So, What Have You Done Today?

[mastino 1085]

Funny... i moved the Tamiya Wrangler from a cc01 kit, now with newbright body

 

a lot of work to do that

But I have the original Toyota FJ cruiser from the CR01 kit or probably I need a new body with greater wheelbase-

[svenb 3778]

Almost finished a TA06ms😊

 

just need a tru-08 receiver.

[Dojo Dave 889]

Managed to paint and mess up a brand new set of Blitzer wheels. Pfft impatience. They're for my runner so they will eventually look rough but to start that way... annoying 

[Dojo Dave 889]

Blood red Blitzer rides again

[Theibault 1535]

Fixed my Vaterra Halix and took it out for a few packs. Love that truck. Will have a video up later.

[chevelle 997]

Had my Tamiya Yacht on the lake for the first time 

 

[djmcnz 754]

4 minutes ago, chevelle said:

Had my Tamiya Yacht on the lake for the first time 

https://youtu.be/AUJgi_Fy1h8

Video is private...

 

[chevelle 997]

2 minutes ago, djmcnz said:

Video is private...

Oops Sorry, Fixed now  

[djmcnz 754]

31 minutes ago, chevelle said:

Had my Tamiya Yacht on the lake for the first time 

So starkly tranquil compared to cars... 

[chevelle 997]

12 minutes ago, djmcnz said:

So starkly tranquil compared to cars... 

Always a nice bit of banter between us on the pier though  

[Nitomor 2122]

lol, that looks strangely therapeutic!

[mr crispy 2293]

2 hours ago, chevelle said:

Had my Tamiya Yacht on the lake for the first time 

 

I wondered if anyone still "ran" these. Looks good chevelle, what are the controls on the yacht? I'm interested to get one 🙂

[mr crispy 2293]

Playing around the caravan park I handed the TL01B Baja to a mate and 2 mins later he handed the controller back just as the rear wheel rolled past! 😳 Don't worry I said walking over to it, it's probably just the wheel nut come loose... err no.

Turns out these beadlocks aren't as tough as they look 😬

 

[Terz1 745]

Aww no. Hate it when that happens. When someone asks for a go and something breaks. On the outside I'm saying it's fine, these things happen. On the inside I'm thinking, I never should have let them have a go. 

At least it's just a wheel and not the chassis or shell.

[Nitomor 2122]

Adults are the worst, kids seem to be pretty good when entrusted, mine have been casualty to adults a couple of times!

[Flerbizky 225]

100% not RC related. Instead of painting drawers and doors in the kitchen, I'm toying with vinyl. 1st attempt (:

[i_am_scarecrow 913]

8 hours ago, chevelle said:

Had my Tamiya Yacht on the lake for the first time 

 

Does look like fun but it's something I could never own. I cant swim so you can bet I'd run out of battery half way across!!!

[TurnipJF 9192]

I think the key is to have a motorboat model too so it can rescue the yacht if it gets stuck or runs out of power.

[firefoxussr 482]

Bought my third 911 GT1 shell!  So excited to have it.   This time it has all of the stickers and the wheels.  Thanks to @shark364 for selling it at a reasonable price.  

In other news I built my first gaming PC in 10 years thanks to my brother providing a processor & motherboard.

[chevelle 997]

10 hours ago, mr crispy said:

I wondered if anyone still "ran" these. Looks good chevelle, what are the controls on the yacht? I'm interested to get one 🙂

They are 2 channel, They have special sail servos with longer travel to pull in or let out both jib and main sails and a rudder for steering 😊

[chevelle 997]

4 hours ago, i_am_scarecrow said:

Does look like fun but it's something I could never own. I cant swim so you can bet I'd run out of battery half way across!!!

Lol, we have electric recovery boats incase they get stuck 😉

[berman 5315]

Pulled the vintage CVAs off my lunchie and gave them a service with new oil, seals and o-rings. Was one oil seal/bladder short (thought I had more...) but it was long overdue as they weren't much better than pogo sticks! Was a great feeling though, been a while since I sat down and felt like I accomplished something RC related!

I looked over the rest of the lunchbox and it is pretty well worn out. It isn't worth replacing parts with a lot of wear as it may just be better to buy a new lunchbox with how cheap they are...

Oh well, oiled the sport tuned in it and it can just keep going

[Dojo Dave 889]

18 hours ago, mr crispy said:

Playing around the caravan park I handed the TL01B Baja to a mate and 2 mins later he handed the controller back just as the rear wheel rolled past! 😳 Don't worry I said walking over to it, it's probably just the wheel nut come loose... err no.

Turns out these beadlocks aren't as tough as they look 😬

 

I handed the controller of a real hopped up Tl01 to a neighbor. Turned my back and he had handed it to his 9 year old, who proceeded to rip all for corners out of the hpi 68 Camara shell it was carrying. The guys response  aww man its great when kids find a new toy they like..   I wanted to turn the car into an enema just to prove a point.  Tool. We live and learn. 

[chevelle 997]

And this is why I only let people use my scx10, fast enough to excite them & relatively indestructible 

[mr crispy 2293]

10 hours ago, chevelle said:

They are 2 channel, They have special sail servos with longer travel to pull in or let out both jib and main sails and a rudder for steering 😊

Thanks, I always assumed they'd be more complicated. Defo going to look into them 😋