Vanquish Origin Classic in progress

[desmobob]

I couldn't stand the horrible photo I posted in the "What did you get in the mail today" thread, so I took a better one. I'm waiting on paints so I can do my first Lexan body paint job. I ordered some 4.65" Falken WildPeak scale-looking tires.

For wheels, I'm going with what I remember to be popular truck wheels in the '70s: the white painted steel type. https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-ra...lug-wagon-wheels-white-4-hrablw19ss38/p712599

I'm hoping they'll look good with my dark red body and white roof paint scheme.

 

[CreepyQuarryCrawler]

Looking forward to watching this

 

[ferrebee88]

Sounds like it's going to look killer! A little word of advice if this is your first lexan body painted job: wash it out with soap and water and make sure you body and your paint is at least 70°. I painted my last body in my garage not really thinking about it. I stored the paint there as well. Even though my body was warm, my paint was cold. First day at the track it started chipping off because it didn't adhere well.

 

[desmobob]

Sounds like it's going to look killer! A little word of advice if this is your first lexan body painted job: wash it out with soap and water and make sure you body and your paint is at least 70°. I painted my last body in my garage not really thinking about it. I stored the paint there as well. Even though my body was warm, my paint was cold. First day at the track it started chipping off because it didn't adhere well.

Thanks for the tip!

I've been watching YouTube tutorials to prepare.

Right now, my main concern is my very old furnace, which just failed to start by itself on the eve of a severe cold snap on the way (cold weather advisory in effect here from now until Sunday afternoon). It started and ran normally after turning the power to it off and then back on. My fingers are crossed that it was just a temporary glitch.

 

[majin]

very nice! i almost pulled the trigger on an origin last week, but got stoopid responsible crap instead.. still kinda salty about it. gonna havce to live vicariously thru you now bro

 

[RudyF6]

Thanks for the tip!

I've been watching YouTube tutorials to prepare.

Right now, my main concern is my very old furnace, which just failed to start by itself on the eve of a severe cold snap on the way (cold weather advisory in effect here from now until Sunday afternoon). It started and ran normally after turning the power to it off and then back on. My fingers are crossed that it was just a temporary glitch.

Mine has done that 3 times since fall...

 

[CreepyQuarryCrawler]

@majin

I feel that bro! At least we get to watch

Thanks for the tip!

I've been watching YouTube tutorials to prepare.

Right now, my main concern is my very old furnace, which just failed to start by itself on the eve of a severe cold snap on the way (cold weather advisory in effect here from now until Sunday afternoon). It started and ran normally after turning the power to it off and then back on. My fingers are crossed that it was just a temporary glitch.

Mine has done that 3 times since fall...

With the symptoms you guys described it's most likely an issue with the electronic ignition system (spark or hot surface). There is a flame rod that picks up if the unit is lit. When they become dirty (happens over time) the signal gets reduced and the furnace begins to see that as an issue with ignition.

I always recommend having a professional do things like this because these parts are sensitive and it is easy to make a mistake and "clean" the wrong thing.

There are lots of videos on YT that detail how to service them. I use a piece of fine steel wool, not a scrubber with soap or plastic, fine steel wool.
I then polish it back to a shiny state the best I can. Providing there is nothing wrong with it (crack in metal, crack in insulation) it should work again.

 

[desmobob]

@majin

I feel that bro! At least we get to watch





With the symptoms you guys described it's most likely an issue with the electronic ignition system (spark or hot surface). There is a flame rod that picks up if the unit is lit. When they become dirty (happens over time) the signal gets reduced and the furnace begins to see that as an issue with ignition.

I always recommend having a professional do things like this because these parts are sensitive and it is easy to make a mistake and "clean" the wrong thing.

There are lots of videos on YT that detail how to service them. I use a piece of fine steel wool, not a scrubber with soap or plastic, fine steel wool.
I then polish it back to a shiny state the best I can. Providing there is nothing wrong with it (crack in metal, crack in insulation) it should work again.

My trouble is with the solenoid switch that is activated by the thermostat. Earlier this winter, it stuck on and I remedied it with a shot of electrical contact cleaner. The contacts look pretty worn and pitted. Now, it clicks "off" just fine, but won't click to the "on" position when the thermostat calls for heat.

I may have to bite the bullet and get a new furnace this summer. Mine is very, very old.

 

[RudyF6]

Ditto. Mine is 25+ and I'm not fixing it. Again.

 

[desmobob]

Ditto. Mine is 25+ and I'm not fixing it. Again.

I don't know ow how old my boiler is, but it has a plate riveted to it that says, "For service, call Race Oil -- Phone 700." I don't think three-digit phone numbers have been used since the '50s... maybe earlier.

 

[xjtorc]

Just 2 weeks ago, in the peak of our winter storm, I had to buy a new furnace. I bit the bullet and bought a new coil and outdoor unit to install this spring as well since my whole system was so old. My RC budget for the year, and probably next, is gone.

I feel for you my cold brothers.

 

[BashingBrian]

Still waiting on mine to arrive...
Can't decide what motor/esc to use, I have a fusion pro spare, but I've also looked at the elite pro or the 1080 4s esc with the out runner motor..

 

[desmobob]

I received my Hot Racing 1.9" wheels yesterday. They were extremely frustrating to assemble with the Vanquish tires I also purchased.

The wheels use six socket head screws that go through the SLW hub from the vehicle side and then through both sides of the wheel. The outside half of the wheel is secured with tiny nuts.

It was impossible for me to squeeze the wheel halves together and then thread on the tiny nuts. I ended up using the plastic clamp shown in the photo. I tried lubing up the wheels with some soap and water but, as soon as I began tightening the lug nuts, the tire bead would start to get squeezed out of place. I cleaned off the lube and tried wiping all th surfaces down with alcohol to increase the grip. I eventually got all four tires mounted and running reasonably true. I almost resorted to a using tiny bit of superglue to keep the beads in place during assembly.

The look is what I was shooting for... that '70s white painted steel wheel style that was popular on trucks when I was a teen. They even have tiny valve stems.

 

[CreepyQuarryCrawler]

Looking good!!

Some wheel/tire combos can be a nightmare. I have a few where I said I will not take those apart again lol

 

[xjtorc]

I'd say it was worth the battle! Wheels and tires look perfect

 

[desmobob]

Looking good!!

Some wheel/tire combos can be a nightmare. I have a few where I said I will not take those apart again lol

Thanks! I almost cried when I spun them up on the chassis and saw that two of the tires were way out of true and needed to be remounted.

 

[desmobob]

I'd say it was worth the battle! Wheels and tires look perfect

Thank you! White painted steel wheels were hugely popular when I was a teen... they were inexpensive and looked good on 4x4s. I'm surprised I don't see them more often in photos of '70s scale model trucks.

 

[xjtorc]

Thank you! White painted steel wheels were hugely popular when I was a teen... they were inexpensive and looked good on 4x4s. I'm surprised I don't see them more often in photos of '70s scale model trucks.

I agree. Steelies look good on anything in my opinion!

 

[desmobob]

I agree. Steelies look good on anything in my opinion!

1:1 Scouts with white steelies:

 

[BashingBrian]

Love the fact the wheels have little scale valves.!!