Gaz! Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Little strange..... rubber sealed bearings are getting the norm now on scale trucks, wonder why they chose not to??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Wabom1981 said: Top work!! Tempted to change to bearings on mine too so your information is much appreciated!! are you stil using the original "long" steering link? No probs Do you mean the original plastic one? If so then yes, still using it. Need to get some threaded rod and some 6mm aluminium pipe and will do my own i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, big gaz said: Little strange..... rubber sealed bearings are getting the norm now on scale trucks, wonder why they chose not to??? I asked them on Facebook and the main reason was price as it would hike it up and also bushing do not seize up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabom1981 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 1 minute ago, big gaz said: Little strange..... rubber sealed bearings are getting the norm now on scale trucks, wonder why they chose not to??? Weird eh? even my cheap as chips FTX outback came with bearings as standard! probably blew the budget on the tasty body design 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Wabom1981 said: Weird eh? even my cheap as chips FTX outback came with bearings as standard! probably blew the budget on the tasty body design It is wired, especial when bearings are cheap as chips.... Haha... maybe not on the body but on all of the flimsy details (wipers, mirrors...etc...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabom1981 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Been making some scale changes to mine, black wagon wheels, rc4wd mud thrasher tyres and a scratch built wooden storage rack................given its colour with coffee would you believe? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Much better with black wheel. Been using instant coffee to stain model ship parts including sails for years. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 On 09/11/2017 at 19:18, Wabom1981 said: Weird eh? even my cheap as chips FTX outback came with bearings as standard! probably blew the budget on the tasty body design Yet weirdly, even some of the highest priced Tamiyas come with bushings 2 hours ago, Wabom1981 said: Been making some scale changes to mine, black wagon wheels, rc4wd mud thrasher tyres and a scratch built wooden storage rack................given its colour with coffee would you believe? Also a fan of coffee staining here, two heaped teaspoons to about 25ml of water for a super dark mix. Did my pallet with it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I'd imagine warranty concerns is more the reason for bushings over bearings. I'm shocked to say I'm liking these more and more - and avoiding a trip to the LHS so I don't see one in the flesh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabom1981 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 42 minutes ago, Oh How Original said: Yet weirdly, even some of the highest priced Tamiyas come with bushings Also a fan of coffee staining here, two heaped teaspoons to about 25ml of water for a super dark mix. Did my pallet with it Boooom!! I think it was you who suggested this tip to me a while back!! Thanks again OHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabom1981 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 19 minutes ago, capri-boy said: I'd imagine warranty concerns is more the reason for bushings over bearings. I'm shocked to say I'm liking these more and more - and avoiding a trip to the LHS so I don't see one in the flesh. I've heard through the carisma scale adventure Facebook page that there might be some more retro style bodies on the way too!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Wabom1981 said: I've heard through the carisma scale adventure Facebook page that there might be some more retro style bodies on the way too!! Thats some great news. lets see what they come out with. truck looks great by the way and as mention above much better with black wheels. Love the scale accessories. Top work mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Wabom1981 said: Boooom!! I think it was you who suggested this tip to me a while back!! Thanks again OHO It might have been lol, glad to be of some help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Done a quick garden running video 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabom1981 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Nice work @peter2117 I'm really enjoying mine too, took it on the local trail over the weekend and gave it its first taste of mud!! also had some custom number plates arrive for it too. Have you joined the new page carisma scale adventure has setup on Facebook? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 8 hours ago, Wabom1981 said: Nice work @peter2117 I'm really enjoying mine too, took it on the local trail over the weekend and gave it its first taste of mud!! also had some custom number plates arrive for it too. Have you joined the new page carisma scale adventure has setup on Facebook? Cheers mate. I think i have joined them on FB. Carisma in general have some good deals for their anniversary though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 Just noticed on Asia Tees website that some AXIAL SCX10 upgrades are straight bolt on (Shock towers and braces front and back, steering link and bumper mounts) which is great news as opens some more possibilities 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabom1981 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Could you post a link please @peter2117 would mind a look at those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 4 hours ago, Wabom1981 said: Could you post a link please @peter2117 would mind a look at those. Here you go https://www.asiatees.com/article?id=3078 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 8 hours ago, peter2117 said: Just noticed on Asia Tees website that some AXIAL SCX10 upgrades are straight bolt on (Shock towers and braces front and back, steering link and bumper mounts) which is great news as opens some more possibilities A Axial scx10 gearbox will drop straight in too..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 2 hours ago, big gaz said: A Axial scx10 gearbox will drop straight in too..... Thanks for this info Gaz. Got me thinking now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 For now it’s easier to fit hd gears in a Axial box until carisma possibly come up with there own offering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 Few pictures from today outing. Really love this truck. Very capable and loads of fun. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 They're looking good Peter! how do you find the suspension, is it supple? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 2 hours ago, t2boats said: They're looking good Peter! how do you find the suspension, is it supple? Thanks Gaz . Yeah the suspension is quite supple and smooth. I think that the 30 weight oil is a bit to stiff and could do with a 25 or 20 to be more seamless and looked more realistic. I might end up and drive with no oil as i did with my scx10, it will be bumpy but it will look good while doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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