The "Postman Brought Me" Thread

[Prescient]

35 minutes ago, ALEXKYRIAK said:

Must admit this looks interesting. Can performance be un-mehed? What's lacking? Any recommended hop-ups or upgrades?

Looks like a Traxxas Revo, performs like a Tamiya.

It's an Avante 2011 underneath with big wheels so pretty much maxed out on tuning as stock but with the vintage of the Avante.

You know the score, happy at 15-20mph impending destruction at 60mph

[ybaryo]

19 hours ago, Crash Cramer said:

Those mag mounts look very near the ones I bought a few months ago. They are a bit wonky on the standard diameter bodyposts that Tamiya include in the kits. Then there is the issue of getting the mount to contour to the curves(or in my case, the flats) of the body you want to mount. Oh yea, how could I forget the fact that they add some 15mm in height to the body mount poles themselves, so don't go looking for a slammed look.

 

13 hours ago, Badcrumble said:

Admittedly, I have yet to fit the rear wheels and glue the mounts to the body of my BMW 2002 but I was impressed with the Killerbody stealth mount set I bought. It includes screws to secure the lower mount to the body post. The body posts do need trimming down - I'll need to lower mine by approx 1 hole - but I think if you are happy to do a bit of assemble / measure / disassemble / cut / re-assemble / measure / stick / stand back and cheer (or groan) then they should work well.

My only concern (other than not destroying the body/chassis just to install them) is whether they can hold up in high speeds/maneuvering without moving.

[Jason1145]

13 hours ago, Badcrumble said:

Admittedly, I have yet to fit the rear wheels and glue the mounts to the body of my BMW 2002 but I was impressed with the Killerbody stealth mount set I bought. It includes screws to secure the lower mount to the body post. The body posts do need trimming down - I'll need to lower mine by approx 1 hole - but I think if you are happy to do a bit of assemble / measure / disassemble / cut / re-assemble / measure / stick / stand back and cheer (or groan) then they should work well.

Crumble there is only one more car on my purchase list for 2017 and that's something with a 225mm wheelbase just to fit the HPI 2002 BMW shell on... Hope I don't  miss your finished one.

[Badcrumble]

1 minute ago, Jason1145 said:

Crumble there is only one more car on my purchase list for 2017 and that's something with a 225mm wheelbase just to fit the HPI 2002 BMW shell on... Hope zip fint miss your finished one.

One more car? Hah! Think you're worse than I am for picking up cars!

Struggling to decipher "... Hope zip fint miss your finished one..."

I'm hoping I can get round to finishing the 2002 off. It came on a battered M03 chassis and I've put it on an M04 but it still needs motive power and steering - which I think I have now assembled through various purchases. Now I just need the time...

[Crash Cramer]

17 minutes ago, ybaryo said:

 

My only concern (other than not destroying the body/chassis just to install them) is whether they can hold up in high speeds/maneuvering without moving.

I wish I had bought some KILLERBODY branded mag mounts to be honest, they sound like and look like they have it nailed for ease of use. I can tell you that with my fitting trials, I have simple taped the metal to the area of the body I want it to be and then fiddled with the mag on the body posts, most of the time, I could successfully pick up the car by the body and they didn't separate, BUT, it is simple clear office tape holding on the body at this time. I think it could handle speed, but if your "maneuvering" includes rolling the car over, well, I don't think it would hold up to that too much.

[iluvmud]

well yesterday I got this pretty big box trying to remember if I had bought an rc.........

only to open it and see what was in there..

man did they make sure NOTHING happened to this decal sheet....

neither did I so I promptly folded it up and stored it somewhere safe.............

 

today I got in some stuff.... switched from Spektrum to Futaba's FHSSHTDHSSSS system (the cheap one is all I need). Also picked up some spare receivers to go with it.

 

[Jonathon Gillham]

35 minutes ago, iluvmud said:

 

today I got in some stuff.... switched from Spektrum to Futaba's FHSSHTDHSSSS system (the cheap one is all I need). Also picked up some spare receivers to go with it.

 

Have you used the 3PV before? I see they work with both the R203GF and R314SB rx, and the R203 are cheaper and I also have 2 already. I take it this is a cheaper version of the 4PV which looks great, and this has a lot of the functions anyway, so probably just as good for 99% of people. This is looking a good option for my son, good price and quality, and I'm not convinced by Flysky.

[iluvmud]

31 minutes ago, Jonathon Gillham said:

Have you used the 3PV before? I see they work with both the R203GF and R314SB rx, and the R203 are cheaper and I also have 2 already. I take it this is a cheaper version of the 4PV which looks great, and this has a lot of the functions anyway, so probably just as good for 99% of people. This is looking a good option for my son, good price and quality, and I'm not convinced by Flysky.

I haven't, but I have never been let down by Futaba radios and have always held a grudge with Spektrum since they updated the software with the DX4C to stop working with the original receivers.... Yes it is a cheaper version of the 4PV but still has a ton of features and you're right about the receivers, they also work with the R204GF-E which are only a little more than the 203GF and that way I don't have to deal with the antennae no matter how short it is.  

