Torqueofthedevil Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Good morning all, I'm a bit stuck on of assembly of a Tamiya Hornet and would be very grateful for any guidance. In Step 7, I need to attach the piston shaft to part D13 to make the damper cylinder, but there's no screw thread inside D13, and the two pieces don't clip together. Presumably all that's needed is some glue, but I'm just hesitant because in other steps the instructions are very clear about which tools/accessories are needed. If glue is the answer, I have some Revell Contacta - is that suitable, or is there a better glue to use? The other thing which is slightly puzzling is that in Step 8, D13 isn't represented accurately - the actual part has a projecting rim around the hole, whereas the illustration shows it being completely flat. This isn't a big deal, but it just makes me wonder if I'm missing something, because the other illustrations seem to be 100% accurate. Many thanks in advance for any help received! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 the part d13 screws onto the metal shaft i am guessing d13 is plastic and the shaft will cut its own thread looking at this https://www.tamiya.com/english/rc/rcmanual/hornet.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev the Rev Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) You just beat me to it there buddy 🙂 You can cut a thread into D13 prior to fitting it onto the shaft by screwing in one of the M3 bolts (BC2) not a self tapper , first to cut the thread then unscrew it , it makes life easier when actually screwing D13 onto the shaft , as that can be a p.i.t.a. Edited February 7, 2021 by Kev the Rev 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torqueofthedevil Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Stormbringer said: the part d13 screws onto the metal shaft i am guessing d13 is plastic and the shaft will cut its own thread looking at this https://www.tamiya.com/english/rc/rcmanual/hornet.pdf Many thanks for the replies. Screwing it on would make perfect sense, but it doesn't work with the pieces I have got - the metal shaft is too small, and slides easily in and out of D13. I don't imagine that adding a thread to the D13 would improve this - or am I missing something?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 have you got the correct parts hmm meaning your trying to attach correct shaft to correct shock bottom ? are there other shafts and or shock bottoms in kit ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev the Rev Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 You should be using shaft MD9 into D13 . The MD9 should be M3 machine thread . I don't think you are pushing the MD shaft ( or pilot screw) into the D13 hard enough . I've just got out a new D13 and screwed a M3 bolt into it cutting it's own thread . There is a void at the entrance of the D13 hole , so you need to push past this with some light pressure , it shouldn't be hard . I think you'll be ok now . Check back if you have any more probs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torqueofthedevil Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 Thanks again for all the help so far. I have been away with work so I haven't been on here for more than a week. The shocks are on - I tried all the suggestions but couldn't get them to screw on, but glue has done the trick. Next annoying question: I'm trying to get the electrics sorted out, and the motor is working fine with the controller - but the steering won't play. When I turn on the receiver, the steering servo moves by itself to full scale deflection (clockwise) and doesn't respond to any inputs from the controller. I'm not helped by the lack of instructions - I can't see any guidance on which port on the receiver to attach the steering servo to (unlike the ESC, where Ch 2 is specified) or even which way round to attach the cable (presumably the red/white/black matches the orientation of the ESC cable). Really sorry to be a pain, but I'm hoping to get the car working for my boy before I have to disappear again. With no prospect of model shops or clubs reopening soon, the expertise on here is my only hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev the Rev Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Post a pic of the servo / RX cable and which ESC you are using . Check the handset steering trim settings . You might have attached the servo saver to the steering servo before the servo was centred . Try unscrewing the servo saver from the servo , turn on the TX and ESC . The servo will centre itself , then re-attach the servo saver with wheels straight ahead . The plug for the steering servo may be backwards in the ESC - without pics - can't tell Edited February 19, 2021 by Kev the Rev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torqueofthedevil Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 Kev, Once again your rapid response is much appreciated - will post some pics shortly. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torqueofthedevil Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 This is what I have got. I'm sorry but I'm not sure which bit is the servo saver - this is probably really obvious but it's not labelled in the instructions - not in English, anyway! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 The servo saver is the white assembly that goes onto the servo shaft so if you undo the screw and take saver off the servo then switch in car the servo should centre and reattach the servo saver so wheels are reasonably straight 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torqueofthedevil Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: The servo saver is the white assembly that goes onto the servo shaft so if you undo the screw and take saver off the servo then switch in car the servo should centre and reattach the servo saver so wheels are reasonably straight Thanks, I'll try that. Which port in the receiver should I use for the cable from the steering servo? I have got Ch1, Ch3 and Bind available Edited February 20, 2021 by Torqueofthedevil Clarity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 it may be the port in the receiver picture to the right of the port the esc is plugged into if it doesn work try the 1 on other side check see if they are marked 1,2 or 3 on receiver so it would be channel 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev the Rev Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) You might need to take the servo out of the chassis to get the servo saver off , but that's ok . Unclip the rods end of of the steering arms near the wheels . Check the servo is centred as said before , set your steering trim to zero I believe is centre on that handset , Check that the servo saver moves equally left to right from the centre ( as in equal steering ) then reassemble the servo and saver and refit if all seems good Edited February 20, 2021 by Kev the Rev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnipJF Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 19/02/2021 at 12:59, Torqueofthedevil said: I can't see any guidance on which port on the receiver to attach the steering servo to (unlike the ESC, where Ch 2 is specified) or even which way round to attach the cable (presumably the red/white/black matches the orientation of the ESC cable). On your receiver, the steering channel is the lowest of the four ports if you view the receiver with the text right-way-up. Plug orientation matches that of your ESC, with the black wire closest to the edge of the receiver. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torqueofthedevil Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 Thanks folks, fingers crossed your excellent help will do the trick! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Torqueofthedevil Posted February 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2021 Gents, Thank you so much for your help. I'm pleased to say that the steering is sorted and we have a serviceable Hornet. There is a bit of cosmetic work still needed, but the main thing is that it's working - but only because of the help I have received on here. The young man is pleased as punch and even the Long-Haired General is happy because she will have slightly less to do while I'm away if he's busy with the Hornet. Top stuff everyone, much appreciated! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Just glad you got it working mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev the Rev Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Enjoy the fun guys !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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