XV Pilot Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 More careful trimming and sanding of the Tyrrell P34 shell here. Probably going to be at it for many more hours yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Spent a few hours this evening fixing as many photo links as I could in the "Show us your Tamiya" thread. A few didn't survive Photobucket's treachery, but most are back to normal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Finally settled on a design for my Tiny Whoov. I'm quite pleased with myself 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedef Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) Forgot to post this the other day but I made a start on my power supply. Just got to 'float' the dc on the 2nd one and then sort out a case to put it in Edited February 14, 2018 by stonedef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 2 hours ago, stonedef said: Forgot to post this the other day but I made a start on my power supply. Just got to 'float' the dc on the 2nd one and then sort out a case to put it in I'd prob go for this next time. Keep it simple: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110V-220V-to-DC5V-12V-24V-48V-Switch-Power-Supply-Driver-Adapter-LED-Strip-Light/142462540092?hash=item212b6dd93c:m:mkXyMOfLDgX-IuNj3le0sCw 24v 1000w 40A version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedef Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I'd prob go for this next time. Keep it simple:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110V-220V-to-DC5V-12V-24V-48V-Switch-Power-Supply-Driver-Adapter-LED-Strip-Light/142462540092?hash=item212b6dd93c:m:mkXyMOfLDgX-IuNj3le0sCw 24v 1000w 40A version.I did look at them but being a mechanic I like to tinker and build stuff, so thought it would be fun to convert two server psu's. Also going the server psu route I will have 12v as well on the same set upSent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiend Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Spent a lot of time driving around all the Maplins in Glasgow trying to get spare super-bright LEDs, but eventually did this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) RC'd the Tamiya 1/32 Mini 4WD Mammoth. Used the chassis from the mini Lunchbox conversion and fitted the Mammoth body and mounted the Mammoth tyres on the MT wheels. Runs OK but needs a bit more clearance for the front tyres. John Edited February 15, 2018 by johninderby 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Received and built the Pro-line Ridgeline cage for the SCX10. Rather like it, thought I'd dislike it without a windscreen, but actually I like the more open 'raw' look. Unsure if I now like these tyres with this though, so might have to try and find something a bit smaller, but don't really want to compromise the awesome performance just for looks. We'll see how that goes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllieNZ Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 58 minutes ago, Oh How Original said: Received and built the Pro-line Ridgeline cage for the SCX10. Rather like it, thought I'd dislike it without a windscreen, but actually I like the more open 'raw' look. Unsure if I now like these tyres with this though, so might have to try and find something a bit smaller, but don't really want to compromise the awesome performance just for looks. We'll see how that goes. I'd keep the tyres as is, they suit the look of the rig not too big at all IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 minute ago, OllieNZ said: I'd keep the tyres as is, they suit the look of the rig not too big at all IMO Thanks for the feedback I'm still unsure. I need to get the shell sat in it's final position, then put the bumper on and get the inner arches built, it might look a bit fuller then, I think it's because it's still bare I feel they look a touch big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllieNZ Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Oh How Original said: Thanks for the feedback I'm still unsure. I need to get the shell sat in it's final position, then put the bumper on and get the inner arches built, it might look a bit fuller then, I think it's because it's still bare I feel they look a touch big. By the time a full sized rig gets to that level of cage work it's gonna have big tyres. Check out some of the pic's here http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224953 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novamadcars Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Made a start on taking the aluminium parts off ready for one of my new m05 builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oh How Original Posted February 15, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2018 Started making rust! In the end I opted to just use some Tamiya paint and patience, rather than a 'rusting kit' that are ever popular. A good excuse to get some fresh Tamiya paints, brushes and tape 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 That looks as real as the real thing. How did you do it? J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, yoodoo said: That looks as real as the real thing. How did you do it? J Thanks mate just Tamiya paint and patience lol. Takes quite a lot longer than I expected I'll be honest! It's quite handy I am used to layering for certain effects from my drawing background. A similar method is applied here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Can you link me to the paint and tell me how you do it in stages as I want to do my Blazer shell like that. Excellent job there ! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, yoodoo said: Can you link me to the paint and tell me how you do it in stages as I want to do my Blazer shell like that. Excellent job there ! J Just Tamiya acrylics on Modelsport mate, there is about 100 or so listed last time I checked, separate listings so can't really link 'em lol. There are people far better than me lol, I have just applied some drawing methods to it. Basically, I dab on a dark 'base' layer with a brush, then rub it as close to the size and shape I am wanting, then go with a bright yellow with quite a dry brush, and just dab it around the shape, to create the edging the way you see it, kinda broken up etc... Then just go darker and darker with layers, dabbing as you go along, wait to dry between layers and never put too much on, if you do, just dab with some kitchen roll/loo roll. If it gets a bit dark, just dab with a bit of a lighter colour. I am currently using XF-3, X-6, X-1, X-15, X-34 and XF-84. That's pretty much it in honesty, I'm actually not even looking at any reference photos, it's come out much better than I expected I could do lol. I do wish Modelsport was a bit more informative with there paints. Those item numbers from Tamiya are all for 'matt' colours, but MS sent some in metallic. I need to order some more matt ones, although I will be matt clear coating it all again afterwards. Oh and one small tip, if a layer dries, just use a clean wet brush and dab, it's working for me anyway to keep things moist when needed. Edited February 15, 2018 by Oh How Original 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurreyMatt Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Took the Yeti and Tamiya GF-01 out for a blast in the woods for the first RC trip of the year with my son. Today I learnt that a wet and muddy Yeti isn't the funnest thing to carry and also a 4mm grub screw (from the steering knuckle) is almost impossible to find. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedef Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Me and the boy took the Outcast and Bugsta for a quick bash this morning. Thoroughly enjoyed it, we're going to do the same again tomorrow with my brother and his Timberwolf 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Re-did the front suspension on the Lunchbox. Re-printed the suspension parts making some alterations to make them work better and fitted turnbuckles for adjusting the camber. John Edited February 17, 2018 by johninderby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Some more rusting, then decided to go for the 'odd' panel. In homage to my original Jeep, it's the same blue, although one is sprayed on the inside, one on the out, so it looks ever so slightly off colour, maybe in natural light will be a closer match though. If this turns out looking good, I'm taking credit, if it turns out rubbish then it was Grahams idea! ( @ibo ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllieNZ Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Gave the body a quick lick of paint 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 On 15/02/2018 at 13:45, johninderby said: RC'd the Tamiya 1/32 Mini 4WD Mammoth. Used the chassis from the mini Lunchbox conversion and fitted the Mammoth body and mounted the Mammoth tyres on the MT wheels. Runs OK but needs a bit more clearance for the front tyres. John Are the wheels removable on this? and could the tyres be removed or peeled back, masked so the wheels could be painted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Didn’t try to remove the inner wheels. The screw in the wheel centre just lets you remove the outer face of the wheels then the stock tyres can be removed. The Tamiya tyres were a tight push fit on the MT wheels. The outer faces were fastened back on using longer screws. They don’t actually touch the inner wheels now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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