Jason1145 3986 Posted September 26, 2016 On 25/09/2016 at 0:37 PM, Terz1 said: Great job on the shell. You got a nice faded transition from one colour to the next. I've never attempted to do that but it looks really good. That chrome really does give a good chrome effect too. So many paints fail to do that. It may be the shiney surface of the lexan shell that helps it. What brand of paints did you use and where did you get them from? Sometimes with the small tamiya cans I feel the need to buy two cans to get the coverage I like. Oh and that first look at your paint job when peeling back the protective film. Love it! They were Fastrax paints, always come in 150ml cans which is why I like em, plenty to do a shell with ;p I got them off Ebay all within the UK, but a couple years back now, they have been gathering dust, glad they still worked! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terz1 745 Posted September 26, 2016 Great I'll have to check those out. I've always liked the fastrax stuff I've bought. And that's great news them being 150ml. I'll be able to get a nice covering with those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted October 8, 2016 Finally got to GPS this Blitzer on the current set up... thought it would be quicker but still respectful. 3300kv brushless motor 13t pinion (can up it to 15t if minded) 2s lipo Top speed = 27MPH Enjoy..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 9, 2016 thats good gearing will increase that JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted October 25, 2016 Anyone fitted the Blitzer Beetle Driver figure, Part Tree P from the build but I don't have the manual..... how does the head attach to the body? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted October 25, 2016 10 minutes ago, Jason1145 said: Anyone fitted the Blitzer Beetle Driver figure, Part Tree P from the build but I don't have the manual..... how does the head attach to the body? The body of the driver connects the the side of the shell with a kind of L piece. I think I have a pic somewhere... You have to glue it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted October 25, 2016 Hi Ian, I just had a quick look at the manual online... yep I saw the L shape bracket needs cementing onto the inside of the shell, so the drivers head also needs gluing onto the body of the driver? Did you fit your driver? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted October 25, 2016 10 minutes ago, Jason1145 said: Hi Ian, I just had a quick look at the manual online... yep I saw the L shape bracket needs cementing onto the inside of the shell, so the drivers head also needs gluing onto the body of the driver? Did you fit your driver? Possibly mate, tbh it has been a few years since I did one, my blitzer has no driver (built for lightweight ) but my Monster Beetle has one and it's the same body and driver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted October 25, 2016 4 minutes ago, Ian_Gsi16V said: Possibly mate, tbh it has been a few years since I did one, my blitzer has no driver (built for lightweight ) but my Monster Beetle has one and it's the same body and driver. Cool, this driver I bought is for another car anyway... but the same principle of the L shape bracket might work well, cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted November 5, 2016 Latest speed run attempt - hitting 48.5 MPH on 5200kv with 3s lipo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfdogstinkus 1893 Posted November 5, 2016 I clocked my blitzer at 41mph on 3s but really struggled keeping the front end down on anything past half- throttle. Good fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted November 9, 2016 Just got a RW 0.6 15t hardened pinion in... Should top 50mph now.. Motor was cool as a cucumber after the last attempt too. Speed run2 to come soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted November 14, 2016 Errr update.... the 0.6 pinion was incorrect - this actually needs a 32dp pinion.... so no go for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted November 21, 2016 New top speed with the 15t pinion, the little 2600mah 3s lipo doesn't last too long but long enough for a few high speed runs and flips! 49.7 MPH (80 KPH) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_Gsi16V 533 Posted November 21, 2016 That looks great I am amazed that your little GPS device survives sitting on the wing in the event of a crash I have found the Beetle to be very stable but once they go in to a flip it's all over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeekelemental 528 Posted November 22, 2016 On 24/9/2016 at 4:26 PM, Terz1 said: I remember you looking for some tyres that fit your rims jason and don't have that stretched euro look. I saw these on the aqroshot. The rims look the same as your blitzer beetle. Would they fit the bill for tarmac running. Looks like they wouldn't wear as fast. Hopefully someone can confirm these will fit your rims. They do look the same though. They fit but perform like 4 pieces of soap, IMHO 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terz1 745 Posted November 22, 2016 Yes I think you're right. A few others at the time mentioned that also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted November 23, 2016 Yes unfortunately that's the general consensus Im happy with the Dirt Hawgs for now, might try a slightly taller tyre to egg some more speed if possible... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted November 25, 2016 Some pics of my current set up. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Country Mike 120 Posted December 14, 2016 You need a front spoiler akin to something alike a Pikes Peak Audi Quattro in the pic so downforce will be generated at speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted December 15, 2016 Would a front lip spoiler actually work on these little cars? Anyone had experience to notice a difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason1145 3986 Posted December 26, 2016 Fastest run yet... got an extra 4KPH out of it by reducing the added front weight a smidge... now hitting 84KPH - 52.2MPH 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesssb 237 Posted December 28, 2016 Thanks for the help Jason along the way. I too have finished my stadium thunder. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
