@demonracer - that’s awesome! Really nice welds too. Interesting what you say about prep and not bothering to mitre if I’m using the mig, if the come out like that I’ll not bother!
I just sourced 4mm solid rod off eBay, it’s not too expensive. On the model above is that going on a standard chassis or are you building that too?
Wow, that’s impressive.
Racing fighter build coming along nicely, doing a section every few nights. Last night was gear box and rear subframe. Really enjoying it so far.
Only one mistake so far when I fitted a rear wishbone to the front. At least it was a quick fix.
Can’t put off cutting the body out much longer. Might get a chance today if the boy gives me half an hours peace.
Thanks to whoever recommended JIS screwdrivers. Got a cheap set off Amazon and definitely makes the build easier.
@flange Thanks, Tacking it together without a close joint really did give a smoother weld for me, some mitres might still be needed it tube joints an extreme angle. Here’s a picture of another cage I built using the same technique.
The cage above bolts up to an axial Axial chassis and the Toyota fj I showed before had a cut down Scx10ii chassis built in, it has running gear from the same chassis with the gearbox rotated 90 degrees to give more room For a possible interior.
The last picture is of a cage I brazed together for a friend, the joints are slightly neater but it was more time consuming to build.
@clubby the JIS driver is a great help building tamiya. Are you going to cut the body with scissors or score with a knife and snap?
That. Is. Awesome! Well done sir, that’s fantastic work! Can I ask how you bend the tubing? Pipe bender or big hammer?
My rear axle turned up today so I’m back in the conservatory tonight to figure out how to fit it. In other news my youngest step daughter destroyed my carisma Range Rover gearbox today so I need to have that in bits!
clubby
Thanks to whoever recommended JIS screwdrivers. Got a cheap set off Amazon and definitely makes the build easier.
That might have been me. I really struggled until I found a suitable screwdriver!
Mine is the Neo Fighter, but I think I prefer the body & wheels of the Racing Fighter - it's the same chassis though.
When you get to the shocks, take your time & try to have something to hold them vertically, even if you make a folded card stand or something. I have seem some forums where they polish the shafts before assembling.
Also you literally get just enough shock oil. I think I ended up filling the first shock spot-on, then very slightly over-filled the second shock. This meant that the third & fourth were a bit underfilled. Just take your time - I was keen to get on, so probably rushed it a bit.
@demonracer I went with a combination of both. Body was a lot of curves and cut outs. Rough cut with kitchen scissors to trim waste, then curved craft scissors for the body cut out. Used a knife for the right angle cut on the back of the cab. Found the long cuts on the body too tricky to knife trim due to flex and the difficulty of supporting the inside. Curved scissors were great but still a very stressful 45 minutes.
Carpetkana didn’t work out so well on the deep shag pile at my mums
Merak, check your PM pleas 🙂
@weeksy IIRC if your going to replace a 380 with a 540 motor you'll need an 18T pinion, maybe worth a google to confirm, i seem to remember doing it on my black grasshopper...
The baby FTX Colt has arrived and is charging
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i bet your neighbours love you...
Grasshopper looks better.
i bet your neighbours love you…
Yeah, kids playing in the street, should be in school.....oh...
mutter.... grumble....
Just seen this FTX copy in Aliexpress....
Could be tempted for 72 quid posted. Looks like many parts are transferable as well.
Having been dipping in and out of this thread for a while now, I'd just like to say I hate you all...
With that in mind I dug this out of the garage today;
It's an Associated RC8 with an RC Products electric conversion that I took in PX for a JConcepts BJ4 when I owned a model shop that was the distributor.
ooooohhh
I gave my RC10 away 🙁
@flange I normally bend the rod with a combo of a hammer, big vice and some kind of form, either a socket or a nice big bolt is good.
Which axle did you go for? Are you building it as rear wheel drive?
@Tiger6791 I've had a few RC10s including a World's car, a B3 and a B4. Last cars were a Losi XX4 with many, many bespoke parts and the B4, I haven't raced since 2007 though.
Never got to a Lossi
Used to race Airevalley buggy club.
Started with a Hornet and ended spending a small fortune in Otley modelsport
Think I went
Tam Hornet
Tam Avante
Sch Cat & Cougar
RC10
Then girls & pub...
@weeksy What sort of run time are you getting off the batteries on your Grashopper now that you've fitted bearings?
It's over an hour mate, but not measured it sorry, I'd think 90 minutes
stumpy01
When you get to the shocks, take your time & try to have something to hold them vertically, even if you make a folded card stand or something. I have seem some forums where they polish the shafts before assembling.
Also you literally get just enough shock oil. I think I ended up filling the first shock spot-on, then very slightly over-filled the second shock. This meant that the third & fourth were a bit underfilled. Just take your time – I was keen to get on, so probably rushed it a bit.
Great advice, thanks. Took a cardboard box and made four holes in the top to keep the shocks upright. Kit must have changed though as I’ve about half the bottle of oil left! At least I hope it’s changed. Shocks are amazing wee bits of kit. Enjoyed building them almost as much as the gearbox.
