erhm..no. I can wait.

>>12207 Only 3 months! So you've paid extra for fast delivery this time then! ;D

okay, last pic of it clean..side view showing the clearance.

Thanx man! My next build will be a new cover for the TT-01E. If all goes smooth I should have it within 3 months ;)

>>12164 Those finishing touches really help. It looks great!

and added the roof stickers because paint was applied on the outside and left some bad spots :(

Painted the roof in 'authentic' white

thx!

Nice update

The new bent lower arms create more room for maneuverability

*Update*
after 3 months(!) the hop-up parts finally arrived: Bent front&rear lower arms and barrel springs.

>>8738 yep! I did chase the cats..or at least I drove at them but they weren't interested.. bitches ;)

>>8664 turned out to be a pretty fun thing to do?? ;D i liked the video!

>>8662 I'll be blunt: It won't happen! The camera strap on my 4x4 ;)

since you're granting requests, i'd like to see you tape your camera phone to the front of the jeep and then have the jeep chase your cat. and then post the video. in that order. :D

Will try to add template on my Toyota

Fantastic! I never could wait to get it painted before I got it dirty either! :D

HAHAHA!! Yeah, I must collect rocks, branches and stones from the neighbors in order to make a challenge :D

>>8621 Love it! I'm thinking your next project will be to build a rock garden :D

Video is here!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGCaUOeUcI8

video coming soon!!

>>8606 Sounds good

(fire) Red as on the box, with a white roof. Also bought black in case I don't like the red ;)
And 'smoke' for the windows.

>>8601 So what colour?

*small update* I ordered the paint, hopefully it will arrive next week. I will keep it simple..maybe the next body will have flames or a symbol.

Goodgrief, if you click on 'Comment No.8600' (example: >>8600 ), that will show up as a link. Many here are to lazy to scroll down to the referred comment ;)

>>8599 Pretty sure I could rig up a micro-controller with GPS, Compass, Accelerometer, Gyro, Tilt sensors, Collision sensors and more for less than $500 :)

8585 that's acutally newer than the flutter system. $1549.95 isn't too bad with that GPS system and memory control.

If you want a really simply (affordable) version for a bit of fun check out the Silverlit X-UFO...
http://www.silverlit-flyingclub.com/xufo.htm

>>8591 I think probably about half the cost to build one the same, and much less to build a simpler version with just the basics to make it fly steady. :)
You can even buy ready made and kits ones...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gaui-330X-S-330XS-Quad-Flyer-UAV-Kit-Brand-New-/280565097557?pt=UK_ToysGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN&hash=item4152fba455

I think with the combined skills we have on Merlin's Bar we can make our own hexacopter for far less then 1500USD!!

>>8585 Yikes! Not me!

>>8586 the plane? Yeah, only one button! ;)

>>8585 That's insane!

cost of the HexaKopter is: $1549.95USD

>>8583 Thank you, I was stunned too that it worked ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGDoFZCjznI

...and Grim...damn fine job, my man!

8545 (JC) Tethered as meaning 'You-Control' or steel 60ft. lines held by the pilot and spinning in a circle...yes. Tethered out by itself...no. The 'flutter' RC system was 1 channel and the rudder would ocelate or flutter quickly back and fourth. When the control stick was moved the rudder would flutter to that side, demanded by control, more often than the other thus moving the plane in the desired direction. It's all that was available at the time. I've looked on various sites to find this antique system with no luck. Now that kopter that sky20 posted is something else. I'm at a loss for words. Probably cost a bazillion bucks. What a machine!

>>8566 I like the clear look because it's easy XD
Sweet to hear it's running well.
>>8572 I fancy building a quad-copter as one of my micro-controller projects one day :D
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/aeroquadan-arduinopowered
http://www.youtube.com/v/QO5yU8zNtR0

>>8572 that will be my ultimate copter for spying and assassinations :D

Dude, a friend sent me this link and I might just try it out (some day)!
http://vimeo.com/6194911

*UPDATE* I got it running!!! Problem was not only wrong connectors on the ESC but also a dead battery. It can now crawl but also race like a maniac :D
Next to do is the body, which will be a crime to do too :/

JC, did you paint the inside or the outside of two of those buggies? And what would you recommend?

>>8542 Do I recall correctly that you used to fly tethered planes?

If you guys want a good laugh, you should google the old RC systems we used in the 50's and 60's. They were a 'flutter' system with one channel. Things have really come a long way.

>>8534 >>8537 I'll try to get it on here soon! Thanks guys! ;)

>>8530 yeah, you made me curious too!!

>>8530 Don't worry, I'm more interested in your plane :D

>>8517 Oh! Ooops! :p

>>8525 I think the boat would melt :D

>>8519 what if you installed a nitro engine? :D

>>8510 Single prop powered by a RS540 motor, but using an 8.4V 3300mah Battery (as used in my Turbo Optima) :D
The motor has a heatsink and fan fitted to try and keep it cool, but it still gets really hot :D

>>8513 nice info, SeaFox, but the question was to JC ;)

>>8510 Single prop! It's an old PT-40! It's a high wing plane with a 6 foot wingspan! I have transparent blue covering on the wings!
I need to clean it up first, it's covered in dust! I have not had the time to get it flying again!

>>8497 great :D Does it have a single propeller or 2?

