CurtisRider Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) Yeah i just want something simple really, it'll probably just get broken anyway! I will give an HK shell a go when funds permit I started work on my Impreza shell tonight. I stripped off all the stickers (really badly applied+extra gash ones) and began repairing the splits. I had to drill new holes for mounting the shell to the Reely, I reinforced the holes with steel washers. There was a hole in the roof so I patched in the bottom and used a skim of plastic bumper filler to smooth it out. I have 3M carbon vinyl wrapped the boot and bonnet to cover over the bulk of the paintwork that has gone a bit funny. Once the roof is dry and smoothed out, i will wrap that too. The wrap has actually helped make the shell stiffer, i forgot how hard it goes! Photo in my shower as it has a fan to extract the scent of the filler! Edited February 25, 2012 by Paul Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 holy shit! Wish I hadnt binned mine moment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
err Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 that's a good price, vintage tamiya kit goes for mental money! a new in box sand scorcher sold for 3k on ebay a couple of years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 WTF!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 This evening i have sanded the roof down and wrapped it. Made a spoiler and a lower diffuser using milk carton covered in wrap. Made some body clips from some old wire. I just need to find some clear plastic so I can sort the windows out and then the shell is done (may have spent too much time on such a scabby shell!). I took the car out for a quick test on my road, was far faster than I thought (I didn't expect much)and the brakes were a little less effective than I expected and a bit of curb contact damaged a front hub although they are the same as the Kyosho so i stole one of them until i repair the damaged one. I now have the brake setup correctly so at least that shouldn't happen again! I found a 9.6v battery in my box of crap, so thats currently charging ready to see what difference it makes and whether i should go for 9.6v over 7.2v. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Pimp scooby I had a Tamiya about 5 years back, not sure what it was - was about £200, white and orange buggy type thing, was pretty quick! Ended up driving too far with it, it lost signal and drove itself off the prom onto the beach, was a total wreck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Well I've ordered some new bolts and some pimped coloured nuts for various bits, managed to cut some mounts for the esc and receiver and I've been offered some NIP yellow wheels from a guy in America who may also have a load of steel dogbones and other bits. Gonna (hopefully) strip the paint off the current body and spoiler this week so I can get it resprayed then it'll have to go on hold for a few weeks till I get paid and can order some new bits. Also gonna pick up a Traxxas TRX off a mate one afternoon he's selling me for a tenner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 good mate gave me his car today, another with a 19.2 bat and is pretty dam rapid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Now i need to put my attention to the shells whilst i wait for the cars proper wheels to arrive. I have a Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corola and a Peugeot 206 but each one is tatty and has cracks. I will repair one for now using my hot glue gun, but eventually i would like to get a nice shell. Are the ebay Hong Kong shells ok? I have seen a Camaro that tickles my pickle for about £15 painted Can can stop the cracks from growing larger if you take a small drill and drill the end of them. If you didn't already do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Cheers Mike! Topsy i didnt drill the holes as i didnt want loads of holes all over my shell! However you are correct, that is a way to prevent them creeping any further. I used hot glue and liberally applied around the cracks, they shouldnt open up anymore unless majorly hit haha. I have been using the car at night as i dont have much other opportunity, its pretty dimly lit round here so out came the soldering iron again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Like how it looks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Lookin good with those lights. I got the body fully stripped of paint on mine so now she's ready for finding the new colour, next step is find some shocks and sort new wheels out. New nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 You got that well clean what did you use? I got given an ESC by a dude on an rc forum to replace my home made one which was pretty cool! Also got some wheels and tyres through the post and made my own battery pack out of a drill battery (got enough to make 3 packs, all nicad though but its still a few more minutes of fun) Car is working really well, drifts like crazy! Really need a fast charger now but i can't afford one overnight charging is so lame! Has anybody had sucess using a drill battery charger? Did wonder about getting one and reducing the output for a 7.2v pack. Otherwise i guess i shall just save for the imax B6 seeing as it covers all my needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I dunno if I still have it Paul but I used to have a 30min charger spare, I'll have a dig. I still have my old tamiya m03 mini, Novak rooster esc, terry 19t motor an full metal bushes bearings throughout, its soo fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 That would be awesome man, how much do you want? You are only down the road too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 If I can find it you can have it, I don't want anything for it. Got a bike in notts Paul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Awesome cheers dude! Yeah i have a biachi xc thing but i can't ride it as i have a slipped disc still my 24 is at home although i will probably never use it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Drat, was gonna suggest a ride along with Tobias. You'll have to have a wander down next time we ride an I'll give it you then if I can find it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I wish i could, i really miss riding I have my car so i can always drive to yours when you find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I just sprayed it with mr muscle oven cleaner and left it a few hours then rinsed it with the hot tap whilst i scraped the paint off with my fingers. Took a good few hours but its turned out alright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_malcolm Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 ebays pretty good for fast chargers, i just picked one up for £13 900Ma output so takes about 3 hours for a 3600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) I didnt realise mr muscle would work that well! If i find an awfully coloured shell to replace my horrid impreza i will bear that in mind! I have seen a few fast chargers on ebay, although for just over £22 i can get a genuine Imax b6 from hobbyking which is perfect for me hoping tom can find his though! I made another battery pack today, think i can make 2 more and the rest of the cells are dead. Should be receiving my makita battery through the post this week so ill have some nimh packs to make Whats the deal with adding a capacitor to the battery leads going into the ESC? Does it help much on acceleration? Is it worth it, if so what size cap? Does anybody fit inline fuses to protect everything? Edited March 4, 2012 by Paul Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) I got lucky the other day on ebay and scored 3 servos (2 metal geared), 2 receivers, 1700 nicad sanyo battery pack, schumacher 11t esc, futaba 13t esc, mtronik 13t esc, hpi 17t motor and a peak vantage 10t motor for £26 posted Keeping the servos for a design project, battery pack, futaba esc, hpi motor and a receiver. The rest can be sold and make me enough money to pay for it all, score! The car is now pretty lairy with the 17t on (had a stock 27t on before), i am looking forward to the carpark clearing so i can play Edited March 5, 2012 by Paul Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 How much roughly would it cost for something like Pauls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 And how much would Paul sell it to me for? I want! Looks awesome with the lights - do they noticeably drain battery quicker? I would guess they wouldn't make much difference but I'm not sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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