JupiterTwo

Does anywhere in the UK reliably stock Vanquish kits?

Rails on, front straight axle installed. enjoyable build so far, a welcome distraction from the stress of moving house

Assembled a gearbox

My vote would be for an XV01. It’s a more complex/rewarding build than the TT02, and you end up with a vehicle that handles more like a rally car. The front motor position really helps it behave as you might expect, making it more fun in my eyes. for the body: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Choice-Of-New-Tamiya-1-10-Touring-Car-Body-For-190x257mm-w-b-TT01-TT02-TL01-/401805943431?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 if that isn’t direct, use the picker and he has a 99 bodyset. however, it’s a lot more expensive for £230 + £43 vs the £104 that @Shergarsuggested, and there’s lots of fun to be had there too. Sat on the shelf looking pretty, there’s no difference 🙂 Or as some would say, buy both… 😄

Put some class 1 tires on my JL. They’re intended for a straight axle truck, but aren’t looking too shabby with the portals

Added some brass portal covers and took it for a drive no wheels lost, no screws backed out. Not the most challenging route, but my four year old was less nervous of this truck 😀

Took the Ryft out on some muddy trails. Good fun, but still a little out of control. fun didn’t last though, all six wheel hub screws backed out. I only noticed sadly when I had one less wheel! weirdly the faux brake calliper on the same wheel had also backed out its two screws. Only found that as I walked back down the trail to the car. Heaving it down with rain now, so more mud tomorrow!

EBay discount code got me this week, postie dropped it off today: new wheels and tires too, I’m chuffed 😀

Finished up my new body for my SCX10 III , and its little brother

I added weight to my portal covers, that seemed to help a lot and was an easy way to avoid the wheels but be low down. The rotational mass of wheel weights/hubs/heavy wheels going to make the motor and servo work harder, but if they're specced for it I don't see a problem. Certainly in a crawler where you're going a few mph.

Yep, and yep 😀

Lovely SCX24 haul from RCBitz and eBay

Garden adventure with the 20 month old. Surprisingly aware of what to do, even if I do have to repeat “stop” to get him to release the throttle 😀 tested out my proposed new colour scheme for the SCX10 III, liking what I’m seeing. Nearly distracted by the yellow of the SCX24 though!

Finally got the shift servo sorted, so all assembled now I’m gonna need to find some dirt to run on if I ever want to use 3s and turn. 2s is much better for the moment, hopefully I can get it out of the back garden this weekend and open it up a little

New pinion, tyres and wheels for my SCX10 III the wheels are Amazon specials, but seem good so far. I’m doubly pleased as they’re making the body more to my liking. Might have to use the sticker set this weekend to finish it off.

Yeah, I’m on my last can. I’ve a bunch ordered from Modelsport, have to wait to see if they have enough in next week to fulfil it.

Sure - Tamiya PS-37, followed by PS-63, then with PS-5

Accessories and stickers added to the C10 body I’ve yet to decide if I magnetic mount or normal mount it. I’ve not had the greatest success in the past with magnetic mounts, so the pin mounts are attractive because they just work. However that bonnet is so shiny no pretty it seems a shame to puncture it. However, this was meant to be a runner body, so with the shiny and the sticky out wing mirrors, have I failed at that? 🤣 holding off on new wheels/tyres for now, my bank balance needs a rest!

Nah, sadly I've not got any other make kit to try it with. No worries though, they're in the postal system now back to their suppliers. Waiting on the 25t servo adapter to arrive so I can hook up the TR-4. Thanks for your interest in this one, hopefully it's just my bad luck.

Yeah, I've tried them too with the three different futaba receivers I listed. Just got home to find the a different micro servo delivered (PowerHD TR-4), and that's worked straight away. The odds of 3 in a row being borked are not in my favour, but I'll have to return them or get a servo tester.

Yep, savox, power hd and a different spektrum servo all work in r304sb-e, r202gf and a r2106gf

Yup, cables are colour coded, so all good there.

Protective film off the C10 body During the painting I was expecting to Matt black the chrome. Now I’m not so sure.

Futaba 4PLS, 3PKRA or a 10J. It all binds fine, other servos work in their place etc.

Some Ryft bling and a servo I can’t make work