pmsl yeah probably better off that way...
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 13:09 ] |
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Wassat> |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 13:18 ] |
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You know, an Airfix, Tamiya etc plastic kit. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 13:24 ] |
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pmsl yeah probably better off that way...
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 13:56 ] |
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markg wrote: These are probably better than the hobby king offering: http://www.flyingwings.co.uk/index.php? ... uct_id=383 I might even grab one myself. I wouldn't fucking bother. ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! |
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| Author: | markg [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 14:54 ] |
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Aww  I'll gen up on the right motors etc. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 17:34 ] |
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Took the car out again. Found a gravel path... Now I've got gravel path in my shoes, on my clothes, and all over me. But gosh, what fun! |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 18:08 ] |
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Yeah, top fun running on loose surfaces. Nice when it's been dry for a few days to get the dust up in the air. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 19:12 ] |
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I'll post some pics later  I also found an outdoor basketball court so I'm getting a drift car very soon
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 19:16 ] |
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Going to pop my rear diff lock back in my TT01 and have a bash at drifting again. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 21:15 ] |
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Yay for dirt !    And then, booooo   And that spelled the end for today's session. I forgot that when I was sticking the tyres on the tyre outer stuck to the rim creating a big dent. So I had to break the glue off to release it and forgot to redo it. Oops. The car is also all filled up nicely with dried grass now too lol. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Wed Jun 24, 2015 21:58 ] |
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No Bix3's in the UK atm but these are in and look pretty sweet. http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/st ... ouse_.html |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 12:06 ] |
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 Blimey, not bad for a cockle ! |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 15:41 ] |
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Gone full circle in my head and I'm looking at this Vampire again. Looks tough enough to accommodate my 'flying style' and supposedly glides well too. Kid in a toy shop at the moment, spare cash and lots of time on my hands. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... ouse_.html |
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| Author: | markg [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 15:48 ] |
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Drawback to that one is that it's different batteries again to any you already have, also if I was to get one of those I'd get the ARF and put a 12 blade fan in it, some of them sound pretty much like a turbine. e.g. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXDdHdVHzjs The stock fan/motor will probably make a pretty shrill and unpleasant noise. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 15:53 ] |
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Enjoy it dude ! DPD just came with the car, so I will have a look at that tonight
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 15:59 ] |
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markg wrote: Drawback to that one is that it's different batteries again to any you already have, also if I was to get one of those I'd get the ARF and put a 12 blade fan in it, some of them sound pretty much like a turbine. e.g. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXDdHdVHzjs The stock fan/motor will probably make a pretty shrill and unpleasant noise. Stock is supposed to sound scale from what I've read and heard. Got a basket loaded now with the Vampire, a 4s battery, receiver and a replacement Bixler with delivery all under £150 Should I pull the trigger? |
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| Author: | markg [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 16:35 ] |
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Definitely, just make sure your battery has a decent enough C rating, 35 constant or so. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 16:51 ] |
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I went with the cheapest highest capacity one listed below the model. All ordered now 
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 17:40 ] |
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FFS what a noob. Forgot to order a pinion for the Orion motor and the Kyosho one isn't removable. GRR. Work has stopped, the tools are down
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 18:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
What tooth and pitch do you need, JC? Got a load of Tamiya pinions (0.6 pitch). Defo have 17t & 18t, possibly others. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 18:07 ] |
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No idea on pitch matey. I've ordered a 25 pin one now. I think any lower wouldn't be good considering this is the 9 turn motor lol. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Thu Jun 25, 2015 18:40 ] |
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Oh ffs... dude, do you have any motor screws? The ones they've supplied are self tapper and I daren't use those. They're 10mm... |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Fri Jun 26, 2015 1:54 ] |
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Managed to find some PC screws that fit the motor. Then I went to fit the ESC and it says "Maximum motor turns - 12". So I assume it would fry the ESC? might look into getting a better one then. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Fri Jun 26, 2015 13:41 ] |
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Reckon I've found your next project, Mark: http://www.engadget.com/2015/06/26/dron ... es-people/ |
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| Author: | markg [ Fri Jun 26, 2015 14:04 ] |
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Awesome. Reckon I'm going to need bigger motors with Zardoz as the test pilot, though. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Fri Jun 26, 2015 14:07 ] |
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Not now he's all post-op skinny. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Fri Jun 26, 2015 14:07 ] |
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Car is finished, will upload a pic in a bit. Bought a 15 turn motor so will wait on that now. Hopefully I can find a good ESC for the 9 turn and will fit that in the Cougar
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Fri Jun 26, 2015 21:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
More exciting purchases! Foam safe glue, assorted heat shrink, Velcro strips and solder. #ThisIsLiving |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Fri Jun 26, 2015 22:12 ] |
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You go girl !  Should be early next week and I'll get it nice and sandy
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 17:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
First run on the sand ! I decided to put the crappy stock motor in there and take it out for a run. Sadly I timed it off so the tide was already coming in. I was only left about 50x100ft to race in but it was still tons of fun. Only used the one battery though, time I left there was less than 20ft left Have just bunged it into the carry bag, will clean them both properly at mum's tomorrow Will get pics soon...
