Pistonhead Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Not this week, my pinions won't be in at Imperial models til the weekent but i'll be up with it anyway to meet you guys and to pick some brains on set ups etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Why didn't you click and collect on your pinions of eBay from Modelsport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 I may save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 What size you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Why didn't you click and collect on your pinions of eBay from Modelsport. Click and collect from Modelsport? Please explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Why no main Argos near you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 I've got one in Penzance but it only comes up with the truro branch as an option. If you buy stuff from Modelsport on ebay, they give you a click and collect option from Argos on the postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 What size you want? I'm after 22 - 24t pinions for this on an 8.5t, sound like a good range or should that be higher/lower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I have just looked for my pinions and can't find any:/ not good so going to need some I know I had about 5 but seem to of misplaced them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Small preview of the paint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51rider Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Looking very nice! Watching this one with interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Cheers Not had the chance to get anything done to it today due to work, but had hoped to have the shocks assembled and bled tonight, but hey ho lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAVFC Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Good build thread mate:) Edited August 11, 2014 by JayAVFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Got it to a finished rolling chassis at last Lower shock caps, and shafts assembled. The manual states the same part number for two different size and thickness o rings on the lower and upper caps, it's easy enough to work out which one goes where though. Shocks fully assembled and bled (eventually lol) the manual doesn't state clearly how these should be bled, thankfully there's helpful videos on Horizon Hobbys' Youtube channel. They may not be quite perfect yet, but they'll do me for now, and no doubt i'll get better at them with time. Springs on. Shocks mounted to the chassis. Not too keen on the design of the upper shock ball joints(?) Feels like they need a similar washer to ones on the inner rear camber ball studs on my Hyper. The finished roller I did find that the front wheels on these are quite wide (or the Proline Wedges are a narrow tyre) and had to stretch the tyres over the wheels. Esc just sat there for demonstration purposes and will be fixed properly before soldering. I will need a shorter sensor wire to keep everything tidy easier as the one that came with the motor is relatively long. All that's left now is to fit the pinion, set the mesh, and then some soldering. I'm not promising anything yet, but there's a chance it could be ready for it's first race at St Pirans Raceway this Sunday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 If you want to be slim fronts you need to dremel a lip on the wheel off inside edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 If you want to be slim fronts you need to dremel a lip on the wheel off inside edge Exactly that and well worth doing. Makes the car do far smoother arcs instead of 50p corners!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Just a couple more photos tonight. Drilled, trimmed, stickered and mounted the body and wing. Chuffed to bits with how she's looking 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Looks good. Did you say your going Truro soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 I am indeedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 What size did you want need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 22/23/24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 A couple of small updates on progress. The pinion is on and meshed properly, the car's all soldiered up and got it powered up for the first time. Should be able to get it over to St Pirans on Sunday to play with set ups. Also just recieved the cab forward shell today. Can anyone recommend some painters for me? As i'd like this one done professionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/195786-fullerpaint/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 I hate ball diffs! Took it out to the local astro pitch today for some basic testing, and the diff kept on slacking itself off, so i removed the screw and nut, cleaned them both up and replaced them with some threadlock and run it again. Still the same problem. Tightened it up once more, and sheared the screw. I've since decided that ball diffs are the worst invention in the world of everything and have ordered a 22SCT RTC gear diff. I'm much happier tuning gear diffs and can go safe in the knowledge that the car wont (shouldn't) lose drive again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I wish I could use the gear diff in my b5m but the ball diff is better at the track I run at . The first few I built was just felt horrible, it just practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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