theplumber 74 Posted May 18, 2020 Hello I am Alex, french, 42 years old. I'm just come out of the garage my old Boomerang and i decide to restore it This is an original Boomerang (1986) with the mecanic variator and without any option. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted May 18, 2020 Before to attack, i see if i can find some parts for rebuild it… I'm a happy man because the continuation model was sell in 2008 and we can find all the parts ! I'm beginnig the disassemble for identifie the problems Mecanic variator … i tried to run it but i have order an electonic Need news parts Not bad just a good washing and some balls bearing First réception with some news parts: - new engine (Tamiya RS 540) - new electronic variator (Tamiya TBLE-02S) - Receptor/servo/ Radio (Tamiya FM 27Hz) . I tried to use my old DASH Radio (more vintage) - balls bearing - new body and stickers I'm awaiting additionnal delevery (US / UK /DE) to attack the reassembly (not easy currently with the Covid). 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon#5 594 Posted May 18, 2020 Looks like you have a neat example to start with. You're progressing well and looks like you know what you're doing I'm looking forward to seeing how this restoration progresses. Looks good in black by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steffiemorris 14 Posted May 19, 2020 Hi, very nice to see a rebuild. I just started a rebuild of my own Falcon. One question, you also went for an ESC instead of the physical speedcontroller, but choose a Tamiya model apparently. Why a Tamiya? Is that the most appropriate solution? I went to a modelcar shop and they sold me the Hobbywing 1060. It works fine, allthough I had to rotate the transmitter stick 180 degrees to get it working the right side up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted May 19, 2020 8 hours ago, steffiemorris said: Hi, very nice to see a rebuild. I just started a rebuild of my own Falcon. One question, you also went for an ESC instead of the physical speedcontroller, but choose a Tamiya model apparently. Why a Tamiya? Is that the most appropriate solution? I went to a modelcar shop and they sold me the Hobbywing 1060. It works fine, allthough I had to rotate the transmitter stick 180 degrees to get it working the right side up. I buy a Tamiya for build a complet Tamiya RC… and i hope that i can install without problem on the car. My expertise with the RC car is too small… with 25 years behind If i have a problem, i could used a TEU-101BK. It is more compact ! The advantage with the TBLE-02S is that you can install a brushless engine (more performant). I discover it when i try to run it Brunshless motor = 3 connections electrics files https://tamico.de/mediafiles/manuals/service/300045057_TBLE-02S.pdf Classic motor = 2 connections electrics files https://tamico.de/mediafiles/manuals/service/300045029_TEU-101BK.pdf Sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted May 25, 2020 Some news I have rebuilt the shock absorber (new piston rod, o-ring, oil and oilseal) Cleaning the differentials I used a brake cleaner for the internals parts Reception some part Comparaison with old and news parts Definitely more efficient 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffSpicoli 1363 Posted May 25, 2020 I remember when I was 13 or 14, seeing a Grasshopper in person was like seeing the most sophisticated R/C car EVER, then I started learning the Tamiya line, and when I saw cars like the Boomerang and Hot Shot, it was like MIND BLOWN at how teched out the cars were compared to the Grasshopper. My dad's coworker's son had the Grasshopper and I remember seeing it in their living room at the time, I still remember that night in my mind to a T. It was like 1987. It was winter in Wisconsin, and Mark the kid who owned it, he drove it for me in the living room. That car was like a bull in a china shop in a living room even with that Maubichi 540. So good. Can't wait to see you refurb this car! 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted May 27, 2020 Me when i was young, the RC dreamer car's was the Porsche 959 1/12. This is the good period of the Dakar. Otherwise, I am waiting additionnal delevery for continue the rebuild of the Boomerang The delevery time are so long during this covid's period I have order some parts in: - US on eBay: fronts arms + antenna (not good … my last order at the US took 2 months to arrived ) - UK on eBay: front tire - Tamico: Parts A (rebuild the differential) + pilot + Rear tire + new rims + paints 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted June 8, 2020 Some news of this week-ends Delevery some news parts Rebuild front differential Rebuild rear differential Rear arms Actually result 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted June 13, 2020 New parts (front tire) The rebuild of the chassis he miss me the front arms …. blocked to the Post agent.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted August 2, 2020 I have received last month the missed parts And this morning, i take the time to advence On its own wheels The end is near Nota: For my winter, i have order an other 1/10 RC Tamiya, the famous Sand Scrocher I'll build a beautifull car with some modifications (body, rims, accessory). I open a new subjet when i'll begin 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyosho1 86 Posted August 3, 2020 Very nice photos and descriptions. Feels as if I was doing a restoration for my own old Boomerang. What was the Durango parts for? I want to see what you are going to do with the new bodyshell 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted August 5, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 2:20 AM, kyosho1 said: What was the Durango parts for? Just a mistake I try to do a dust protect of the whell axe but it doesn't run.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted August 10, 2020 After 25 years of "silence" ..... electric car First "drive" ... on my apartment I finish the body (preparation / paint / stickers) before to do the true first drive 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted November 2, 2020 First Drive on the "road" No problems, good run but the fin support hasn't support a somesault (old plastic) I order nexs parts for to repair And after i work on the detail He stay me paint of the body (next week-end) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DPR250R 55 Posted November 2, 2020 Looks great! Did you have a hard time finding any of the parts you needed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted November 2, 2020 3 hours ago, DPR250R said: Looks great! Did you have a hard time finding any of the parts you needed? Not really but at the final, i could paid a new kit for the final price ... But this isn't the same thinks , this is my old RC cars not a recreation Who arrived to find all the parts to search on internet. I find parts on ebay and RC dealer in France, Germany, United states, england ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimleeroy 241 Posted November 2, 2020 On 6/8/2020 at 1:31 PM, theplumber said: Some news of this week-ends Delevery some news parts Rebuild front differential Rebuild rear differential Rear arms Actually result You sure that isn't part re re. The drive cups are held in by e clips. The original had horrible c clips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted November 3, 2020 I'm agree with you. This isn't the same model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted November 7, 2020 Today is the paint of the body Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DPR250R 55 Posted November 12, 2020 On 11/7/2020 at 8:55 AM, theplumber said: Today is the paint of the body What are you doing for decals? I just saw you have new decals... where did you score them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted November 28, 2020 Boomerang Finish 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilSpike 294 Posted November 29, 2020 C'est magnifique! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exit13 673 Posted January 10, 2021 This boomerang is hot, nice work. This makes me want get into mine next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplumber 74 Posted February 12, 2021 Good run this week on the ice and snow The 4 RWD are efficient on this weather condition and fun 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites