IBIFTKH 1369 Posted September 1, 2014 Thanks, The weathering technique was tough repeatedly pulling the trigger and making the car race through the dirt took patience, a steady hand and focus. :) James. Your dedication is admirable Seriously though, when I saw the first photo I thought you'd found some more reference pics, it looks so realistic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 596 Posted September 1, 2014 I haven't fixed it yet. I am going to clean it all off and do it over it looked perfect about half way through when it was black with some dust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted September 7, 2014 And here it is https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1556158567937168&id=1414661692086857 Stunning. What motor are you running because it gets up to quite some speed at times! I've been a bit conservative with mine and fitted an Ansmann 50T to keep it under control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toykid 596 Posted September 7, 2014 Thanks, just a stock 540 silver can. The battery is a 7.4 LiPo, hence the extra boost over a stock 7.2. But mostly its the low angle that makes it seem faster than it really is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz73 603 Posted October 1, 2019 Bump for the newer members to check out. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 3, 2019 just ordered the engine from shapeways..... expensive for what it is but some detail in it and lots of work to design it JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6209 Posted October 3, 2019 So have I along with stinger exhaust. Just got an e mail to say its on its way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 3, 2019 Stinger exhaust? Is that the one that gors with it? JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6209 Posted October 5, 2019 there's two types. The Military one and the stinger that points up like the scorcher one, The engine doesnt come with exhaust you have to order separtely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz73 603 Posted October 5, 2019 The engine does come with an exhaust, it just points downward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6209 Posted October 7, 2019 On 10/6/2019 at 12:48 AM, Biz73 said: The engine does come with an exhaust, it just points downward. Thats interesting as thier website shows them as separate items. That way you can choose hick one you want? https://www.shapeways.com/product/WWPVDZKL3/fa10001-engine-for-tamiya-wild-one-fav?optionId=41749038&li=marketplace What's in the box: FA10001 Engine for Tamiya Wild One, FAV Dimensions: 8.1 x 4.41 x 5.41 cm Switch to inches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz73 603 Posted October 7, 2019 My bad. I think they were 1 item when they first went up for sale. It was more then $20 at that time. It makes sense to separate them so you don't have to pay for an exhaust that you don't use. Sorry about that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted October 8, 2019 On 10/1/2019 at 7:02 PM, Biz73 said: Bump for the newer members to check out. Thanks! Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6198 Posted October 11, 2019 Wow! What a fantastic job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz73 603 Posted October 17, 2019 I received the Dec '19 issue of RC Car Action yesterday and this is in an article of their top 5 custom builds. Apparently it was the Readers Ride of the Year in 2015. Pretty cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 24, 2019 lovely piece of kit JJ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz73 603 Posted October 24, 2019 Nice job! I just sprayed mine with Tamiya light gunmetal paint and called it a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 26, 2019 i wish it was smoother tbh i don't mind the block being rough but the rest i'd like to be smooth oh well - live and learn JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusanthony 361 Posted November 16, 2019 On 10/26/2019 at 4:20 PM, Problemchild said: i wish it was smoother tbh i don't mind the block being rough but the rest i'd like to be smooth oh well - live and learn JJ With printing, you are limited to the process and the material. I am sure the design is smooth but when printed out in nylon the grain of the material will be evident. What may be beneficial is if @Toykid had options for different types of materials or if he could release an stl for the item to be printed on a home machine for best results a resin printer. This may or may not already be the case though. The only other workaround is substantial post processing, i.e., sanding, filler, sanding, filler, sanding, top coats, details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites