap. So I just had to get the Yaris body.

I'm not sure yet if I'll suffer through the 100-something stickers (then fear damaging the body...) or make a simplified runner version of it (and run it as it should be without any second thoughts). Hmm I sense another PS-54/PS-5 livery coming.

Go for simple version. Full livery looks nice, but at least for me, they do not make too much sense for proper runner.

[JimBear 1243]

17 hours ago, Pylon80 said:

I am sure we had a thread called something like "In One!" where we would show how we had cut a body shell in one piece. Can't find it now of course, but if I could, I would add this picture:

Have a go, monsieur Pylon ...

 

[one_hit 1127]

Installed some hopups on the on the TA08 Pro. Since I already have so much invested into it, I plan on eventually turning it into a TA08R…

 

[skom25 2352]

41 minutes ago, one_hit said:

Installed some hopups on the on the TA08 Pro. Since I already have so much invested into it, I plan on eventually turning it into a TA08R…

 

Sounds like my story with XV-01.

[magnumcyclonex 111]

My hopped up TT02 for 21.5 TC spec with a new (previous body was gun metal) Raikiri body and the 2 different wings from the Racing Wing Set (53604). Type A, the flatter wing is painted in white, with some yellow backing (originally it was supposed to be the other way around, but I messed up. You can still see some yellow tint peeking through though). Type B is the high downforce wing, painted in red with white backing. For this body, I mounted the wing posts on the rear most slots, so the wing protrudes behind the body.

I went with the Fighter Buggy RX (58184) colors and sourced some replica stickers from MCI Racing that I plan to use on the body. Not the whole lot, but perhaps some of the stars and stripes.

[Hypoxic 737]

On 10/8/2024 at 4:49 AM, ImALlama said:

I attempted to put together an XV01 from parts, but appears I’m missing the piece in front of the motor and a 840 bearing.

Whoa!! LOL… Sanford and Son. :-)