What is the next thing on your to do list?

[mman2005]

Thought I would attempt to make a thread for people to post their current project plans/ideas/to do list in the hope to open up some discussion and ideas. If it's a naff thread or people don't feel it is needed, let me know and I can bin off.

I'm currently in the process of finishing a Thunder Dragon shell and chassis cover, finishing a DF03 shell, need to fit a still pinion to my DF03. 

I also have an Overlander shell to do but can't decide on a colour scheme. Really need to sort through my spares 

[Mark_C]

Far too much..

Finish & paint lowride pumpkin

Tear down lunch box & midnight pumpkin, rebuild & paint both

Paint Blitzer Beetle body & re-sticker

Paint Monster Beetle body & re-sticker

Paint "shelfer" lunch box body

Finish stickering Subaru WRX STI NBR shell

Find a touring car shell for the TL-01 & paint

[Badcrumble]

Re-work my list!

[Wetman]

Find something to do with a TT-02 chassis but struggling at the minute due to places being shut or struggling for stock. Luckily got a bit more spare cash this month than I expected so don`t know whether to sit on my hands for a bit until stocks a bit better in the UK or just crack on and order from Tamico. Fancying a Pumpkin or a jimny but not sure at the minute as i might be able to wangle both

[mman2005]

33 minutes ago, Mark_C said:

Far too much..

Finish & paint lowride pumpkin

Tear down lunch box & midnight pumpkin, rebuild & paint both

Paint Blitzer Beetle body & re-sticker

Paint Monster Beetle body & re-sticker

Paint "shelfer" lunch box body

Finish stickering Subaru WRX STI NBR shell

Find a touring car shell for the TL-01 & paint

That is a lot of painting and stickering to do! I find it daunting if I have a couple of paint and sticker projects 

[mman2005]

31 minutes ago, Wetman said:

Find something to do with a TT-02 chassis but struggling at the minute due to places being shut or struggling for stock. Luckily got a bit more spare cash this month than I expected so don`t know whether to sit on my hands for a bit until stocks a bit better in the UK or just crack on and order from Tamico. Fancying a Pumpkin or a jimny but not sure at the minute as i might be able to wangle both

Tricky one really with stock levels. Even if you wait, it could take a while before the market settles a bit. Could prices inflate for a bit due to supply and demand? Also might be a good pick-me-up to get one from Tamico 

[Mark_C]

39 minutes ago, Wetman said:

Find something to do with a TT-02 chassis but struggling at the minute due to places being shut or struggling for stock. Luckily got a bit more spare cash this month than I expected so don`t know whether to sit on my hands for a bit until stocks a bit better in the UK or just crack on and order from Tamico. Fancying a Pumpkin or a jimny but not sure at the minute as i might be able to wangle both

I've been thinking about a Mk2 escort shell, there is a guy selling TT-02 chassis with a escort shell on and BBS style wheels. Looks good and people are bidding like crazy - its up to £230 currently. ANyway, L& L models don't have any stock and Kamtec are closed until a week on Monday, can't even browse their website. I also don't know if the escort shell will fit my TL-01.

I would like to replace the original shell, but they appear to be unobtainable, ditto for the sticker set, the body is ahred with other 155 models but the sticker set is the biggest problem

 

7 minutes ago, mman2005 said:

That is a lot of painting and stickering to do! I find it daunting if I have a couple of paint and sticker projects 

Tell me about it ! they've sort of mounted up under the banner of "I'll do that later..."

[mman2005]

3 minutes ago, Mark_C said:

I've been thinking about a Mk2 escort shell, there is a guy selling TT-02 chassis with a escort shell on and BBS style wheels. Looks good and people are bidding like crazy - its up to £230 currently. ANyway, L& L models don't have any stock and Kamtec are closed until a week on Monday, can't even browse their website. I also don't know if the escort shell will fit my TL-01.

I would like to replace the original shell, but they appear to be unobtainable, ditto for the sticker set, the body is ahred with other 155 models but the sticker set is the biggest problem

 

Tell me about it ! they've sort of mounted up under the banner of "I'll do that later..."

It would be nice to see some completed updates as you work through the list. 

[ChrisRx718]

I'm bored so I'll make a note of my ever-growing to-do list!