>>8496 The boat is about 22 years old. I had started to refurb it a couple of years ago but then life got in the way! I'll get back to it one day. It is in working order though :D
The nearest lake I can use it on is about 10 miles away, but occasionally we get a flood nearby and I can use it then XD

>>8489 I haven't got the bullet connectors yet. I had no problem with my tank, that has the same connectors as your buggy.

>>8485 Damn! Which one is the most fun to operate?
I like the white boat, it looks unfinished?

It's a pity there is no water nearby otherwise I would've gotten me a boat/ship too

One of these days, I'll clean up my R/C Plane and post a pic of it!

>>8485 Here is a picture so you can see what I'm on about with the wires and connectors. The Blue and Yellow come from the speed controller then connect to the Red and White motor wires with waterproof bullet connectors. You can also see where the Red and White connect to the motor with spade connectors.
In a way it is overkill to have two lots of connectors in the line, but it is very important to have at least one set of connectors otherwise stripping the car down will be made much harder.
Hope this helps :)

>>8482 Just cut the connectors of the end of the motor wires (not at the motor end) and then crimp on new connectors that match the ones on the ESC :)
And top quality motors have spade connectors on them rather than soldering directly to the motor :)

My collection of RC vehicles XD

>>8480 I thought if you gonna fit new cables directly on the motor you needed it to solder?
The current ones are.
Anyway, will try to find 2 connectors tomorrow, my dad stores everything so there must be some laying around..somewhere in the garage or attic.
Ha, apparently my dad does have a soldering iron.....somewhere ;)

Pics of your RC vehicles!

>>8479 You don't need a soldering iron to fit new connectors, that's what the crimping tool is for. And FYI, buy a soldering iron!!! In fact buy several just in case! I have 3 electric ones and a couple of gas ones :D

>Is that the only one you have?
RC vehicles? No I have lots XD

>>8477 I'm a noob at this. And I don't have a soldering iron, otherwise I would've just connected them directly (against your advise ;)

Is that the only one you have?

>>8476 I would have just fitted new connectors on the motor to fit the existing ones on the ESC, but whatever works is good.
The RS540 motor you have will be just fine, but if you ever want more performance that would be the thing to change.
My Turbo Optima is 4wd, and sends stone flying like a demon :D

>>8472 nah, I tried that bridge connector and it didn't work. It's too late now, so I ordered a new ESC. But steering works like a charm ;)

As for the motor; I'll first give the original some time. Maybe it will do the trick nicely.

>>8475 Nice ride, stones must be flying when you are driving! :D
Is it 4wd or 2wd?
I kinda like the unpainted body, although I will paint my Toyota. And are those decals or stickers?

Just taken my Turbo Optima for a spin. 24 years old and still working perfectly :D

>>8459 Sweet! That RS540 motor would be the first thing I'd upgrade. Get some real power in that mofo!! :D
>>8469 Excellent, do you have any connectors to crimp with it? You don't want a permanent connection between the ESC and motor, it's a pain in the arse when you want to strip things down.

>>8437 so I bought a crimping tool. I just hope the 'bridge' connectors I still have are long enough to fit on the cables.

*UPDATE* Mounted the electric motor, ESC, receiver and bull bar.

I would really prefer Dutch..but my Engrish is pretty good, so no matter. The manual is in Japanese, English, French and German.

As for the parts it is like Ikea; spare parts galore!
Not as much as the tank..maybe close to 150 plastic parts, the metal parts (minus screws, bolts and nuts) give-or-take 100, maybe less.

*UPDATE* I've build the transmission with planetary gears mounted on the engine plate.

nice work here! how many total parts are there to this model? i see the manual is in english. do you prefer that?

*UPDATE* and the rear suspension!

*UPDATE* full suspension is fitted

It's is a 2.4Ghz system, thankfully ;) No need for those annoying crystals.
At least those connectors are the correct ones. That print plate looks really old skool though :/

*UPDATE* Front and Rear axles are fitted on the chassis, next: build the dampers!

>>8443 Sweet, is that a 2.4Ghz system or old school 27Mhz or 40Mhz?
If you want to be really cool though you have to use this type of Tamiya speed controller :D

>>8437 A friend said the 'L' connector is supposed to go directly on the electric motor. I'll wait until it comes up in the manual, before I start snipping ;)

*UPDATE* The transmitter, Electronic Speed Controller, receiver and servo!

>>8430 I have that same wrench! ;D

>>8421 Your local hardware/car part store with have what you want to sort that out. Crimp connectors and a Crimping tool :)
>>8430 Looks good, plenty of scope on this chassis for future modding :)

*UPDATE* The chassis has started to take form

nah, The tank is 1:16th and the cruiser is 1:10th
I did see a 1:10th Tank but the base price was already 2200 euro.

nice! :D

is this approx. the same size as the tank?

problem number 1; different connectors :S

Build the wheels, now you can see how huge they are.
C'mon J'sus it's your b-day and all, go buy one!

>>8357 Not fair I want one!!! XD
Looks nice in red like on the box :)

it has arrived! 125mm diameter tires!!

yeah, I was looking at the trucks too and they look great. Although it really needs the extremely expensive optional 'sound and control' unit (€300) and the truck itself (€250-380)!

Unimog, Toyota, Ford, Jeep and I think the other 'surf' is a chevy

I see you can get a Unimog version of the rock crawler too :D

>>8344 Those Tamiya trucks are great, but pretty damn expensive!

You mean this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQnrKPXomMg

I always wanted one of those Big Bruisers with the three speed transmission!