Lee's Tamiya M-04L build thread
09-25-2007, 11:31 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya M-04L build thread
i decided to go against the 'soft top' route, eg: you are meant to paint the top of it black (to simulate the material effect) and also the roof is 'lumpy' too.. the main problem was cutting the masking tape edges tp be perfectly straight, even with a super sharp knife its nearly impossible, so i decided to paint the whole shell green..
09-26-2007, 06:17 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya M-04L build thread
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Looks like a nice little kit. What are you going to be doing with it?
Looks like a nice little kit. What are you going to be doing with it?
09-26-2007, 11:05 AM
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i'm gonna run it, purely on road though..
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09-26-2007, 01:46 PM
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well i found the M-03R dull, so i sold it and got this, even building the M03R bored me, and i usually love the builds!
i havent driven it yet, nor do i drift, so i cant comment on that..
i havent driven it yet, nor do i drift, so i cant comment on that..
09-26-2007, 05:21 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya M-04L build thread
body 90% done, quite an easy decal job, just got some front windows decalsto apply then reomve the window masking, once the paint has properly dried..
09-30-2007, 04:10 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya M-04L build thread
Lee, reading your last post, if you think the Z3 body is ugly, why did you paint it???
is this build finished now then?
is this build finished now then?
09-30-2007, 04:15 PM
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yes, i thought the Z3 was ugly, but its the cheapest M-04L to buy, plus i wanted the SLK as a shelf queen.. so bashing the Z3 wouldnt be a problem!
09-30-2007, 04:33 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya M-04L build thread
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yes, i thought the Z3 was ugly, but its the cheapest M-04L to buy, plus i wanted the SLK as a shelf queen.. so bashing the Z3 wouldnt be a problem!
yes, i thought the Z3 was ugly, but its the cheapest M-04L to buy, plus i wanted the SLK as a shelf queen.. so bashing the Z3 wouldnt be a problem!
were you trying to sell the CC-01 the other day?
09-30-2007, 05:07 PM
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yeah but it got deleted! it will be a fully built chassis including bearings, sport tune motor and servo. no ESC/RX as usual
09-30-2007, 05:14 PM
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Nice build, Lee!
Although I think the rear would look better raised up hotrod-style!
j/kI prefer the SLK body too, although I'm a BMW-guy. The Z3 was the worst BMW-design ever!
09-30-2007, 05:35 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya M-04L build thread
the Z3 isnt nice, but i like MY Z3! the Z4 is a killer design, they look stunning but as ive said in the lounge, the Tamiya Z4 body is just horrible! maybe its because its a racing body, eg: flared arches, big spoiler, etc
10-01-2007, 01:34 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya M-04L build thread
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Nice build, Lee!
Although I think the rear would look better raised up hotrod-style! j/k
I prefer the SLK body too, although I'm a BMW-guy. The Z3 was the worst BMW-design ever!
Nice build, Lee!
Although I think the rear would look better raised up hotrod-style!
j/kI prefer the SLK body too, although I'm a BMW-guy. The Z3 was the worst BMW-design ever!
Lee, how much?