jonboy1 2943 Posted January 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, joeling said: Are you saying this white wheel can be dyed ? Thanks ! Yup these are the standard white star dish wheels that I used Rit dye on: You pop the dye in a bowl of hot water, mix it up, add the wheels and leave them to soak for a few minutes and then take them out and rinse in clean water. This is the stuff I used: https://www.ritdye.com/products/super-pink/ 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted January 15, 2022 Overshot the color . Now it's the color of a dragon fruit. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted January 15, 2022 Hmmm. So I've got no actual idea if this will work, but I wonder if bleaching them might bring the colour back a few shades? The way I see it is that it's dyed, not impregnated pigment, so it should act the same as if it were a fabric (polyester is largely similar to acrylic, and it would work on a pair of polyester undies) Might be worth a try on a spare parts tree first? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6209 Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) 1960’s Lotus homage theme Edited January 15, 2022 by Busdriver 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomerang89 30 Posted January 15, 2022 Jim Clark would love it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted January 16, 2022 Few interesting pics from Modeler Oyaji ‘s latest vid on the TD4, notably aftermarket db02/td4 steel counter gears, not the best screen shot, but brand appear to be Super Rajikon https://super-rc.co.jp/rc/category/?pcm_cd=01-04-01-66&sort=nw&scend=1&offset=0 Then at the Tamiya Race track, he spys this Avante 2021, which I actually quite like. vid is here: 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted January 17, 2022 What do you guys think about 25t pinion with the 79t slipper spur ? That’s a ratio of like 8.216 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted January 17, 2022 3 hours ago, rwordenjr said: What do you guys think about 25t pinion with the 79t slipper spur ? That’s a ratio of like 8.216 I’ve a 26 in there, FDR of 7.9 with a target of 8 for my 10.5t motor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alangt4 123 Posted January 17, 2022 Yeah that’s same FDR as mine and plenty fast for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Alangt4 said: Yeah that’s same FDR as mine and plenty fast for me. Which motor you running ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alangt4 123 Posted January 17, 2022 I’m running the Tamiya 10.5 brushless in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeling 1649 Posted January 17, 2022 Mine is still sitting on the shelf but I have a Tamiya 10.5T with 30/79 gearing. Estimated top speed 51km/h gearing 6.85. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isomer1 175 Posted January 22, 2022 Could anyone with a runner comment on how noisy they are compared to your other machines? Trying to decide between this and a DB-02. I was hoping the new gearcase on the TD4 might be a bit quieter than some, even if not as quiet as the DB-02 belt drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelknapCrater 179 Posted January 22, 2022 2 hours ago, isomer1 said: Could anyone with a runner comment on how noisy they are compared to your other machines? Trying to decide between this and a DB-02. I was hoping the new gearcase on the TD4 might be a bit quieter than some, even if not as quiet as the DB-02 belt drive. It’s about the same as my other cars. Do you mean the DB02 Leonis? I thought that car was discontinued. And shaft drive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alangt4 123 Posted January 22, 2022 4 hours ago, isomer1 said: Could anyone with a runner comment on how noisy they are compared to your other machines? Trying to decide between this and a DB-02. I was hoping the new gearcase on the TD4 might be a bit quieter than some, even if not as quiet as the DB-02 belt drive. Much quieter than the older buggies at least- haven’t run db02 though. The finer pitch of the gears is noticeable. Plus if running brushless it helps. DB-02 isn’t great for parts which is a problem if you run it a lot. edit: it’s just a slight bit quieter than the top force on checking it… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 685 Posted January 24, 2022 Finished! Again, I added the TT02B/DT03 dampers, slipper and front cvds. 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c64orinoco 667 Posted January 24, 2022 8 hours ago, RichieRich said: Finished! Again, I added the TT02B/DT03 dampers, slipper and front cvds. I like your colour scheme, what colours did you use? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 685 Posted January 24, 2022 8 hours ago, c64orinoco said: I like your colour scheme, what colours did you use? Thank you! This is PS-16 Metallic Blue and PS-23 Gun Metal. I'm not a big fan of the yellow but I wanted to try to keep some Avante colors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloodClod 331 Posted January 26, 2022 A friend of mine mentioned that he saw online that someone added an additional support bearing at the bevel gears (that transfer power to the central shaft). The problem is he can't remember where. I'm wondering if anyone here has come across this? I'm trying to find out more about how it was done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klausen 1197 Posted January 26, 2022 On 1/22/2022 at 6:26 AM, isomer1 said: Could anyone with a runner comment on how noisy they are compared to your other machines? Trying to decide between this and a DB-02. I was hoping the new gearcase on the TD4 might be a bit quieter than some, even if not as quiet as the DB-02 belt drive. My TD4 is less noisy than my old Leonis DB02. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1584 Posted January 26, 2022 On 1/22/2022 at 5:26 AM, isomer1 said: Could anyone with a runner comment on how noisy they are compared to your other machines? Trying to decide between this and a DB-02. I was hoping the new gearcase on the TD4 might be a bit quieter than some, even if not as quiet as the DB-02 belt drive. The DB02 is shaft drive and quite noisy tbh. The DB01 is a super silent belt system. 👍 James. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isomer1 175 Posted January 28, 2022 On 1/26/2022 at 10:36 AM, InsaneJim69 said: The DB02 is shaft drive and quite noisy tbh. The DB01 is a super silent belt system. 👍 James. Ahh yes yes. I had the models wrong. It's the DB01 (Durga) I was thinking of. They're very quiet in the videos etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomerang89 30 Posted January 31, 2022 Seems McLaren got inspired by the Super Avante. Wheel fenders! Nice color scheme as well btw. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted January 31, 2022 37 minutes ago, Boomerang89 said: Seems McLaren got inspired by the Super Avante. Wheel fenders! Nice color scheme as well btw. Digs out fenders from the back of the cupboard……. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomerang89 30 Posted February 3, 2022 DB01 in Avante colors vs Super Avante 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites