Making a new transmitter donut
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Making a new transmitter donut
I thought I'd have some fun today and make a transmitter donut out of a foam tire blank.
Time to bust out the old Cobra tire lathe. I haven't used this thng in years. It's quite a basic machine but does the job.
Nothing beats nostalgia
I couldn't seem to find any 1/12 rims but I managed to find a mini sized rim that I thought would work, luckily it was perfect. The first thing I did was trim it down to the correct width
Time to bust out the old Cobra tire lathe. I haven't used this thng in years. It's quite a basic machine but does the job.
Nothing beats nostalgia
I couldn't seem to find any 1/12 rims but I managed to find a mini sized rim that I thought would work, luckily it was perfect. The first thing I did was trim it down to the correct width
I was old school - when old school wasn't cool !
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Re: Making a new transmitter donut
Truing tires is a messy process, the foam dust gets everywhere. More time is spent cleaning it up then the actual process.
Bye bye old decrepit donut.....
And there you have it, one nice new donut.
Bye bye old decrepit donut.....
And there you have it, one nice new donut.
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Re: Making a new transmitter donut
I have the Jconcepts ones on several of mine.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/jconcepts-dirttech-steering-wheel-foam-grip-2-jco3241/p443627?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5q2M75uG7gIVgP3jBx2aKQ9VEAQYASABEgLXMPD_BwE
I'd prefer black but they feel nice.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/jconcepts-dirttech-steering-wheel-foam-grip-2-jco3241/p443627?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5q2M75uG7gIVgP3jBx2aKQ9VEAQYASABEgLXMPD_BwE
I'd prefer black but they feel nice.
Always looking for new and interesting ways to waste money.
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Re: Making a new transmitter donut
Those are strange looking grips, lol.
Nothing like a double pink donut for your wheel
Nothing like a double pink donut for your wheel
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Re: Making a new transmitter donut
Dang, that’s some nice work.
I still like the Kimbrough wheel
https://www.amainhobbies.com/kimbrough-scalloped-rubber-steering-wheel-grip-kim134/p123011?gclid=CjwKCAiAudD_BRBXEiwAudakX7zkVZ78crJN5_sP1mivI-oPBDNDAiPafYaWa9Y0UNPoaz8dEDg6vBoCM4wQAvD_BwE
I still like the Kimbrough wheel
https://www.amainhobbies.com/kimbrough-scalloped-rubber-steering-wheel-grip-kim134/p123011?gclid=CjwKCAiAudD_BRBXEiwAudakX7zkVZ78crJN5_sP1mivI-oPBDNDAiPafYaWa9Y0UNPoaz8dEDg6vBoCM4wQAvD_BwE
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Re: Making a new transmitter donut
yeah that's some dedication! great job....hope everyone on here appreciates it!
Tap pic for clarity: Derek
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Re: Making a new transmitter donut
Thanks, I can't believe they still sell those old Kimbrough gripsGoMachV wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:19 pm Dang, that’s some nice work.
I still like the Kimbrough wheel
https://www.amainhobbies.com/kimbrough-scalloped-rubber-steering-wheel-grip-kim134/p123011?gclid=CjwKCAiAudD_BRBXEiwAudakX7zkVZ78crJN5_sP1mivI-oPBDNDAiPafYaWa9Y0UNPoaz8dEDg6vBoCM4wQAvD_BwE
Thanks, it's not a hard job, just messy and time consuming. While I had a quick look to see what was still commercially available I decided I'd make my own like the old days. The old foam one that was on the radio was complete garbage. Regardless, it was fun breaking out the old equipment and making something with it The things we do to patch up old vintage crap
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