Deadlysub 57 Posted April 23, 2021 Hi guys, I have built a hornet and I am struggling to put the rear pins in to attach the body to the chassis. The rear wing completely obscures the holes. now I have done something wrong but reading the instructions I can’t see what it is I have done wrong. Here’s a photo. Ignore the paint bleed!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted April 23, 2021 I see the issue - the front of the wing has more material on it than it is designed to have. If you trim along the cutline for the front of the wing rather than leaving it oversize as you have done, there will be just enough space to slide the clips into place. It is a bit fiddly, but do-able. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadlysub 57 Posted April 23, 2021 Thanks so much for your reply I really appreciate it. Another stupid question, how can I remove the wing without removing the sticker? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted April 23, 2021 Use a scalpel blade or stanley knife to cut around the sticker over the screw head. You can also use it or a pin to make some very light cuts on the stickers to release air bubbles if you want to flatten them down. The hornet has some sticker shapes that are a complete pain to apply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted April 23, 2021 You can remove the one bolt that isn't covered with the sticker, then pivot the wing around through 180 degrees on the remaining bolt which ought to give enough space to retrim the wing without hitting the shell. If this doesn't work, you can hold the wing plus sticker under hot tapwater to soften the glue, then carefully lift one corner of it and undo the bolt beneath. Once you are done and the wing is back in place, the sticker can be stuck back down with minimal evidence of what has transpired. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadlysub 57 Posted April 23, 2021 You guys are amazing thank you so much!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadlysub 57 Posted April 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, Superluminal said: Use a scalpel blade or stanley knife to cut around the sticker over the screw head. You can also use it or a pin to make some very light cuts on the stickers to release air bubbles if you want to flatten them down. The hornet has some sticker shapes that are a complete pain to apply The stickers are so hard to get right! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadlysub 57 Posted April 23, 2021 Just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who replied to this thread. I removed one screw and managed to trim the entire wing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted April 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Deadlysub said: Just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who replied to this thread. I removed one screw and managed to trim the entire wing. Let’s see a pic of your finished hornet ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted April 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Deadlysub said: Awesome ! Enjoy it. I have many cars and the hornet is just as fun if not the funnest to drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadlysub 57 Posted April 24, 2021 I love the way the rear bounces uncontrollably over bumps. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferruz 11702 Posted April 24, 2021 2 hours ago, rwordenjr said: Awesome ! Enjoy it. I have many cars and the hornet is just as fun if not the funnest to drive. I second that. NOTHING will bring a smile on your face as fast as the Hornet will! Love the way it bounces? Perfect!!! Then you already know what it's all about 👍 Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadlysub 57 Posted April 24, 2021 I am just about to start building a Lunch box! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 967 Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/24/2021 at 1:23 PM, Deadlysub said: I am just about to start building a Lunch box! I have a Midnight Pumpkin ( the lunchbox cousin ) 2000s re issue and a Hornet ( original) off eBay . Both were “built “ when I bought them but I disassembled both completely so I feel like I’ve gotten the build experience on both. I run both with modern ESC and silver can on 2 Lipo and they are both among the most fun RCs I’ve driven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadlysub 57 Posted April 28, 2021 To add to the Lunchbox I have also bought the ‘98 Escort. I am really enjoying building them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites