DT-01 Bull Fighter (my first build)

[kontemax]

A couple of these dampers worth twice the entire model ahahah!!!

Max

Interesting beer collection those Carson tires are quite Ok, the rims however are a bit brittle. I prefer putting just the tires on Tamiya rims, usually last longer.

For dampers you could go for a Vintage look The Hicaps get mentioned in the rabbits manual.

:D

Like you idea with the M3 bolt as hinge pin replacement.

[Nobbi1977]

A couple of these dampers worth twice the entire model ahahah!!!

 

Max

 

 

 

That was what I was thinking. Any hop ups for this are going to cost more than the chassis

[kontemax]

Yes but we don't do all what we do for the real worth of the items with which we play.

Max

That was what I was thinking. Any hop ups for this are going to cost more than the chassis �

[Nobbi1977]

Yes but we don't do all what we do for the real worth of the items with which we play.

 

Max

 

 

Very true, I used to do bike trackdays about 10 times a year. Now that is a way to eat through cash.

[XV Pilot]

Indeed. We often think of this hobby as rather expensive, but compared to many other pastimes involving full size vehicles, it isn't all that bad at all.

[kontemax]

This hobby is cheap in front of automotive hobbies but is very expensive in front of bicycle hobby for example.

I left this hobby for three or four years due the costs and gone to the mountain bikes but th first love is unforgetable and I'm here again.

But, hey, this is off topic.

Max

[emory70]

Back to the subject of handling versus fun... I had an Associated TC3 Factory Team car back in 1999. Put a 67 Camaro body on it, threw a 9 turn motor at it, and hit the parking lot. It worked so well, I couldn't get it to break loose without effort. Scary fast and totally predictable.

It was the most boring rc car I ever had.

[kaylon]

I'm just gonna back peddle to dampers and post this link... Fusion Hobbies Absima Shocks they come in all the sizes required, are alloy and quite excellent... if you want some upgrades but don't want to spend too much then try them.

The G-Made shocks are amazing if you want to go one step further and cost about £20 per pair ... I have G-made on my Blitzer and Holiday buggy and Absima on several others and they are all excellent.

K

[kontemax]

Ansmann Racing is closed and probabli Absima took all the Ansmann projects.

Max

[Nobbi1977]

Well I ordered a cheap set of Tamiya shocks for this one. Two reasons, I am cheap and I fancied building some from parts

The parts a very easy to understand

I fitted the longer ends, they look about the right length

The DT-01 springs might have been a better length but they are a bit wider so would not fit

Filling with oil

Parts for rear

About the right length

Used an O ring to space the fitting bolt to hold the damper to the outer side. kept it well clear of hitting the shock tower

All done and they are much better than stock. The rear end does not seem to lock up on compression anymore.

Added some mess on the vents as well, I quite like the look

[Nobbi1977]

Correct body post fitted

Close up of the mesh

[kontemax]

You should use brass 5 mm ball joints on top and lower ends of the rear dampers. For sure the work better than with the screws.

Max

Used an O ring to space the fitting bolt to hold the damper to the outer side. kept it well clear of hitting the shock tower

All done and they are much better than stock. The rear end does not seem to lock up on compression anymore.

[Nobbi1977]

You should use brass 5 mm ball joints on top and lower ends of the rear dampers. For sure the work better than with the screws.

 

Max

 

 

 

I have some in the bits box, I will look after the weekend. Thanks

[XV Pilot]

Looking good! Tamiya plastic dampers may not look as bling as the alloy ones, but they work well and should prove reliable.

Good idea with the mesh - I did the same with mine. I think it does improve the look, especially at the back where it fills the big resistor opening nicely. It looks like something is missing otherwise.

[Nobbi1977]

I just need to decide what to do with it now. Might put it aside while I build the DT-02 and then decide if it needs a new home.

[XV Pilot]

I would keep it and run it if I were you. Because of its extreme toughness, it is the sort of car you can run in harsh conditions that may damage your faster, fancier but less rugged cars. It is also the sort of car you can let friends, relatives and other inexperienced hobbyists have a go with, safe in the knowledge that they are unlikely to break it. And of course it is great for kids!

[Nobbi1977]

Well my random EBay searches threw up two sets of Madbull wheels advertised as LB ones. 99p and £3.85 for postage make them a bargain.

So plan B is use tyres from the HornetBox (not keen on spending another fortune on tyres) and turn this in to a full Mad Bull. I have ordered the correct from uprights so this week should give me some tasks to do.

Hornet can go back to stock and have a sleep in the loft until I find myself at a loose end.

[Nobbi1977]

I could not even consider running with the standard servo linkage, the wheels did not feel connected to the controls at all.

I have added a couple of small ball ends, i had to re-drill the steering arm to clear the shock tower. The saver will need redoing but it just wanted to try it with the ball as far out as possible. Just need to wait for my length of M2.5 bar to go in the middle and it should be ready to go

[Nobbi1977]

Connected the servo up this a length of m2.5 threaded bar and took it for a run. It might be a bit direct now, flipped it on the first turn. Might have to adjust the position of the ball on the servo.

Apart from that it went well but the rear shocks are way to hard so softer springs needed.

[Nobbi1977]

After talking to a mate who does vinyl wrapping for a living I got a A4 sheet of 3M clear protector.

This is thicker than normal vinyl and used to protect cars from stone chips.

I thought it might stop my chassis getting to scratched.

Rough template using a spare bumper

Not the best job in the world but it should stick for a while. Next time I will warm it slightly to help it mould around the shape

[Nobbi1977]

In the end I used the off cuts to put stripes all the way down the bottom, this should help on any hard landings :-)

[wood5tock]

How did I miss this MB build! I am thinking of getting one for when my dad's, partner's grandsons are visiting. I'm sure they would love to have whizz around with one of these!

I like the little touches with the extras such as the use of O-Rings etc. Nice work mate

[Nobbi1977]

How did I miss this MB build! I am thinking of getting one for when my dad's, partner's grandsons are visiting. I'm sure they would love to have whizz around with one of these! 

 

I like the little touches with the extras such as the use of O-Rings etc. Nice work mate 

I am totally in love with it, I keep having to resist ripping out the slow motor and banging in something faster for myself.

It is so crude but so versatile and fun and the big wheels make it hard to flip in turns

[wood5tock]

I am totally in love with it, I keep having to resist ripping out the slow motor and banging in something faster for myself.

It is so crude but so versatile and fun and the big wheels make it hard to flip in turns

One of the main reasons I was considering it for kiddy winks is it's easy to fix and will take the rough 'n' tumble too. I already have an 80 turn so it will be slow enough not to get into much trouble

Having said this I also have my eye on a Mad Fighter going super cheap

[Nobbi1977]

 

One of the main reasons I was considering it for kiddy winks is it's easy to fix and will take the rough 'n' tumble too. I already have an 80 turn so it will be slow enough not to get into much trouble 

 

Having said this I also have my eye on a Mad Fighter going super cheap 

Mad Fighters are £31 at Tamico, set of wheels and tyres from Banzai and the only thing needed is the front axels that never seem to come up cheap