Ian w Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The Temptation. Looking round for a bit of a winter (or rainy day) project and I come across the HPI Baja 5B SS kit. (yeah o/k Feedtheinferno I know I said I don`t like the shape of the Baja but this one I do). Anyone had one of these kits are they any good. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I have never had a SS kit but the amount of 5B's I have completely stripped and rebuilt I think I have a good bearing on how they are like to build. The answer to that is good fun. As long as you follow the manual which is very easy to follow and you are generally happy with simple tools which I know you are, you won't go wrong. The only downside is the cost. My opinion would be buy a fully built KM and strip it down to nothing. Download the SS manual and then re-build the KM. That way you have spent a hell of a lot less, you have checked the KM all over and had the fun of building it from scratch. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveyC Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Ian, I built one of these about two years ago and still have it. Its very nice kit to build, with no problems that I can recall, I had great fun doing it and would thoroughly recommend it as a project. There used to be a series of videos on the 'net discribing the whole process, and I found these helpfull but not necessary, particulalry in the area of building the axles. If you can't find them on the 'net, I think I should have them somewhere (but it might take me a little while to find them in amongst my >5 tB of data storage!). Harvey Edited August 13, 2014 by HarveyC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Oh Damn I hoped you were going to say they are rubbish. Oh well sell a couple more of the nitros and then who knows. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 I have never had a SS kit but the amount of 5B's I have completely stripped and rebuilt I think I have a good bearing on how they are like to build. The answer to that is good fun. As long as you follow the manual which is very easy to follow and you are generally happy with simple tools which I know you are, you won't go wrong. The only downside is the cost. My opinion would be buy a fully built KM and strip it down to nothing. Download the SS manual and then re-build the KM. That way you have spent a hell of a lot less, you have checked the KM all over and had the fun of building it from scratch. Yeah I know what you are saying, but for me, the motivation to strip it down would not be there but to get a box of bits the motivation to build would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Buy one, give it to me and I would have it full stripped in a day for you, easy peasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveyC Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 A box full of nice clean bits, with all of the tools, the oils/greases, nicely organised in indicvidual packs with a good manual .... Ummmm H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmini Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I really enjoyed the build of my ss clear instructions on the most part. You will need a fairly big area to build the thing tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I know Harvey, but you know how tight I am 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 It was the first kit I built and loved it. No problems when building it and all done in 23 hrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangarilla Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Got to get a 5b kit, brilliant fun and you can hop it up from the inital build if you ask a few questions on here with clutches, infinite options. i loved building it, shame others dont come as a kit as the 5ive would be fun to scratch build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Got to get a 5b kit, brilliant fun and you can hop it up from the inital build if you ask a few questions on here with clutches, infinite options. i loved building it, shame others dont come as a kit as the 5ive would be fun to scratch build Yeah it is pretty sure I will have one but, as you have seen the pictures, I have to sell some nitros to make room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Extreme - bigger house. Practical - just get a bigger shed!! Sorted. You know you want it .... Not helping I know! Al. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Extreme - bigger house. Practical - just get a bigger shed!! Sorted. You know you want it .... Not helping I know! Al. No shed all over my house. bigger house? Nah I am happy to be living with my cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangarilla Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 how about losing some of the furniture? All you really need is a couple of chairs a small dining table, bobs your uncle lots of room for another 18 toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 lol Dining table?? I `aint got room for one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YORKSHIRENEO Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just built one of these and thoroughly enjoyed it. Very easy to understand instructions. Here she is.... Not complete yet but last few jobs are to mount the last 3 tyres, the wing and body and a few other niggly bits.....seems a shame to get her dirty! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Very nice Oh!! Stop the temptation NOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YORKSHIRENEO Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Built mostly on my lap in the living room ( i do have unfeasibly long legs!) so you dont need that much room! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Built mostly on my lap in the living room ( i do have unfeasibly long legs!) so you dont need that much room! LOL that`s how I work BUT I have very short legs so it gets a bit awkward sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YORKSHIRENEO Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 And i have a (almost) 3year old to contend with. How no parts went "missing" is a miracle. Well here she is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian w Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 What colour ar you going to do the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YORKSHIRENEO Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 What colour ar you going to do the body. Undecided atm! Given how pretty she looks with the orange anodised parts im toying with keeping it clear with some decals. Failing that was thinking some kind of silver and orange scheme in keeping with the stock parts but im open to ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangarilla Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 take lots of pictures as as once you've been out with it, she'll never look that nice and sparkly again !! Be gentle, they are great fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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