The Tamiya F1 Thread

[Qed296 250]

A chap in our region has a cracking red ecos, I prefer the original look....mine had been through halfords and a true 90s car....if you have rallye news mine had a 2 page write up June 2020 (self submitted but still nice to see your own car in a magazine).

White sapphires, built 2 replicas way back when parts were cheap and plentiful. Nice looking cars.

[TurnipJF 10299]

Today my new Mon-tech wing arrived:

 

Installed on my hopped up F103, it certainly looks better than the race worn TRG one it replaces. 

 

[Qed296 250]

That looks good.....

While researching my Williams I've seen some good looking rear diffusers...I think Ive got a flat type polycarbonate one but fancy a more realistic one....any ideas where to get one ?

[Fabia130vRS 2098]

6 minutes ago, Qed296 said:

That looks good.....

While researching my Williams I've seen some good looking rear diffusers...I think Ive got a flat type polycarbonate one but fancy a more realistic one....any ideas where to get one ?

I bought such on rcMart

[Qed296 250]

Thanks for that, they have some in stock and a good price.

[TurnipJF 10299]

Made a few adjustments to my new Mon-tech wing, lowering it a bit and moving it closer to the chassis.

 

I am quite impressed with it - the plastic is flexible enough to absorb impacts but not too rubbery or floppy. The moulding is clean with minimal flash. It has three height options and two downforce settings, and comes with a set of spacers that can be fitted or omitted to change the distance between wing and chassis. And it only cost a tenner delivered!

[Wez-li 1797]

Hi all, my F102 and soon to be rebuilt group C are both missing steering rods

Wheres the best place to get some replacements or maybe a modern equivalent steering upgrade?

[Fabia130vRS 2098]

6 minutes ago, Wez-li said:

Hi all, my F102 and soon to be rebuilt group C are both missing steering rods

Wheres the best place to get some replacements or maybe a modern equivalent steering upgrade?

Tamico or rc mart or ebay. You want to look for the tamiya F103 turn buckle set.

 

or make some DIY, you need a 3mm threaded rod and some ball ends

[Qed296 250]

12 minutes ago, Wez-li said:

Hi all, my F102 and soon to be rebuilt group C are both missing steering rods

Wheres the best place to get some replacements or maybe a modern equivalent steering upgrade?

I bet ill have some....got a margarine tub half full....ill let you know

[Wez-li 1797]

29 minutes ago, Qed296 said:

I bet ill have some....got a margarine tub half full....ill let you know

Lol, cheers, keep us posted. 

[Qed296 250]

Can you tell me the measurements shown on instruction book so i can try and figure out the ones you need.

[Wez-li 1797]

2 minutes ago, Qed296 said:

Can you tell me the measurements shown on instruction book so i can try and figure out the ones you need.

I've only got a downloaded manual for the F102, but it's showing 39mm/58mm

[Qed296 250]

I can work with that.....ill let you know

[Qed296 250]

Hummm disappointing....non of these are much good...not long enough.....to short or bent.

[Fabia130vRS 2098]

Younsure, the first tie rods look like F103, also a few others look like it

[Wez-li 1797]

27 minutes ago, Qed296 said:

Hummm disappointing....non of these are much good...not long enough.....to short or bent.

Thanks for looking mate, I'm gonna try go through mine again in a bit. 

[Qed296 250]

Driver started today. Going to leave the suit (white) untill I do the main body of the car. Tomorrow I'll give it another coat to make sure its all covered.

[Mechanic AH 599]

Are most aftermarket F1 rear wings compatible with Tamiya F1s? And any ideas if there are rear interchangeable wings from different brands?

[Qed296 250]

I've seen a aftermarket one while looking for a rear lower diffuser.

I think it was called a serpent, black plastic looked like a tamiya 2 hole fittment from memory.....

 

[Qed296 250]

Found it....

[Fabia130vRS 2098]

25 minutes ago, Mechanic AH said:

Are most aftermarket F1 rear wings compatible with Tamiya F1s? And any ideas if there are rear interchangeable wings from different brands?

I believe its universal. But could be wrong.

the wings that are out on rcmart or t2shop do it for me. i like the F104 the most

[TurnipJF 10299]

3 hours ago, Mechanic AH said:

Are most aftermarket F1 rear wings compatible with Tamiya F1s? And any ideas if there are rear interchangeable wings from different brands?

Yes, the vast majority are compatible. It is much like with 1/10 F1 wheel fitment - there are some exceptions, but the vast majority use 14mm hex rear and bearing-in-wheel front. 

[Mechanic AH 599]

6 hours ago, Fabia130vRS said:

I believe its universal. But could be wrong.

the wings that are out on rcmart or t2shop do it for me. i like the F104 the most

 

2 hours ago, TurnipJF said:

Yes, the vast majority are compatible. It is much like with 1/10 F1 wheel fitment - there are some exceptions, but the vast majority use 14mm hex rear and bearing-in-wheel front. 

Thanks! I've been on a lookout for some interesting rear wings but don't need to install it anytime soon, will use it for a rebuild. But, I do have to buy it because lately stock has been low on almost just anything.

[Qed296 250]

Paints arrived today, been waiting for it for a few weeks when realised I'd not checked out and it was sat in basket....weekend will hopefully be clear so i can tackle the shell.

[TurnipJF 10299]

12 minutes ago, Qed296 said:

Paints arrived today, been waiting for it for a few weeks when realised I'd not checked out and it was sat in basket....weekend will hopefully be clear so i can tackle the shell.

Looking forward to seeing the outcome!