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This is a replica I am doing using all vintage parts....it's replicating an Ultima the Diamond 💎 One raced in the 80's....the chassis was a beat up pile I restored, along with the TrackMaster tranny...it will be a slow process, but here's the start 20240514_150703.jpg I like that transmission, such...

What was he working on?

White-marked tussock moth caterpillar. They sting if you touch them.

Lowgear wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2024 3:30 am

White-marked tussock moth caterpillar. They sting if you touch them.

Fuzzy ones are usually stingers , the other kind of bugs are biters .

THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2024 11:56 am Cleaning off the roof yesterday.

I like the view from there
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Just noticed that one of my rear stub axles is NOT threaded while attempting to install the rear tire lock nut. 3 of the axles are threaded, this one is smooth. I opened an AE service request for a new axle and roll pin... will keep everyone updated on what they say. VERY annoyed as this was the fin...

Installed steering and painted bulkhead caps.

Going to decide on the tire writing for the Kyosho, leaning towards yes. At first I was thinking no, I wouldn't... ...but it makes a really impressive difference with the tires painted: Kyosho Painted Tires.jpg Though... 1/10th Goodyear decals/waterslides would look soooo good: Kyosho Goodyear Tire...

Oh boy oh boy oh boy!!!
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THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2024 12:39 pm When we first moved in, I had a whole plan to build a track in another area of the yard that's a little bigger. I just never had the gumption to get it going.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4-1OFK9uGA

I've got the week off to relax, so I'm surfing YouTube watching random vids of whatever and came across this one. Pretty darned neat, I'll be checking out more of his channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stwNVGHPn_M

I'm watching Disney Jr. My daughter has the TV on lock down until 7 when she has to get in the shower.

Watching the servo arms on Frankentruck's RC Top Faux Buff CAT 10 build...



...It's like watching someone pat their head and rub their tummy at the same time.

https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=48591 ...if you haven't checked out his build yet.

My laydown suspension RC10 Novak Edge ESC Novak Ballistic 13.5T motor Novak XXL receiver Savox SC1251 servo . 1000011474.jpg . 1000011462.jpg . The build is here: https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=48591 Some videos of the steering and suspension weirdness in motion are here: https://youtu.be/...

A big thanks to everyone that donated for a chance at this kit. My wife had surgery on her arm yesterday, so my honey-do list is a little longer than usual right now. But I should have everything ready to do the drawing later this week or over the weekend. Like past drawings, I'll do a live stream o...