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This is my Vintage racer for an upcoming event in a couple of weeks, I don't think I could have picked a worse race car, lol. I only picked the Hotshot because it was cheap and I needed something to fill in a second class. I hate silver can racing as it's a cheaters class where your up against oddba...

Made some more progress on the design in the last couple of days. My goal is to try to model 3 parts a day which has my finishing in about two weeks. I've got the front and rear bulkheads and shock towers as well as the rear hub/axle assembly. Chassis Moc-Up 2.jpeg Chassis Moc-Up 3.jpeg I also got a...

1300GT wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:36 pm For a true vintage experience, only run it with four bearings. Leave all the bushings in place. That'll make it even slower! Just like the good old days!

Just make sure to pack the No-Doz....

Many many thanks to Chris (1300GT) for machining up a set of aluminum axles for me. They fit much better than the crappy steel ones and shave off 7 grams. 20231028_085916.jpg Some pretty high end electronics going into it..... XR10 Pro 17.5 combo with Zombie 6000 Shorty 140c/280c and extra large cap...

More work done on the Shotgun.... body fitted, radio gear sorted, and made my own LiPo tray out of a busted Cat XLS chassis plate. Have sorted electronics to use, and tested the receiver and servo. Still got to get back to the shocks, and then put it all together... but it's getting there! 20231029_...

Here's a little mod that I did to overcome the sloppy hinge pin holes in the +/- 1 degree mounts to give myself some tuning options. Very simple but it works. 20231030_221917.jpg Nearly finished the truck tonight, just gotta decal it up and it's pretty much done :D I dug this thing out..... 20231030...

Truck is done !!

I still need to glue the tires and set camber etc but it's done. Overall I think it turned out pretty good, it's as close to box art as I can get it.

Here we go again. :lol: So last week, I made a deal with a fellow racer that was looking to move some re-release items. I didn't think it would be that much, but it turned out to be 1 complete car minus a body and wheels, and maybe 75-80% to build another. I have an idea what is gonna happen with th...

MarkyDents wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:54 am Looks fantastic, took a while staring at the pics to notice the cross outs too funny

I was wondering if someone would notice, that's my subtle protest

1300GT wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:17 am Way too good to run. Reckon you could whip another one up before Friday Arvo?

Yes ......

RC10th wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:09 am

MarkyDents wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:54 am Looks fantastic, took a while staring at the pics to notice the cross outs too funny

I was wondering if someone would notice, that's my subtle protest

Looks like you built the truck right mate. You're going really well at the bash!

I have to say that RJ's truck looked awesome in the flesh at the Bash.... and his performance was a standout for me, from a pretty awesome weekend of racing, chatting, and talking poop. Was great to finally meet the guy, after we've given each other so much carp over the years on here! Such a brilli...

1300GT wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:52 am Wait! What??? You've been sending each other fish all this time?????

Well, I didn't want to say crap.... oh crap, I said crap.... oh crap, I did it again! crap.

I have to say that RJ's truck looked awesome in the flesh at the Bash.... and his performance was a standout for me, from a pretty awesome weekend of racing, chatting, and talking poop. Was great to finally meet the guy, after we've given each other so much carp over the years on here! Such a brill...

I concur with Mr Serious about RJ's performance. I was watching the finals on livestream. Very impressive considering the truck was finished not long before the event. Very well driven.👍 Was great to finally meet the guy, after we've given each other so much carp over the years on here! Wait! What?...