JJ’s Project Thread

[Problemchild]

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

[Problemchild]

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

[Problemchild]

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

 

[Problemchild]

Left = old mid clean

Mid = new 

Right = old already cleaned 

 

JJ

[Problemchild]

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

[Problemchild]

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

[Falcon#5]

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?

[Problemchild]

Nooooo - not got old style radio gear. Gonna be selling it and another less complete falcon to fund my next build

 

JJ

[Problemchild]

My super awesome friend printed me a LOAD of these over the summer so decided to mount the collection

JJ

[Turbotom]

Omg how cool........

Great work!

[Problemchild]

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

[Problemchild]

3 x Falcons 

Shame to be selling 2 of them but hey

JJ

[Turbotom]

[Turbotom]

Wish I was organized lol

[Turbotom]

[Turbotom]

[Problemchild]

Wish I was able to get my hand on that much stuff

JJ

[Problemchild]

New addition to the collection

lunchbox cannonball run

JJ

[Problemchild]

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

[MockTurtle]

very noice...4300kv   i hope you've stocked up on rear tyres...

[Problemchild]

You are assuming I’ll be driving it

JJ

[Problemchild]

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

[Baddon]

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.

[Problemchild]

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

[Problemchild]

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