Kalameja 24 Posted February 18, 2017 After rebuilding my original 84 Hornet I've decided to tackle a second new Hornet build applying all that I learned from the first build. I'm sure I'll still make some mistakes and learn more throughout this build. Your suggestions are welcomed and needed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted February 18, 2017 It's like Christmas morning! That TEU-104 isn't going in this build. I put it into the first Hornet build. This build will have a TBLE-02s. While waiting for more transmission gears and parts, I think I'll get started on some paint. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted February 18, 2017 Turned the bathtub into a paint studio. I'm sure setting something outside would be better but I'm in a loft and this is easier. The fumes are contained in the bathroom with the fan running. No need for a cheap headache high from polycarbonate paint! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted February 18, 2017 One piece alloy rims and driver prep for painting. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted February 18, 2017 Loving the pearl white. It'll be a runner. So be it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted February 19, 2017 I seem to always rush the decals. But there is something to be said about free forming it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted February 19, 2017 Driver coming together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RcMadness74 24 Posted February 20, 2017 Wow, looking great, love those wheels and white paint. What are you going to run for a motor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted February 20, 2017 1 hour ago, RcMadness74 said: Wow, looking great, love those wheels and white paint. What are you going to run for a motor? I'm pretty sure I'm going to put in the Tamiya RZ Super Stock 23T. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Static Age 65 Posted February 20, 2017 The hornet will be very fast with that motor in it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RcMadness74 24 Posted February 22, 2017 That thing is going to screem 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, RcMadness74 said: That thing is going to screem Should run with a NiMH no problem. Right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2721 Posted February 22, 2017 The electrics should be fine - any ESC with a motor rating of 23T or lower can handle it, and not likely to melt a battery connector - but the Hornet is already reasonably fast with a stock 540 motor, or at least "sufficiently interesting" in handling. The car is rather light, so a 23T motor should give it a good turn of speed. To the point, the motor will run with a Ni-MH battery without problems; I used such a combination without issue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Static Age 65 Posted February 22, 2017 Although the super stock RZ is a 23t motor it can hit 30,000 rpm & has a load of torque. It's one of my favourite brushed motors. I took it back out of my wild one as it was too much. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted February 24, 2017 On 2/22/2017 at 11:46 AM, Static Age said: Although the super stock RZ is a 23t motor it can hit 30,000 rpm & has a load of torque. It's one of my favourite brushed motors. I took it back out of my wild one as it was too much. Might have to add some weight to the hornet front end to aid in better handling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted February 24, 2017 Brat wheels and one piece alloy rims showed up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted February 25, 2017 15 hours ago, Kalameja said: Brat wheels and one piece alloy rims showed up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted February 25, 2017 Tinkering around with paint and the driver while waiting for Ampron 3D printed suspension parts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted March 4, 2017 AMPRO 3D printed parts getting their clear coat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted March 4, 2017 Installing the Ampro rear suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted March 4, 2017 Ampro double wishbone front suspension! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted March 4, 2017 Whatcha think of the color scheme. I'm digging the orannge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalameja 24 Posted March 4, 2017 The larger Brat style wheels add tons of ground clearance. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
