Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
11-23-2011, 12:48 AM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
i am looking inti building a CR-01 1/4 scale.. any guide lines to assist. i am already working on scaling up the manual and parts by RHINO software. (its just easier than AutoCAD).. unless someone out there has done it already..
let me know what you think please..
let me know what you think please..
11-24-2011, 08:57 AM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
Hey Guys,
This is how I mounted the rack..
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First pic is some plugs i made for the post holes..stuck it to the inside with the posts protruding and then lopped off the excess..
Then encased the magnets in styrene and glued it on to the rack. then got the rack oriented on the roof then attached the magnets on the inside!
Not sure if i will get a chance to paint before the weekend though![&o]
figured i'd leave the other holes for running wiring to the roof lights!
This is how I mounted the rack..
.First pic is some plugs i made for the post holes..stuck it to the inside with the posts protruding and then lopped off the excess..
Then encased the magnets in styrene and glued it on to the rack. then got the rack oriented on the roof then attached the magnets on the inside!
Not sure if i will get a chance to paint before the weekend though![&o]
figured i'd leave the other holes for running wiring to the roof lights!
11-27-2011, 07:45 AM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
ORIGINAL: 860Crawler
you got some skills
you got some skills
, so do you! i've seen the way you handle your crawler in your vids! Not to mention your photography skills![X(]Its funny though...I used to think the same way when i saw others scratch building..
, even after my first go at it...[X(], but like most things, if you have the time and you start small, you will be amazed at what you can accomplish! it will be really cool to see others here attempt scratch building, there's a lot of talented people here on RCU!
11-27-2011, 06:23 PM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
Finally got some pics of mine with the gunmetal/black combo. No tint on the windows yet, I'm really hesitating to do so since I'm pretty sure I'm just about out, and it might get splotchy. Plus there is no LHS near me that sells Tamiya paint, don't wanna pay $4 shipping on a $4 item. :P
Plus, it looks pretty decent w/out tint. What do you guys think?
Haven't unmasked the headlights or put on the front grill stuff, as you can tell.
Plus, it looks pretty decent w/out tint. What do you guys think?
Haven't unmasked the headlights or put on the front grill stuff, as you can tell.
11-27-2011, 08:43 PM
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I think it will great with the tint! But maybe you should decide after you put in the window decals etc? See how it looks that way and then decide on the tint? Who knows...you may decide you want an interior for it! Ha! And a custom roof rack!
But seriously, it looks awesome as it is...!
But seriously, it looks awesome as it is...!
11-29-2011, 06:55 AM
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What are you guys using to tint your windows?
What are you guys using to tint your windows?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFFV0&P=7
12-10-2011, 03:26 PM
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Hey thanks LB!
Never really thought of putting a spare tire on the back! But hat should look pretty good....It will probably make the back more complete! ha! Will have to look around for a tire and wheel... the ones currently on the truck are too big and definitely too heavy i think!
Never really thought of putting a spare tire on the back! But hat should look pretty good....It will probably make the back more complete! ha! Will have to look around for a tire and wheel... the ones currently on the truck are too big and definitely too heavy i think!
12-10-2011, 03:30 PM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
Ha, keep us posted.. yeah, it is a difficult choice.. whether you want the spare to match (at the trade off of heavy and big) or not match.. !! [&:]
12-17-2011, 09:44 AM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
Updated pics to share! I'm done for now (maybe add roof rack later and such), but here's what I have. Will also share in my build thread (sorry for the duplication).
I decided to use the window border decals after all. In closeup pics they look ok I guess, but from a little distance look better. Tint looks better in person too. Ah well.
Will also share in my build thread (sorry for the duplication).I decided to use the window border decals after all. In closeup pics they look ok I guess, but from a little distance look better. Tint looks better in person too. Ah well.
09-20-2012, 01:51 AM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
G'day all,the 5 days I've been on a Certificate 1V Training and assessing course and we all had to do our last presentations on course delivery and I did mine on my CR-01.
It went well and the other trainee's loved it.
cheers,
Glenn.
It went well and the other trainee's loved it.
cheers,
Glenn.
09-21-2012, 03:14 AM
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
Yeah it went down really well,I went to town on the subject threw in a couple of powerpoint presentations and took the model in and passed it around for them to have a good look at.