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Replies: 15
Views: 1,219
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: My New Tamiya Car!!!

I got to drive it on Friday, and WOW..... It actually accelerates alright, and is IMPOSSIBLE to swing around. It gets a lot of rear traction for what it is. I am a 50/50 basher racer, and I am...
Forum: RC Car Videos
09-22-2006, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: Compilation video.....

Since you're the second person to ask that, I think it's what we'll do. 2 people in 2 days about the same movie, sure, why not. Our server isn't the best around, so it'll take a little while to...
Forum: RC Car Videos
09-15-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: Compilation video.....

Well, the program is called muvee autoproducer. It's a really good program, but somwhat cumbersome to use if you're trying to get anything done with extensive film cuts. It's great for slideshows,...
Forum: RC Car Videos
09-13-2006, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Posted By Platinum_Racing

Compilation video.....

This video is a compilation of some of the better pictures we've taken. I got some new video editing software for the Team, and I was dying to try it out. I just went around and took a bunch of...
Replies: 15
Views: 1,219
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: My New Tamiya Car!!!

Thanks! I love how it looks proportionate..... Racing bodies like the Alfa, the Stratus, and the Mazda aren't proportional... But they are pure function. The Eunos as well as most Tamiya kits are...
09-12-2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 959
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: Mini-LST OVERHAUL!!!!!

Well, I just got the center ball diff installed, and I also rebuilt the rear diff as well. Had some spare parts laying around. I'm gonna pick up the LiPo sometime within the next two days, so look...
09-12-2006, 10:00 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 99,871
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: Nitro Rock Crawlers Only

The wife of mr-e-maxx will be on these forums sometime soon to officially inform all of us. I just want her to know my thoughs and feelings on her recent hardship.

I just got done posting on...
Replies: 15
Views: 1,219
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: My New Tamiya Car!!!

All I really feel satisfied with is this nice looking Eunos shell.... The rims are the perfect choice.... I'm still waiting for my set of ball bearings for it. They should be here anytime now. I...
09-10-2006, 11:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 959
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: Mini-LST OVERHAUL!!!!!

No, but a digital servo is constantly making adjustments... VERY MINUTE ones... Especially with coreless servos. A 3 or 5 pols servo won't have as much a problem as a coreless, but still...... ANY...
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: STAMPEDE SKIDPLATE

Well, if you're interested I can sell ya a good aluminum bumper for your Stampede..... :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D Just check out our website..... ;)
Replies: 15
Views: 1,219
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: My New Tamiya Car!!!

I was looking for some good shocks. Either the 3Racing ones, the Integy ones, some Losi Rally Weapon ones, or the CVA ones. I've had experience with all of those companies, and so far I'm leaning...
09-10-2006, 10:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 959
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: Mini-LST OVERHAUL!!!!!

Anyway, I stutck the HS-56 servos in with a little creativity. Since we have enough aluminum here to make a lunar lander, I took some 1/8th inch strips and cut them to use as shims for the rear...
Replies: 15
Views: 1,219
Posted By Platinum_Racing

My New Tamiya Car!!!

I just finished up building my Tamiya Eunos Roadster. It's a pretty cool little car. I like it, but it's not really a good racer or anything like that... more like another collectable Tamiya car for...
09-09-2006, 12:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 959
Posted By Platinum_Racing

Mini-LST OVERHAUL!!!!!

I had the MLST for a while now, but I was sick of trading off motors, servos, speed controls, and batteries. I've blown through at least one, if not two of each. So, I got a new Mamba 5400 Kv...
08-19-2006, 01:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,734
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: You Want LARGE SCALE!?!?!?!

Hmm...... If you have any info on these servos we'd appreciate it. Pics would be great! This sounds like a great idea. What would we need to hook this up to our reciever?

Also, just to explore...
08-01-2006, 09:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,734
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: You Want LARGE SCALE!?!?!?!

Being an American, I can only say............

Because I can. :)

What bettter way to waste money than to buy raw steel, more gas, and a whole lotta welding wire?????? Jeez... you Brits... so...
08-01-2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,734
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: You Want LARGE SCALE!?!?!?!

We updated the page. We need information about the steering. Our hydraulic idea might work, but we still need more opinions.....

So, hydraulid, or mechanical (4X 1/4 scale servos W/5:1...
Replies: 22
Views: 871
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: Help me spend $$$ to upgrade 7 Rustlers.

If it's for a school, and benefits an R/C club at a school, we could offer discounts that would make buying aluminum parts easier. Contact me if you're interested. :)
Forum: RC Car Videos
07-23-2006, 10:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,101
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: FAST AND FURIOUS!!!!

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I had a hard drive problem (Popped some components on the control board.... POP FIZZLE POOF) so all the footage is gone. All I really have left is what I...
Forum: RC Car Videos
06-25-2006, 09:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,101
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: FAST AND FURIOUS!!!!

The next movie will be shot with a different camera. That way we won't have to worry about making people dizzy.

We also want some opinions about a possible story line for the next one. Anyone...
Forum: RC Car Videos
06-22-2006, 12:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,101
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: FAST AND FURIOUS!!!!

Yeah, we're thinking about what to do for the next one. We have some ideas, but we think we want to do something with a bit of a plot next time. Not like an intricate dialouge, just some cool...
Forum: RC Car Videos
06-21-2006, 12:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,101
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: FAST AND FURIOUS!!!!

What should we try and recreate for the next video? We want to take the car to a parking lot and try to recreate some movie scenes. What are some that we can do with minimal preparation?
Forum: RC Car Videos
06-19-2006, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,101
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: FAST AND FURIOUS!!!!

Well the driver was pretty good at staying away from the camera, but the real hard part was keeping my hand on the zoom ring while he was going around. He would go from far away to really close and...
Forum: RC Car Videos
06-17-2006, 11:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,101
Posted By Platinum_Racing

FAST AND FURIOUS!!!!

Me and a buddy went to see the latest F&F movie yesterday (I promised not to make Ricer/Riceboy comments, even though I was tempted.) and it got me thinking. We have this drift car in the lineup.......
Replies: 48
Views: 6,830
Posted By Platinum_Racing

RE: Moped Riders, THIS IS YOUR TIME!!!

I have a 1978 Puegot moped. I am in the process of rebuilding it from the ground up. I got rid of a lot of the chassis rust so far, and will continue to work on it for a good long time to come. I am...
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