atom3624 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Undecided on colour yet. Normally paint everything BLACK, but I think this would benefit with something different, open to suggestions. Sparkly paint - blue, silver .... bright ... Are there any IndyCar official rigs? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicko Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Its the perfect candidate for an "Optimus Prime" rig! Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick e Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Hi OH HOW ORIGINAL. Got it from Banzai Hobby ( Japan ) as a full operation kit. Comes with controller, mfc, battery, servos. Grand total of 82,100,00 Japanese Yen. Can't fault them, it arrived in UK quickly but was held by customs. Edited March 9, 2015 by mick e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeze Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 If you're used to any colour so long as its black, how bout this movie icon? http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/smokey-and-the-bandit-semi.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick e Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Been busy today sticking little stickers on all the cables.WP_20150311_006 by mick e 1188, on FlickrEverything seems to be working okay.WP_20150311_005 by mick e 1188, on FlickrNow all disassembled until needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_bench10 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Hi OH HOW ORIGINAL. Got it from Banzai Hobby ( Japan ) as a full operation kit. Comes with controller, mfc, battery, servos. Grand total of 82,100,00 Japanese Yen. Can't fault them, it arrived in UK quickly but was held by customs. so round 502 quid then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 My convert thingy worked it out to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick e Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 I thought it was pretty good as it came with everything apart from paint to get it up and running.Had a productive day today, servos and chassis done. Boy is this thing gonna be big.WP_20150312_001 by mick e 1188, on FlickrThat's a 12" ruler in front of it.WP_20150312_002 by mick e 1188, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Put us out of our misery then, what is the final actual figure? In GBP lol... I seem to be getting conflicting results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 with tax it comes to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick e Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Pretty close Sean-vrs, including tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_bench10 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 so me and sean were couple of quid of did my figures in my head so weren't to bad nanan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Please update with pics, can't wait to see this progress..... May I make a little suggestion, I personally wouldn't bother with the vibration unit on the mfu, just shakes the trucks to pieces, ripped mine out shortly after fitting the first one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick e Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Had a busy couple of days.Front suspension.WP_20150313_001 by mick e 1188, on FlickrSteering linkage.WP_20150315_001 by mick e 1188, on FlickrRear diffs.WP_20150315_003 by mick e 1188, on FlickrWP_20150315_004 by mick e 1188, on FlickrWP_20150315_005 by mick e 1188, on FlickrWP_20150315_006 by mick e 1188, on FlickrFitted into axles.WP_20150315_007 by mick e 1188, on FlickrAxles and rear suspension fitted.WP_20150315_008 by mick e 1188, on FlickrWP_20150315_009 by mick e 1188, on FlickrThink its coming on fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Awesome buddy, enjoying watching this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick e Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Another busy day today.3 speed gearbox. Studied the instructions a lot while assembling this. ( Hopefully all okay. )WP_20150316_002 by mick e 1188, on FlickrRear wheels assembled and fitted.WP_20150316_004 by mick e 1188, on FlickrFront wheels.WP_20150316_005 by mick e 1188, on FlickrFuel tanks and steps.WP_20150316_006 by mick e 1188, on FlickrQuite liking the pearl blue, so I think I will be spraying it in that colour.WP_20150316_009 by mick e 1188, on FlickrStill impressed by the size of this.WP_20150316_011 by mick e 1188, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Looking good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeze Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I'll second that And i can't believe just how big it looks even as a bare chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick e Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 New motor arrived this morning, so I'll crack on after I've been to see the physio. If I'm able.WP_20150317_001 by mick e 1188, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick e Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Motor and gearbox and fifth wheel fitted. Had to wire it up to make sure it all works ( and it does ) so studying the instructions in depth pays off. Steering and driving all good. Gonna need a lot of space to drive this, even without a trailer.WP_20150318_004 by mick e 1188, on FlickrWaiting for paint now. Decided on pearl blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 That's one thing that helped make up my mind about getting shot of the 8x8, it's turning circle wasn't amazing, with no real room for modification. I imagine you'll have more potential being just two wheels turning instead of 4. They're certainly made for big ol' areas lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick e Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Been busy over the last few days.Motor, speaker, MFC fitted. Decided not to fit the vibrating thingy after advice from others.WP_20150319_004 by mick e 1188, on FlickrExhaust stacks.WP_20150319_001 by mick e 1188, on FlickrQuick mock up.WP_20150318_005 by mick e 1188, on FlickrPrimer and paint.WP_20150320_002 by mick e 1188, on FlickrMudguards painted and fitted.WP_20150324_001 by mick e 1188, on FlickrWP_20150324_004 by mick e 1188, on FlickrCab painted, pleased with the colour choice.WP_20150324_002 by mick e 1188, on Flickr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Looking very nice mate!! Al. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Can't wait to see her finished Got anything for it to pull? Edited March 27, 2015 by Pistonhead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick e Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Not yet , but looking at the Tamiya Tanker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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