HPI R40 build #1

[WickedFog]

Dont have any social media. Less drama and stressed. Not to mention everyone gets paid off that account but you.

Maybe defiant can put in a good word for ya. I don't do FB any more either. It's bad for your health.

 

[Defiant]

Oh... there could be nobody better for that than our beloved Chewy.

That’s why I brought it up haha

Dont have any social media. Less drama and stressed. Not to mention everyone gets paid off that account but you.

Fair enough, I only use it for the rc groups. Met lots of good people there

 

[R3g1st3rTh1s]

@Defiant I am impressed with your dedication in these build and your sourcing of old NIB stuff, truly inspirational.

 

[WickedFog]

@Defiant I am impressed with your dedication in these build and your sourcing of old NIB stuff, truly inspirational.

Don't encourage him. He's a vicious tyrant who taunts us with sick builds that make us drool all over ourselves while staring at our phone and computer screens. We all hate him

 

[R3g1st3rTh1s]

I will stick around to see if I can develop similar emotions towards him, in the meanwhile I just want my tools to arrive so I can get to work on my NTC3, which will be a bit more "utilitarian"

 

[WickedFog]

I will stick around to see if I can develop similar emotions towards him, in the meanwhile I just want my tools to arrive so I can get to work on my NTC3, which will be a bit more "utilitarian"

I love that body you have picked out for that rebuild. I have a project I would love to do with an old 24th scale Ford Econoline pickup body. The one you have is the Euro version of that one I believe. Very cool looking truck.

 

[R3g1st3rTh1s]

I love that body you have picked out for that rebuild. I have a project I would love to do with an old 24th scale Ford Econoline pickup body. The one you have is the Euro version of that one I believe. Very cool looking truck.

The one I have is actually the 1971 Ford Supervan, made by L&L models in the UK (they also make a very cool Ford Escort MK1), dunno though if that van was specific to Europe though...

 

[WickedFog]

The one I have is actually the 1971 Ford Supervan, made by L&L models in the UK (they also make a very cool Ford Escort MK1), dunno though if that van was specific to Europe though...

Yeah, the Econoline is actually the US version. The Supervans were only built in the UK.

 

[Defiant]

@Defiant I am impressed with your dedication in these build and your sourcing of old NIB stuff, truly inspirational.

I appreciate the kind words, thank you

Sourcing new old parts is a game in and of itself. It’s fun to score something rare haha

Don't encourage him. He's a vicious tyrant who taunts us with sick builds that make us drool all over ourselves while staring at our phone and computer screens. We all hate him

I wish I could contribute to this forum with more than just sharing pictures of my stuff, though it’s hard to find time for it. I’m active in other places as well, and I don’t spread nearly as many pics there haha.

 

[Chubaka]

Don't encourage him. He's a vicious tyrant who taunts us with sick builds that make us drool all over ourselves while staring at our phone and computer screens. We all hate him

I agree. He also threatens me to buy his parts.

I appreciate the kind words, thank you

Sourcing new old parts is a game in and of itself. It’s fun to score something rare haha



I wish I could contribute to this forum with more than just sharing pictures of my stuff, though it’s hard to find time for it. I’m active in other places as well, and I don’t spread nearly as many pics there haha.

You could always take it out of sleep. It seems over rated if you ask me.

 

[Defiant]

I agree. He also threatens me to buy his parts.


You could always take it out of sleep. It seems over rated if you ask me.

I value my sleep, I work 12-14 hour days and can’t function without my 8 hours. People who can take naps periodically throughout the day are lucky! It’s such a convenient way to catch up on sleep

 

[Defiant]

Had to bust my hump to find these R40 hop-ups, thankfully hard work pays off! This was a lot of fun to install

What a massive difference

Sweet new one-way setup

 

[NitroR/C]

Great job ! almost bring you my CD3 PRO once mounted for a makeover !

 

[Defiant]

Replaced the stock metal steering brace with carbon fiber

Pulled out the rear gear shaft again

Installed lightweight clutch hubs

And a carbon fiber brake disk with integrated single piece pulley/brake hub

Lastly removed the front metal hinge pin braces and upgraded them to carbon fiber

Even threw in a metal wire carry handle after buttoning it back up

 

[NitroR/C]

Truly a fantastic thing in my eyes!