Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
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Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
This just showed up today from Japan, got another great deal. These seem to be drying up out there, kept seeing "Last One" on ebay, everywhere I looked, so I got one of these before I can't. Anything early air-cooled Volkswagen gets me every time.
Will start on this soon.
Will start on this soon.
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Re: Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
Several upgrade ideas here.
https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=46479
One thing that I would definitely avoid is using the self tapping screws to attach the shocks to the towers. Drill through, tap to M3, and use longer machine screws. I run full length screws from the back of the towers and attach the shocks with threaded pivot balls.
https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=46479
One thing that I would definitely avoid is using the self tapping screws to attach the shocks to the towers. Drill through, tap to M3, and use longer machine screws. I run full length screws from the back of the towers and attach the shocks with threaded pivot balls.
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Re: Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
Thanks for that, your Stadium Blitzer's are both really nice. Well done!
I do have a lot of extra hardware here, including M3 stuff, I'll check those shock towers out.
I do have a lot of extra hardware here, including M3 stuff, I'll check those shock towers out.
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Re: Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
Was going to try to finish the chassis tonight, but not liking my servo choices, going to get something else.
Got as far as I could.
Got as far as I could.
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Re: Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
I'd also consider the Tamiya HD servo saver. The included one will get sloppy quickly.
I recommended the Tamiya model because it fits better than other types that I've tried.
I recommended the Tamiya model because it fits better than other types that I've tried.
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Re: Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
Would the Tamiya HD Servo Saver be called something else? I found this:juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:38 am I'd also consider the Tamiya HD servo saver. The included one will get sloppy quickly.
I recommended the Tamiya model because it fits better than other types that I've tried.
https://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-54799-OP1799-Hi-Torque-Aluminum/dp/B07CXMQLCM
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Re: Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
I would think they would work fine if you're just having fun and not competing, $16 with metal gears, and enough torque for 1/10 tires. Other's would know better than I would about all of this, but that would be my best guess. I also prefer to stick to 180 degree servos, I find my 270 degree servos have to be dialed down too far with the Tx, with the older RC10\Tamiya models.
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Re: Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
Tamiya 300051000 51000 DIY https://a.co/d/itZfKDn
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Re: Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
That's the exact one that came with the M08 kit. Ordered (3). Thanks!
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Re: Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
Got the servo and Tamiya HD servo saver in.
The Tamiya HD servo saver sticks out a bit further than the stock servo horn.
Was hitting the front bulkhead with the HD servo saver, on the top left.
Trimmed the support on the top left.
Chassis completed except for shocks, and electronics.
The Tamiya HD servo saver sticks out a bit further than the stock servo horn.
Was hitting the front bulkhead with the HD servo saver, on the top left.
Trimmed the support on the top left.
Chassis completed except for shocks, and electronics.
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Re: Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
That servo must have a lot of top offset.
I have five Blitzers with that servo saver and all of them cleared.
I have five Blitzers with that servo saver and all of them cleared.
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Re: Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
I see the problem. Your servo posts are backwards.
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Re: Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
I see it now, thanks for that!
Got the servo mounts turned the right direction now, glad it didn't require a lot of disassembly.
Going to get the shocks ready and then decide on the M3 hardware.
Got the servo mounts turned the right direction now, glad it didn't require a lot of disassembly.
Going to get the shocks ready and then decide on the M3 hardware.
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Re: Tamiya Blitzer Beetle - 2011 Reissue
I was going to check out the M3 screws for the shocks, and threaded balls, but this one will maybe see a trip around the backyard, and then go on the shelf.
Will get the electronics sorted, then the body which will take me a while.
Will get the electronics sorted, then the body which will take me a while.
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