Popular Post the watchman Posted December 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2014 Well as in the tittle, im starting a tamiya collection again, had a ride the eve to the local model shop, could not resist this now im starting collecting again, it will be a runner but only for special occasions, pretty good start i rekon, always wanted one as a kid, even had the poster on my wall this is not a build thread as such but progress will be shown, every time i buy a new tamiya, i will add it here, may take a while as i like them to be perfect. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HYPER-BOY Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 No messing or waiting around then mate! - Great start Look forward to seeing the collection and the builds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watchman Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Cheers buddy no i dont muck about lol, let the fun begin Im really exited to have a tamiya collection again, i love the box art, i love building them, the nostalgia souronding tamiya and the many memories certain models hold for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Being a Tamiya fan we've now become best friends look forward to this thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NITO Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Excellent, please put up a build thread! I'm with 53HRA! I'm waiting until xmas to open mine. I almost had tears in my eyes building up my Hornet a couple of xmas's ago because of the nostalgic memories the smell of the rubber tyres brought back!! Enjoy, I'm sure you'll love every second. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Nowt like starting at the top and working your way down Green with envy, now, crack on and get some piccies up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Cheers buddy no i dont muck about lol, let the fun begin Im really exited to have a tamiya collection again, i love the box art, i love building them, the nostalgia souronding tamiya and the many memories certain models hold for me. You are not alone , I totally agree with what you say fella and what a purchase to start it off. From what I have read up the re release bruiser and mountain rider drive much better than the originals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watchman Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) Cheers for the nice comments everyone, im hoping to make a start on it tomorrow, after shoping that is busy time of year as im sure you all know. Have two tins of ts-15 put to one side at the local model shop, i need grab a couple of servos, and a new sr410 speky receiver as im running it off my dx4s Edited December 20, 2014 by the watchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NITO Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Will you be using a shift gate setup with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watchman Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Will you be using a shift gate setup with that? No mate, im using a spektrum dx4s steering wheel trigger type transmitter, so gears will be shifted using the aux switches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NITO Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Oh right, excellent. I'm using stick transmitter but it's a 7ch with a 3 position switch that I plan to change gears with. Does the DX4s have a 3 position aux switch, or will you need to use two seperate switches for the transmission? Cheers Nito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watchman Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Yes nito, the dx4s has a 3 position switch so should be silky smooth bob on gear changes every time I started the build today haha, chassis rails are done, axles are done, the diffs are weird lol, 6 gears inside the diff housing. Ive taken my time, just to make sure everything is just right, tamiya manuals are great, im loving the build so far, making me feel all christmasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NITO Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 How about sharing the Christmas spirit with some pics lol. Hope you're taking plenty! Enjoy! Hoping to start mine in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NITO Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 ps. Does it come with metal bearings all round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watchman Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 ps. Does it come with metal bearings all round? Yes mate, full metal sheilded bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Nito's thread and now this had me looking at the 3 speeds again, missus has informed me that Santa has been notified lol. Tamiya Mountain Rider has arrived , can't open till Christmas my nieces advise. I have just purchased the slipper kit for it, excited is an understatement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watchman Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Nito's thread and now this had me looking at the 3 speeds again, missus has informed me that Santa has been notified lol. Tamiya Mountain Rider has arrived , can't open till Christmas my nieces advise. I have just purchased the slipper kit for it, excited is an understatement. Awesome fella, judging by your largescales im sure you will do it justice I cant get to mine untill tomorrow chrimbo eve, be nice to get the chassis done on christmas eve. Im on the lookout now for a 959, a celica grb and a avante im tempted by the tundra too, ill try resist though untill the bruiser is done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NITO Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Awesome RJJ, another build thread coming too then?!! I do like the look of the mountaineer and its a limited edition. Did that come from Stella? I have my airbrush kit and paint all ready, today adhesion promoter and 1k lacquer arrived. (Would love to 2k the shell but it seems pretty lethal stuff in a domestic setting.) Just need to rig up a makeshift spray booth in the conservatory, I'm thinking the Bruisers outer cardboard box gaffa taped up, computer fans, an RC 7.2v power pack and switch and some ducting out the window, before the missus will let me spray. Any tips welcome! Why the slipper kit out of curiosity, I read on some forums somewhere that it slips too early even with it tightened up! I keep looking at the massive outer cardboard box of the bruiser, but won't open until xmas. It's going to be a quiet few days from boxing day on I hope. The 959 was always revered way back. I'm hoping they re re that and the Big Wig! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Cheers guys, always fancied one. It came from gold star stockists today, the missus found one that could be delivered in time. Jazz hobby I found the cheapest but 50/50 with dreaded customs. Slipper kit, thought it would make sense as I fancy a bit more oomph, help out the gearbox. Not sure on esc/motor combo, brushless, brushed or a specific crawler setup. Need to do some research and see what you guys are planning. Going to take my time to build it and enjoy it. Plus I have an egress to build 1st, of to sort it out now Looking forward to pics from you guys, on your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watchman Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 I am just waiting for a chap on tamiya forum to get back to me regarding a both a 959 and a grb I just cant resist lol, ive had both before tbh, the 959 was nib and i could not bring my self to paint it?? Really regret flogging that now, i also had a nib body set that i paid close to 300 for lol?? Insane really. Ive had a nice grb celica to that i bought off ebay, was already built and painted but was mint, again regret selling that too. The mrs looked at my bruiser progress last night, axles and chassis done, she said is that all youve got done?? I said yes love, its not like building my losi 8 etc, get it done asap, i like to savour a tamiya build she replied, ohh ok, whatever, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Not on the same scale, but I sold my 1st 5th scale 5b ss, always regretted it tbh and 2yrs later I built my ideal one. Always costs you replacing the sold rc's lol. I wouldnt part with the stuff I have collected now or built, plan is to just enjoy them, maintain them and when I retire, break open a few kits to build, vintage by then of course Gotta agree fella, a Tamiya build is one to cherish, blooming nostalgia lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watchman Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Well heres where i am up to, just fitted the teu-104 in and set it up to my dx4s switch in the correct place now so i dont have to remove the body ready for spray I also had this arrive this morning my next build, i could not resist, comes with full ball races and a black sport tunned motor all for 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibo Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Looks great, pics please.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NITO Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Looks fantastic...good job on that bruiser! (Don't know much about the TT02 but I like the idea of the Mk1 escort drifter!) My drifter is a TA03F pro with a Subaru Brat pick up shell!! Can't wait to get the wheels on mine! Looking forward to the shell progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Very nicely done, can't wait for bodyshell pics from you guys, and that escort shell sure is a damn good looker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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