This is my TT-02. There are many like it but this one is mine.

[TurnipJF 9192]

The mirrors have their yellow bands applied, and are fitted in place:

 

I didn't paint them in the end, as the glossy grey metallic plastic is already a good match for the shell, and I don't think I could do any better with paint.  

[TurnipJF 9192]

The wing is assembled, decorated and attached:

 

[guggles 79]

neat and proper. You ought to just build another and keep this just for display  

[TurnipJF 9192]

12 hours ago, guggles said:

neat and proper. You ought to just build another and keep this just for display  

That is sort of the intention. While the chassis will see use on the track wearing disc wheels and a generic expendable race blob shell, the Mercedes shell and black wheels will be reserved for shelf display.

[TurnipJF 9192]

This morning I swapped out the blue alloy wheel nuts for some yellow ones, as while the blue ties in well with the chassis, it looks a bit out of place with the body on. 

And with that little finishing touch, I am pleased to consider the car complete!

Here are some pictures:

 

 

 

There is some strange interaction between the decals, the sunlight and my camera, which shows the ones facing upwards to be a lighter yellow than the ones on the sides. Odd as they are all the same colour to the naked eye.

[TurnipJF 9192]

And with its older TT-01 stablemate:

 

 

[TurnipJF 9192]

Although this project was finished to the point of drivability/displayability, I wasn't entirely content with my original choice of ESC, driven as it was by what I had to hand. The TBLE-02 is reliable enough and wouldn't get overly stressed running a 13.5t motor, but it lacks the adjustability that I have come to appreciate from the 10BL60 in my primary race car. Since I have every other aspect of this build exactly how I want it, I figured I'd may as well give it a nice ESC too, so this afternoon I fitted it with a 10BL60 of its own.

 

[Problemchild 2149]

Looks v v nice mate

JJ

[Alexei 547]

would you recommend getting the Yeah Racing motor mount? im planning to run a Tamiya Sport tuned motor. im not chasing top speeds, but want it to be quick and fun.

[TurnipJF 9192]

5 hours ago, Alexei said:

would you recommend getting the Yeah Racing motor mount? im planning to run a Tamiya Sport tuned motor. im not chasing top speeds, but want it to be quick and fun.

A Sport Tuned is unlikely to overstress the stock plastic mount, but if you'd like the added strength and cooling of a metal mount anyway, the Yeah Racing mount is a good idea. The slotted design allows a wider range of pitches and tooth counts should you fancy experimenting with gear ratios and different motors further down the line. 

[Alexei 547]

it's likely i would be changing gear ratios, so that could be useful. thanks