Redback Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, everclear1984 said: It's printed on an Ender 3 in PLA. Printers have come down in price so much now that even if you're vaguely interested I'd recommend getting one. Just bear in mind that you need to treat it as a hobby, just like RC. The more time you put into it the better your results will be. Thanks man, i dont want to derail the topic so ill dm you, I've done my research and whilst i understand its a hobby as i have experience in 3d im looking at the commercial possibilities a printer opens up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post everclear1984 Posted December 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) Took the minis out for a run with the kiddos. It's a nice change of pace from the madness of 1/8 bashers 🙂 Edited December 11, 2021 by everclear1984 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 17 minutes ago, everclear1984 said: Took the minis out for a run with the kiddos. It's a nice change of pass from the madness of 1/8 bashers 🙂 i have started to like mini cars now 🙂 want more now 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCake Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Same here! Got a collection of 1/14ish and am waiting on some slightly better weather to squeeze as many as I can into a large rucksack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hell horn. Posted December 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2021 Been messing with a new to me element enduro. Cut wheel arch to fit the bigger wheels I had. Droped shell as low as possible. Should be fun to play with. Hardbody with a ton of upgrades and extras with it 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post babylon Posted December 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 6, 2021 Been out the loop for a good while, But I'm a bit opposite and tend to get back into it when winter rolls in, I like to spend the days in the shed just messing with them. So I've been off this week and so decided to sort the shed out and do a few bits, Started by building another desk that was higher and could hold the 50" plasma, Nothing better than pottering with the cars and doing a boxset at the same time. Dropped a Losi 427 engine in the CRT, It did come with an SH 28 that is the same engine but the OWB was slipping which is why the previous owner cut out the flywheel hole so they could use a bump box, Only cost 120 quid and I don't think it ever moved from new, Also made some alloy chassis braces. As they had already mutilated the chassis I decided to do a much better job of doing a slot for the rotostart so I could use standard engine mounts so I could use the rotostart or bump box. My other CRT had a twin steering servo setup that I did, But they just pulled too much power, The ESC had a 6v 5A BEC but that wasn't enough, So I tried a separate external 6v 5A BEC that I had but still no good,So went back to single setup, But in place of the other servo I dropped in a Hyper 7 shock which helps with the play and takes some strain off the servo. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigGinge Posted December 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 7, 2021 More progress has been made with the TRX4 build. The axles, shocks and suspension linkages are all now together and mounted on the chassis, along with the wheels, body mounts and steering servo. This has meant that I’ve been able to properly trial fit the shell and it’s mostly looking good. There is a slight issue with the position of the front body posts, that is currently causing the body to sit too far forwards. Hopefully I will be able to find some after market body post mounts that will let me shift things about so that this all fits properly. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post froggy8 Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 tried to do something with the wires: before: and after: dont like the way there is too much white cable ties showing but couldnt think of an alternative. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Redback Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 Bit of modelling. Working on a speedrun body design, the idea is to print as a mould negative and then use it as a base for fiberglassing over. Fancy Render 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steephill Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 Made a front bumper for my Hyper 7. Made from some 4mm thick black acetal. A bit rough, but will give some bashing protection. Gonna make a neater version when i pick up a new jigsaw and find my detail belt sander. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigGinge Posted December 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2021 More bits went onto the TRX4 build but I have had to take one fairly key bit (a bodged on offset body mount) off because of a clash with the motor. So still a fair way to go before this one is ready for the trails. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigGinge Posted December 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2021 Cutting and trimming for the shell and fenders today. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Redback Posted December 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2021 Mounted the new cab and made a basic bed for the shelf queen tf2. Then took it for its maden run. Completely incapible of climbing a mound of grass but fun to see it finally running and trying hard. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Looks good tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin34 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Fitted my notourious motor into my hyper gt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post oodboo Posted December 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2021 After a bit, actually a lot, of tweaking I'm finally happy with how the body is sitting. First try with magnetic mounts has been a learning curve. I'm calling this one finished now. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Very nice mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post everclear1984 Posted December 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2021 Gave the Typhon its first run 🙂 The little Tracer got in on the action too! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post everclear1984 Posted December 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2021 Some footage from yesterday 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyo Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Yesterday I did this to my model...new centre shaft on order! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGinge Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) Just a little paint on the inside of the light buckets for the prairie wolf body. What do people use to tint the lexan body red/amber where it will cover the rear lights? Is there a particular translucent paint I should be using for this which comes in the tiny pot size I’d need? Edit: not sure why the picture is upside down, isn’t like that on my phone so I can’t turn it the right way up. Edited December 13, 2021 by BigGinge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tanveer Posted December 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2021 Just put some 60wt shock oil in the stampede 4x4, really not looking forward to getting this one dirty😂 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Redback Posted December 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2021 Today was a intresting day, first time using a 3d printer, after a couple of strength tests settled on an infill and begun producing car parts, first up a winch mount that slots into the chassis rails. Next up rear chassis stiffener and front servo plate redesign as the stock one has way to much flex. And a mascot for the car. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanmacine Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 On 04/11/2021 at 15:28, Bert_w164 said: Here you are friend, as requested...running at 40w without a lens, can turn this puppy up to 100W...but I had a hard time exposing trying to get a shot at 40W. Pictures taken in a dark room... Outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Whilst on the subject, am looking to buy some LED lights for our trucks? What's the best way to do it? eBay kit? Thinking the ones where you just slap a 9V to them 2 red and 2 white LED lights, maybe a set of 4/bar along the top for the M/T? 4x RC Helicopter Car Plane LED Lights + PP3 Connector Battery Kit All Colours | eBay? Help appreciated 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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