Malcs RC Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 On 29/01/2017 at 14:07, Malcs RC said: Hi here is my original Tamiya lunchbox that I restored with original parts Alot sweat and tears went into this it was a flebay buy and it was a mess when it turned up lucky I managed to stripp paint completely off and primered painted to how looks now really happy it even got 1987 decals new windows got midnight pumpkin also to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornet neil Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 My Midnight Pumpkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Hi folks. Noob here. Just ordered a Lunchbox. Should be here tomorrow. I'm like a child on Xmas Eve I've seen someone doing a build on Youtube and they used a different type of grease. Is this a good idea or just a waste of money for a first timer? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-1009-X-Tra-Heavy-Duty-Grease-454g-/291926439005?hash=item43f82bf45d:g:PsYAAOSwo0JWMKrC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) In the process of building my Lunchbox and even as a noob I've decided I'm not overly impressed with the bits of wire that make up the rear suspension. Are there any shocks (apart from the Tamiya CVA) that I can buy and just fit in place of the standard ones? Bear in mind that I'm new to all this and don't have a bag of bits of ball joints and tie rod ends from previous builds that I can dig into so I'm looking to buy something that will just fit. Any ideas folks? Edited March 27, 2017 by endure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 hello yes, yes there are some bolt on shocks (with damping) , that u can get. Try searching this thread as I know they have been posted previously. I even bought some but can not for the life of me remenber. sry to be unhelpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks. I've ordered a set of the yellow Tamiya ones from Hong Kong. It's slightly weird in that if you order the black ones you get two shocks yet for a couple of quid more you get a full set of four yellow ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornet neil Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Hi I have just checked the Tyres's on my pumpkin and they are slipping on the rims under acceleration what's the best thing to do glue them or put rubber bands on thanks neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Superglue will do the job. Doesn't have to be proper tyre glue. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornet neil Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 17 minutes ago, johninderby said: Superglue will do the job. Doesn't have to be proper tyre glue. John Thanks is it just a case of pushing the tyre away from the rim and adding the glue around the rim both sides of the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) You can use thin superglue and pull the tyre away a bit and let the glue flow around the rim or thicker glue and work your way around the rim pulling the tyre away as you go. Thin is OK just so long as you don't use too much and it runs all over the place. John Edited April 11, 2017 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornet neil Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) Just to say I glued the Tyres's to the rim and I must say it's a vast improvement it now wheelies when you push the trigger forward Edited April 14, 2017 by Hornet neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabreh24 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 hi all just joined, started to restore my 1989 vintage Midnight Pumpkin today after i got home from work i have a few non destructive mods lined u as time and money permits,pics to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornet neil Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) Hi keep us posted on the mods i have fitted a 5 light roof bar Edited April 30, 2017 by Hornet neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornet neil Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 On 31/03/2017 at 22:30, endure said: Thanks. I've ordered a set of the yellow Tamiya ones from Hong Kong. It's slightly weird in that if you order the black ones you get two shocks yet for a couple of quid more you get a full set of four yellow ones. Hi have you got a link for them please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Hornet neil said: Hi have you got a link for them please http://www.rcjaz.co.uk/tamiya-84365-rc-cw01-cva-short-shock-unit-set-ii-yellow-style-p-90063620.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerBoy Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 My unrestored Midnight Pumpkin that I built in 1989 (still runs fine) with my new Lowride Pumpkin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerBoy Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 On 17/04/2017 at 11:35, sabreh24 said: hi all just joined, started to restore my 1989 vintage Midnight Pumpkin today after i got home from work i have a few non destructive mods lined u as time and money permits Your tyres are on backwards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabreh24 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 most likely one of my kids mucking around with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabreh24 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 actually no they're not, i just checked the instruction manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luminova11 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 My son's Metallic Midnight Pumpkin will be arriving between 1748 and 1848; very specific.Sent from my SM-T819 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Getting my first ever lunchbox thanks to the HK sale - I'll have a read from through the thread next week once we've broke up at work but i'd appreciate a brief summary of thought's / known issues / common upgrades (such as bearing sizes, as I assume being a Tamiya it'll have be stuck in the 80's with bushings. That way I can get some bits on order ready for when I break up. I've a PowerHD LW20 servo spare so long as it fits, will fit a spekky RX to use with my old DX3C and have already ordered a Hobbywing 1060 ESC, assuming the kit'll have a 540 27t motor. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Was very tempted to get one of the black Lunchboxes in the HK sale. Oil shocks, 75mm front 85mm rear and also an 75mm to 85mm shock for the 5th shock mod. Some do fit 85mm at the front but 75mm gives a better suspension angle. RC Bearings does indeed do the bearing sets. Any standard servo will fit. Motor is the Tamiya standard silver can. Did you get the 1060 in the HK sale as well? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Just now, johninderby said: Was very tempted to get one of the black Lunchboxes in the HK sale. Oil shocks, 75mm front 85mm rear and also an 75mm to 85mm shock for the 5th shock mod. Some do fit 85mm at the front but 75mm gives a better suspension angle. RC Bearings does indeed do the bearing sets. Any standard servo will fit. Motor is the Tamiya standard silver can. Did you get the 1060 in the HK sale as well? John Cheers John, yes I did, price seemed reasonable. I've got a few BL set ups knocking around but figured I'd keep it as retro as possible. I'm supposed to be saving for a new Camera body... yet keep throwing cash at the hobby. Speaking of which we break up at work Fri for 6 weeks so I'll nip on over for that GT3b set asap. I always remember hanging my nose over the original in a hobby shop in newark as a child - it's one of my clearest early memories. We had to make do with an original Rough Rider (black bumper model from mem) and Wild Willy as kids. They never ran much, as with no one to help me I had no idea how to replace the odd shaped NiCAD packs that we had that held as much charge as balloon rubbed on a head, and for about as long to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 If I hadn't just bought the Candy Green Grasshopper kit would have had the Lunchbox. Got a couple of the 1060s in the sale, one of which will find a home in the Grasshoper along with a Tamiya Sport Tuned motor. No hurry on the radio. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 It seemed rude not to at that price to be honest, plus I haven't built a tamiya from a new kit for a long long time. That said my unbuilt / unrun RC list is growing to comic proportions, and will soon be rivaling my Steam unplayed games list in length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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