The "Postman Brought Me" Thread

[kwkenuf]

Things have been appearing in the mail lately...  Still waiting on a different servo and need to figure out what radio system.

[Crash Cramer]

59 minutes ago, kwkenuf said:

Things have been appearing in the mail lately...  Still waiting on a different servo and need to figure out what radio system.

Looks interesting a Top Force colored LandFreeder. Are those tires the NO NAME SIDEWALL Mud tires, similar in tread to the BFGoodrich sidewall marked tires?? I might have to note that part number for future purchases as if the Landfreeder's tires are the same as other CC01, they could be lacking in the traction department on surfaces other than tarmac. I can't say I am in love with the TA01/02 chassis Hummer tires much either.

[Jonathon Gillham]

6 hours ago, unixphreak said:

post woman dropped this of today. local find via ebay.needs the plastic bushing replaced with bearing will check gear condition everything else looks and  feels good.

 

 

I have to ask, what is this?

Also, I see the 'Crash Cramer' sticker, that explains one users name 

[WillyChang]

45 minutes ago, Jonathon Gillham said:

I have to ask, what is this?

Also, I see the 'Crash Cramer' sticker, that explains one users name 

Crash Cramer drove the Hotshot 

Or is he fishing around for a new drive contract...

 

[bjorklo]

On 25.1.2018 at 6:44 PM, futureworks said:

Here is a definitive guide: https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=48983&id=2193

The honeycomb pattern on the floor of the tub is in any case apparently a bit of a giveaway for it being TA01 👍

That is good news  

[unixphreak]

5 hours ago, Jonathon Gillham said:

I have to ask, what is this?

Also, I see the 'Crash Cramer' sticker, that explains one users name 

The previous owner had stickered the car, but it is a Nichimo Exceed. just finished adding ball bearings to everything but the outside rears. sure did tighten it up. The weird thing about its one is the front and rear differential out drive shafts need a 4x8mm bearing on each side. never came across diff like that from BITD.

[kwkenuf]

8 hours ago, Crash Cramer said:

Looks interesting a Top Force colored LandFreeder. Are those tires the NO NAME SIDEWALL Mud tires, similar in tread to the BFGoodrich sidewall marked tires?? I might have to note that part number for future purchases as if the Landfreeder's tires are the same as other CC01, they could be lacking in the traction department on surfaces other than tarmac. I can't say I am in love with the TA01/02 chassis Hummer tires much either.

Yes, they are the no-name tires, and the thread is identical to the BFG branded ones.  After receiving these I see I could have gotten the BFG ones for not much more.  I thought I would give them a shot as the stock tires look very weak for any type of off-road adventuring.    I hope the green metallic will look good on this.  My son is insisting it gets painted that color to be the same as my 1:1 truck.

[Crash Cramer]

2 hours ago, kwkenuf said:

Yes, they are the no-name tires, and the thread is identical to the BFG branded ones.  After receiving these I see I could have gotten the BFG ones for not much more.  I thought I would give them a shot as the stock tires look very weak for any type of off-road adventuring.    I hope the green metallic will look good on this.  My son is insisting it gets painted that color to be the same as my 1:1 truck.

Are you going to back it in silver, white, or black? It changes the “depth” of the color on the shell.

[Phil5556]

24 minutes ago, Crash Cramer said:

Are you going to back it in silver, white, or black? It changes the “depth” of the color on the shell.

I just did mine in silver, I think it turned out great

[kwkenuf]

20 minutes ago, Crash Cramer said:

Are you going to back it in silver, white, or black? It changes the “depth” of the color on the shell.

Honestly haven’t decided.  Originally I wanted this rig to have a noticeable color, like yellow.  If I continue that route I will back this green with white to make it as bright as possible.  But I also like the idea of black for more of a deeper hue.

Here is a pic of my 1:1...

[kwkenuf]

1 minute ago, Phil5556 said:

I just did mine in silver, I think it turned out great

That did!  I like it!  Might do that and have the silver double time for the bumpers and other details.

[RickDraper]

Yesterday the postman bought me this:

 

The very last part of my 414 collection!

[mman2005]

On 19/01/2018 at 2:24 PM, Baddon said:

Firedragon body in sad state, some old but decent thundershot wheels and tires and 2 Thundershot chassis (another on backorder) 

Just need a Thunderdragon to complete my 4WD from this set, know anyone?

In all seriousness can you get an after market Thunder dragon body and decals? if so anyone got a link?

An aftermarket one has just been listed on eBay 142671707039.

[Baddon]

1 hour ago, mman2005 said:

An aftermarket one has just been listed on eBay 142671707039.

Thanks appreciate the heads up.

[novicelad]

More bits for the TNX project surprised how quick the motor turned up! 

[max69vk]

After a bit of back & forthing with the seller I bought this off the bay, the decals are a bit naff, but it's in the colour I wanted + the stainless rear bumper is a nice detail. Thankfully it is actually a genuine Ranger shell & it also came with the clear front screen & the grill is in good condition too, the paint on the rear bed is a bit patchy but it'll probably be sprayed black or vinyled anyway

Also had a load of SRB speed controllers turn up which will be used for parts

 

[Carts]

The black beauty came and also the red metal top xb pajero . Looks awesome

[Sammo]

My haul of Core-RC receivers arrived today  Should keep me going with the same transmitter for a bit longer!

 

[Returner]

Bit and bobs for my Madbull refurbish... ball races, new esc, controller & servo, torque tuned motor .... waiting on pinion. Need to sell things to pay for it now ... anyone need a camara ... old Olympus Trip 35 ? 

[Crash Cramer]

5 hours ago, max69vk said:

After a bit of back & forthing with the seller I bought this off the bay, the decals are a bit naff, but it's in the colour I wanted + the stainless rear bumper is a nice detail. Thankfully it is actually a genuine Ranger shell & it also came with the clear front screen & the grill is in good condition too, the paint on the rear bed is a bit patchy but it'll probably be sprayed black or vinyled anyway

Also had a load of SRB speed controllers turn up which will be used for parts

 

Looks great, I vote for putting vinyl on the bed of the truck to help the paint look better. You need all those msc’s?? Sure looks like a bunch of them.

[mongoose1983]

On 1/27/2018 at 10:21 AM, kwkenuf said:

Honestly haven’t decided.  Originally I wanted this rig to have a noticeable color, like yellow.  If I continue that route I will back this green with white to make it as bright as possible.  But I also like the idea of black for more of a deeper hue.

Here is a pic of my 1:1...

What a fantastic Chevrolet. That's the original BEAR FOOT. Love it!

[kwkenuf]

1 hour ago, mongoose1983 said:

What a fantastic Chevrolet. That's the original BEAR FOOT. Love it!

Thank you fine sir!  It is much appreciated!

[Sammo]

These arrived today for my DT03 runner

 

[Rb4276]

Got a fan  my tble02s for my monster beetle. Looking at the instructions i am shocked to see to install the fan you use double sided tape. That is the best they can come up with

[Jonathon Gillham]

5 hours ago, Rb4276 said:

Got a fan  my tble02s for my monster beetle. Looking at the instructions i am shocked to see to install the fan you use double sided tape. That is the best they can come up with

Thats strange given the fan is recommended for 10.5T motors which are within spec for the ESC. It made me check my TBLE-02S and sure enough, no mounting points for a fan. My others all have screw holes...maybe its a sign you need to upgrade the ESC too...