oodboo Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Glue the rear tyres. You'll probably find the rims are spinning in the tryres when you accelerate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Racer Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 During this Covid 19 thingy I decided to get mine out and dust off the cobwebs and have a few bashes in the back garden 😆 It's been running quite well apart from the run when the gearbox come apart resulting in diff coming unassembled. Somehow the gearbox had last a few screws. I've now fitted Traxxas Hawk/Eagle rims I had spare. Rears fitted fine but had to put a few spacers on front axle (old bushings). I've also trimmed some plastic off steering knuckle and wishbone to get more steering lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kistner Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Hey Legend Racer, what body is that? It's a great fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Racer Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Kistner said: Hey Legend Racer, what body is that? It's a great fit. Not 100% sure as i got it on a 1/12th banger but i think it's one of these http://www.kamtec.co.uk/epages/BT4645.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT4645/Products/K0157 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kistner Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Thanks. I should have thought of them. I have one of their vw bus shells sitting in the basement. Maybe I should bust that out and get it fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I'm going to get my lunchbox out the cupboard tonight and see what it needs to get running again. Lockdown has got me wanting to tinker again. I've ordered a couple of new kits to build but until they arrive it's lunchbox time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Only needed electronics installing and it's ready for it's first run for a few years tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) The body has had a tough life. Edited April 12, 2020 by oodboo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman1977 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 On 10/04/2020 at 23:53, oodboo said: Glue the rear tyres. You'll probably find the rims are spinning in the tryres when you accelerate. Thanks for the tip. I have glued the tires but i am still not able to get it to wheelie. It looks to me like the front wheels are getting more power than the rear. Any further tips to resolve it? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Racer Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Snowman1977 said: It looks to me like the front wheels are getting more power than the rear. Any further tips to resolve it? Cheers. Should be rear wheel drive so front wheels shouldn't be spinning at all as there's no power to them. You haven't put the body on the wrong way have you? Ignore me, I missed original post it's a mIni you have which are 4wd Edited April 15, 2020 by Legend Racer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craikeybaby Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 It is looking like a Lunchbox is going to be my next model - I was looking for a kit that would be fun to build for me, but also fun to razz around the lawn with my son whilst on lockdown. I’m almost ready to press “buy”, But just wondered if there’s anything else I need - any key upgrades etc? Along side the Lunchbox kit I am ordering Rx/Tx, paint (TS-19 metallic blue to match my 1:1 van) and the bearing kit. I already have NiMH battery and charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I think the first thing to break on my lunchbox was the body mounts. Should be able to get a set of alloy mounts off eBay. A half decent servo helps, something with metal gears. Other than that just have fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craikeybaby Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I have an Acoms servo knocking about. No idea how good it is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craikeybaby Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Ordered!!! Can’t wait to start the build (I guess that means I should finish my MX-5 build). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L J Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 aluminium servo saver is also a worthwhile purchase. The plastic kit one broke within week on mine. Body mounts just snapped as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I've still got one in the box from 18 mths ago, simply haven't got round to building it yet, but when I do, its going to be bone stock...to start with anyway. Including the bushings... 😲 Planning on it being my beach rig, so bearings prob not the best bet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craikeybaby Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) The Lunchbox is here, and built! Except the body, which I managed to put a horrible paint run in, so will be sanding back and trying again. Paint run by Lewis Craik, on Flickr At least the other side looks good though, the colour (Metallic Blue: TS19) is a good match for my 1:1 van. Paint after three coats by Lewis Craik, on Flickr Edited April 23, 2020 by craikeybaby 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTartanSpartan Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Trying to find some decent shocks for the Lunchie In stock in the UK Anyone recommend ?I can find 75mm gmade for the front but no 85mm for the rear I can find 85mm sets of 4 Absima but no 75mm Help !Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve050 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Hello.im new to having RC models and have got a midnight pumpkin and have seen there is a piece made by AMpro for the rear suspension instead of a 5 shock does anyone know where I can get this part in the UK or is it only online from America...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fil_b Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 What’s a good brushless setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_C Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 On 10/05/2020 at 10:31, Steve050 said: Hello.im new to having RC models and have got a midnight pumpkin and have seen there is a piece made by AMpro for the rear suspension instead of a 5 shock does anyone know where I can get this part in the UK or is it only online from America...thanks https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2317376 If you look a few pages back, I had the above printed by 3dhubs.com Since then they've changed their business model and now stick a big (like £60+) surcharge on small orders. I am currently having some stuff printed by www.thirty6.co.uk who are not as cheap as 3dhubs were and have a £20 minimum order. One of those parts is only going to cost a few quid. Do you know anyone with a 3d printer ? maybe you can find a cheap 3d print service ? or worst case get some other stuff printed to make the order up to £20.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdotcom Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Hi all, Just a quick question. What's the name of this part? It's the silver metal bit where the shock sits in. I've spent hours trying to find spare ones, but struggling without knowing the exact name of the part. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-spring-mount-lunch-box-2-/rc-car-products/31566 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdotcom Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie07 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Hi guys, my midnight pumpkin’s wheels spin when I hold it in the air but as soon as I put it on the ground it stops working?!?!? Anyone know why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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