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andyaus wrote:

tamiya wrote:

hey andy where did you source that second set of decals I want some whats the quality like?

Hey nut I haven't seen them in the flesh but the are printed on white vinyl and look ok to me ...

All I can say is ...

tamiya wrote:

hey andy where did you source that second set of decals I want some whats the quality like?

andyaus wrote:

Hey nut I haven't seen them in the flesh but the are printed on white vinyl and look ok to me ...

Jonny wrote:

All I can say is ...Ruh-roh that can't be good

For a runner

Finished reassembling the front end tonight Also managed to put the gear box back together with a full bearing upgrade

This type of frame is always so pretty
Another idea: restore my blackfoot

Now then, the excitement continued with modifications for this build again as I'll be using an esc in this there is no need for a msc servo since I can use tie rods for the steering I decided to make a single servo mounting plate to center it Plenty of filing and smoothing later and it fits snug All made possible because the rear servo mount can slide back, which means no modifications to the standard mounts As this didn't arrive with it's original alloy under guard, I ordered a Brat one which I've polished up and fitted. Finished of the evening by cleaning and refitting the rear swing arms with the shafts and new bearings

Shiny

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That's top quality work, Andy.

Nice work! Love the center servo mount. I'm going to be doing the same thing on my Blackfoot but in G10. I am just looking to find some turnbuckles that are long enough. Just need to measure them or...... ask someone who has done this!! So I'm going to ask, what are the lengths of the steering rods?

I would recommend one thing for you though if you are going to run this Blackfoot, look in to buying or making some stronger steering knuckles. They will snap like a twig if you give them a decent hit. I would use either solid nylon or Delrin. I bought mine years ago and they are just nylon blocks drilled for the axle and steering links. Simple and strong. I they were made by Race Master BITD. CRP made some as well and you can find them on EvilBay. When I get a chance, I'll post some pics of mine.

But it looks great so far. Going to keep an eye on this build.

Shawn

hollowman wrote:

Nice work! Love the center servo mount. I'm going to be doing the same thing on my Blackfoot but in G10. I am just looking to find some turnbuckles that are long enough. Just need to measure them or...... ask someone who has done this!! So I'm going to ask, what are the lengths of the steering rods?

I would recommend one thing for you though if you are going to run this Blackfoot, look in to buying or making some stronger steering knuckles. They will snap like a twig if you give them a decent hit. I would use either solid nylon or Delrin. I bought mine years ago and they are just nylon blocks drilled for the axle and steering links. Simple and strong. I they were made by Race Master BITD. CRP made some as well and you can find them on EvilBay. When I get a chance, I'll post some pics of mine.

But it looks great so far. Going to keep an eye on this build.

Shawn

Thanks, it's nice to do something a little different I'll measure them up tomorrow and let you know