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Not much to report on many things but I've been forced to purchase new tyres that are a bit rounder than the old ones. Due to many, many shenanigans in December, I fitted a pair of LED work lamps In fact, we spent all of December ferrying a pair of miniature Shetland ponies from our yard to Bournemouth. Every day. Twice. It was an experience. Also used the truck for our annual trip to the far east. Came home with a puppy this time, but that's another story. Sent from my toilet using proboards
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A victim of eBay again, this turned up. It's a Marui Super Wheelie Jeep Golden Eagle from about 1983. It's a tiddler compared to my mates TXT Marui have long since stopped making RC stuff. This is a step up from toy grade cars but not got the quality feel of contemporary Tamiya products, at the time it would have been around half the price though. Still an interesting subject in great condition. Had to paint more tyre lettering again. Sent from my hovercraft is full of eels using proboards
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Oct 23, 2016 16:30:59 GMT
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We're hoping to have an Iconic meet down here next year at a local outdoor circuit.
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Oct 21, 2016 22:23:44 GMT
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This arrived from somewhere. .. After a quick bath and some tyre paint. .. Not quite as good as it looks but for nearly a quarter of a century old, it'll do. Meanwhile. I've stuck some stickers. Quite a few stickers. Many, many stickers.
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Oct 17, 2016 17:24:59 GMT
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Here's why my lounge smells of Humbrol enamels and the tablecloth is a little second hand....
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Oct 17, 2016 17:23:19 GMT
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Just started doing another on a 200. For an actual real life customer this time.
Need pics of yours too.
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Chevy trucky outsidey today
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More progress on the Sand Scorcher resto Secondary Rough Rider now in paint.
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Probably just easier to buy an electric one though.
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It is possible. You'd need to make a motor mount or adapt one to fit, apart from that you'll need a place to secure the batteries and that's it. Gearing would need fine tuning.
What car is it?
There may be a nitro and a electric version of the same chassis.
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Sept 29, 2016 7:06:43 GMT
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Sept 22, 2016 23:39:46 GMT
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Just added this to the collection. 1982 ish Super Champ. Already started sprucing up.
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Sept 22, 2016 16:05:34 GMT
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I really think "dewolfing" is a great word and could well become a new activity.
Think of all those PT Cruisers and obscure base model saloons imported that need it.
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Sept 20, 2016 13:48:42 GMT
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I seem to recall them warping inlet manifolds leading to this sort of thing.
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Sept 16, 2016 16:16:56 GMT
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I think knowing may spoil the magic.
I missed him getting tackled, sounds amusing.
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Sept 16, 2016 14:47:35 GMT
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Back on topic.. Probably poor resolution..... Sent from my desk at work using proboards while no one is looking.
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Sept 16, 2016 14:45:09 GMT
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I did the weldathon but no way I can sell the car on, I'd rather use it to get other things finished.
It's a bit of a shame as it dies drive beautifully (apart from the very poor front dampers that I can't change due to the state of the struts... )
Mr MOT asked me kindly to never bring it back....
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Sept 16, 2016 14:24:38 GMT
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Ah. Thanks, it does look pretty good but you wouldn't believe what I had to do to get it to The Gathering. It'll live on in other cars but it will be componentised fairly soon. On the plus side it didn't cost a lot in parts this year and only took a week to make it roadworthy again...
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Sept 16, 2016 12:04:01 GMT
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And NOW an engine shot of the winning Truck arrives.... *sigh* I'm very sorry for the delay but I don't own a computer, couldn't figure out how to get the pictures from my camera to my phone, only have an internet speed of 0.61 MicroBlarpsPerSession or whatever at work so I couldn't do that either. Anyway. I'll get back to work.
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Sept 15, 2016 23:01:28 GMT
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