Problemchild 2149 Posted August 18, 2019 Thanks guys I’ve put a cheap yale alarm in there and has cctv coverage but yeah theft is a worry ive got my counter fitted (ikea bargain) and a blind (eBay find) now and some shelving (up cycled Ikea cd unit on side) and I’ve officially moved in (drone vs lighting pole = repairs needed) Now to get my falcon built JJ 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted August 18, 2019 So I’m starting on my falcon build - I have 2.5 sets to make good the first one I bought as a rolling chassis and cleaned up however I then bought a huge box of spares, 1 filthy chassis and lots of brand new parts. so maybe making 1 shelf Queen, and clean up the filth and making that a rolling chassis to sell on. I’m struggling to locate the rear suspension arms (I’ve not got very far into the build) and the fronts I can get 3D printed. the rears look just the like monster beetle - but I guess I’m not that lucky! Some new old stock... JJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted August 19, 2019 The pieces I’m struggling with most (just to find let alone afford) are... 4305166 - resistor cover (it’s a part that’s on a lot of the older cars - e.g. hornet) 9005202 - drive shafts (comes as a set but tbh I just need 50mm dog bones) 2685016 - body mount (it’s the self tapping one) any help much appreciated ill give an update on build progress for each of the 3 falcons in a bit JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted August 19, 2019 Left = old mid clean Mid = new Right = old already cleaned JJ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted August 21, 2019 The man cave has delivered its first output Falcon #1 complete as per my build thread, this is 1 of 3 im working on and is made up of all the best parts of 2 its a retro build now with no damaged parts but a tatty but honest shell thoughts? JJ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted August 28, 2019 Just ordered a Racing Fighter Black Edition as its birthday month (in a few days) so jumped in before they have all gone. Can't wait for it to arrive. JJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon#5 594 Posted August 29, 2019 On 8/22/2019 at 6:31 AM, Problemchild said: Falcon #1 complete its a retro build now with no damaged parts but a tatty but honest shell Have you given it a run yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted August 29, 2019 Nooooo - not got old style radio gear. Gonna be selling it and another less complete falcon to fund my next build JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted September 4, 2019 My super awesome friend printed me a LOAD of these over the summer so decided to mount the collection JJ 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turbotom 163 Posted September 5, 2019 Omg how cool........ Great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted September 5, 2019 Thank you - these hangers and awesome and again, I can only thank my friend who is a member on here @Xeostar, an old school friend and yet someone I’ve not met face 2 face since about 2001 I’m proper chuffed!! JJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted September 6, 2019 3 x Falcons Shame to be selling 2 of them but hey JJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turbotom 163 Posted September 6, 2019 Wish I was organized lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted September 6, 2019 Wish I was able to get my hand on that much stuff JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted September 25, 2019 New addition to the collection lunchbox cannonball run JJ 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted September 25, 2019 Just finished the chassis build of my racing fighter black edition. its my first DT-03 and it was a really nice build. Love how it all went together and some really sweet little features such as the bathtub chassis being in 2 halves and how the rear gearbox and suspension just slots into the chassis - very nice Tamiya. will do the shell over the weekend but for now... Just finished the chassis build of my racing fighter black edition. its my first DT-03 and it was a really nice build. Love how it all went together and some really sweet little features such as the bathtub chassis being in 2 halves and how the rear gearbox and suspension just slots into the chassis - very nice Tamiya. will do the shell over the weekend but for now... the special edition supplements the DT-03 with :- Hi-Torque Servo Saver (Black) (51000) DT-03 Lightweight Gear Shaft (5x45mm/2pcs.) (54560) DT-03 Full Turnbuckle Set (54572) 4mm Flange Lock Nut (Black, 8pcs.) (54642) RS-540 Torque-Tuned Motor (54358) DT-03 CVA Damper Set (54567) plus I added a gool-rc programmable brushless motor and ESC combo (because it was red) JJ 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MockTurtle 239 Posted September 27, 2019 very noice...4300kv i hope you've stocked up on rear tyres... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted September 28, 2019 You are assuming I’ll be driving it JJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted September 29, 2019 Shell painted and stickered Some non box art approaches Cut out the black from the silver frame decals and left the “frame” body coloured I also didn’t bother with the bonnet DT-03 Decal (just used the vents) and did my compulsory tamiya sticker sheet decal and I also left the decals off the upper section of the side pods. took it out for a spin and it was good - need to programme the motor/ESC a bit better if I’m going to run it longer term just got my lunchbox mini to build now - trying to get my 9yr old to help me JJ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baddon 860 Posted September 29, 2019 LOL, I can see your well down the slipper slope......I am a little furth down but your looking like catching up. I started to "just restore my original 3 buggies" and have ended up with 16 on display as well as 5 bashers. My personal fav of yours is the Terra Scorcher. I have all 4 of the Thunder shot family and the TS is the pinnacle of that particular tree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted September 29, 2019 I’m looking to refurb the Scorcher at some point - potentially with an MCI sticker set as my shell is in good but “child” condition and I want it perfect its the only one I’ve not stripped down and cleaned fully JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted September 30, 2019 Ordered MCI decals, TBG shell and some PS4 (cheapest from eurocarparts) to create a new shell for the Terra Scorcher then I can keep the original JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites