toyolien 4681 Posted October 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Yoshimitsu said: Been looking at these. Can you confirm if the body has an antenna hole or just the body post holes ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted October 21, 2022 Animals for Willy's shop (you know like lions and giraffes and stuff) and aluminum pinions for my Javelin running LeMans 490. JK , beagle. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturbo2000 1272 Posted October 21, 2022 My "almost" budget rally build off build is getting less "almost" budget. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImALlama 1370 Posted October 23, 2022 This showed up quick, just ordered it Friday My first Kyosho, have to decide if I’m gonna paint it box art or match one of my 1:1 bikes... or get another and do both could be another option 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted October 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, ImALlama said: This showed up quick, just ordered it Friday My first Kyosho, have to decide if I’m gonna paint it box art or match one of my 1:1 bikes... or get another and do both could be another option Very cool. I had been eyeing those too.. Kyosho America on eBay has the servo and ESC (?) for them as it appears to use small foot print electronics. I want one, but I need to complete Akira's Corner first.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImALlama 1370 Posted October 23, 2022 13 minutes ago, Willy iine said: Very cool. I had been eyeing those too.. Kyosho America on eBay has the servo and ESC (?) for them as it appears to use small foot print electronics. I want one, but I need to complete Akira's Corner first.. I’ve been waiting for it to come in stock for awhile now and I just happened to get the restocked email right before going shopping, so I figured I should grab one before they’re all gone and have to wait months again. Thanks for letting me know about the eBay, somehow I didn’t even think to get a servo or esc (the exact things that led to my buying this ) guess it’s back to shopping, wonder what I’ll end up with this time . 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted October 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, ImALlama said: I’ve been waiting for it to come in stock for awhile now and I just happened to get the restocked email right before going shopping, so I figured I should grab one before they’re all gone and have to wait months again. Thanks for letting me know about the eBay, somehow I didn’t even think to get a servo or esc (the exact things that led to my buying this ) guess it’s back to shopping, wonder what I’ll end up with this time . Oh man, Kyosho America has some so so decent inventory right now so better get your wallet out! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ministrone 1455 Posted October 23, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 11:51 PM, naturbo2000 said: My "almost" budget rally build off build is getting less "almost" budget. Can I advise you to test the Carson’s paint killer on a bit of scrap lexan before using it? I damaged a body using the new formula although I never had a problem with the old stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturbo2000 1272 Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Ministrone said: Can I advise you to test the Carson’s paint killer on a bit of scrap lexan before using it? I damaged a body using the new formula although I never had a problem with the old stuff. Thanks for the heads up. I was only taking off a really small amount of paint bleed. It worked really gently and doesn't seem to have any adverse effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted October 23, 2022 You can also use motor spray (also CRC MAF cleaner) to remove PS paint. I use that all the time along with Tamiya's precision swabs when I have bleeds on polycarbonate bodies.. I have not had any issue with clouding. I use motor spray to clean/degrease pretty much everything RC and 1:1 car related so I always buy by the case.. stuff is always around. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
technics 2616 Posted October 23, 2022 Bucket list car for me as an owned one a while back. It’s one of those that Tamiya got perfect in scale / realism. And bizarrely enough no one is reproducing them yet. Not off of this mold anyway. Theres some 190/200mm’s from other brands that don’t look right at all. I will take a shot at 3D modeling and printing mirrors, lamp buckets, the instrument panel, Japanese market only one wheels, antenna stub. Maybe even do a spoon front end. We’ll see how well I can model and print and line stuff up. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
technics 2616 Posted October 23, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 12:51 AM, naturbo2000 said: My "almost" budget rally build off build is getting less "almost" budget. For rally cars it’s so appropriate with lighting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyastef 1968 Posted October 24, 2022 Something dangerous from Tamico inside: Tires for my TA03F and 2 reinforced drive belts for my XV-01. These were on sale last week. Paid about the same (even a bit less) for these 2 together as I did 38 years ago for my first 7,2V and 1200mAh hump pack battery and some "reading" I assume this is not their best seller and they try to get rid of this as it is mentioned on 2 seperate pages... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juhunio 6830 Posted October 24, 2022 This beauty, and some 26mm wheels that will work with one of the chassis options I have in mind for it (TA05, TA07 or Evo V) I absolutely love that the new Tamiya body sets are coming in these illustrated boxes instead of polythene bags...bravo 👏 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4681 Posted October 24, 2022 52 minutes ago, Juhunio said: I absolutely love that the new Tamiya body sets are coming in these illustrated boxes instead of polythene bags...bravo Yep me too. Much better. And the boxed bodies I've bought recently don't have pre-drilled body holes. I like that too... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juhunio 6830 Posted October 24, 2022 10 minutes ago, toyolien said: And the boxed bodies I've bought recently don't have pre-drilled body holes. I like that too... Yup, that it is a real bonus, total flexibility... The boxes are easier to store, nicer to display, create a visually engaging companion for dull-as-dishwater chassis kit boxes and are handy for keeping kit spares and leftovers in, particularly if you like to build old kits from parts like me! All in all, a win! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tobyone 557 Posted October 24, 2022 MCI decals arrived. My initial worry as to the condition, considering the packaging, was gone once opened Will have a closer inspection tonight. 2 weeks from order to delivery to UK. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexei 547 Posted October 25, 2022 bought some stuff at the local hobby doctor. Tamiya Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R body set, Tamiya M2x5 titanium screws, PS-15 metallic red for the Skyline, some shrink tube and a braided flex wire thingy. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_ve 1043 Posted October 25, 2022 The Juggernaut 2 came in today. It has carbon suspension links, and a Clodbuster wider offset kit and wheels. A great base for something special. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted October 25, 2022 Thiis is for my Fantom. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pylon80 2629 Posted October 25, 2022 17 minutes ago, Willy iine said: Thiis is for my Fantom. That's such a cool car! Very intrigued by the chain drive and front one-way on a pan car. Do you have a nice track to run at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted October 25, 2022 43 minutes ago, Pylon80 said: That's such a cool car! Very intrigued by the chain drive and front one-way on a pan car. Do you have a nice track to run at? Thanks, yeah. I should be getting the kit this week. I'm just going to run it on my EVA foam make shift track. I think the car is going to be too fast so I will dial down the gearing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10150 Posted October 26, 2022 A small box containing a Receiver, XT60 to Dean’s adapter (so I don’t have to cut the factory fitted XT60 plug off a 1080 HW ESC to use my battery) and a Kyosho G22 motor. Seeing as it’s 1 turn better than a Sport Tuned seems like significant performance upgrade 🤣. I’ve got a 20t & 21t in other cars and really like these motors. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/24/2022 at 6:48 AM, technics said: Bucket list car for me as an owned one a while back. It’s one of those that Tamiya got perfect in scale / realism. And bizarrely enough no one is reproducing them yet. Not off of this mold anyway. Theres some 190/200mm’s from other brands that don’t look right at all. I will take a shot at 3D modeling and printing mirrors, lamp buckets, the instrument panel, Japanese market only one wheels, antenna stub. Maybe even do a spoon front end. We’ll see how well I can model and print and line stuff up. 😲😯😮😳😬😮💨😥 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites