berman 5315 Posted July 2, 2016 Love the wheels, look more akin to the original subaru wheels than the ones on the 1/10 brat, great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crash Cramer 617 Posted July 2, 2016 Wondering if the SMOOTHIE tires would fit onto that rim. I know, call me crazy, but I like skinny tires on the scale looking bodies and I would be prone to drive mine in the street if I make one of these. Thanks for sharing about the wheels, did I miss the link to Shapeways?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeppelin 71 Posted July 3, 2016 Actually I understand you about skinny tires, its much more scale look. The only smoothie I got is installed on my scorcher so I will find some time soon to check if it fits the 3d printed wheel. The link to shapeways: https://www.shapeways.com/product/WWA5NZS2B/tamiya-subaru-brat-wheels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted July 4, 2016 Does anyone know if the Mercedes 320 body will be available is a body parts set? There is a 7 digit part number for just the body.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crash Cramer 617 Posted July 4, 2016 Thanks for the link and thanks in advance for checking on the tire fitment. I only wish there were a few other tire tread options for the cars to show some sidewall you either have to go with a modern M chassis wheel and a Smoothie if you want a decent sidewall or you have to mock up something altogether different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeppelin 71 Posted July 5, 2016 Check these tires http://store.rc4wd.com/Truck-Town-114-Semi-Truck-Tires_p_3256.html The outer diameter is not that large and they have nice thread on them. I use them on the front of my baja bug based on the mf01x chassis, the wheels are the same dimesions as the brat wheels I made with different style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted July 9, 2016 another take on the MF-01X, ESC arrived today which was the final piece after a 4 week pause.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Incredible_Serious 107 Posted July 9, 2016 Great job Percymon..... they're a boggler of a job to paint, especially with all the different colours, the lack of instructions, and the included masks which seem to want you to paint the white first! Seems to fit nice on the chassis too.... may have to get rid of my TA05-MFour and get one instead! Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VagabondStarJXF 350 Posted July 12, 2016 On 7/2/2016 at 7:29 AM, zeppelin said: Just received the new 3d printed rear hub carrier to work with the yeah racing set, it fits great and the rear suspension is done. I use it of my mf01x with brat body. If anyone is interested you can find it here: https://www.shapeways.com/product/QEEJ7LUJC/mf01x-rear-hub-carrier?key=a48ea5afd25e9f3adc0d9c33550e1d5c Nice. Are you going to make the Brat mounts available to buy on Shapeways? And have you made mounts for the lexan version of the shell? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeppelin 71 Posted July 14, 2016 VagabondStarJXF As per your request I published the body mounts for the brat body. You can find it here: https://www.shapeways.com/product/UUE6LDFUX/tamiya-mf01x-brat-body-mount please be aware that to use this configuration you will need the yeah racing rear camber link set for the mf01x. Also recommended are those hub carriers: https://www.shapeways.com/product/QEEJ7LUJC/tamiya-mf01x-rear-hub-carrier?optionId=59932141 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VagabondStarJXF 350 Posted July 15, 2016 17 hours ago, zeppelin said: VagabondStarJXF As per your request I published the body mounts for the brat body. You can find it here: https://www.shapeways.com/product/UUE6LDFUX/tamiya-mf01x-brat-body-mount please be aware that to use this configuration you will need the yeah racing rear camber link set for the mf01x. Also recommended are those hub carriers: https://www.shapeways.com/product/QEEJ7LUJC/tamiya-mf01x-rear-hub-carrier?optionId=59932141 Awesome! Thanks zeppelin. I've been wanting a 4WD Brat for a while. It's been annoying me that it has 4WD moulded into the sides but it's fitted on the 2WD ORV chassis. I've added the body mounts to my shopping cart. I've just ordered a Yeah Racing suspension upgrade kit which includes the camber link (as far as I can tell). It also comes with aluminum arms so I'm gonna see how those work out before I finalize my order. Now if only I hadn't just spent the money I'd set aside for the MF01x kit in order to get that upgrade kit... hahahaha 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pininfarina 1009 Posted July 15, 2016 Just finished my MF-01X. With the full option from yeah racing, it looks like a AWD On Road... but the rear motor is hitting my Mini-Cooper 239mm body... which body will fit 239mm ? would be better if Tamiya placed the Motor mount in the front! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Effigy3 1267 Posted July 22, 2016 Can anyone point me to the proper part number for foam tire inserts for the Mercedes G-Wagon? I have tried 60mm and 62mm tire foams and neither fit. Part number: 53255 Part number: 53156 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted July 22, 2016 Effigy, As I wrote in the other thread, your rims are 1.9 sized rather than M-chassis sized. The tyres are also a taller profile, so traditional touring car foams will be too short. You can experiment with 1.9 crawler foams but I think the tyres supplied in the kit are too rigid to benefit from them anyway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Effigy3 1267 Posted July 22, 2016 I'm on the phone with Tamiya USA right now. The CSR said he just built a Jimny and used part 53156 and they worked. Which I believe because the Jimny uses different tires than the Mercedes. I'm on hold now while he's checking into it.... Well, straight from the horse's mouth, Tamiya doesn't manufacture any foam tire inserts that will work with these tires. They said the same thing as you Chris, they're so firm why would you want to use foams? Well, the rubber still depresses in the center of the tread when pressed upon. I plan on using these tires on-road and a softer 1.55" aggressive tread tire when running off road. Luckily, I found a solution! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted July 29, 2016 Well, family life got in the way a bit, so this project has taken way longer than anticipated. Nevertheless, just a couple more touches and I'm ready to give it its first shake-down. Tamiya MF01 with 225mm wheelbase TRF dampers Spec R lower suspension arms M05 uprights / knuckles Carbon f/r damper mounts Aluminium servo horn (££!?) Aluminium motor mount Type RZ motor Spec R aluminium propshaft Aluminium clamping wheel hexes Front one-way diff Universal driveshafts f&r Yeah Racing rear camber mounts Zeppelin 3D printed rear uprights 3Racing urethane bumper Someother bits I've probably forgotten too. Can't decide on wheels. White ones are Kawada shod in proper Kawada drift tyres, silver ones are Active Hobby with harder compound tyres. Then I've got 2 other sets to try out too! Do you think the rear wing is big enough?! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted July 30, 2016 That looks ace! Very creative - I would never have thought to take an offroader and turn it into a sportscar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted July 30, 2016 Chris, is that the M05 front bumper or do they make one specifically for MF01? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeppelin 71 Posted July 31, 2016 Chris, very cool project. I'm glad to see that the rear hub carriers fit well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crash Cramer 617 Posted September 11, 2016 51 minutes ago, jeninjohnk said: 959!! THIS one I like the wheels, they are just begging to be sprayed white though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkysx 125 Posted September 11, 2016 Are you going to jack it up so there's a gap between the wheels and bodyshell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeninjohnk 34 Posted September 11, 2016 yeppr,, its just sitting on there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkysx 125 Posted September 11, 2016 Is the blue metallic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