[bjorklo]

A set of Astute front tires

[Badcrumble]

A brace of Dual Hunters arrived today. His n hers - one pink one blue. Pics when I can get photobucket to work.

I have three now....is that enough?

[Wooders28]

Tonight's (?) Delivery! 😁

 

[Jason1145]

9 hours ago, Wooders28 said:

Tonight's (?) Delivery! 😁

 

How much for the lipo's? What are you going to ponk them in?

[Wooders28]

1 hour ago, Jason1145 said:

How much for the lipo's? What are you going to ponk them in?

Going into the KF2, with the reedy motor, means I can move the motor to the different positions depending on grip, and with 110c, should have some poke! 😁

 

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-low-profile-shorty-lipo-7-4v-110c-3200-mah/rc-car-products/407612

 

[Jason1145]

9 minutes ago, Wooders28 said:

Going into the KF2, with the reedy motor, means I can move the motor to the different positions depending on grip, and with 110c, should have some poke! 😁

 

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-low-profile-shorty-lipo-7-4v-110c-3200-mah/rc-car-products/407612

 

Cool I think I might need to look at these shorty packs for either my F103GT's or F104W Forula 1 cars as they have very low slung shells with not much room for anything underneath, might need to use HW 1060 ESC's under there too.

[Granddad Stinky]

105mm x 42mm F and 105mm x 48 R wheels and tyres for the Truck Build.

 

DT03 parts to repair the front suspension.

 

Aluminium posts for the Truck Build.

 

And these

[Wooders28]

10 hours ago, Jason1145 said:

Cool I think I might need to look at these shorty packs for either my F103GT's or F104W Forula 1 cars as they have very low slung shells with not much room for anything underneath, might need to use HW 1060 ESC's under there too.

Those hobbyking super short at £18 wouldn't be bad either.

These are really thin though, thinner than the hobbyking ones.

[Supercoolnothing]

Nothing too exciting but I finally managed to get a battery retaining strap for my falcon. It's a rather nice cast metal one instead of the plastic original which I've never had any luck in finding for decent money. I think I'll attack it with a couple of polishing mops and make it nice and shiny to appeal to my inner magpie. 

[Prescient]

New in box Vintage Clod Buster (4 digit kit, white end bell motors, Chevy Badged) and Vintage Blackfoot. This Blackfoot completes my NIB vintage Blackfoot collection including KBF, BFX and SB. 

[mongoose1983]

Over the moon here. I've just received the last part to fix the '88 Avante 4wd buggy, repro '79 Sand Scorcher license plates, AND bearings to rebuild my Chevrolet Corvette!

Thanks so much @boostedscarab They took LONG and ouch! $13 for just a tiny bit! I can't believe how far the USPS has come! Also thanks to @Static Age All good as always mate.

You all have a good week!

[scollins]

This just arrived today-purchased thru Facebook- vintage 1996 Kyosho Nostalgic Ferarri 250 GTO bodyset,,thanks for the heads up on this one Jimmy! (TC member Road Burner)

[Crash Cramer]

7 hours ago, Prescient said:

New in box Vintage Clod Buster (4 digit kit, white end bell motors, Chevy Badged) and Vintage Blackfoot. This Blackfoot completes my NIB vintage Blackfoot collection including KBF, BFX and SB. 

NOW you can see just how much bigger that truck is to the Blackfoot, EVEN the box is much bigger.

51 minutes ago, mongoose1983 said:

Over the moon here. I've just received the last part to fix the '88 Avante 4wd buggy, repro '79 Sand Scorcher license plates, AND bearings to rebuild my Chevrolet Corvette!

Thanks so much @boostedscarab They took LONG and ouch! $13 for just a tiny bit! I can't believe how far the USPS has come! Also thanks to @Static Age All good as always mate.

You all have a good week!

Oh boy, you are a happy boy, don't break your face with that smile so big. I do know the USPS has stepped up its prices, I don't know if they have stepped up their game, but their prices, YEP!!! You ought to get some good use out of those bits.

25 minutes ago, scollins said:

This just arrived today-purchased thru Facebook- vintage 1996 Kyosho Nostalgic Ferarri 250 GTO bodyset,,thanks for the heads up on this one Jimmy! (TC member Road Burner)

AWESOME Score, yet another masterpiece in the future coming I am sure, hope you track down those wheels, even if they are in Greece.

[iluvmud]

Got some goodies for my Lunbox 3

and installed........ still waiting for the rest of the servo saver and parts........ (did I mention how much I hate waiting?!?!?!)

[Crash Cramer]

43 minutes ago, iluvmud said:

Got some goodies for my Lunbox 3

and installed........ still waiting for the rest of the servo saver and parts........ (did I mention how much I hate waiting?!?!?!)

Nice blu alloy, DOH, I made you wait, sorry for that.

CB

[Jonathon Gillham]

Just a TBLE-02S to get my Plasma Edge II going again, which has always been the donor car whenever electronics are needed.

People get such cool stuff delivered, not sure my esc should rate a mention!

[Carrera124]

Seems to be quite rare.