Body currently drying waiting on third coat of paint. Main body looks good, but unsure about wing. Think I went a bit heavy on first coat. Also difficult to get into side plates. We’ll see later on.
here's my RC bruiser - its an Axial yeti rock racer
I used to race 1/10th electric indoors RC and also electric buggys but just wanted something to have a bit of fun with....this thing is mental, currently running 3S Li-po pack and some crazy fast brushless motor.(can accommodate up to 6S !)
only getting 25 minute run times, but the upside is that it will wheelie off the throttle and flat out must be doing around 30mph which considering its size ain't bad (its marketed as 10th scale but its mahoosive..)
great fun as a kit to build as its quite a complex set-up suspension wise with double wishbone up front but live axle on 4-link trailing arms out back. Handling is a little 'interesting' to say the least with some major grip-roll issues out of the box (only cured by fitting some denser foams inside wheels..
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@demonracer - at the moment I’m just using a spare from an old FTX canyon for mock up. I’d like a yeti score but they seems crazy money, so maybe something off eBay. It’ll be 2wd, hopefully with a 3s. I’ve got a bit of a mix of components that I’ve pilfered from other cars so who knows whether it’ll work!
Going to start bending and cutting pipe this evening. Then maybe some welding tomorrow fingers crossed!
Life at a different pace. Been having fun building obstacles. Son is def getting the hang of driving!
Grasshopper bundle with bigger battery, fast charger and bearings bought! BOOM!
Fessed up to the wife about the cost in advance and had the "You're not going to lose your job are you?" chat.
Feel equally guilty and giddy. I've wanted one of these since I saw one in Beatties off Market Street in Manchester when I was a kid.
I am 51.
Hmmm, was considering one of FTX colts for my daughter but looks way too quick for a 4 yr old!
Quite fancy one myself though!
When this shit show is over shall we arrange a play date for the North West chapter? Might get messy with us all on the same frequency though.
The colt is a bit much for little ones, our near 5 year old loves it but can't do throttle control at all so just does steering.
He still loves it though. Currently modding some 1600mah batteries to fit
Yeah boy!
Drop us your new address and I'll send you a 540 motor. 🙂
Cheers fella.
I am genuinely excited about getting this. I blame you.
This image from the mid 80s was burned into my mind.
Sounds like a plan to me!
Binners next.
I'm sure we could find him something that doesn't turn too far to the left. 🙂
Right then. As soon as the plague has gone we'll have a big kids' day out.
It lives!
Please be kind, it's my first attempt at paint and stickers so definitely not up to @Merak standards, but overall I'm quite pleased.
Wiring needs tidied up too, but I'm going to run it a few times then address that just in case it need to come apart after shakedown.
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Looking good. Weeksy will no doubt have one order by lunchtime on the back of those photos.
LOL i have 2, that's plenty of RC cars, bigger things to buy at the moment.
Had an email this morning saying that my order has been processed.
#IsExcite
clubby
It lives!
Looks great! What paint is it? It's got a nice sparkle to it.
Looks like yours has slightly different front tyres to mine. I'd be interested to hear what you think about the handling. I find it quite understeery. I suspect it's down to the tyres - I keep meaning to buy some mini spikes for it.
If that doesn't help, then I'll probably by the turnbuckle kit & spend ages buggering up the geometry.
One thing I found which is a bit weird - with the car off the ground if you spin the back wheels, the joint coming out of the gearbox fouls the wishbone. it doesn't do it once the car is on the ground with some weight on the suspension. I have seen a few people attack the wishbone with a stanley knife to trim some material away.
Drift car is on my want list. That looks shit hot is it's Celica?
I've got a Lockdown build on the go just now. Non box art 2CV.
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PS @weeksy
Will post that motor tomorrow.👍
My Grasshopper turned up literally an hour ago 🙂
Had one as a kid about 30 years ago. Can't wait to get stuck in...I bet Tamiya sales are doing VERY well over this lockdown lol
@stumpy01 it’s nothing special, just a Tamiya rattle can. Blue Metallic.
Pleased how it turned out though. Was a bit worried looking at it after it dried, but once the outer film came off it look much better.
Just had notification that UPS are delivering tomorrow.
#1SleepsTilTamiya
I bet Tamiya sales are doing VERY well over this lockdown lol
Not just tamiya, I spoke to a model shop earlier today as I am trying to track down some parts for my sons car and he said he has never been busier in his 25 odd years of trading, not even his best christmas. He said people are literally buying everything he has in stock.
The Drifter is an AE86 Corolla on an MST RMX chassis.
The Turbo-mac's totally don't go with the body but they had the tarmac tyres on them at the time.
Drift cars are dangerously addictive on the detail front.
RC drifting is awesome, I've carefully avoided getting into it but it totally blew my mind when I first saw it with a big track
Im about to give up on my drift car - it seems that unless you have a perfect surface it’s near impossible. Doesn’t help that I thought I was a hero and bought the 2wd version..
