Jason1145 3986 Posted May 18, 2017 Ran a pack through both my Striker and Hornet today at lunchtime, was good to see the two old girls have still got it, bent backs, shakey teeth and creaky legs but they can still move. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted May 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, Jason1145 said: Ran a pack through both my Striker and Hornet today at lunchtime, was good to see the two old girls have still got it, bent backs, shakey teeth and creaky legs but they can still move. Look good for old girls too lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvmud 812 Posted May 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Jason1145 said: Ran a pack through both my Striker and Hornet today at lunchtime, was good to see the two old girls have still got it, bent backs, shakey teeth and creaky legs but they can still move. Now we k ow who likes them oldies!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrashTest 11 Posted May 18, 2017 Finished the new shell for my Aqroshot. My second effort as a returning newbie after too many years to mention. Took a long time to do so will bash with the old she'll for a while longer.... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted May 18, 2017 46 minutes ago, iluvmud said: Now we k ow who likes them oldies!!!! Many a good tune played on an old fiddle The weekend though will see me get the young 'un out ( my Dune buggy thing) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercoolnothing 721 Posted May 18, 2017 43 minutes ago, CrashTest said: Finished the new shell for my Aqroshot. My second effort as a returning newbie after too many years to mention. Took a long time to do so will bash with the old she'll for a while longer.... What shell's that? It looks awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rb4276 803 Posted May 18, 2017 1 hour ago, CrashTest said: Finished the new shell for my Aqroshot. My second effort as a returning newbie after too many years to mention. Took a long time to do so will bash with the old she'll for a while longer.... What shell is that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrashTest 11 Posted May 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Supercoolnothing said: What shell's that? It looks awesome Stadium Blitzer/Rock Socker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted May 19, 2017 Started the build on my Mercedes 3363 actros 6x4 gigaspace. And also attempting a build thread on it also 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2815 Posted May 19, 2017 Today I made a start on my twin brushless Nikko Dictator, I'm fitting 2 380 size 3900KV motors, it was all coming together but the company I ordered a servo Y cable from sent an extension instead! I decided to slip a single motor in the back just to make a start, it's bloomin fast just with one motor in there! I love brushless, if I put a single brushed 380 in there with that kind of power it would be emitting smoke signals within minutes, the brushless motor was barely hot after a test drive. It will be even cooler once the other motor is in! The extra traction won't go amiss either! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VagabondStarJXF 350 Posted May 19, 2017 When my latest addition arrived today I was, at first, pleased to see it so well protected with lots of cardboard. (sorry, I forgot to take pics of this) Then, upon trying to open it, I found that all that cardboard had been, in fact, taped directly to the kit box. A mixture of anger and horror flushed through me. So what have I done today? I spent a very long time carefully cutting and removing the tape that held the packaging to this kit... I managed to remove it all with only minor damage done, so minor you'd be hard-pressed to tell it was caused by me! The box wasn't mint in the first place (I noticed most of the damage in the auction pics) but still, I think my effort paid off. Thank goodness that packing tape was fairly low tack stuff. Then I went to Ikea so I could think about display solutions... and have a tasty lunch too! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, nowinaminute said: Today I made a start on my twin brushless Nikko Dictator, I'm fitting 2 380 size 3900KV motors, it was all coming together but the company I ordered a servo Y cable from sent an extension instead! I decided to slip a single motor in the back just to make a start, it's bloomin fast just with one motor in there! I love brushless, if I put a single brushed 380 in there with that kind of power it would be emitting smoke signals within minutes, the brushless motor was barely hot after a test drive. It will be even cooler once the other motor is in! The extra traction won't go amiss either! OMG I love the Dictator, please post pictures of this as you go along... I'm tempted to buy one if EBay throws it up cheap enough 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted May 19, 2017 On 2017-5-18 at 6:51 PM, nowinaminute said: I've been tarting up a shell from a crummy old toy grade to use on hobby grade stuff. I'm not even sure if it's actually a Nissan, I just know the same factory (Jiahong) made a similar body that was definitely a Nissan and this one seems like it might be the same but altered to avoid copyright issues as it was made for Snap on tools. Jiahong themselves apparently don't give a crap about copyright as their version is obviously a Nissan and worse still has "clod buster" art work! Anyway, I think it scrubbed up quite well for something that cost a few quid, working headlights and tailights too, just need to get those massive floodlig...I mean spotlights functional too! It looks like its a more detailed version of the mk1 Hpi savage (21&25) body? