neighbour killed my boomerang ! The resurrection
neighbour killed my boomerang ! The resurrection
Hello Tamiya - experts,
I bought an Boomerang a while ago in ebay. Its an original back from the 80's . Seems to me I'm out of luck forever with this car.
My first one was stolen and now my " new " boomerang is distroyed while the first testdrive. My neighbour knocked the Boomerang down by his 1:1 car.
But, what a pleasant surprise ! The only part which looks irreparable is the chassis !! My neighbour hit the car exactly in the middle.
Now my question to you. Is it possible to use a chassis from a re-release ? Are there generally differences between the new and the old boomerang ??
thanks for your help !
I bought an Boomerang a while ago in ebay. Its an original back from the 80's . Seems to me I'm out of luck forever with this car.
My first one was stolen and now my " new " boomerang is distroyed while the first testdrive. My neighbour knocked the Boomerang down by his 1:1 car.
But, what a pleasant surprise ! The only part which looks irreparable is the chassis !! My neighbour hit the car exactly in the middle.
Now my question to you. Is it possible to use a chassis from a re-release ? Are there generally differences between the new and the old boomerang ??
thanks for your help !
- Brandon G
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Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
Everything between the old and new cars can be intermixed with exception of the center driveshaft and the cups for it. The older one used a wire driveshaft, while the newer uses an aluminum shaft, dogbone style. All the plastic is the same.
Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
thank you very much. Very good news for me. There are a few sellers particular in the US with really low prices for boomerang parts.
I wonder why it is so difficult to get re-released Tamiya parts in Europe. Not only for the boomerang. The full range re-released stuff is awful hard to find. There should be millions guys like me who make a new start with their 80's hobby
I wonder why it is so difficult to get re-released Tamiya parts in Europe. Not only for the boomerang. The full range re-released stuff is awful hard to find. There should be millions guys like me who make a new start with their 80's hobby
Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
The resurrection is making great progress with. Now I have to think about the details. My Boomerang will be converted to 4 damper. Can anyone recommend good, affordable, yet beautiful shocks ? I think about 70mm front and 90mm rear. Thanks for suggestions
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Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
I would suggest the Tamiya DF03 shocks or the 501 aeration shocks.
DF03 comes with bladder, which make them easier to build even though they are not as tune-able as those aeration shocks.
DF03 comes with bladder, which make them easier to build even though they are not as tune-able as those aeration shocks.
Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
the DF03 shocks are certainly a good idea. To give you a better idea of my project, I should probably show you the status.
I am a little nervous because here in the forum are so many great projects. But I think every project is a good project.
how it all began
As I wrote at the time, I wanted to save my boomerang with new parts.
But then I decided to build something unique. A chassis without the negative parts of the original. Better steering and improved front suspension.
I am a little nervous because here in the forum are so many great projects. But I think every project is a good project.
how it all began
As I wrote at the time, I wanted to save my boomerang with new parts.
But then I decided to build something unique. A chassis without the negative parts of the original. Better steering and improved front suspension.
Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
Then I thought about how I could fix the rear gear on a base plate. This is my solution.
Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
What steering would fit ?
After many, many attempts. TA05 ( Upside down ) is the right thing!
After many, many attempts. TA05 ( Upside down ) is the right thing!
Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
Then the question is how should I attach the front gear housing and bumper? 2mm aluminum angle, a file and lots of patience!
Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
Now I installed the top plate. I used three bolts from the Kyosho Ultima and two 3mm internally threaded bolts.
Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
Always a very difficult question. how secure the battery? I opted for a homemade Ultima holder.
Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
Next Step. The connection of the upper plate to the rear gearbox. I have spent hours, measure out this part right. Many attempts have ended in the dustbin. But now it finally fits!
Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
Here now some pictures of the current status. I hope my little picture story makes some fun of you. I would be happy to receive suggestions . As I said, I still do not know what shocks and I'm looking also for the right body.
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Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
nice job!!!!! way better than the factory, that is for sure......
the only thing I would advise to change is on that small block that fits in the transmission. I would give it at least 2 screws to mount it to the chassis, not just one. this way the trans will have a harder time twisting on the chassis. If three would fit, I would do that.
the only thing I would advise to change is on that small block that fits in the transmission. I would give it at least 2 screws to mount it to the chassis, not just one. this way the trans will have a harder time twisting on the chassis. If three would fit, I would do that.
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Re: neighbour killed my boomerang !
Nice fabrication. I daresay there's not much Boomerang left in that build....
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