The "Postman Brought Me" Thread

[toyolien]

1 hour ago, Maelstrom said:

Plaza Japan - I just love ordering there (even if customs got me this time 😩)

It's also my favourite place to order from. However I do usually end up with things I don't need 😬

[Juhunio]

13 hours ago, toyolien said:

It's also my favourite place to order from. However I do usually end up with things I don't need 😬

Gotta maximise the value of that shipping charge!

[Juhunio]

Yesterday actually, but it was a busy day so only opened the box this morning

 

I mainly wanted the body set and the wheels so I expect the chassis will get sold on at some point... the chassis is now listed in the Trades section! 

[yogi-bear]

lego was from a recent birthday and the model an eBay purchase. Can you pic which one is the RC?

 

 

[nel33]

6 hours ago, yogi-bear said:

lego was from a recent birthday and the model an eBay purchase. Can you pic which one is the RC?

 

 

i'd say the starwars one is the RC model but if that answer is the wrong one then the Technic buggy as answer #2. i think i might've had 1-2 technic toys back when i was younger so seeing them in RC is nice. there are even Lego battle bots that you can control...

[Cynan]

Slipper clutch, driver figure and 2 piece wheels for the Mountain Rider.

Seems the 2 piece wheels only come with 2 sets… booo… missed that one ! 

[J@mes]

Top Force Evo arrived today whilst I was at work, missus was delighted... 

 

[nel33]

Just now, J@mes said:

Top Force Evo arrived today whilst I was at work, missus was delighted... 

 

LOL atleast she didnt hide it from you when you got back from work and forget  to tell you it arrived.

[yogi-bear]

2 hours ago, nel33 said:

i'd say the starwars one is the RC model but if that answer is the wrong one then the Technic buggy as answer #2. i think i might've had 1-2 technic toys back when i was younger so seeing them in RC is nice. there are even Lego battle bots that you can control...

hmm, I'd love to see the shuttle flying, I have seen a custom one on YouTube that looks awesome, once in the air you don't notice the rotors.The buggy comes with some power functions and you control it through your phone, so will give that a go shortly.

[nel33]

11 minutes ago, yogi-bear said:

hmm, I'd love to see the shuttle flying, I have seen a custom one on YouTube that looks awesome, once in the air you don't notice the rotors.The buggy comes with some power functions and you control it through your phone, so will give that a go shortly.

sounds like fun to run a different RC style kit. dont think it would break 50KMPH though

[berman]

Small fry, but found some 0.4mm micron tape locally, so overnight shipping! May give another car a go (or redo the esky) tonight if I'm not too tired 🙂

 

[Grumpy pants]

12 hours ago, J@mes said:

Top Force Evo arrived today whilst I was at work, missus was delighted... 

 

That does look very, very nice 👍

[Juhunio]

The final piece(s) in my TB Evo III jigsaw!

 

[moffman]

Technically the postie didn't drop it off because I went to pick it up from Sean at sc models phoned me the minute it arrived (top man Sean👍) and it gives me an excuse to buy some extra goodies for it 

[topforcein]

After a trip to my lhs i finally am he proud owner of a top force evo

 

[ImALlama]

On 4/21/2021 at 8:25 AM, Cynan said:

Yeah same. In the end though I just couldn’t pull myself away from Futaba. I’ve used Futaba since the beginning and it’s always worked without hassle for me and the Flysky Noble although looked great was just to much of an unknown.

How’s it handling @ImALlama?

Unfortunately weather and being a responsible adult has gotten in the way of enjoying life and I haven’t gotten to try it yet. Hopefully this weekend I’ll give it a go and report back

[ImALlama]

Received a decent sized pile of stuff today

[ImALlama]

And there’s some more, today is a good day

[Willy iine]

SWB M38 3D parts for spare parts bin and usual suspects for my upcoming LWB build.  
 

[nel33]

not RC related but the 2nd item was just as nice to receive as any RC part. it makes one less to add to my fairly decent collection so far though i miiight just have too many at this point but this one isnt that big so it gets an exmption...

[topforcein]

A set of egress wheels the cheapest I've seen them so far only £15 of tony

[Willy iine]

My LWB (5839) NIB.  Was surprised to see the tires are still soft and fresh-like.  No dry rotting.     Going to build this over the holiday weekend.  

Also my paints arrived as well.  Now I can finish my 5844 Pajero!  Well I only need a small portion of one can of TS70.. 

[Juhunio]

Two parts, two lessons

Firstly, these 9mm hex hubs. I think these must be new(ish), I've not seen them before and generally used ok(ish) ebay parts for anything over 6mm

I tend to use them on TT-02 builds, where the body set needs a wide stance (eg 911 RSR or 911 GT3 VIP). I can't stand the kit standard plastic axles and dogbones, so always upgrade to metal outdrives / dogbones and then use the long axles (50808). But that still requires slightly hooky ebay hex hubs....until now! They work a treat! And in other news....

 

The instructions indicate they have been manufactured for this exact purpose, replacing the kit standard plastic hubs on a TT02. AND...that there is a universal assembly that comes WITH a long axle, so not only is it now possible to go full metal drive train on a wide stance TT-02, it's possible to do it with universals too!

That's news to me...if it's old news and I'm just late to the party, then whatever. But consider me happy 

Next up, this urethane bumper sponge block to whittle some kind of bumper for my M-07 Giulia.

It's described as Touring Car Bumper sponge block, but......it's too thick  I thought maybe it was a thing that M chassis bumpers are thinner than TC, but no, here is the M07 bumper and a TT02 bumper next to the block

It's too thick for either purpose. I get that you have to cut your own shape out of the block, but to also have to thin it by 30/40% ? That seems a bit bobbins to me. Consider me frustrated 

[Willy iine]

@Juhunio Have you tried locally sourcing thicker EVA craft foam for making kids cosplay costumes (like making soft swords, shields, hats, etc)?  Those actually work quite well for bumpers and other uses and sold in different thicknesses.   

I buy them in large sheets and use it on many different projects.   

[moffman]

56 minutes ago, Willy iine said:

My LWB (5839) NIB.  Was surprised to see the tires are still soft and fresh-like.  No dry rotting.     Going to build this over the holiday weekend.  

Also my paints arrived as well.  Now I can finish my 5844 Pajero!  Well I only need a small portion of one can of TS70.. 

A genuine unbuilt willy's wheeler! Beautiful😍 and I'm so glad your going to build it! Got to see that fully built?