An interesting parcel arrived today.
A spur gear adaptor that will allow me to run standard types of spur gears on my Tamiya F1. I have been looking for one for ages and finally it’s here – given the value of the Aussie dollar at the moment I shouldn’t have but I really wanted it. Now all I have to do is find the time to fit it and fit some tweak screws. Shouldn’t be a worry eh ? Nothing else to do.
Well there is a CAT SX patiently waiting to be put together which is supposed to be raced on 1st November. 2 full days work I reckon Including the 5 minutes for body painting. Where will I get 2 full days in teh next 2 weeks ?
Well there is also a new Schumacher 3.5Pro that has to be put together for me to race next Bayside. I sold the RACE I was doing the testing with as a customer wanted it and I didn’t have any other new ones available – anyway I’d done enough to know that it is a good thing for the price – very good in 540 and good enough for stock. At around $400 can’t be beaten for value I don’t reckon.
Add to that the caravan show is on this week so that means a 6 day working week for me this week and next – whatever happened to retirement ?
Logan tomorrow night – it’s tempting but not too sure yet, see how I pull up after work tomorrow and how much I get done on the CAT tonight – after Top Gear of course.
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6 responses to “Busy, busy, busy at Forest Lake”
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You could build all these, not a problem.Just put a sign on the caravan door a few times a day “Gone to Lunch Will Return In 30 Mins”
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Enthusiasm took over tonight.
Got the Mi3 Pro together, had it on the tweak board, speedie in, servo and motor all in body and wheels on – even got to check the camber and toe etc – fantastic progress.
Ignored the pleading looks coming from the F1 and left it on the shelf and got the CAT SX box open – arranged the bags in order and opened the first bag and took out all the mini step bags and arranged them in order – this is a very well organised kit.
Got as far as step one done – this is bolting the 2 left hand bulkheads down on the chassis and bolting on the motor mount – looks very nice – and at least mine hasn’t got any Jason Wakefield drool on it like Garys has. 😆 😆 😆 (so far).LikeLike
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My Cat is all clean now, got all of Jason’s prints off it.
If you got that far in one night, you should be finished by 2009.
Regards
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But this morning it got a spur gear and slipper shaft and a rear belt and drive pulley and a RHS rear bulkhead – but I need a better way to stop those pesky slipper pads from falling out of alignment on the spur ❓ ❓ silicon diff grease on the spur side ❓ ❓
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Ok, everyone has a cat and I don’t – no need to rub it in 😥 😥
I am doing my best to “free up” some funds as we speak – though I think I’ll be in the dog house if the missus finds out 😆
Actually Dave since you seem pressed for time I’d be only too happy to offer my building services to get the Cat finished.
I know it will be difficult for me to fit into my schedule but that’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make to help you out 😉LikeLike
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Thanks Jason – appreciate the offer – think I’n going to fit it in somehow – rain tonight has helped as I was contemplating going to Logan if it was fine.
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