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 17:59 ] |
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Don't leave it till tomorrow mate. Take the battery out and rinse as much of the car (avoiding elective etc) with shower/tap water and let it dry in the bath. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 18:07 ] |
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Mrs JC will kill me if I get sand in the bath dude. We get it in the summer, it's a real sod.If I let it dry it'll come of much easier. I gave the car a good shake off before I left Ed. We've got no garden or outside area dude. That's the price of a seaside flat unfortunately. I've got a big paint brush, I'll let it dry then just brush it all off. |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 20:29 ] |
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Seriously JC, don't wait. Rinse it under a tap in the sink and leave it on a towel to dry out. The salt will very quickly start to fuck it up otherwise. And that's a nice buggy ☺ |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 20:34 ] |
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I'll see what I can do later. It's oppressively hot here atm I can't even think... Maybe the kitchen sink... |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 20:54 ] |
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When I've ran mine on the beach I always use an old paintbrush and get as much off as I can before I bring it home and rinse it off. It shouldn't make too much mess in your bath sink. If it's caked in sand you're effectively keeping the salt against everything so make your excuses to the Mrs and get busy JC. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 21:04 ] |
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To be fair the car is like 99.9% plastic. I rinsed off the wheels under the tap and the sides of the body. Then I found a old dish brush that we never use so I gave it a good brushing I think I got some water in the motor, but that's cool I will leave it for a few days to dry properly and thoroughly. I have a new motor coming any way..I must say I was a little underwhelmed with the performance of the car. No bones about it, compared to the Cougar it's balls slow. Once I get the 15 turn motor in though that should pep it up. I will say though, the battery lasted for ages. I wouldn't have minded half that time to be fair. I really need to study the tide times. I was sure I had it right, turns out I got there right as it was coming in ffs. The suspension is also pretty pony. I might take it off and oil fill it. The book doesn't tell you to until the last page ffs. Tomorrow I will give it a right good seeing to with a paint brush Was fun smashing sand castles into ramps and then jumping them lol
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 21:45 ] |
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Just needs brushless motor combo and LiPo batteries. Completely new ball game. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 22:21 ] |
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Zardoz wrote: Just needs brushless motor combo and LiPo batteries. Completely new ball game. In the Kyosho? Just needs a decent motor tbh dude, doesn't need to be Lipo. The one they give you with it is truly awful. Mind you, it ain't exactly a Cougar is it It was fun though. Not sure I will even be able to keep it in a straight line on the sand with a fast motor in, but it'll be fun trying
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 22:23 ] |
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Once you've tasted LiPo / Brushless there is no other way.
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 22:27 ] |
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That Kyosho is basically the same as my Tamiya DT-02 so a nice 12t brushless combo with 3s LiPo would be nice and fast with great run time. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 10:50 ] |
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If I go Lipo I won't be doing it with either of the cars I have now. I would really like a Cat, so the chances are I will just do that. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 13:27 ] |
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*phones RSPCA* |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 16:28 ] |
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Leave my pussy alone you nasty man.... |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 21:46 ] |
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Hope my three planes turn up tomorrow.
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 22:12 ] |
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Haha because one is never enough! |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 23:00 ] |
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Not the way I fly them
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 23:13 ] |
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Zardoz wrote: Not the way I fly them haha or rather don't
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Jun 30, 2015 19:46 ] |
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All planes here safely now. Time for some building and hopefully I'll be well enough to take them out soon. |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Tue Jun 30, 2015 21:05 ] |
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That Vampire is properly tempting ... |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:47 ] |
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Pics or it didn't happen mofo!!! I'm desperately trying to save money to put toward a schuey Cat. It's gonna be hard with this balmy weather though. I really don't want to cook right now. Can't cook, won't cook (don't fucking cook then) - Lee Evans.. |
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