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Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
05-11-2015, 12:51 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

Went to a vintage RC meet yesterday and as part...

Went to a vintage RC meet yesterday and as part of these meets we always have a fun/not serious "Wheelie Race" - open to any RC car which is designed for wheelying and not racing :)

I got...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
05-05-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

Been putting some miles on the old Box this past...

Been putting some miles on the old Box this past few weeks - did numerous laps of the local BMX track on Saturday and then it must have travelled well over 2 miles on the beach this weekend including...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
04-30-2015, 05:26 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

Looks good from afar but its far from good :)

Looks good from afar but its far from good :)
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
04-30-2015, 04:32 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

Still loving my Lunchbox! I seem to have rather...

Still loving my Lunchbox! I seem to have rather a lot of them now though...! lol Still using my original one as my main runner though - had a great morning at a local park until too many leaps off...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
11-19-2013, 02:39 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 32,106
Posted By skip665

Agreed - they are 1/8.5 I think as the Digger is...

Agreed - they are 1/8.5 I think as the Digger is close but a smidge on the big side...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
11-19-2013, 12:11 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 32,106
Posted By skip665

Like it! Is that a 1/10 scale body?

Like it! Is that a 1/10 scale body?
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
11-18-2013, 01:38 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 32,106
Posted By skip665

Cool! Love old-school monsters! :) What shell are...

Cool! Love old-school monsters! :) What shell are you going to use?

Fitted my LEDs last night - the Traxxas kit works out to about £17 delivered! I bought this simple harness for £2.70! Ideal for...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
11-15-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 32,106
Posted By skip665

Here you go... ...

Here you go...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/193308025/2013-11-15%2007.16.10%20(Medium).jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/193308025/2013-11-15%2007.16.18%20(Medium).jpg
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
11-14-2013, 03:48 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 32,106
Posted By skip665

Sorry in regards to your question of wheelbase...

Sorry in regards to your question of wheelbase yes it is perfect - the front light sections just clear the front bumper and the rear just clears the rear bumper - in fact its so close it looks made...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
11-14-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 32,106
Posted By skip665

Sorry no more pics at the moment - no time in the...

Sorry no more pics at the moment - no time in the mornings and dark in the evenings!

Had another test on Tuesday night in a more open setting to see what the top speed was like - the 14t pinion I...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
11-11-2013, 03:23 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 32,106
Posted By skip665

Wasn't easy is a major understatement! It says in...

Wasn't easy is a major understatement! It says in the instructions to "stretch" them - but the bottom line is its all damage limitation! It looks ok as a runner - the flames are better than the side...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
11-11-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 32,106
Posted By skip665

Grrr I do not like Parmas decals! What a complete...

Grrr I do not like Parmas decals! What a complete nightmare to fit they were - did my best but they are not great :( The 1/8 scale shell fits nicely on the TXT chassis - just clearing the front and...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
11-08-2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 32,106
Posted By skip665

Here is a pic of mine as a taster of how its...

Here is a pic of mine as a taster of how its going to look - I have yet to finish cutting the body out or applying any stickers and working out how to mount the body!

Tested it with the DualSky...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
10-28-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 32,106
Posted By skip665

Is this thread still active? I have a TXT-2...

Is this thread still active? I have a TXT-2 Agrios waiting in the man-shed to be built on my birthday (1st November) and I cannot wait :) I have a set of the clone TXT-1 wheels from rockymodelsHK on...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
09-11-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

Racing didn't happen unfortunately as only 2...

Racing didn't happen unfortunately as only 2 other vintage cars turned up - hopefully more will turn up to the next race on the 22nd September.

Fitted the largest pinion you can fit in the Mad...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
08-01-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Yup I shaved the arms too - I have ended up leaving the shock in the position above - it works just fine - used DT02 front buggy shocks to keep the chassis level - had to make them as soft as...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
08-01-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Still experimenting with Dropbox linking - hope this works...<div></div><div><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(251, 252, 255);">Dremel mods to the...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
08-01-2013, 01:24 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Feels like I am talking to myself a bit here but oh well - its all here for posterity lol :)<div>
</div><div>Got a bit further with the Mad Bull conversion last night - had to trim a fair bit of the...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-29-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Well I couldnt resist!<div>
</div><div>Brand new Madbull gearbox parts procured and last night I started the conversion process.  Had to trim the original axle-rod location mounting brackets as the...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-10-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Ooh didnt know that! More expense! Cheers though :)
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Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-05-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Ordered some tyres this morning - Schumacher Yellow Mini Spike Truck tyres - and some Proline foams just in case.<div>...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-04-2013, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

You are probably right - the pinion might be my saving grace. I have a set of the Blackfoot wheels on the way and will try some buggy tyres on them in the first instance. The truck was definitely...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-04-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Just to start I can begin to answer my own question.  Blackfoot Extreme rear wheels are standard 2.2 size and are also 12mm hex :)  Fronts are the usual 12mm hex freewheeling hubs so need to look...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-04-2013, 02:59 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Well last night was my 2nd test - this time with the 18t Hornet pinion gear. Still no video as I was there with only one other person who was also driving! The pinion has made a huge difference! Top...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-02-2013, 03:38 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,243
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

I did - its just an inspired superb idea! B&amp;Q is the best place to get all sorts of U-channel from - then some work with a hacksaw, drill and file - the B&amp;Q stuff is 15mmx15mm and about a fiver.
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