Kevin_Mc 411 Posted July 8, 2019 I came across this a couple of weeks ago whilst browsing on here but can’t find it now, no matter how much i trawl or use the search function. It was a thread from maybe 2014 that someone had bumped back to the top but i haven’t commented on it so can’t find it. Can’t remember what the chassis was but it was shortened to match the body, then the wheelbase was reduced to look more scale. Can anyone link me up to it please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max69vk 708 Posted July 8, 2019 Do you mean this?... http://tamiya101.com/article_2011_srb_sand_rover.asp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted July 8, 2019 That’s not the one, although it’s very interesting and i’ll have a proper read through it shortly - thank you @max69vk It was definitely from the Builds section on here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted July 9, 2019 That's freaky - I remember seeing it too Kevin - they shortened the DT tub, and were planning to narrow the track width too? Not sure where it's gone, but if I see it I'll let you know... Jx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted July 9, 2019 That’s the one Jenny, no idea why i can’t find it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7881 Posted July 9, 2019 23 minutes ago, Kevin_Mc said: That’s the one Jenny, no idea why i can’t find it! I think it was by @Granddad Stinky but i think he deleted all his build threads before he left the forum? Try finding that user. I could be wrong as that sounds a little old for the thread i am thinking about, but he definitely did one along those lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted July 9, 2019 I thought i found it there, when i spotted @markbt73‘s Build a Bear thread but it stops short of what i remember happening with the chassis. The one i remember detailed out all parts required to fit parts to the tub to help shorten it this is driving me mad!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted July 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, ThunderDragonCy said: I think it was by @Granddad Stinky but i think he deleted all his build threads before he left the forum? Try finding that user. I could be wrong as that sounds a little old for the thread i am thinking about, but he definitely did one along those lines. That could explain why i can’t find it. It may not have been as old as that and it certainly hadn’t been replied to for a while so could’ve been Grandad Stinky before he left. Although i’m sure it was after he left and deleted all his posts, it was only about 8 weeks ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7881 Posted July 9, 2019 Just now, Kevin_Mc said: That could explain why i can’t find it. It may not have been as old as that and it certainly hadn’t been replied to for a while so could’ve been Grandad Stinky before he left. Although i’m sure it was after he left and deleted all his posts, it was only about 8 weeks ago. Must have been a different thread then. He left over a year ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10148 Posted July 9, 2019 This one is about shorting and narrowing the chassis & wheelbase. https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/67164-another-sand-rover-makeover/&page=1 There is a link in the second post that tells all about the mods maybe the one your looking for @Kevin_Mc ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted July 9, 2019 @Re-Bugged, that’s not the one but it’ll do the job nicely - thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted July 9, 2019 Yeah, it wasn't me - I sectioned out the DT02 tub and then gave up because I didn't like how it sat. Mine's put away now, awaiting a custom chassis that I haven't designed yet, though I have some ideas. Good luck on yours; I really wish Tamiya had come up with a better chassis for these things from the start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
