[Dremel Accessories]

Forgot to bump this yesterday. I should probably put ‘em on EBay but it feels like admin and CBA.

[What did you do to your model today?]

2 hours ago, Ag100 said:

These look like great little kits 🔥

This is my second one and definitely not my last.

[What did you do to your model today?]

Started building it… (Orlandoo Hunter 1/35 scale Jeep kit)

[FTX Vantage/Carnage owners Thread]

On 03/01/2023 at 22:08, Carl6x6 said:

Please stop saying the chassis is made of glass. It really isn't. You do need to try not driving into things, or get the alu / carbon chassis if you feel the need to crash.

My ftx gear does over 40mph and doesn't smash. You can check my YouTube channel if you like. I am primarily a modification fanatic, but going fast is also a thing I do well. The ftx range is perfectly fine in my opinion, you need to remind yourselves that 40mph into a post or a kerb will wreck a 1:1 car!!!

Nobody crashes on purpose but luckily, FTX parts are cheap.👍

[FTX Vantage/Carnage owners Thread]

7 minutes ago, Darkeeboy said:

Spent two hours repairing my sons carnage this afternoon.. he managed to bash the front bumper off whilst apparently watching my car instead of his.  Anyhow I followed the advice from others in this thread and cut up a smaller part rather than replacing the full chassis..  managed to break my multi tool during the job but I did surprisingly finish it!  Bumper part didn’t come with any screws but as I put on a wheelie bar at the same time I used the ones from the back as had longer ones in the pack.  Overall it took a couple of hours to get the car back together and a sense achievement too!

Great isn’t it. 👍

[Puffy Lipo]

23 minutes ago, JonnyUK said:

The issue might be if you are charging them in a cold shed/garage, and then the lipo is warming up when brought in the house, transported in warm car etc. The lipo will gain some charge as warms and cells can end up out of balance.

Hmmm, interesting. So does that work in reverse? If you charge in the warm and then go outside in the cold you lose some charge? I keep/charge mine in a steel ammo box, at room temperature. 
It was -2 when I called it a day on Monday. That’s about a 22 degree temperature swing.
 

[Dremel Accessories]

Bump.

Will consider reasonable offers. Will bump a couple more times then stick em on fleabay

[Dremel Accessories]

Bumpety bump. 
C’mon folks, roll up, roll up! Get yr Dremel accessories here. Time to treat yourself to that flexible shaft you know you’ve always wanted. 😂

[What did you do to your model today?]

18 hours ago, BigGinge said:

I’m really not sure I like the colour now that I’ve painted the shell. Hoping I’ll change my mind once it’s all finished off but might be an excuse to pick up another one at some point in the future. 

It’ll be fine once you’ve ragged it up a bit. Personally I like it though.👍

[Dremel Accessories]

Hi,

I have these Dremel accessories which are surplus to requirements. All brand new, never used. 

 

Dremel flexible shaft (225) £25

 

 

Dremel line and circle cutter (678) £12 

 

 

Dremel detailers grip (577) £10 (Plus another that is in “as new” condition. It has been used, briefly, but I didn’t get on with it so £8) 

 

 

Dremel shaping platform (576) £10

 

 

I also have a spare carry case, and blue wall mounted “holster” thingy (which also fits neatly in the case) which I find far more useful than I expected.  
Really no idea what to ask for these but think £15 and £8 respectively seem fair prices.

 

All prices plus postage,

 

Will consider swaps (I could really do with a good servo). Will sell as a job-lot for slightly less

 

 

 

[What you playing.]

Really not feeling gaming right now. Started on a zx80🤣, had Segas, Nintendos, PC(briefly), PlayStations 1,2,3 and 4, but don’t think I’ll be getting a PS5.

Have a soft spot for Trackmania. It’s much better on PC, but still fun on PS4. 

The last game I played right through was Ghost of Tsushima, cracking game. Currently playing Horizon, forbidden West, but have played it so infrequently I’ve forgotten the bloody controls!

 

[FTX Vantage/Carnage owners Thread]

1 hour ago, ChewieMcBacca said:

 

Hey Freddy, 

Thanks, yeah ready to repair sounds about right, hasn't dampened the enthusiasm though. 

 

I'm just waiting on a few bits I've ordered (mat and stand) and I'm going to start pulling it to pieces and see if there is anything else broken/bent. 

 

A lot have said about the carbon top plate so will take a look at that. Does that leave the pinion and spur exposed though? As the carbon piece seems to extend beyond the normal top plate? Or am I missing something? 

Yes, it leaves the pinion and spur exposed.

Mine has a steel spur and pinion, which eat gravel for breakfast. It barely shows any sign of wear. (Despite the rest of the car disintegrating around it).

My attempts at trying to seal the original equipment up were pretty fruitless, but I’m sure there are others who‘ve managed it.

 

 

 

[FTX Vantage/Carnage owners Thread]

You have just learned the first lesson of RC.

RTR doesn’t mean “ready to run”, it means “ready to repair” 🤣

Luckily parts are cheap for these. Amazed you managed to do all that damage without breaking a swing arm!

would recommend replacing top plate with carbon fibre option but resist temptation to get too many alloy parts. 
The single best upgrade for these in my opinion is a steel spur and pinion.

 

[What did the postie bring you today?]

2 hours ago, tomr said:

 

Found this one 👍

 

 

 

Thanks 👍

[What did the postie bring you today?]

5 minutes ago, DannyP said:

 

Not seen this kit before. Did a quick search and looks very interesting. Going to do a build thread?

I’d be interested to see how this goes together too.

[What did the postie bring you today?]

4 hours ago, Shergar said:

Had a delivery, deep dish rims reversed (to narrow track width) will *just* clear narrow tyres on a steering TRX4 axle! Quality wise they are standard fare pressed steel and alloy beadlocks.

 

Nice looking wheels.

[Post up a random picture and keep it clean please]

But not always. This place is called Musbury Brook.

[Post up a random picture and keep it clean please]

Grey heron. If I’m not taking pics of RC cars, I’m usually pointing my camera at wildlife.

[What did the postie bring you today?]

On 26/12/2022 at 13:20, Stormbringer said:

very nice mate are you doing a build thread on it ?

I might do, yes, but my “workshop” is being used as a bedroom for my son who’s home for Christmas. Fussy bugger preferred his old room to the sofa!

I get the room back on Friday 😁👍

[What did you do to your model today?]

Took it out of the box.😁

 

[What did the postie bring you today?]

My next project. 😁😁😁(Delivered by sleigh).

[Rock crawler pictures.]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmZChywqUht/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Instagram reel of my Element Enduro.

[What you listening to?]

 

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[Rock crawler pictures.]

12 hours ago, BlackSeaRC said:

They also have a new Trophy Truck if you are interested.

I have already put my name down for one with the importer😁😁😁