Willy goes to S. Korea

[NWarty]

I don't Rob, but I've used coat hanger wire in the past Got to source some M3 rod as I don't know where to look. Now the ball joints. Do the current ball joint connectors not work?

Many thanks for the help

[IBIFTKH]

If I remember correctly the ball joints are an integrated part of the Wild Willy 2 uprights and can't be removed. The TL01 uprights use a separate screw-in ball joint.

[NWarty]

Ahhhhhh. That's makes sense as I'm not looking at the model at the moment. I think I have some spares. Thanks!

[Mokei Kagaku]

For those of you who may want to make a canvas top for your Wild Willy or Wild Willy 2, but haven't been able to locate the template, here's a scan of it from the July 1983 issue (No. 139) of Tamiya Japan's monthly leaflet "Tamiya News":

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=506564529470488&set=a.208102959316648.47419.208099459316998&type=1&theater

[essexbill]

Big question is are you brave enough to run it after all that hard work.

It looks brilliant!!

[NWarty]

EB,

Yes of course! Just have to be real gentle. I've already had to do a couple of repairs

Many thanks for the compliment

[emory70]

I don't know if they are available anymore, but RC4WD did have hex adapters that let you run 12mm hex wheels on the front of a 2wd (i have two pairs I bought when they were discontinued at one time). I think they have a new version.

Also on the subject of RC4WD, I would check out their military tires. They have the exact style as what's on the real jeeps.

[NWarty]

I'll have to check that out. Thanks Emory!

[emory70]

You're welcome, friend

[JennyMo]

I don't know if they are available anymore, but RC4WD did have hex adapters that let you run 12mm hex wheels on the front of a 2wd (i have two pairs I bought when they were discontinued at one time). I think they have a new version.

Also on the subject of RC4WD, I would check out their military tires. They have the exact style as what's on the real jeeps.

I presume you mean these?

http://store.rc4wd.com/12mm-Hex-Wheel-Adaptor-Hubs-for-2WD-Trucks_p_512.html

Out of stock at the moment...

For info, I did the conversion to a WR-02 chassis using the TL-01 uprights and M-05 axles - works perfectly well if you want to fit Hex wheels all-round using all Tamiya parts...

It seems to me that the 'problem' with the RC4WD adaptor is there are no bearings, and that the wheel-nut would need to be left slightly loose so the wheel can spin on that hub? - I'm sure it works fine, but ultimately is a compromise that isn't 100% efficient?

I have however, come up with a hub solution that I feel is far better technically - and hopefully the 3D prototypes will be tested/available soon...

There will be more info in my SRB Cage Racer thread soon I hope!

Jx

[emory70]

You are indeed correct. No bearing capability. Also, it is a lot narrower than a stock or HPI wheel. So a spacer is need.

Not the best solution by any means.

[Cesco]

I know I'm bumping up a old topic. But NWarty, any chance of updating all the photos? I love to see this build, but most photos do not work anymore. 
https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/announcement/1-photobucket-pictures/