Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!
11-18-2012, 07:19 AM
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RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!
I think this is the tire they will use - fairly old design.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXGJ73&P=ML
By the way, I keep breaking the rear plastic hex - anybody knows a good aluminum replacement?
size is 12mm x 10mm thickness.
By the way, I keep breaking the rear plastic hex - anybody knows a good aluminum replacement?
size is 12mm x 10mm thickness.
11-18-2012, 07:43 AM
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I think that's the same tire...
Breaking hex?! [X(] Never seen that before... it might not be easy to find aluminum replacement as it is not the usual thickness.. maybe some aftermarket companies would make one...
Breaking hex?! [X(] Never seen that before... it might not be easy to find aluminum replacement as it is not the usual thickness.. maybe some aftermarket companies would make one...
11-18-2012, 09:02 AM
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RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!
I know right? I also experience this breaking on my other Tam kits!
And not just on the hexes, even the other plastic parts.
Might be our hot & humid weather down here that's reacting with the plastic.
Wish they would start using nylon impregnated materials. Like AE.
11-18-2012, 04:18 PM
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RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!
I got 10mm wide aluminium hexes on both my Willy's and on one I got the WR02 universals.
I found the hexes in the bay.
11-19-2012, 07:27 AM
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RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!
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A few more pics from TamiyaBlog.. !!
Not sure how long that piece on the back would survive, though.. ha!!
A few more pics from TamiyaBlog.. !!
Not sure how long that piece on the back would survive, though.. ha!!
11-19-2012, 09:18 AM
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RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!
Yeah, they should just have left that thing out.
Found these on ebay. $14 for a set (shipped).
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=130522838391&index=8&nav=SEARCH&ni d=72893107530
And it looks one piece / attached to the body.
Also noticed they used bigger diameter rear rims.
This will probably be the most unpopular WR02 body to date.
I know I don't like it. What were they thinking?
Found these on ebay. $14 for a set (shipped).
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=130522838391&index=8&nav=SEARCH&ni d=72893107530
11-19-2012, 11:34 AM
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11-20-2012, 01:08 AM
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RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!
Seller Izrc just replied, he has them in silver for the same price.
Me thinks I'll be placing an order for a set.
12-08-2012, 01:31 AM
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RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!
Hi, revived by Tamiya Wild Willy to do 36.6mph.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f259ilFaz04[/youtube]
[link=http://www.rccartips.com/fastest-tamiya-wild-willy-project-rc-car.htm]More information here.[/link]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f259ilFaz04[/youtube]
[link=http://www.rccartips.com/fastest-tamiya-wild-willy-project-rc-car.htm]More information here.[/link]
12-08-2012, 06:45 AM
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RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!
Try getting some paddles for the rear.
You can also use modelling clay to semi lock the diff.
Looks like Willy is freezing his butt!
Looks like Willy is freezing his butt!
12-08-2012, 06:52 AM
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RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!
Joel - what BL motor is that? Never seen one with the plugs jutting out the rear.
I know a couple of people with Willys. Let's get together for some bashing.
Welcome to the Willy thread!
12-23-2012, 06:42 AM
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RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!
Merry Christmas Willy friends!
Have you guys seen Mad Modder's conversion using TL01 long arms on the Willy?
I invited him to share his conversion tips to widen our options.
Hope he joins us here.
Have you guys seen Mad Modder's conversion using TL01 long arms on the Willy?
I invited him to share his conversion tips to widen our options.
Hope he joins us here.
12-23-2012, 08:27 AM
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RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!
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Merry Christmas Willy friends!
Have you guys seen Mad Modder's conversion using TL01 long arms on the Willy?
I invited him to share his conversion tips to widen our options.
Hope he joins us here. [img][/img]
Merry Christmas Willy friends!
Have you guys seen Mad Modder's conversion using TL01 long arms on the Willy?
I invited him to share his conversion tips to widen our options.
Hope he joins us here. [img][/img]
