heavyleftthumb Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 omfg i love the little rc soo awesome, did you make the mini rc ?? cheers man, sadly no it was already on it when i bought it, it does look good though, think i got a coffee can miniture somewhere if you want it...when i find it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun17 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 cheers man, sadly no it was already on it when i bought it, it does look good though, think i got a coffee can miniture somewhere if you want it...when i find it lol i would if i had a scaler, but its a shame that its doesnt looks so good on a nitro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 i would if i had a scaler, but its a shame that its doesnt looks so good on a nitro no worries pal, any excuse to get a scaler hopefully my light kits will arrive soon, i do need some more stuff to load on the roof rack ideas people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 in the busiest week i had for a long time i manage to start the the light kit. It arrive really promptly and then i fitted a switch. and then plugged it in. then i set about tidying this nest of wire up a little. i dont think it went too bad, all i need now is some roof rack crap to hid the wires and battery in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 hiya chumrades....update time, been busy busy with hospital for the past week but managed a sneaky afternoon and i really want to get this finished. I set about getting the wheel base right for the shell as it was about a cm out. I had some links which have been modded previous (bottom links) then changed top links too. I decided to retaint the 3 point links and not go for 4 links tbh to make it a tad easier lol I then had to change the spacing on the top links to clock the axles enough so as not to strain the drive train. I hit a bit of a snag, when the axle articulates it got limited by the drive shaft. It seems the drive shaft was too short after altering the links In the part box i delved and came out with shortened drive shafts, and after a bit of one and part of the other "TADAR" we had a winner. all bolted up and works a treat. Also when shortening the link i had to move the and tweek the shock towers and shock positions I have been toying with the idea of running a remote winch on this build and until now i havent added but decided to bite the bullet and go for it. I had been looking around and i didnt want to put a big hulking bumper on the front and take away the shape and character of the landy. SO i came up with an idea, I fitted the winch and all bolted into place. (complete with scale rust) I am going to cut out the front of the shell and grill to fit it in so its pretty flat on the front. Not technically right with 1:1 but well it is an rc car after all lol. just need to trim the shell out which should be done tomorrow Rear bumper fitted into place. had to notch out the top edge so it didnt fowl the battery holder as i moved to th back of the chassis as it was going to be a struggle to fit it under the front but it aint gonna win and trial awards as its way too heavy for that, but its gonna look good bonnet deep in mud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonmeister Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 This looks like it's coming along nicely heavyleftthumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 This looks like it's coming along nicely heavyleftthumb cheers pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scozwinker Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Any more progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 sorry no more update as yet as been on my jollies for the past few weeks. i will be crackin on posting updates asap....stay tunes chums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 right here goes, have to get it sorted for the scale off road nationals at the begining of October. Had a day off and got proper cracked on, seeing as the grill was cut out i decided to dremel the front out first and make sure it fits, since my last update i have purchased and fitted a king kong hook, it looks well good. I then turn my attention to the back end, and fitted some newly acquired mud flaps, made from real rubber (cheers Gaz), added some decals a quick drill and with some m2 hardware and job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 when i got the landy the body was mounted and it looked ok but it didnt seem the most stable of fittings, so decided to get my mate tom24/7 from on here to weld me some body mounts and built in rock sliders, they do weigh a few grammes but tbh this thing weighs a ton any way lol first shot with body mounted on new mountings and sliders, wheel base looks spot on to me, what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 another posing shot all lights now wired up, dunno how long battery will last though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 only a few more things to do now, 1. mount interiior back in 2. tidy all wiring up as there is quite a bit. 3. waterproof electrics 4. fill roof rack. 5. test test test and run and have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 One word. Nommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpy jack Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 just gorgeous...gorgeous and a bit more gorgeous.....1st class work there fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 looking good mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 cheers guys, its been a long road and a hassle at time but i can see the end approaching, bring on the mud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyhabitz Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Top work there fella, very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Top work there fella, very impressive thanks pal, glad you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baronie Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcshaynerc Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 that looks spot on m8 well done looks great :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BajaHusky Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 That is really cool. Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 thanks for the comments. i have added the roof rack full of stuff lol and then wired allthe lights up, added all extra parts such as number plates. check out the pics below. only thing i find now, is thats its proper heavy weighing in at 4.5 kilos lol might have to start drilling some holes to lighten this sucker lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattr Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 only thing i find now, is thats its proper heavy weighing in at 4.5 kilos lol might have to start drilling some holes to lighten this sucker lolNah, just do what LR did for the US market......... stick the equivalent of a V8 in it, instead of the TD5 thats in there now........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 mmmmm brushless or 750 size motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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