[Vanquish VS4-10 Phoenix Portal Crawling Kit]

Does anywhere in the UK reliably stock Vanquish kits?

[What did you do to your model today?]

Rails on, front straight axle installed. 
 

 

enjoyable build so far, a welcome distraction from the stress of moving house

[What did you do to your model today?]

Assembled a gearbox 

[TB-01 / TT-02 / XV-01 Body Shell compatibility]

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… 😄

[What did you do to your model today?]

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

[What did you do to your model today?]

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 😀

[What did you do to your model today?]

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!

[What did the postie bring you today?]

EBay discount code got me this week, postie dropped it off today:

 

new wheels and tires too, I’m chuffed 😀

[What did you do to your model today?]

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

 

 

[adding weight....yes or no? (crawler)]

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.

[What did the postie bring you today?]

6 hours ago, MrCake said:

Very nice, can't beat a bit of Treal.  They going on a Betty @JupiterTwo?

Yep, and yep 😀

[What did the postie bring you today?]

Lovely SCX24 haul from RCBitz and eBay 

 

 

[What did you do to your model today?]

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!

[The Axial RBX10 Ryft Owners Thread!]

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 

[What did the postie bring you today?]

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. 

 

[What did you do to your model today?]

2 hours ago, whitecitadel said:

 

Thanks!

 

That was a combo I found elsewhere that looks great - sadly Brexit Islands seems to be all out of PS-5, I am always reluctant with paints to mix brands would prefer the Tamiya black over Core RC etc if I can find some!

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. 

[What did you do to your model today?]

1 hour ago, whitecitadel said:

 

That red colour is really nice - can I ask what paint you used?

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

[What did you do to your model today?]

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!

[Spektrum SX107 and Futaba Receiver]

1 hour ago, Kpowell911 said:

I meant are you able to try them with non futaba receivers to see if the servos are working

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.

[Spektrum SX107 and Futaba Receiver]

3 hours ago, Kpowell911 said:

No I mean do the Spektrum SX107s work with another rx? can you confirm theyre not at fault?

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.

[Spektrum SX107 and Futaba Receiver]

48 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said:

Can you confirm the servos work in other RX’s?

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

[Spektrum SX107 and Futaba Receiver]

33 minutes ago, Stormbringer said:

the plugs are in correct way round ?

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

[What did you do to your model today?]

Protective film off the C10 body

 

During the painting I was expecting to Matt black the chrome. Now I’m not so sure. 

[Spektrum SX107 and Futaba Receiver]

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

[What did the postie bring you today?]

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