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- Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:44 am
- Forum: Tamiya Forum
- Topic: Beetle Mania (Sand Scorcher/DT-02 and Blitzer Beetle)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3058
Re: Beetle Mania (Sand Scorcher/DT-02 and Blitzer Beetle)
Excellent work! Any updated pics for these two? Are they still that clean? Thanks! The short answer is no. Like most of the collection, they are covered with dust from setting on the shelf. :oops: The boxart body was moved to the Sand Scorcher to finish that build. The Blitzer Beetle has been conve...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:10 pm
- Forum: Tamiya Re-Release Forum
- Topic: Tamiya Sand Scorcher - 2010 Reissue
- Replies: 29
- Views: 369
Re: Tamiya Sand Scorcher - 2010 Reissue
I actually did my letter with a toothpick and tamiya paint. https://www.rc10talk.com/download/file.php?id=171967 Those tires came out great, nice work. I'll see how the paint pen does, and then try the tooth pick if I can't get the pen to work. Is there anything that easily cleans the paint off the...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:38 pm
- Forum: Tamiya Re-Release Forum
- Topic: Tamiya Sand Scorcher - 2010 Reissue
- Replies: 29
- Views: 369
Re: Tamiya Sand Scorcher - 2010 Reissue
That is so sweet! The right decals, a boxart front bumper, and love the wheels you went with too, they look like the old Centerline rims, especially the way you painted the drums black in the center of each, so cool. Thanks for the recommendation on the paint pen, I may have to try a couple of diff...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:18 am
- Forum: Tamiya Re-Release Forum
- Topic: Tamiya Sand Scorcher - 2010 Reissue
- Replies: 29
- Views: 369
Re: Tamiya Sand Scorcher - 2010 Reissue
No. Unfortunately I was a financially strapped college student back in the early '80's so the SS was sold. I don't even have photos - very sad about that. I've bought a few Tamiya kits from Japan and none of them include an ESC. Also, I've read that Tamiya has discontinued manufacturing their own ES...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:11 am
- Forum: Tamiya Re-Release Forum
- Topic: Tamiya Sand Scorcher - 2010 Reissue
- Replies: 29
- Views: 369
Re: Tamiya Sand Scorcher - 2010 Reissue
That was a great price from Amazon. A few months ago, I bought a SS re-re from a Japan ebay seller and it included bearings and hex hardware but no ESC. This was only my second Sand Scorcher. My first was purchased back in 1979 or 1980 and it was my first surface RC. Anyway, I've fitted a boxart bod...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:27 pm
- Forum: R/C Off-Topic / Chit-Chat
- Topic: So, what did you do RC today?
- Replies: 697
- Views: 25561
Re: So, what did you do RC today?
Finished my BB to SB conversion project.
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:04 pm
- Forum: Tamiya Forum
- Topic: Nitro Monster Beetle
- Replies: 73
- Views: 1131
Re: .12 Nitro Monster Beetle
One of those Chinese aluminum chassis and some aluminum trailing arm would be cool Yes, I agree. Actually, forget what I've said about using a Kyosho truck. I reckon Derek's MB should be riding its Tamiya ORV or some variant or it loses much of its cool factor. If you're not already doing so, pleas...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:08 pm
- Forum: Tamiya Forum
- Topic: Nitro Monster Beetle
- Replies: 73
- Views: 1131
Re: .12 Nitro Monster Beetle
Or, buy a truck from Kyosho. :mrgreen: The Kyosho equivalent to a Blackfoot would be a Big Brute or Hi Rider Corvette. Both have full plastic diffs (not nylon, plastic) diffs. Only the outdrives are metal, and they look like cast. The spider gears don't even have metal shafts. The dogbones are also...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:03 pm
- Forum: Tamiya Forum
- Topic: Nitro Monster Beetle
- Replies: 73
- Views: 1131
Re: .12 Nitro Monster Beetle
Or, buy a truck from Kyosho.juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:43 pm If you have the option, the MIP diff, Blackfoot counter gear, and re-re dogbones/CVD's is a better option.
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:05 pm
- Forum: Tamiya Forum
- Topic: Nitro Monster Beetle
- Replies: 73
- Views: 1131
Re: .12 Nitro Monster Beetle
But, I don't see a thrust bearing under the head of the screw?? I put some grease there. It's not even snug (red Loctite keeps it in place). The screw keeps the diff from separating under load. Not enough room for anything else. With the hex axles, they can rub the screw. When throttle trigger is p...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:29 am
- Forum: Tamiya Forum
- Topic: Nitro Monster Beetle
- Replies: 73
- Views: 1131
Re: .12 Nitro Monster Beetle
I had to take out the MIP ball diff and pit in a stock Frog gear diff...tranny and clutch bell roll over super free! Did you do the "Frogshot Mod" to it? I don't know what that is..lol! https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=24674&sid=3142 I use a 4-40 screw. Drill one side...
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:09 pm
- Forum: 21st Century Modern
- Topic: 1/10 Scale On-Road - Chassis Options in 2024
- Replies: 53
- Views: 867
Re: 1/10 Scale On-Road - Chassis Options in 2024
I could not agree more.
Kyosho's electrics in general, and their Tx's in particular, are the best of any RTR I own. A+
Kyosho's electrics in general, and their Tx's in particular, are the best of any RTR I own. A+
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:39 am
- Forum: Off-Topic / Chit-Chat
- Topic: Who remembers the Chrysler Turbine car?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 549
Re: Who remembers the Chrysler Turbine car?
I'm loosing my mind. I forgot about that one too.Frankentruck wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:24 am ...a helicopter turbine engine fit in a motorcycle chassis, so probably yes?
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- Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:36 am
- Forum: Off-Topic / Chit-Chat
- Topic: Who remembers the Chrysler Turbine car?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 549
Re: Who remembers the Chrysler Turbine car?
Pontiac Aztec. Awesomeness in disguise? I had a 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP. It was built on the same platform as the gawdawful-ugly Aztec. Hard to believe the 2 cars shared the same chassis. The Torrent GXP was an excellent SUV, very fast with 263 hp from a 3.6L engine, sport-tuned suspension and exh...
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:15 am
- Forum: Off-Topic / Chit-Chat
- Topic: Who remembers the Chrysler Turbine car?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 549
Re: Who remembers the Chrysler Turbine car?
Well, I think this Cobra is also pretty cool. (random web photo) https://photos.autohunter.com/assets/media/af671edb-48a0-4cb0-bb76-d4656c8c57fb_largesize.jpg ... but it isn't turbine powered. FWIW, my 5-speed "GT" also has an SOHC and it's fuel injected. :wink: Mustang 5.jpg With only 281...