THE LOUNGE 2
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All my overseas orders came in, but still waiting on RCMart since 4/1.
I got some Astral wheels for the DT-02MS to match the fronts along with a set of Super Gripper tires like they show on the box. Basically DF-02 spikes.
I got an additional front and rear set of the DF-02 spikes to go on the Hotshot.
Got my bearings for the Pajero and lights too.
Trying to decide on a paint scheme for the Tateego body at the moment.
Dreading a complete tear down of the Titan[:@], I have to replace the main shaft bearings.
I got some Astral wheels for the DT-02MS to match the fronts along with a set of Super Gripper tires like they show on the box. Basically DF-02 spikes.
I got an additional front and rear set of the DF-02 spikes to go on the Hotshot.
Got my bearings for the Pajero and lights too.
Trying to decide on a paint scheme for the Tateego body at the moment.
Dreading a complete tear down of the Titan[:@], I have to replace the main shaft bearings.
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ORIGINAL: []TEX[]
All my overseas orders came in, but still waiting on RCMart since 4/1.
I got some Astral wheels for the DT-02MS to match the fronts along with a set of Super Gripper tires like they show on the box. Basically DF-02 spikes.
I got an additional front and rear set of the DF-02 spikes to go on the Hotshot.
Got my bearings for the Pajero and lights too.
Trying to decide on a paint scheme for the Tateego body at the moment.
Dreading a complete tear down of the Titan[:@], I have to replace the main shaft bearings.
All my overseas orders came in, but still waiting on RCMart since 4/1.
I got some Astral wheels for the DT-02MS to match the fronts along with a set of Super Gripper tires like they show on the box. Basically DF-02 spikes.
I got an additional front and rear set of the DF-02 spikes to go on the Hotshot.
Got my bearings for the Pajero and lights too.
Trying to decide on a paint scheme for the Tateego body at the moment.
Dreading a complete tear down of the Titan[:@], I have to replace the main shaft bearings.
04-19-2008, 05:20 PM
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Changing the main shaft bearings on the heli, somethign I'd rather not do again since installing the bearings is Step 1 in the manual.[:@]
04-19-2008, 05:22 PM
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i've really fallen behind in the Lounge! [:@] and i see we've gotten some more "members" too, that's awesome! 
well i finally got a new radio. money is tight right now so i was just going to wait and keep switching the 2TXP between my cars, but i was letting one of my friends drive the TB-02 around and she broke the steering wheel. [:@] i'm sure it wasn't totally her fault, as it's a cheap radio and i use it a lot, but still it sucked to not have a radio, since well it's the only one i have.
so i went down to the LHS and found out they don't really have much in the way of crystals or even AM receivers.
almost nothing in fact. i thought maybe i could be cheap and get some 27 MHz stuff to use with the RTR radio from the Frog. but all they had was a bunch of high end FM and 2.4GHz systems, and so my only budget option was a Futaba 2PL system on channel 63, so i bought that. same price as Tower too, so i can't complain. and i got two more standard servos to destroy. [>:][>:][>:] amusingly enough, since they didn't have any crystals on either 63 or 79, i'm again forced to swap between cars, although at least this time i can just swap a crystal instead of having to disconnect and reconnect the receiver. [8D]
well i finally got a new radio. money is tight right now so i was just going to wait and keep switching the 2TXP between my cars, but i was letting one of my friends drive the TB-02 around and she broke the steering wheel. [:@] i'm sure it wasn't totally her fault, as it's a cheap radio and i use it a lot, but still it sucked to not have a radio, since well it's the only one i have.
so i went down to the LHS and found out they don't really have much in the way of crystals or even AM receivers.
almost nothing in fact. i thought maybe i could be cheap and get some 27 MHz stuff to use with the RTR radio from the Frog. but all they had was a bunch of high end FM and 2.4GHz systems, and so my only budget option was a Futaba 2PL system on channel 63, so i bought that. same price as Tower too, so i can't complain. and i got two more standard servos to destroy. [>:][>:][>:] amusingly enough, since they didn't have any crystals on either 63 or 79, i'm again forced to swap between cars, although at least this time i can just swap a crystal instead of having to disconnect and reconnect the receiver. [8D]
04-19-2008, 05:32 PM
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mechanizeddeath, how's the TB-02 holding up?! Is it trashed yet?! [sm=stupid.gif]
The best $100 you ever spent?! hee hee... [)]
mechanizeddeath, how's the TB-02 holding up?! Is it trashed yet?! [sm=stupid.gif]
The best $100 you ever spent?! hee hee... [)]
i've bent and lost a few body clips, but that seems to happen to me a lot. the last time i resealed the spur and pinion, i missed a small spot, and wouldn't you know it about 20-30 grains of sand still ended up inside there. it wasn't long before it got onto the gears and chewed up the pinion. for those who doubt the durability of Tamiya plastic, the spur gear is almost brand new while the pinion looks awful.
i just wish i had a parking lot within walking distance. well, there's the open area at the top of the driveway i guess...
