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Finally got around to trimming and mounting the body on my Sorta Mud Blaster project.

Halgar wrote: ↑Sat Mar 15, 2025 10:33 pm I'm seeing blue on top shelf, middle shelf, and bottom shelf, so . . .

Just saying.
And classic rock playing.

MarkyDents wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 7:13 am Sweet a Viper with a friken’ laser on it
Looking good dude

Do it right...

srobert910 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:21 pm My concern now is, should I further treat the parts to keep them from drying out again? Like a protectant? I’d never use armor all on anything, but maybe something similar. Silicone spray maybe?

It took them 30 years to dry out. I think that you're good for a while.

That Hobbywing brushed motor is a 555, 5 slot. It's a slow crawler motor.

But there are plenty of other options.

Here is a takeout transmitter and receiver. https://www.ebay.com/itm/132533797855?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=zoDx81XBQG6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=rUKMRphWSMG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY It looks to be a fairly simple design (unlike some digital o...

Not all today, but I started tweaking the "Junkyard Frog". I swapped out the original hex drives for CVD's, with the outdrives getting the Frogshot mod. I also swapped to a Dynamite 20T (previously had a Team Brood 27T). 20250323_131828.jpg The front end was especially sloppy, even for an ...

So all that stuff is compatible? My experience has only been to buy all that stuff as a package. With minor differences in the plug shape, pretty much all three wire servos are compatible with current receivers. Everyone uses compatible wiring now. Not all receivers have the slot for a Futaba J plu...

jackdc100 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 24, 2025 10:39 pm Would the 1995ish vintage Airtronics servos that are already in the car work with the radio you recommended?

Not without changing the plugs and wiring pinout. IMHO, not worth the trouble. Airtronics didn't switch to the Z plug until later.

These two holes are for mounting the battery cup inline. A stamp cars had the battery mounted transverse. All of my A stamp cars have been modified for inline batteries.

I have put older Pro-line wheels in acetone to remove glue and paint without any issues.

I have put older Pro-line wheels in acetone to remove glue and paint without any issues. Do you submerge them or suspend them above in a sealed container? Two at a time, stacked in a glass container. Bottom one submerged, top in vapor area. Swap every now and then. That set of wheels was in pretty ...

ZED32 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 30, 2025 8:53 pm Thanks guys. I don't know whether to be proud or insulted

It's okay, you can be both.

And just remember. Just because we're laughing with you, doesn't mean we aren't laughing at you.

Parma California Sport Truck. Hasn't moved under it's own power in 20 years. I did verify that everything still works. I swapped in matching Duratrax electronics and did a little work on it several years ago (battery strap and blue hardware), then lost interest again. The body has seen better days b...