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted May 20, 2017 Bought a very small rc boat to use in the pool, should have gotten a bigger one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevelle 997 Posted May 20, 2017 I spent this afternoon trimming out new bodies Still some final trimming and sanding to do before prepping for paint 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4723 Posted May 20, 2017 Tried to sneak some tinker time, but all my stash of bits have gone missing!?!?........ My wife has said she'll release information of their whereabouts once I've completed the jobs around the house I've been promising to do... 😔 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyabigstuff 832 Posted May 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Wooders28 said: Tried to sneak some tinker time, but all my stash of bits have gone missing!?!?........ My wife has said she'll release information of their whereabouts once I've completed the jobs around the house I've been promising to do... 😔 When you get your stash back, find a decent hiding place :-) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buggyjam 144 Posted May 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Wooders28 said: Tried to sneak some tinker time, but all my stash of bits have gone missing!?!?........ My wife has said she'll release information of their whereabouts once I've completed the jobs around the house I've been promising to do... 😔 Sabotage! :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catchy 24 Posted May 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Wooders28 said: Tried to sneak some tinker time, but all my stash of bits have gone missing!?!?........ My wife has said she'll release information of their whereabouts once I've completed the jobs around the house I've been promising to do... 😔 Hahaha... Know the feeling, i'm banned from using the PayPal & eBay accounts until payday after a splurge... Almost got busted the other night browsing, but managed to deflect the bollking by saying I was looking at adult content! 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4723 Posted May 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Tamiyabigstuff said: When you get your stash back, find a decent hiding place :-) Hidden behind pension folders in the spare room, what are the chances!! 59 minutes ago, Buggyjam said: Sabotage! :-) My 2yr old (great at not keeping secrets) told me, mummies new shoes at grannies, so I need a plan 🤔 59 minutes ago, Catchy said: Hahaha... Know the feeling, i'm banned from using the PayPal & eBay accounts until payday after a splurge... I've mine set to a 0% interest on purchases for 3 yrs , credit card, what could go wrong!?!?! 😯 1 hour ago, Catchy said: Almost got busted the other night browsing, but managed to deflect the bollking by saying I was looking at adult content! 😉 Good plan! May have to add some to my search history just in case she checks though...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted May 20, 2017 Got the front bumper for the War Rig finished today 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Country Mike 120 Posted May 20, 2017 When my lad got his Honda City run over ( another bodyshell was on thankfully and not the Honda ) the torque tuned motor got seized. Did a smack smack wd40 grease tinkering session finished with running it under water flat out and low and behold the little ****** is freed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted May 20, 2017 Ouch, just bought another used/abused/neglected waife and stray Tamiya RC for a restoration that I don't have time for... but it is a Sonic Fighter I'm Really happy to Finally be getting one, it's been a 4-6 month wish plan which isn't long for most of you guys but it's long for me! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathon Gillham 4606 Posted May 21, 2017 Helped a mate get a neglected Super Hornet running again. It was 3rd hand (at best) and given to him by his brother who was given it about 10 years ago and just had it in his cupboard. Good score for free, the transmitter was knackered but I had 2 that worked just in a box so better ue uses them. He needs a few parts for it but nothihg major, and the best part is he has a daughter a few months older than my son, so we can use that as an excuse for backyard races. And i am working on him to come racing with me 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carts 102 Posted May 21, 2017 Took the scooby TT01 out on building site. Hadn't used it this year but glad I gave it a blast. Good fun 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