1. Finish my dads TL01 (strip-down, add ball bearings, check motor / pinion, take out MSC and install ESC) - not started
2. Finish my dads Alfa Romeo 156 bodyshell for said TL01 - Painted, 90% of stickers fitted!
3. Build low-friction shocks for TA-03R-S - waiting on parts in the post
4. Fit LEDs to TA-03R-S Porsche GT2 and take some nice pictures! - waiting on LEDs
5. Paint and install rally car cockpit in the FF02 306 Maxi - not started
6. Paint driver figure, interior, wire up LEDs for CC01 Wrangler - started! 
7. Install TLU-01 in CC01 #2 - Started!
8. Trim, paint, decorate Land Rover Defender body and fit to CC01 with lights and sound unit #3
9. Fit 2nd Gearbox into WR01 to convert it back from WT-01, wire up new 880 ESC and receiver. Fit Amarok body - Started!
10. Convert TA05-R to IFS suspension - waiting on parts
11. Finish Castrol Tom's Supra 2000 body and fit onto TA-03F - waiting on MCI for the repro decals
12. Paint Porsche 934 Vaillant and fit to shortened F103GT - waiting on MCI decals
13. Fit Universals to 3-Racing M-chassis and mount bodyshell - waiting on parts
14. Convert MF-01X back from drift machine into off-road spec. Fit new bodyshell (been waiting for body since March...)
15. Fix the DF-02 (Again... ) - waiting on parts
16. Apply stickers to RX-7 beater-body - not started
17. Paint and decorate RX-7 shelfer body  - not started
18. Strip-down FAV and replace some of the rusty hardware, fit modern ESC and liberate TEU-302 BK for another project - not started
19. Fit Mercedes ML body to TT01 - started!
20. Start TA-02SW project  
21. Convert DT-02 front axles to run hex-drive (for fitting 4WD wheels) - waiting on parts
22. Build stable-mate for Castrol Tom's Supra  - waiting on bodyshell, ordered from L&L yesterday!
23. Shorten M-06 to 210mm and throw away Jizz-rider steering setup, which is sloppier than kit plastic parts  - not started

To make matters worse I looked at a box of TT01 parts and I'm certain I have 99% of what's required to build a whole chassis, which I definitely don't need.

A bit like my wife who opens her creaking wardrobe and proclaims "I've got nothing to wear", I keep putting these projects off and my to-do list only gets longer when I decide to start buying more bits / stuff I don't need!! 

 

[mman2005]

2 minutes ago, ChrisRx718 said:

I'm bored so I'll make a note of my ever-growing to-do list!

1. Finish my dads TL01 (strip-down, add ball bearings, check motor / pinion, take out MSC and install ESC) - not started
2. Finish my dads Alfa Romeo 156 bodyshell for said TL01 - Painted, 90% of stickers fitted!
3. Build low-friction shocks for TA-03R-S - waiting on parts in the post
4. Fit LEDs to TA-03R-S Porsche GT2 and take some nice pictures! - waiting on LEDs
5. Paint and install rally car cockpit in the FF02 306 Maxi - not started
6. Paint driver figure, interior, wire up LEDs for CC01 Wrangler - started! 
7. Install TLU-01 in CC01 #2 - Started!
8. Trim, paint, decorate Land Rover Defender body and fit to CC01 with lights and sound unit #3
9. Fit 2nd Gearbox into WR01 to convert it back from WT-01, wire up new 880 ESC and receiver. Fit Amarok body - Started!
10. Convert TA05-R to IFS suspension - waiting on parts
11. Finish Castrol Tom's Supra 2000 body and fit onto TA-03F - waiting on MCI for the repro decals
12. Paint Porsche 934 Vaillant and fit to shortened F103GT - waiting on MCI decals
13. Fit Universals to 3-Racing M-chassis and mount bodyshell - waiting on parts
14. Convert MF-01X back from drift machine into off-road spec. Fit new bodyshell (been waiting for body since March...)
15. Fix the DF-02 (Again... ) - waiting on parts
16. Apply stickers to RX-7 beater-body - not started
17. Paint and decorate RX-7 shelfer body  - not started
18. Strip-down FAV and replace some of the rusty hardware, fit modern ESC and liberate TEU-302 BK for another project - not started
19. Fit Mercedes ML body to TT01 - started!
20. Start TA-02SW project  
21. Convert DT-02 front axles to run hex-drive (for fitting 4WD wheels) - waiting on parts
22. Build stable-mate for Castrol Tom's Supra  - waiting on bodyshell, ordered from L&L yesterday!
23. Shorten M-06 to 210mm and throw away Jizz-rider steering setup, which is sloppier than kit plastic parts  - not started

To make matters worse I looked at a box of TT01 parts and I'm certain I have 99% of what's required to build a whole chassis, which I definitely don't need.

A bit like my wife who opens her creaking wardrobe and proclaims "I've got nothing to wear", I keep putting these projects off and my to-do list only gets longer when I decide to start buying more bits / stuff I don't need!! 

