pastimesteve 49 Posted March 2, 2014 VERY impressive James! This looks so amazing. I apologize if you already pointed this out earlier in the thread, but where did you get the battery and what is its capacity? Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 595 Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks Steve, It takes a Dynamite speedpack 7.4V 2000mAh mini LiPo (30C). Running the standard 540 and ESC you get a good turn of speed and about 10mins of run time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 595 Posted March 2, 2014 It's funny because I still remember when 2000mAh was a big capacity. These days unless you have 4000mAh + people don't rate it. It gives me plenty of runtime for a scale model. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRB Bloke 237 Posted March 3, 2014 Looking good!!!! James. Just about ready for another test run I'd say... Like you I can remember when 2000mAh was a big battery for my Tamiya's. When I was a boy all I ever got was 7-10 mins.. I might have to gig things around a little in the electrics box, don't think I can pair a mini rx with my 2.4ghz tx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 595 Posted March 3, 2014 Thanks Steve. I have a Spektrum 2.4ghz micro Rx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted March 3, 2014 That is looking absolutely gorgeous. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wood5tock 864 Posted March 3, 2014 That is looking absolutely gorgeous. +1 (A big 1 too) simply stunning work there and love the colour scheme. Spot on buddy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted March 4, 2014 This is just full of win, that passenger seat is screaming out for a Wild Wendy though!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 595 Posted March 10, 2014 I got a chance to get out and make a quick video this weekend. Super rough and not on the sand - yet James. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meakz1973 36 Posted March 10, 2014 Absolutely fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRB Bloke 237 Posted March 10, 2014 Looking good,. Really good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 595 Posted March 10, 2014 Thanks guys, I am updating the CAD now and it should be ready soon. I also have some other FAV surprises up my sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted March 10, 2014 That really is fantastic. Did you manage to get the smooth finish to the 3d material? I have a set of 3d printed prototype-esque 959 wheels but the material is really rough... I think I will lose all of the fine detail on them when I sand them smooth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted March 10, 2014 Thanks guys, I am updating the CAD now and it should be ready soon. I also have some other FAV surprises up my sleeve. How about an SRB based Sand-Rail? http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=72739 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 595 Posted March 10, 2014 You have to order the "strong white and polished" material finish from shapeways. My engines are done this way so you don't have to sand and lose the details. Cool SRB sand rail. There are a couple of other members that have been doing those. I chose the wild one as a base to keep the costs down and I really wanted some cool trailing rear arms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 595 Posted March 22, 2014 I got a little video of the car at the beach last weekend. Super rough but it was fun to finally get it onto the sand. http://youtu.be/BXlRDSF6yWc 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 743 Posted March 22, 2014 That's so cool that Newman should be doing the driving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRB Bloke 237 Posted March 22, 2014 Very cool, looks right at home on the sand Was that with the standard silver can ? I really like Wild & Moto Willy. But I've surprised myself here and think a scale driver might be better. I know the answer, I need two 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Team Rawlings 9 Posted March 22, 2014 For a rugh video that was pritty smoken dud! I had a grin from ear to ear:-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 595 Posted March 22, 2014 Thanks guys, the video was taken using a silver can. Here is a pic if the batter I use. Got over 20 mins with this bad boy on sand: Here is how it fits in the car: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRB Bloke 237 Posted March 22, 2014 So that's the bad boy is it. Very neat fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted March 23, 2014 It looks great! The suspension looked very impressive in slow-motion. Is that an RC helicopter being used to carry the camera? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3523 Posted March 23, 2014 Is that an RC helicopter being used to carry the camera? I was wondering the same thing - how to you get those smooth tracking shots? Jx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 595 Posted March 23, 2014 I have a gopro mounted at the bottom of a long pole that is connected to my transmitter. It allows me to follow the car walking but keep the camera low to the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted March 23, 2014 That is a great setup - I was wondering why I only saw a helicopter shadow when filming with the back of the camera to the Sun... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites