danny boy

Seems like it may be a common occurrence then. I've just sent them  a FB message, cheers for the tip AndyMB 

I sent them a Facebook message yesterday and they have still refused to reply. Yet they have made a new post since I sent the message, so I’m certain they’ve seen it. Im just going open a PayPal dispute and hopefully be done with it. Definitely avoiding from now on

So I opened up a PayPal dispute and they accepted the refund terms pretty much immediately. I gave them more than enough time to respond beforehand but it seems they actively chose to ignore the problem instead of just explaining what happened. I still don't even know what happened to the second shell, presumably they mis-read the order and only sent one, but they still haven't contacted me directly so that's just speculation. They read the Facebook message I sent and still didn't reply. All in all I don't know what to think. The stuff I did receive was fine, but being ignored and hoping they could get away with it seems super shady.

This stuff https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/core-rc-silicone-ball-diff-grease-10ml-1333227 

Its probably same silicone grease you can buy in tubes and Amazon amongst others sells it

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=silicone+grease+lubricant&crid=QLJAEE1A3VD8&sprefix=silicon+g%2Caps%2C93&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_9

To be fair you dont need much for a ball diff so that would probably do it. I use Associated stuff

https://www.makeitbuildit.co.uk/team-associated-stealth-diff-lube-15553?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5s-Q4LzW_gIVl7PtCh043QfoEAQYBCABEgLeNPD_BwE

That's one of the reasons why I'm adding a bit of lead shot, to help with altering the aerodynamics - the stance of the chassis.  Adding a second wing to the front of the chassis, is also a common mod to help generate more downforce, even on wedge shaped body shells designed for high speed use.

But you're not altering the aerodynamics, that's the point. You're weighing the car down. Put this way: if your front tyre bumps over a tiny rock, just 1 or 2 mm, you're having the exact same problem as if there was no weight at all in the front. Same with a shock rebound lifting the shell slightly. Even a gust from the side would be enough to get enough air under the car to lift it at speed. Because you're not counteracting lift. 

A front splitter creates a zone of low air pressure under the front - downforce. You're not changing at all how the air goes over and under the car, you just add more weight for it to lift. Considering it can lift multiple kg, you'll be hard pressed to figure that one out. Keep in mind that the car at higher speeds also squats in the rear, so at best, you get an RC level with the ground (unless you want to run solid shocks, which is even worse). 

In actuality, speed runners all run a splitter, it's not a mod the same way a rear wing on an F1 car isn't a mod. Parachuting is countered by shells that route air around the wheel arches (either by design of the front, or canards and other aerodynamic tools) or simply by not having wheel arches in the first place, or at the very least having spats on the rear - and then taping around the entire shell to prevent it catching air there. Some also run diffusors at the back. But the main thing is to prevent air from getting under the shell. That's it. Once your shell catches air, the ship is sailed. You can literally add 4lbs of lead to your front, if the shell catches air at 50mph, you'll achieve lift off. The only way to prevent that is to prevent air from catching, and the only way to do that is to route it away from the wheel arches - not by adding weight. The general aerodynamic lift that comes from accelerating air over the body shell (much like an airplane wing) is negligible. It's not enough to lift the rig.

But, as i said: each to their own, if that's the route you'd like to take, then that's cool.

The RC hobby, at times, feels way too complicated and bizzare. The last time I took any of mine out, it was the Tekno EB48 on 6S which I handed over to a 10 year old (SRS) it came back in one piece.

So much for herp derp 6S on yer buggy iz 2 much, need WLtoys 69 4 muh kid, infraction rivalzzz for 100 dolla dolla billz, u gon go 2 jail if u hurt my feelingz and say mean things bout my RC cars, gently ✊ yerself.

https://www.amazon.com/HAIBOXING-Brushless-18859A-Off-Road-Control/dp/B099NBGXLK/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=hbx&qid=1660301680&sr=8-5

This is the smaller cousin of the HBX 1/16th cars and the FTX tracer. I have the 1/16th one and two of the old 1/18 model. They are very durable having been driven by small children most of their life but the handling is so so. I don't know where to buy one in the uk though.

i really cannot think of any and my mini b converted to brushless handles better than any cheaper 4wd ones i have tried like the atom and ion that end up having diff probs and over heating motors out the box.

the mini b is actually classed as 1/16th scale btw, its the mini t thats 1/18, mini b chassis is longer 🙂

Yeh but they are 2wd tho 

JST.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Micro-Connector-150mm-Cable-Female/dp/B01DU9OY40

JST ZH 3way? (guessing lol)

S3B-ZR (LF)(SN) | JST, ZH, 3 Way, 1 Row, Side Entry PCB Header | RS Components (rs-online.com)

It arrived this morning! Didn't have time to open it up before work but it has definitely arrived. So all good 👍

I’ve used them a few times and never really had an issue, double check their delivery times if ordering off eBay and you can work out if they have it in stock or not 😉 

Align trex aren't the fastest when it comes to online orders. Despite making a few collection orders, it always takes them a few days. I guess they don't hold everything they list locally and either buy from supplier or have another storage hub, who knows. 

Otherwise they're all good.

Fine or Standard varies according to bolt size. Small bolts are mostly standard pitch, as thats already pretty fine!

They will not replace the drill bit 😞. Not surprised, but slightly annoying

Leave a snotty product review.

Tell them once it’s returned you want them to remove the bit and then send it back 

@danny boy the battery I bought was a Lipo TX pack and was £15 odd for the battery. I checked my order and it actually came from the "EU Warehouse"  with postage being £3.72. 
I had two options with the postage from there with one being £3.72 (not tracked) and the other £35 odd! (tracked/insured). I risked the cheaper option and it was fine, no import charges. 

Just checked ~ The same battery is now only available from the "International Warehouse/Honk Kong" and it offers me two delivery options. Fedex @£25.62 and UPS @£27.11. 

Ridiculous so looks like I won't be buying batteries from them again. 

Just been poking around the HobbyKing Facebook page. It looks like they want to ship to the UK from the EU warehouse, but they cannot acquire the correct paperwork to do so due to Brexit (they say they can't get an EORI number. Full disclosure, I have no idea what that is). Hopefully this is something they can sort out and EU warehouse order may become possible again. 🤞

Great info @danny boy . Agree it would be great if they could get it sorted as I've always been happy with the service from Hobbyking plus I love Turnigy batteries which they do. 

Yeah Kevin Talbot recommends, I am sure they are good.

If Kevin recommends it then I'd advoid 😂

Hi M8, ive used them couple times for small items.  All good.

For a period Nosram and LRP ESCs were the same but I can't find one that looks exactly like the HD TC so probably doesn't help. Just a suggestion. 

Is it a April fool  only saying as  take a look at the size

lorrys right LRP do a version try the manual at bottom of page danny https://www.lrp.cc/en/flowx/

@turok its a cool little 2s stock racing esc has some really cool features by the looks too 👍

Surprised at DPD have used them all the time receiving/sending and found them 100% reliable,good luck on getting sorted...

Good news! Everything arrived safely. Different driver this time, good ol' Frank. 

great to hear danny 👍

is there enough room for one of these danny bro?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcing-Coupler-Connector-Adapter-Airplane/dp/B07H97H424?th=1

There's also this:

https://www.rcmart.com/hiro-seiko-2mm-to-3-175mm-pinion-gear-adapter-hs-48613-00102482

Yes Bert-w164, that's exactly what I'm after. They're back in stock as well so I'll order a few! Thank you 👍

I got told off for wearing a tshirt with a hole in the side by a girl. I asked her why its okay when she/other girls wear jeans that look like the outcome of being in a caged fight with a tiger. I was told its fashion, and I don't know fashion, but the take away message should be a guy wearing a tshirt with a hole in it is wrong. On the drive back , "Tupac - wonder why...." was played and not long after that she saw a swift exit from my world 🤪

Edit: Tshirt with hole wasn't a fashion design, hole was there due to good use and I saw it as a cooling hole. 

Have you got screen shots of the tracking.  Just to be on the safe side

Yeah I've got it all! The tracking said the parcel was out for delivery, then after a few days it switched to "no information available" like it just vanished. I've bought another lens since then and it arrived in a couple of days, so somethings not right

The thing gets complicated ....but consumer rights are clear.

The item is not delivered, and no proof of delivery exists.

The retailer has to refund or replace the item at no cost oto the purchaser.

The seller then gets their money back from teh carrier, assuming they took the precaution of suitable insurance

Now, if the company is overseas, you may run into issues actually excercising those rights. So, if you bought with a credit card......go to them first. Its very likley that they will cover the loss, and that starts the ball rolling. Credit card company refunds you, retailer gets a chargeback...they now go get their money from the carrier that lost the goods.

got one about a hour ago  and it was supposed to be here today.

Don't know what's going on with tracking lately with any company, I've bought some stuff this week and 2 parcels have arrived so far that are apparently still at the hub

Well I've arrived home today and still nothing. It was out for delivery 3 days ago and is still out for delivery. If it does not turn up tomorrow I guess I'll have to consider it lost?  

If you paid VAT at source, then you should not get further taxed. It means the company is properly registered to pay UK VAT. When they do that, they pay tax at source.
You invoice should show it as VAT.

Thanks Nitroholic! Hopefully that is the case then. I imagine a large company like Olympus would have their accounts in order so fingers crossed 👍

a little blob of new solder on the tip works wonders for heat transfer (I use cored electrical solder with the flux already in it )

The fresh solder ( if its flux cored solder) is also adding flux.

You will be surprised how much less heat is needed to melt the old solder that way

No new solder does not help at all, I end up with a melted blob of fresh solder just sitting on top of the old solid solder. It heats it eventually but not in a time frame I’m comfortable with. Maybe these wires just weren’t meant to be removed so they used some high heat stuff. I don’t know, that’s why I wanted a professional or something. 

other places still have it

DMS

do it danny !!! 

My old xr3i was the same and I never learnt 🤣🤣🤣

Lol, I was actually driving an Escort too. Must be a Ford thing 😅

Not sure that it's just a Ford thing @danny boy as the Nissan 350Z is also known for it's dickey fuel gauge at times. 😉
 

if you mean the lower cost brushed one then not hardened basher, but new ST flux is pretty good

It’s looking good so far mate 👍 

V1 wasn't up to much from memory, think Praeto had one, not sure he was that impressed.  V2 is better by all accounts, but i'd be surprised if it was up to Firestorm/Blitz levels of durability.  Only one way to find out...!!!

I think they didn't get enough to fill the orders they had. I was thinking of a road version for mine, something like this:

Changed my mind, going with another rally livery. Ordered these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154346687667

To do this:

Oh now that's cool. I'm still undecided where to go with mine. Too many options 😆

Yep, there's loads of markings that can be used as well.

I never knew about the imperial bolt markings 

Tamico will still ship to UK providing the order is a certain value 135euro and you order via email.