 

That is quite a list! This thread will now hold you to that Looks to be a few quick wins in there. There is definitely a theme so far of bodies and stickers 

I'm glad I only have 3 cars to focus on. It would be nice to spend as much time running them as I do working on them and buying parts.

[Wetman]

42 minutes ago, Mark_C said:

I've been thinking about a Mk2 escort shell, there is a guy selling TT-02 chassis with a escort shell on and BBS style wheels. Looks good and people are bidding like crazy - its up to £230 currently. ANyway, L& L models don't have any stock and Kamtec are closed until a week on Monday, can't even browse their website. I also don't know if the escort shell will fit my TL-01.

I would like to replace the original shell, but they appear to be unobtainable, ditto for the sticker set, the body is ahred with other 155 models but the sticker set is the biggest problem

 

Tell me about it ! they've sort of mounted up under the banner of "I'll do that later..."

From what I remember of the TL01 the escort should fit

[mman2005]

18 minutes ago, ChrisRx718 said:

I'm bored so I'll make a note of my ever-growing to-do list!

1. Finish my dads TL01 (strip-down, add ball bearings, check motor / pinion, take out MSC and install ESC) - not started
2. Finish my dads Alfa Romeo 156 bodyshell for said TL01 - Painted, 90% of stickers fitted!
3. Build low-friction shocks for TA-03R-S - waiting on parts in the post
4. Fit LEDs to TA-03R-S Porsche GT2 and take some nice pictures! - waiting on LEDs
5. Paint and install rally car cockpit in the FF02 306 Maxi - not started
6. Paint driver figure, interior, wire up LEDs for CC01 Wrangler - started! 
7. Install TLU-01 in CC01 #2 - Started!
8. Trim, paint, decorate Land Rover Defender body and fit to CC01 with lights and sound unit #3
9. Fit 2nd Gearbox into WR01 to convert it back from WT-01, wire up new 880 ESC and receiver. Fit Amarok body - Started!
10. Convert TA05-R to IFS suspension - waiting on parts
11. Finish Castrol Tom's Supra 2000 body and fit onto TA-03F - waiting on MCI for the repro decals
12. Paint Porsche 934 Vaillant and fit to shortened F103GT - waiting on MCI decals
13. Fit Universals to 3-Racing M-chassis and mount bodyshell - waiting on parts
14. Convert MF-01X back from drift machine into off-road spec. Fit new bodyshell (been waiting for body since March...)
15. Fix the DF-02 (Again... ) - waiting on parts
16. Apply stickers to RX-7 beater-body - not started
17. Paint and decorate RX-7 shelfer body  - not started
18. Strip-down FAV and replace some of the rusty hardware, fit modern ESC and liberate TEU-302 BK for another project - not started
19. Fit Mercedes ML body to TT01 - started!
20. Start TA-02SW project  
21. Convert DT-02 front axles to run hex-drive (for fitting 4WD wheels) - waiting on parts
22. Build stable-mate for Castrol Tom's Supra  - waiting on bodyshell, ordered from L&L yesterday!
23. Shorten M-06 to 210mm and throw away Jizz-rider steering setup, which is sloppier than kit plastic parts  - not started

To make matters worse I looked at a box of TT01 parts and I'm certain I have 99% of what's required to build a whole chassis, which I definitely don't need.

A bit like my wife who opens her creaking wardrobe and proclaims "I've got nothing to wear", I keep putting these projects off and my to-do list only gets longer when I decide to start buying more bits / stuff I don't need!! 

 

On point 9, what upgrades have you done to the WT01/WR01? I have a spare gearbox in case I decide to add it into my lads WT01 at a later date although still need a dual ESC.

[mtbkym01]

1. Finish the Black clod

2. Decide what to build next out of NIB Fighting Buggy, Egress, Monster Beetle, Blackfoot, Bruiser, Tomahawk, 40th Anniv Porsche 

3. Decide which resto to tackle out of Top Force, Bigwig, Firedragon, Samurai, a collection of I.c. Cars

[c64orinoco]

Mask and paint my Comical Hornet body.

Help my wife mask and paint her Comical Frog body.

Go drive aforementioned Comical Hornet & Frog.

Then onto the full size Hornet

or maybe the Frog

or maybe the King Yellow

or maybe the M07R if I can get the courage to do the complex paint scheme I have in mind for it.

