johninderby Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) From what I’ve seen the only time putting Lunchbox type tyres on the wrong way round helps is with rock crawling. Not something you’d be doing with a Lunchbox. John Edited February 6, 2018 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 2 hours ago, MissT said: I love this body style Me too, I need a figure for it too, or maybe two, plus a few bits and bobs for the 'interior' and I think it will look pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissT Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 3 hours ago, johninderby said: From what I’ve seen the only time putting Lunchbox type tyres on the wrong way round helps is with rock crawling. Not something you’d be doing with a Lunchbox. John The only difference I've been able to make on the grip has been by using oil filled shocks and a torque tuned motor. Soft spiked tyres would be better but I'm worried that it wouldn't slide enough to make it fun and silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissT Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 59 minutes ago, Oh How Original said: Me too, I need a figure for it too, or maybe two, plus a few bits and bobs for the 'interior' and I think it will look pretty good I'm looking forward to seeing it finished Is it based on an actual road car or is it a generic Jeep styled body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 7 minutes ago, MissT said: I'm looking forward to seeing it finished Is it based on an actual road car or is it a generic Jeep styled body? It's a 1966 Ford Bronco Ironically, with the cost of the body, paint, liquid mask and possibly a new cage, plus lights, it's about the same price as an RC4WD hard body Over £100 anyway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissT Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 9 minutes ago, Oh How Original said: It's a 1966 Ford Bronco Ironically, with the cost of the body, paint, liquid mask and possibly a new cage, plus lights, it's about the same price as an RC4WD hard body Over £100 anyway I understand perfectly. My Pajero project has cost a fortune in parts and I haven't even really started yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Just now, MissT said: I understand perfectly. My Pajero project has cost a fortune in parts and I haven't even really started yet Thankfully, this is something I hopefully won't ever really change again. I have spent more on the SCX10 recently than it cost new, in fact, about double quite scary when you think about it. But, what is this hobby if not for skinting us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissT Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Oh How Original said: Thankfully, this is something I hopefully won't ever really change again. I have spent more on the SCX10 recently than it cost new, in fact, about double quite scary when you think about it. But, what is this hobby if not for skinting us It is a bit worrying when you add it all up and compare it with something that you could've bought away from rc. I've justified my obsession by working last Saturday night and almost froze to death to pay for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 6 minutes ago, MissT said: It is a bit worrying when you add it all up and compare it with something that you could've bought away from rc. I've justified my obsession by working last Saturday night and almost froze to death to pay for it! Had plenty of punters then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 28 minutes ago, MissT said: It is a bit worrying when you add it all up and compare it with something that you could've bought away from rc. I've justified my obsession by working last Saturday night and almost froze to death to pay for it! I try not to think about it really, because for what I've spent on RC, I could have had my GTR lol. I don't try to justify it against other stuff now, because of that, I only try to justify it for what I'll use it and if I get use out of it then it's worth it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissT Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 31 minutes ago, dazp1976 said: Had plenty of punters then My rc habit isn't quite that expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Put some longer screws and nuts on the STRC shock tower for my Rustler. That should stop them pulling through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Made a mess of trying to cut the liquid mask, marked the Bronco body, lost my temper, pulled it all off lol. Now I guess I will have to paint the outside of it, I was going to lacquer it anyway so it was matt instead of 'lexan shiny' so hopefully it won't all come off on the first run! My own stupid fault for not sending it off like I had planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Took the bad bug for a bash. It kept getting stuck in twigs that were hidden under the sprinkling of snow. Then the lvc kicked in because of iffy lipos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) Got it dirrrrrty! First run in nearly 6 months! Edited February 8, 2018 by James1986 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Took the axxe & bad bug out. Hit a turd within 2 minutes of starting running the axxe . Did some speed runs on a rough as hell car park with it to get rid of the turd. It was fast enough to throw a tyre ( they're beadlocked) . Beat the crap out of the bug . Sheared a 2mm stainless screw that holds the wheely bar to the shock & cracked the shell . Not bad for 28mph full on crashes on packed rocky dirt . Replaced the screw & made a bit to stop the body splitting anymore out of a bit of tmaxx. All's good in the noFx garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoea Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Sounds exciting! It's a great hobby but my brother and I have hardly been out in 6 months with winter etc. We have mad fun when we do though. I wish there was a local offroad club nearby all I have is onroad and that **** is just too fast. Tips welcome to enjoy bashing all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 23 hours ago, Zoea said: Sounds exciting! It's a great hobby but my brother and I have hardly been out in 6 months with winter etc. We have mad fun when we do though. I wish there was a local offroad club nearby all I have is onroad and that **** is just too fast. Tips welcome to enjoy bashing all year. I used to be the same until I realised that I just became far too precious about getting my rigs dirty - I'd bash for an hour then spend another 5 stripping it down and cleaning every nook and cranny with a toothbrush. Nowadays I bash for 3-4 hours in the mud, go home and jet wash 'em down in under 15 mins. Quick spray of GT85 then they're back in the cupboard for next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty8766 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 On 08/02/2018 at 19:18, NOFX said: Took the axxe & bad bug out. Hit a turd within 2 minutes of starting running the axxe . Did some speed runs on a rough as hell car park with it to get rid of the turd. I bet it went like stink.....like **** off a shovel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisT Posted February 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2018 Built the Hilux Mini 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Now that looks great! have you seen the kits on eBay to convert these to Rc? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) Much cheaper just to get a 1/32 RC monster truck and fit one of the mini bodies. John Edited February 10, 2018 by johninderby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 25 minutes ago, big gaz said: Now that looks great! have you seen the kits on eBay to convert these to Rc? Thanks Gaz. I have seen them, around £40? that's the one's I was looking at. As John mentioned, they're are cheaper options. Might look into the conversion of some sort as I have a King Cab mini to build as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 This is the one I used. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B074KVB3NM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 7 hours ago, johninderby said: This is the one I used. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B074KVB3NM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I've got a £15 voucher somewhere. Finally something to maybe waste it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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