I built up my Terrascorcher Re-Re this weekend. It has a 13.5t brushless and goes like a stuck pig.
Just waiting for my order of pinion and spur gear for my 2wd stadium truck. Imagine my horror when a nitro re fuel bottle drops out the Jiffy bag! Someone got my bits! My bottom lips out. Good job kids were too busy playing fortnight to notice. The wait continues...
@Harry_the_Spider did you manage to get any sleep last night? Excitement all a bit much for you? 😀
I've had an involuntary wee.
@TroutWrestler get some pics up.
I have built all of mine, but as this is the first time I will have done a proper shell, I am taking my time on that. Was a bit nerve wracking cutting out the shell and tail, need to mask up and paint over the next week.
I have put a 540 sport tuned motor in it. Looking forward to taking it out.
I put the 540 motor from the terra scorcher in to the Grasshopper, it makes it a bit more lively!
I also cracked due to Jonny Smith's #modelcitizen Twitter idea. Bought a lunchbox to go with my recommissioned 25 year old F40
It is here.
Nearly finished my SCX10 ii crawler build, but I'm already eyeing up another project! I'll post pics of my Jeep in here when it's done, but I'm thinking of a Nascar based on a TT01/02 chassis next.
Hopefully it'll be cheaper next time!
I also cracked due to Jonny Smith’s #modelcitizen Twitter idea.
I didn't need to see that.
Wow! These tyres are absolute bastards to fit! We're talking WTB Wolverine levels of swearing.
I’ve got a Sakura D3 RWD. Running absima esc and motor and a savox servo. I’ve ordered a gyro for it today in the hope it makes it driveable but I’m not holding out much hope. In which case it’s going on eBay to find another crawler!
@Harry_the_Spider Grasshopper tyres? I've not started building mine yet. Did you use any washing up liquid or anything?
Are you painting the body?
Bloody thing
How are you managing to work from home whilst building RC models...
Just had a quick test of my colt with the bigger voltz 1600 nimh battery. Am now glad I didn't get a lipo for our little garden.
I'm amazed at how much quicker it is, I managed to make it back flip by reversing.
@Harry_the_Spider Grasshopper tyres? I’ve not started building mine yet. Did you use any washing up liquid or anything?
Are you painting the body?
Brute force and threats of violence.
Yes. Just the colours suggested in the instruction, but I've done the driver to look like Senna.
Took it for a spin in the woods with the kids this afternoon. Too much power for the tyres and massive understeer, but what a laugh! Very tough too as some of the crashers were quite brutal.
Well, I've been toying with the idea of a crawler for a while but this thread has helped make the decision for me, so this has been ordered:
Axial SCX24 1/24 scale crawler, body shell is a 1967 Chevrolet C10.
Can't wait 😃
Finished.
I need to get cracking on mine! Looks great
Stuff that I learned...
Do the wheels and tyres first to get it out of the way! It will also shift 40 tiny nuts and bolts off the work surface.
One thing that I got wrong was setting up the speed controller. Ignore the instructions in the car manual about connecting the motor and use the ones that are specific to the speed controller. Also, the rear tyres are directional and I suspect that having to take one off would be a joyless experience.
Looks most excellent. 🙂
Took me ages to figure out the electrics at first.
If it has the newer speed controller, ignore all the stuff about reprogramming it - absolute nightmare.
There's a nice track up at Goshen, Bury Metro RC Club. I might still be a member.
You can sneakily use the track if no ones about, good fun.
Well done Harry, enjoy.
I also struggled with the tyres. Resorted to a tyre lever in the end.
Only had a chance to run mine briefly in the garden. Torque Tuned engine wheelies from stationary and is more than quick enough (for now). Front tyres crap on hard surfaces, lots of understeer, but not too bad on grass.
Already looking at spare front wheels and tyres. Thinking slightly wider 4x4 front wheel with a mini spike for off-road and a narrower soft slicker tread for hard. Site I’ve been looking at has Schumacher wheels and tyres and a front hex adaptor for a fiver which should make other wheels work. Anyone recommendation for specific tyres? Like other have said, very little Tamiya parts available at the moment.
I always used Schumacher tyres, they where the best for grip and longevity.
Just been for a Raz™ in the village bus turning circle. Then a bus turned up and ruined my fun.
Some more front end grip would be nice, but sliding figure of eights for 10 minutes just made me laugh out loud.
I am 51.
Nice, but slightly disappointed in the paint job given your work on the Airfix thread!
Just did the Ayrton Senna, the roll cage, the lamps and a bit at the back under the spoiler.
Given the number of times it has slid on it's roof I'm glad that I didn't paint the whole thing.
LOL they take a beating that's for sure 🙂
I've had the FTX Colt out in the last 24 hours.
Must admit, i much prefer it than the Grasshoper, faster, more responsive, sharper turning, but massive fun for what's 1/3 of the price of the bigger one.
Only downside is it being potentially more fragile.
Here are some pictures of the 2020 Terrascorcher
The stickers aren't perfect and I still need to paint the driver.
I tried to get some action shots, but the all ended up like this...
