chewbacca Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks for your kind words this is the third lot of depression I have had, I am 64 now I don`t see myself going back to work now. Having my cars and this forum certainly helps. You're very welcome Ian. This forum is a large part of my social life atm, there are some good peeps here. I know what you mean about the cars, there is something very theraputic about solving a problem and seeing your car blatting along doing crazy stuff. Always makes me smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Sent the guy I bought of a picture and he replied "Wow, what an amazing job, how does it run? Thanks for sharing." Regards Daryl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurcyP Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Yeah that happened to me with this one I am of work with depression and this has helped me though I know what its like mate, i got into RC myself to keep me busy when i came out of hospital, already had a history of depression but also now have PTSD etc so i know what its like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thanks for all your kind words it does make me feel better and not so alone. Took this savage for a little run (Sorry no pictures or video forgot camera Doh!!) took a LOT of tuning but O/K now. Clutch is sadly lacking in bite could be the way it was stored anyway it`s the old two black shoe type so will be updating to a sliding shoe type. As long as you Guys are interested I will keep on updating this thread BUT if you get pi+++d of please let me know and I will stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTris Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 How have I only just seen this thread!?! What a fantastic job you've done! Hard to believe it's the same truck from the start of this thread! Props to you, sir!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) You have done brilliantly dude. Seriously please keep updating the thread this savage truly has gone from rags to riches Also on a side note, tricky it appears your BMW is attempting to be a Subaru. Edited April 17, 2014 by Feedtheinferno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 that some good work right there now you just need to do it to a more worthy model lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 that some good work right there now you just need to do it to a more worthy model lol What do you suggest ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 What do you suggest ?? about pretty much anything as long as it isn't a savage imo. if you enjoy the building side of it, what about building a scaler of some kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thanks for your thoughts maybe a scaler next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTris Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) What do you suggest ?? How about a 1979 "Mardave Turbo Capri"? LINK Also on a side note, tricky it appears your BMW is attempting to be a Subaru. lol! I know the gold alloys are a bit brave with blue but I like it! lol Edited April 17, 2014 by TrickyTris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Its a great result mate im now a savage owner too but it needs less work I do need a tire foam or 2 tho and some 17mm hexs hopfully some buggy style ones as I read thd flange nut set up can strip thr wheel hexs. Ill be watching for some tips to do on mine. What oils did you use in the diffs and shocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thanks for the suggestion but I`ve done enough Mardaves 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Its a great result mate im now a savage owner too but it needs less work I do need a tire foam or 2 tho and some 17mm hexs hopfully some buggy style ones as I read thd flange nut set up can strip thr wheel hexs. Ill be watching for some tips to do on mine. What oils did you use in the diffs and shocks? Shocks I`ve had hanging around for a while so I would be open to suggestion on oil as well. Diffs I have always used grease with no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zardoz Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 MASSIVE APPLAUSE Well done mate, superb job. Been great seeing the progress in this thread. Keep posting updates! Sorry to hear about your problems but glad the RC hobby is therapeutic for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTris Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Ha! No way! Those look top notch as well! Fair play mate! It's difficult to think of something that's a bit different... You sticking with 4 wheel RC's only? Plenty of planes out there.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Ha! No way! Those look top notch as well! Fair play mate! It's difficult to think of something that's a bit different... You sticking with 4 wheel RC's only? Plenty of planes out there.. lol Ha! Tried helicopters loved building them could not fly them to save my life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I think the best builders car has an axial scx10 for cheap route or the big bucks rc4wd stuff. Ide rather get an scx10 tho ide like a zombie hunter truck lol. Beat up an action man head and chain it the the rear axle paint on blood splat where you'd normally have mud splat mayb make a .50 cal turret for the roof like hummvee's have. But also have a tube body with panels to have a mad maxx theme too or something plus a nice scale normal truck shell. Trouble is I know I wouldnt use it so holding off and hoping a use comes up in the future once im driving and can go to meets. Right now tho im happy with my revo and two savages altho the .25 will be a beater truck with only upgraded wheels and servos mayb It has the hpi ribbed pipe tho which I read is good but I dont like the purple colour I wish it was hpi orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thinking about it I have got all the bits for another project. One I started a while ago and put away and forgot about. Turning a Kyosho alpha nitro into a Reliant Robin 3 wheeler. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Do it fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTris Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 That sounds awesome mate! I feel a Jeremy Clarkson/Reliant Robin montage coming on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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