04-19-2008, 06:39 PM
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A Wild Willy NIB just sold for $3500 on ebay. The only difference I could see from other NIB ones that are around $700-900 is that it still have some plastic wrapping on it.... (which is actually put on by distributers) Funny how Ebay works sometimes.
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A Wild Willy NIB just sold for $3500 on ebay. The only difference I could see from other NIB ones that are around $700-900 is that it still have some plastic wrapping on it.... (which is actually put on by distributers) Funny how Ebay works sometimes.
A Wild Willy NIB just sold for $3500 on ebay. The only difference I could see from other NIB ones that are around $700-900 is that it still have some plastic wrapping on it.... (which is actually put on by distributers) Funny how Ebay works sometimes.
Someone would have to be nuts to spend $3500 dollars on a Wild Willy...
04-19-2008, 07:24 PM
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Changing the main shaft bearings on the heli, somethign I'd rather not do again since installing the bearings is Step 1 in the manual.[:@]
Changing the main shaft bearings on the heli, somethign I'd rather not do again since installing the bearings is Step 1 in the manual.[:@]
That looks fun *sarcasm implied*
04-19-2008, 07:37 PM
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This is why. LOL
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O.K. then .....*evil smile....* it will be LLB then mrahahahahaha! LOL
Though I am sorry to here you sold some of you stuff LLB.
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No worry, it is all for good fun... I'd have to be LLB then.. (Lord LB) LOL!
No worry, it is all for good fun... I'd have to be LLB then.. (Lord LB) LOL!
LOLThough I am sorry to here you sold some of you stuff LLB.
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AutoX, did you ever settle on a setup for your RC18__ ?
AutoX, did you ever settle on a setup for your RC18__ ?
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Hello turbotb0205, thank you for the info, but I already know the pluses of the electrics. Though I am not really that impressed with Tamiyas new R/C.
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E stuff is taking over.. its more powerful faster more reliable cheaper "yes it really is" and thats what people want.. i personally have my electrics and nitros.. each to his own
a tree hugger.. "save the forest" people
and heres a short video of RevoFreaks Hilux he just wanted to show it off a bit not all the decals are finished "he picked the paint color dont blame that one me
" and im having issues getting that 3rd gear shifting just right the rod is rotating around and the servo is wasting energy
but none the less 3spd Hilux vid http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t...rent=hilux.flv
E stuff is taking over.. its more powerful faster more reliable cheaper "yes it really is" and thats what people want.. i personally have my electrics and nitros.. each to his own
a tree hugger.. "save the forest" people
and heres a short video of RevoFreaks Hilux he just wanted to show it off a bit not all the decals are finished "he picked the paint color dont blame that one me
" and im having issues getting that 3rd gear shifting just right the rod is rotating around and the servo is wasting energybut none the less 3spd Hilux vid
http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t...rent=hilux.flv
04-20-2008, 01:41 AM
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Hello turbotb0205, thank you for the info, but I already know the pluses of the electrics. Though I am not really that impressed with Tamiyas new R/C.
I was able to gain computer access here at the camp site, so I should have some King Hauler pics up earlier than I thought.
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Changing the main shaft bearings on the heli, somethign I'd rather not do again since installing the bearings is Step 1 in the manual.[:@]
Changing the main shaft bearings on the heli, somethign I'd rather not do again since installing the bearings is Step 1 in the manual.[:@]
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i've really fallen behind in the Lounge! [:@] and i see we've gotten some more "members" too, that's awesome!
i've really fallen behind in the Lounge! [:@] and i see we've gotten some more "members" too, that's awesome!
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A Wild Willy NIB just sold for $3500 on ebay. The only difference I could see from other NIB ones that are around $700-900 is that it still have some plastic wrapping on it.... (which is actually put on by distributers) Funny how Ebay works sometimes.
A Wild Willy NIB just sold for $3500 on ebay. The only difference I could see from other NIB ones that are around $700-900 is that it still have some plastic wrapping on it.... (which is actually put on by distributers) Funny how Ebay works sometimes.
I don't even think if that person keeps it and then tries to resell it in 10 years they will break even.
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