MockTurtle 239 Posted October 1, 2019 wow very very cool! also finished putting together mine yesterday. 'cept mine is is stickered up as per the manual. yeah once i started the build i just couldn't stop... i just need to hook up the electronics. must say it was nice having the ball bearings and cva's already in the box. incidentally, i've also got a TBG terra scorcher shell on the way - i lost the original body :-( ...should arrive any day now, its the last item i need for my terra scorcher build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 2, 2019 Ooooh - let me know how long it took to come and what the quality is like it’s only 2nd Oct and I’ve spent all my pennies already JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 10, 2019 Added some details to the lunchbox today 2 x fuel cans 1 x bmx 4 x hella stickers to the spotlights JJ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 20, 2019 So this weekend I’ve added a new shell to my terra scorcher and my 9yr old built my lunchbox mini JJ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 29, 2019 Been working on some hydro dipping £20 for 2 cans of activator spray (eBay) £6 for 50x200cm film (AliExpress) £2 for a plastic tub (bargain buy) it’s soooooo easy gave my grass hopper wheels a coating of primer cut out some of the film and add a border of masking tape fill tub with warm water (34 deg C) lay on film (sticky side down on water) for 45secs spray activator (wear a mask or you fall off your chair - wahooo) Then slowly lower in your primed item at 45degC Then rinse under warm water for a minute looks awesome and so many patterns available JJ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 29, 2019 Has anyone else tried some DIY hydrodipping? i was thinking about snow camo shell JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10152 Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Problemchild said: Has anyone else tried some DIY hydrodipping? i was thinking about snow camo shell JJ I think @Carts did a Hilux shell, sort of black with red dots on?? It’s in his showroom on the main site. Does look good 👍🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10152 Posted October 29, 2019 Wow, a quick search and I can actually get this stuff where I live 😃 http://www.purcells.com.au/surface-protection/hydrographics/hydrographics-film-library/ I was chewing over some ideas for the Monster Beetle, and this is looking quite promising now 👍🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 29, 2019 I’ve just done my grasshopper took me under an hour to mask off all the stickers and then go for it It was v easy and looks fantastic i didn’t even primer JJ 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Re-Bugged said: Wow, a quick search and I can actually get this stuff where I live 😃 http://www.purcells.com.au/surface-protection/hydrographics/hydrographics-film-library/ I was chewing over some ideas for the Monster Beetle, and this is looking quite promising now 👍🏻 Surely AliExpress delivers ￡6.57 9％ Off | Free shipping 50cm width water transfer printing sample hydrographic film aquaprint film WTP241 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/41F7LxT3z a 2m sheet is between £3 and £6 delivered its the activator spray you need JJ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 30, 2019 I now also have a 80s clodbuster on its way to add to the collection - makes my tummy flip thinking about having that in my hands again JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carts 102 Posted October 30, 2019 23 hours ago, Re-Bugged said: I think @Carts did a Hilux shell, sort of black with red dots on?? It’s in his showroom on the main site. Does look good 👍🏻 Yes candy red carbon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 31, 2019 11 hours ago, Carts said: Yes candy red carbon Do you have a link? (I struggle to find people’s garages) diy? JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo68 1049 Posted October 31, 2019 Ha ha ha enjoying your thread mate. Good to see I'm not alone in this hobby. Especially the buying stuff bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted October 31, 2019 I think tamiya put something addictive in the plastics I’m seeing this as a hobby with items that don’t depreciate too much JJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10152 Posted November 1, 2019 There ya go @Problemchild https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=134127&id=46852 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted November 1, 2019 Yeah that’s v nice JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted November 16, 2019 On 9/4/2019 at 5:29 PM, Problemchild said: My super awesome friend printed me a LOAD of these over the summer so decided to mount the collection JJ My friend is now selling these on eBay £6 a pair delivered is amazing value https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F184038479301 i can’t praise them enough orange, silver or gold colours available includes screws and rawl plugs and free shipping JJ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted November 16, 2019 Good to see - i did fancy a few but didn’t want to pester you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted November 17, 2019 Get some ordered he will make them to order and has said he will make them how you want JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted November 20, 2019 Upgraded the lunchbox mini with a sport tuned 370 motor and an 18T pinion (inc sleeve for shaft) with the Carson 7.4v LiPo the mini is amazing but pretty much undriveable haha https://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=442621&gclid=CjwKCAjwxaXtBRBbEiwAPqPxcId93kdU_9L1Dv-yzY12TE_z2jsOubp9S6-QxigmDtIgHpMU_LF7mBoCdA4QAvD_BwE JJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted December 26, 2019 Finished the wild one currently got 2 x 1980s clodbuster on the bench being prepped for restoration JJ 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted December 26, 2019 the expression on your WO drivers face makes me chuckle 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted December 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Problemchild said: "Give that man a cigar!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted December 26, 2019 he defo needs a cigar he’s a FAV driver squeezed into a wild one JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
