Seanster43 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) So as I’ve said in my introduction that I plan to build a TB-01 car with the iconic Escort Cosworth shell, I finally got ahold of what looks like a newish TB-01 rally chassis with the steel prop shaft. As I was preparing this build in advance I won a steel prop shaft on ebay so I now have a spare if anyone wants it pm me. Edited February 15, 2020 by Seanster43 Spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 I took of the wheel nuts to find the standard plastic kit bearings, no worries as can order a set for all 4 corners, this got me thinking about checking the rest of the car. It turns out once side of the gear box was ball raced and the other had a metal bush in place so I’m going to strip the important bits. I’ll ad a few hop ups as I go. I’m still unsure if I’m going to go brushless or not. I’m not into lipos so if anyone can recommend a reasonable set up for this heavy chassis then let me know lol. Sean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 great start OP you going for the whale tail version or WRC shell on this project? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 I’ll be doing a whale tail version for sure, I want to run the car as well, so probably keep the shell for the shelf and get a spare for bashing. Then already looking to do a wrc on the XV-01 in time. Hooked again 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 nice man cant beat the street version did they ever release the ken block cossie shell in the end ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 No idea, I know there’s a few HPI Ken block livery shells so might be able to to make something work with the wrc shell, you’re already a step ahead of my plans 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Sounds like a perfect project, TB01 and an Escort Cossie shell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Yeah won’t be the quickest build as I know TB-01 parts are becoming scarce. I still need to get ahold of an alloy motor mount at some point and a few other bits. I missed out on one a few weeks ago apparently there was 2 on uk eBay 🙄. So will keep looking. Have ordered a full set of bearings, turnbuckle set and rally tamiya block tyres and wheels for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 These turned up today. As I continued stripping down parts of the car I found some more bushes, glad I ordered a full set, I have a couple spare bearings at least. Just seems odd that someone would build a gearbox with part bearings and part bushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Seanster43 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Bushes everywhere 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Both gearboxes pretty much the same, also there was a bush in the plastic motor mount, will keep the bearing until I get the alloy motor mount. Eventually 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 Small update over the last week I have been very busy with the wee one and various other things. I ordered some Tamiya Rally Blocks & Focus Rs wheels unfortunately they never turned ebay fails me again😂. At least the seller was kind enough to refund me. I have put an order in with Modelsport and my parts are on hold as there’s no stock, but as usual they will email me as soon as the parts are on the way 👍🏻. I’ve got a package waiting at the post office also 😁. And these bits turned up the other day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 This also turned up today got a cracking deal on this on ebay, it’ll do for now as I’m having difficulty finding and alloy motor mount. I will need to cut one of the alloy servo mounts as one side is shorter that the other but should get it to work to help stiffen the steering up if all else fails I have another mount on the way that’s a bit shorter so will make it work as they say 😂. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 Slow updates as slow progress with getting parts for this. I can’t believe how quickly landl Models sold out of Cosworth shells. Anyways I managed to get one so not sure if I’m going down the Pilot/Tiger Stripe route or go modern with a Ken Block replica. Also I am struggling to get ahold of rally wheels for some reason the focus Rs wheels are nowhere in stock for over a month so I guess I was correct in saying this will be a slow build 😂. What we thinking gents, Pilot Cosworth or Ken Block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Crockett Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Ken Block for me.... You can do a Pilot after 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Seanster43 said: Slow updates as slow progress with getting parts for this. I can’t believe how quickly landl Models sold out of Cosworth shells. Anyways I managed to get one so not sure if I’m going down the Pilot/Tiger Stripe route or go modern with a Ken Block replica. Also I am struggling to get ahold of rally wheels for some reason the focus Rs wheels are nowhere in stock for over a month so I guess I was correct in saying this will be a slow build 😂. What we thinking gents, Pilot Cosworth or Ken Block? What Focus wheels are you after? 51021 are plentiful. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2555059.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xtamiya+51021.TRS0&_nkw=tamiya+51021&_sacat=0 How about a Martini Cosworth? Was thinking of doing one myself a while back. Stickers are available from MCI. https://mciracing.ca/products/cosworth-martini 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 Like both of them spoiled for choice now 😂, yeah the 51021’s none in stock anywhere until end of March places saying in stock but when I call them there’s nothing I’m gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 Hi torque servo saver on and servo mounts fitted, still need to trim the right hand side one as these are meant for the TG-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 So in amongst these posts today this turned up a surprise from the wife lol😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Crockett Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Decision made for you !!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 6 hours ago, Seanster43 said: Like both of them spoiled for choice now 😂, yeah the 51021’s none in stock anywhere until end of March places saying in stock but when I call them there’s nothing I’m gutted. There are some on ebay now from the UK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 57 minutes ago, ChrisT said: There are some on ebay now from the UK. Got some ordered, emailed the seller first, he says they don’t advertise what the don’t have in stock so all good. Cheers for the link Chris👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanster43 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Davy Crockett said: Decision made for you !!!!! Yeah the wife knows best 😂 Still liking the martini one though, suppose gives me an excuse to do a few lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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