[mman2005]

26 minutes ago, mtbkym01 said:

1. Finish the Black clod

2. Decide what to build next out of NIB Fighting Buggy, Egress, Monster Beetle, Blackfoot, Bruiser, Tomahawk, 40th Anniv Porsche 

3. Decide which resto to tackle out of Top Force, Bigwig, Firedragon, Samurai, a collection of I.c. Cars

Tomahawk and Top Force retro 👍

[Wooders28]

RC projects on the list

Bullhead, body and flashing V8 engine (everything here)

Lunchbox , 4 bar rear and double wishbone front, brushless,  4s, speed run, (then ,post on FB, and wait for abuse.....🙄)

Boomerang 4s speed Run,  but set up for my daughter atm so....

Hornet- puller,  hard work done, just need the body sorted.

Swap to decent elecs in the race truck, but , no truck racing for SORC this season ,(as it was, season cancelled now anyway)

Kf2se - RS500 body ,and elecs

Other things on the, to do list  , sort out 1:1 project wiring loom, and watch the final episode of,  broardchurch!! (Then start watching the 2nd serise...)

[mman2005]

@Wooders28 - not liking the sound of the 1:1 wiring loom. What car are you working on? 

[ChrisRx718]

3 hours ago, mman2005 said:

On point 9, what upgrades have you done to the WT01/WR01? I have a spare gearbox in case I decide to add it into my lads WT01 at a later date although still need a dual ESC.

Not a great deal.

Decent steering servo x2 (all-wheel steer)
Ball Bearings
x2 Torque Tuned Motors
Wild Willy 2 Wheels and Tyres
Narrow track width (TL01 arms)

Not sure what front bumper is going to fit between the narrow track and fat tyres? TL01B makes sense but I think it may be too wide  

[howaboutme]

Good topic:

1. Finish up my TT-02 upgrade. Been positing some of that lately. Waiting on the final (hopefully) bling, the steering upgrade.

2. HotShot re-re upgrade (MIP ball diff, HS to SHS shocks, brushless and lipo)

3. Build a NIB DT-03 racing fighter chrome edition. Thinking of doing it all stock and then upgrade later like what I"m doing for my TT-02. I like stretching 1 project to 2 (or more) projects with one car.

4. Look for another RC10 project. I have the Worlds Car re-re from a few years back and looking for a vintage or something interesting.

Can't decide if I want to do #3 before #2 though....Tough times.

[Falcon#5]

Waaaay too much!

RC plus 1:1, house stuff, the list is endless

[A-Baum]

I have 3 kits on their way to me now.  A novafox, a manta ray for my daughter, and a top force.  I have to build all those including paint/sticker the bodies  although I am going to space them out a bit and enjoy each one.

I have some tt-02 hop-ups to do for my 99 subaru WRC car including high speed gear, aluminum drive shaft, and CVAs.  If I like the results I may get the same hop ups for my tt-02b plasma edge II.  Also need to cut the ridiculously long body posts for the Subaru tt-02.  

I have two upgraded motors incoming and I need to find which cars they will go in. Probably the WRC subaru and then maybe my son's racing fighter.

Which reminds me I need a few more servos.  Off to eBay I go.

[J@mes]

Put a 1/2 a hardened drive cup back in the Heavy Dump Truck 

[mman2005]

43 minutes ago, howaboutme said:

Good topic:

1. Finish up my TT-02 upgrade. Been positing some of that lately. Waiting on the final (hopefully) bling, the steering upgrade.

2. HotShot re-re upgrade (MIP ball diff, HS to SHS shocks, brushless and lipo)

3. Build a NIB DT-03 racing fighter chrome edition. Thinking of doing it all stock and then upgrade later like what I"m doing for my TT-02. I like stretching 1 project to 2 (or more) projects with one car.

4. Look for another RC10 project. I have the Worlds Car re-re from a few years back and looking for a vintage or something interesting.

Can't decide if I want to do #3 before #2 though....Tough times.

I personally would prefer to do 3 first but feel it would be best to get #2 done first but that's just me 

[mman2005]

45 minutes ago, Falcon#5 said:

Waaaay too much!

RC plus 1:1, house stuff, the list is endless

hard to decide where to start with a list like that. I know how you feel 

[mman2005]

49 minutes ago, ChrisRx718 said:

Not a great deal.

Decent steering servo x2 (all-wheel steer)
Ball Bearings
x2 Torque Tuned Motors
Wild Willy 2 Wheels and Tyres
Narrow track width (TL01 arms)

Not sure what front bumper is going to fit between the narrow track and fat tyres? TL01B makes sense but I think it may be too wide  

Think I've asked before but can't quite remember, did you do a build thread for all-wheel steer? Apologies if asked already