Craig G 136 Posted June 1, 2021 Hi First post here. I am currently building the Formula E Gen 2 TC-01 chassis. My intention is to build what in my opinion would be an MS version. Lots of blue alloy and selected upgrades to improve reliability and performance. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted June 1, 2021 That aluminium diff body is Do you have a list of the parts you have used? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig G 136 Posted June 1, 2021 Parts used in the pics are 54760 M-07 rear suspension mount 54787 M-07 rear suspension mount 54957 TC-01 Aluminum steering bridge 54958 TC-01 Aluminum steering arms 54592 TB-04 direct front coupling 54592 TB-04 reinforced gear set 42324 TB-05 Aluminum diff housing 54540 TB-04 steel bevel gear 54533 TB-04 Cross shaft 54543 TB-04 aluminium cup joints More to come. Most parts were ordered from RCJAZZ who I've found to be very reliable and with fast delivery. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwistedxSlayer 1290 Posted June 2, 2021 That diff housing is good looking, but does it not increase weight over the plastic one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wtcc5 4896 Posted June 2, 2021 It does if it is not milled super thin. The advantage of the aluminum housing is the heat conduction, that then will make a more consistent diff on a run. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabia130vRS 2098 Posted June 2, 2021 3 hours ago, TwistedxSlayer said: That diff housing is good looking, but does it not increase weight over the plastic one? I think you gotta appriciate sometimes rotational mass in certain locations. I guess the weight in that place could just make the car benefit from it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig G 136 Posted June 2, 2021 The Alloy diff is actually about 1.5 grams lighter. Gonna be putting a hot motor in this so wanted more strength over the stock plastic diff gears. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig G 136 Posted June 3, 2021 Jazz rider 9008168 Aluminum Front Upright Knuckle Arms 42377 double cardan joint shafts 54955 TC-01 Aluminum rocker arms 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted June 3, 2021 Are they the black coated TRF dampers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig G 136 Posted June 4, 2021 Yeah the black coated TRF Special Damper Set 42102 54960 aluminium Damper extenders. TATC-001 Yeah racing Carbon chassis stiffening set. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig G 136 Posted June 4, 2021 54986 TC-01 Carbon battery holders with custom vinyl Tamiya logos. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig G 136 Posted June 5, 2021 Build finished, now onto the bodyshell. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wtcc5 4896 Posted June 5, 2021 Be strong for what comes now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwistedxSlayer 1290 Posted June 6, 2021 On 6/4/2021 at 7:17 PM, Craig G said: Yeah the black coated TRF Special Damper Set 42102 54960 aluminium Damper extenders. TATC-001 Yeah racing Carbon chassis stiffening set. Absolutely LOVE this picture. It's so Tamiya. Blue and over engineered. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig G 136 Posted June 17, 2021 Bodyshell assembly time. A very tricky bodyshell to cut out and paint. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerobert 2147 Posted June 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Craig G said: Bodyshell assembly time. A very tricky bodyshell to cut out and paint. Wow! That's looking awesome. Is it completely painted? Can't wait to see it assembled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig G 136 Posted June 17, 2021 Thank you Yeah it's all paint, I've got a vinyl cutter so it's easy for me to make stencils for painting logos. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig G 136 Posted June 17, 2021 Body assembled, just waiting for the paint to dry on the drivers helmet. 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted June 17, 2021 That is stunning. Do you have any pics of the vinyl masks you made? Interested to know how you would even start with a scheme like that. Is the black and grey parts also paint? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig G 136 Posted June 18, 2021 Thank you The main body was masked with liquid mask, didn't take many in progress pics. The grey is Aclad2 chrome sprayed after doing the shadows with black. I'd already painted the logos with Chrome and backed in black in the pic, but you can see the mask still in the centre of the Tamiya stars. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig G 136 Posted June 18, 2021 Finished. Hope you like her. Typical that the rain is torrential, hopefully get to give her a 1st run soon. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig G 136 Posted June 18, 2021 With Sweep TC slicks for the running her. Gonna keep the stock wheels and tyres for the shelf. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig G 136 Posted June 18, 2021 With Contact foams for my planned speed runs. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites