Mclaren M23 WIP

Mclaren M23 WIP

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Static model : Tamiya 1/24 Porsche 956 #18

It has been raining a lot lately, not good for painting .... 
The rear spoiler has been treated by surface primer and sanding, and started with a bit 'dry' of black color paints today :
After a few thin coats, it is ended with a bit of 'wet' paints :
All good for today.



Monday, May 25, 2015

Tested Shepherd 1/10 foam

Started with a new set of Shepherd 1/10 foam in x10, with purple in front and green in rear. Not a bad combination !
The previous set of Xceed tires last for 15 runs, let see how much run it can last this time.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

New charging cables for Hyperion 720 duo

I had some charging resulted in unbalanced cells with 2s shorty lately. Suspect my lipo work too hard but end up - it was the cable problem.
Refresh the cables and now the lipo are all balanced !!

Friday, May 15, 2015

CRC 1/10 tires are almost gone

It has good overall traction but not easy to find. The front tires are very thin now.

Vallejo thinner

Was told that this is the best solution for water base paint
Let's try it

Monday, May 11, 2015

Morning exercise at PA

Weekdays are way more quiet and no GP in the morning. Best time for EP pan car !

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Static model : Tamiya 1/24 Porsche 956 #17

Minor touch up and sanding on rear spoiler and chassis plate under front suspension.

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Mid mount motor Losi 22

Working in my losi 22 today. Mounted the esc on a piece of Lexan plate and fitted on top of the shorty lipo.




Monday, May 4, 2015

Static model : Tamiya 1/24 Porsche 956 #16

Decided to redo the bottom chassis which I have painted a while ago.
First, removed the pipes :
Then, drilled holes on the bottom side :
Need to do some putty touch up, and re do the painting later.




Sunday, May 3, 2015

Static model : Tamiya 1/24 Porsche 956 #15

Painted the rear body shell and next to do a bit touch up before applying stickers. The weather does not help on painting lately.



Friday, May 1, 2015

RCS paints for RC body shell

Xray x10 link

Not running the kit for long time
This round with KO ex1 receiver, still the same hobby wing 2.0 esc and speed passion 11.5t motor, and lots of boost and turbo !