DT-02 Basher Build

[ChrisRx718]

That stuff is printed polycarbonate too so will be a bit tougher.

I still haven't ran my DT02, still waiting on a steering servo!

[Nobbi1977]

How about one of these in place of the stock wing?

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/schumacher-wing-talon-off-road-carbon-look/rc-car-products/372078

It is made of polycarbonate with a durable carbon effect finish, and provides serious downforce. Furthermore, it would tie in well visually with all the other carbon on the car.

Funny you should mention that. I have a Tamiya touring car one that I was going to try, a bit more low profile so not so much downforce though.

Save constantly re painting because I doubt I am going to stop rolling.

[Nobbi1977]

Not a fan, plan B needed.

[Dojo Dave]

I have one of these on my watch list on eBay. I'm now quite tempted to pull the trigger.. Build myself a beach basher... Nice thread Nobbi .... Simple colour choice makes it just right.

[Nobbi1977]

I have one of these on my watch list on eBay. I'm now quite tempted to pull the trigger.. Build myself a beach basher... Nice thread Nobbi .... Simple colour choice makes it just right.

I think for the price the DT-03 is going for at the moment that is the better buy. Having said that now I have built this one I am questioning whether I should build my DT-03 or just flog it and the hop-ups and buy something totally different to fill its space.

[Nobbi1977]

After asking about ball-diffs I released A. I was out my depth and B. I could not see if I had ruined my current one without opening a new one.

I pulled the diff and decided to to fit a normal one one with a bit of Tamiya diff putty

Problem one. The DT-02 comes with a diff that takes square drive shafts. Luckily I had a diff bag waiting for another build.

Two bits on each cog seems to be about right

All fitted

New pinion

Additional cooling

I followed the instructions but I am not happy with the way it is built. The heat sink spacer ring goes after the gasket on the motor, I think it should go before to allow it it absorb heat.

[XV Pilot]

I agree. I built mine with the gasket between the heatsink and gearbox, with the motor in direct contact with the heatsink, and it worked far better that way.

[Nobbi1977]

Let's hope the copper stays on better than the silver. This is Tamiya paint for the job so should be ok.

This was a test for my BRAT body, think it will look good like this with minimal stickers.

This one is going to get some decals when the paint is proper hard.

[XV Pilot]

That looks good! We don't see many copper cars. Which Tamiya paint range did you use?

[Nobbi1977]

That looks good! We don't see many copper cars. Which Tamiya paint range did you use?

It is PC-14

Some stickers added to break it up a bit

All good apart from one of my sons hairs sneaking under one of the rear ones

[Effigy3]

I liked the silver better but the copper is nice too especially if it doesn't peal/flake off. Question: how did you paint the rear fin? On the top or bottom? How about the sides?

[Nobbi1977]

I liked the silver better but the copper is nice too especially if it doesn't peal/flake off. Question: how did you paint the rear fin? On the top or bottom? How about the sides?

I liked the silver better too but I thought I would try the copper for a change.

Wing is painted on the bottom and "backed" with a pearl white. Not a great job, it is so thin it has not added anything. I need to find a supplier of a black I can run through an airbrush.

If I was doing it again from the start I would not paint the wing, they just get bent over and twisted when I flip it so I am sure the paint won't last long on there.

[Effigy3]

Sorry to be dense but I've never painted a wing like this before. I've only ever painted wings for the Hornet and the Frog which are of a different design. I know a lot of people just leave these new type of wing clear or scuff them up with a scrubber pad. That's the direction I'm leaning for my son's Desert Gator. Just so I have the option to paint it properly, if I (really him) want it to match the body color I should cut out the wing, peal off the protective plastic layer, and paint that side of the wing which becomes the underside when mounted. This leaves the sides and back of the wing painted on the outside. Yes? Usually these wings aren't backed so the color matches but you backed with white. Is that correct?

[Nobbi1977]

Sorry to be dense but I've never painted a wing like this before. I've only ever painted wings for the Hornet and the Frog which are of a different design. I know a lot of people just leave these new type of wing clear or scuff them up with a scrubber pad. That's the direction I'm leaning for my son's Desert Gator. Just so I have the option to paint it properly, if I (really him) want it to match the body color I should cut out the wing, peal off the protective plastic layer, and paint that side of the wing which becomes the underside when mounted. This leaves the sides and back of the wing painted on the outside. Yes? Usually these wings aren't backed so the color matches but you backed with white. Is that correct?

That is correct. Take the coating off, mask the normal inside and spray the normal outside. I only gave it a coat of white because the copper was old and a bit clumpy. If I was starting fresh I would not paint it

[XV Pilot]

Personally, I like the looks of a painted wing.

On mine, when colours need a backing, I do as Nobbi1977 did and paint the normal outside with the topcoat followed by a layer of the backing colour, then I spray another layer of topcoat, and polish this to a shine. That way the wing looks shiney and correctly-coloured from the top and the sides.

[Effigy3]

Personally, I like the looks of a painted wing.

On mine, when colours need a backing, I do as Nobbi1977 did and paint the normal outside with the topcoat followed by a layer of the backing colour, then I spray another layer of topcoat, and polish this to a shine. That way the wing looks shiney and correctly-coloured from the top and the sides.

That makes a lot of sense. How do you polish it? When I was in the Air Guard motor pool we would wet sand between coats then apply clear coat. I'm sure that's NOT how it's done here.

[XV Pilot]

I spray the final coat of PS paint quite thick, so it has a bit of a shine to it once dry. I then use Halfords fine rubbing compound followed by automotive wax polish to bring out more of the shine. The final effect isn't quite as shiney as fresh polycarbonate, but it is close!