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12-11-2012, 03:22 PM
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Painting both Plastic & Metal
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Re: Painting both Plastic & Metal
Thanks, I was worried about the sheer flatness of the rear box on the 1850L. Doesn't seem that daunting now. I'll post when I get it sprayed up. Could be a while as It's still quite cold to spray...
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12-11-2012, 01:32 PM
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Painting both Plastic & Metal
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Painting both Plastic & Metal
Just a confirmation needed on the method of painting both the plastic and metal. I've done a hardbody like the Tamiya F350 before but never sprayed metal.
Looking through some threads I believe...
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General Discussion
12-11-2012, 07:48 AM
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Really tough suspension
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Re: Really tough suspension
First photo is build shot for the front & second two are suspension travel ( alot of pressure using my hand )
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/fallenprophet_2007/DSC_3916.jpg
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12-11-2012, 07:24 AM
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Really tough suspension
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Re: Really tough suspension
I must admit I sold my High-Lift a few years back as it was exactly the same. I'm just taking a few photos just to confirm I've got it right. I was worried about the lack of travel available.
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General Discussion
12-11-2012, 07:02 AM
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Really tough suspension
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Re: Really tough suspension
Just had a look at the suspension setup, I was thinking of possibly drilling out the rivit holding the leafs together and see what works better. If im going to use oil shocks and they soften over...
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General Discussion
12-11-2012, 06:39 AM
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Really tough suspension
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Re: Really tough suspension
Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I'll try them out and report back on the results. Might just sit tonight and flex the leafs in my hand for a bit and see if there's any change.
Thanks again...
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General Discussion
12-10-2012, 02:33 PM
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Really tough suspension
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Re: Really tough suspension
I've ordered the oil shocks from ebay £13 + p&p a pair wasn't bad. I'm guesiing the softer leaf springs will give more suspension travel and less bouncing in the suspension too. I really appreciate...
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General Discussion
12-10-2012, 02:11 PM
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Really tough suspension
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Really tough suspension
Since I've got the rolling chassis on my Merc I've noticed the suspension is really tough, like there's no 'give' in them. I've been looking at swapping the leaf springs for the super soft RC4WD ones...
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Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
12-10-2012, 01:15 PM
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Tamiya Mercedes Benz 1850L Build
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Christo
Re: Tamiya Mercedes Benz 1850L Build
Thank You! It's nearly finished but as with near all the RC I own never gets finished
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Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
12-10-2012, 01:12 PM
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Tamiya Mercedes Benz 1850L Build
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Christo
Re: Tamiya Mercedes Benz 1850L Build
Couple of pictures of my other RC Project / WIP:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/fallenprophet_2007/DSC_0069-1.jpg
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Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
12-10-2012, 01:09 PM
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Tamiya Mercedes Benz 1850L Build
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Christo
Re: Tamiya Mercedes Benz 1850L Build
Liked and I believe joined ( I'm 27 and still don't get facebook lol )
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Welcome New Members
12-10-2012, 12:36 PM
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Newbie from Newcastle, UK
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Christo
Re: Newbie from Newcastle, UK
Mark down that I owe you a pint already ;)
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Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
12-10-2012, 12:17 PM
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Tamiya Mercedes Benz 1850L Build
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Christo
Re: Tamiya Mercedes Benz 1850L Build
Have you seen the weathering...It looks so real. It's amazing the ideas people come up with. Right where's the weathering how to thread on here lol
Oops...Thinking to far ahead again :)
Found a...
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Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
12-10-2012, 12:09 PM
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Tamiya Mercedes Benz 1850L Build
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Christo
Re: Tamiya Mercedes Benz 1850L Build
Not sure If I should do it box art or go with something different. Been looking around but there's nothing that jumping out I should do instead. After looking through some other builds I'll...
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Welcome New Members
12-10-2012, 12:03 PM
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Newbie from Newcastle, UK
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Christo
Re: Newbie from Newcastle, UK
Looks like I'll be booking some time off work. Something to look forward too already. Oh forgot any chance of an Edmonton Oilers Hockey Jersey before you return lol
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Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
12-10-2012, 11:48 AM
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Tamiya Mercedes Benz 1850L Build
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Christo
Tamiya Mercedes Benz 1850L Build
Hi this is the first ever truck build I've attempted. I decided on the 1850L as I've been really wanting to build this for years but finally plucked up the courage to buy and try. So far this is how...
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Welcome New Members
12-10-2012, 11:38 AM
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Newbie from Newcastle, UK
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Christo
Re: Newbie from Newcastle, UK
Peterborough you say...Not to far from myself. Might have to join you there If ( Sorry when lol ) I get the Merc finished
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Welcome New Members
12-10-2012, 11:32 AM
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Newbie from Newcastle, UK
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Christo
Re: Newbie from Newcastle, UK
Hi Sharkey, Thanks for welcome I'm not sure which country is colder at the minute It's freezing over here !
This forum is the most active I've found & looking through the builds on here all I can...
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Welcome New Members
12-10-2012, 10:15 AM
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Newbie from Newcastle, UK
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Christo
Newbie from Newcastle, UK
I bought this kit around a year ago but never done anything with it. Kept it as I knew I'd build it eventually & so far I'm loving it. There's so many parts, screws & work to be done
I have a...
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