Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.

[weeksy]

2020-04-15_11-57-40 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr

2020-04-15_11-57-35 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr

[weeksy]

oh, that escalated....

SOmeone was chatting on PB forum and pointed out one of these little things.







So that's on it's way

[Taipan]

get one each and do soem FPV racing! Did Eclipse make it over?

[Potter]

oh, that escalated....

SOmeone was chatting on PB forum and pointed out one of these little things.



So that's on it's way

Lol, you can't keep your money in your pocket can you.
Looks ace though.

[weeksy]

oh, that escalated....

SOmeone was chatting on PB forum and pointed out one of these little things.



So that's on it's way

Lol, you can't keep your money in your pocket can you.
Looks ace though.

My boy is enjoying it, i'm enjoying time with him on lockdown. I'd have spent more than the £70 in petrol and shopping this week if we were allowed out, so it's not really an issue.

[Potter]

My boy is enjoying it, i'm enjoying time with him on lockdown. I'd have spent more than the £70 in petrol and shopping this week if we were allowed out, so it's not really an issue.

I'm not knocking you mate, I've been on Amazon and various sites trying to buy a Hornet after reading this, but no one will post to here

[weeksy]

My boy is enjoying it, i'm enjoying time with him on lockdown. I'd have spent more than the £70 in petrol and shopping this week if we were allowed out, so it's not really an issue.

I'm not knocking you mate, I've been on Amazon and various sites trying to buy a Hornet after reading this, but no one will post to here

If my new little one is my lads preference, I'll sell you the grasshopper

[Potter]

If my new little one is my lads preference, I'll sell you the grasshopper

I'm bored, it's mostly about building it, once it's done I probably won't use it much.
Not to mention I'd get nicked for going outside.

[weeksy]

[weeksy]

Is it cider o'clock???

[weeksy]

[kendo57]

I don't know if you have seen my Gipsy build in the Shed but I found one fitted
to an R/C TRUCK.

[weeksy]

First minor mechanical today "Daddy, this doesn't sound right when going backwards"

Quick peek and the engine/motor was loose.

Sadly it was an engine out jobbie to get to the 2 bolts and tighten them up... Only 10-15 mins but wasn't too complex.

Quickly sorted and back up and running

[weeksy]

with the CV19 stuff post has been delayed, but our wheel/engine bearings just arrived and were fitted



WOW !!! That's a massive massive difference in turning, handling and speed all round.... shocked !!!! Couple of little bearings and it's like getting double the bhp  

[weeksy]

[the_priest]

Looks like epic fun!!

[weeksy]

Looks like epic fun!!

The boy is loving it, which is what it's main purpose was really. So I'm happy.

I'm absolutely rubbish at driving compared to him.

[the_priest]

That is always the case. My son could fly his remote helicopter with great ease. I could only ever crash it.... sadly it is missing a gimble for the rotor and not in stock anymore and he has moved onto other things now.

[weeksy]

The baby FTX Colt has arrived and is charging

2020-04-24_11-42-23 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr

2020-04-24_11-42-18 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr

2020-04-24_11-42-12 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr

2020-04-24_11-42-06 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr

[Tarmacsurfer]

Very cool!
My lad is a little bit older so I bought one of these for him in the lockdown to build. Supposed to take about 10 hours, which is about right if you spray it etc.

https://www.modelmaniacs.co.uk/product/ ... 02b-58568/