Problemchild 2149 Posted August 29, 2019 Aaargh so made a start on the suspension but didn’t get far I have lots of damper internals but they just don’t fit and I don’t have the correct bottoms I’ve had to order 4 new trees plus I’ve run out of 3mm collared nuts this project is a daily grind of ordering £4 bags of parts haha JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted August 30, 2019 Tried the falcon with the wheels and shell on - looks good I got some 1/10 scale wing mirrors delivered and thought I’d go for something different I’ve the standard (don’t shoot me) Of the 6 various sets, these worked and looked best but the base plate was crap so trimmed them down a bit and fitted them in the same way the monster beetle ones fit in the same fixing holes that the standard hornet light units would fit. I’m quite pleased with how they look - thoughts?? Just waiting on some suspension parts and I’ll be done with Falcon #2 JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercoolnothing 721 Posted August 31, 2019 The mirrors look great on the Falcon. It makes me want to do the same thing with mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted August 31, 2019 Yeah I think they look ok dont spoil the lines too much like the massive spots do JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted August 31, 2019 All new suspension parts arrived the internals of these dampers are ever so slightly smaller than those of other yellow dampers bit it’s all good now Front dampers went on nice and easy into the 3D printed towers and the rear arms went together well - all new screw pins and brand new dog bones from the USA So now it’s all done I’m really chuffed its like brand new!! JJ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted August 31, 2019 And Falcon #2 and #3 together It’ll be a shame to sell #3 but needs must oh and Falcon #1 progress has gone backwards JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted September 6, 2019 Today if finished off Falcon #1 its all been assembly related really as I’d cleaned all the parts right at the beginning. some of the usual damage to the front end Resistor and cover, 540 motor present but not fitted. All new gearbox outers fitted. Servos, receiver with crystal and mechanical speed Wheels on now.... and shell So obviously no rear wing and no front bumper but that’s it..... all 3 done JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted September 6, 2019 So here are all 3 together... Falcon #1 - filthy wrecked chassis in need of cleaning and repair.....now 80% complete with some damage Falcon #2 - brand new chassis, gearbox, wheels and loads of other bits (about 75% there).....now 100% brand new and mostly with brand new 80s stock Falcon #3 - rolling chassis in need of a clean up ..... now fully rebuilt with 100% perfect 2nd hand parts It’s been emotional JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites