The small stainless steel ruler you are talking about is commonly used in Tool & Die(machnist).
It is called a 6" rule

No.... It's calle an Associated Tape Tool!! :lol:

I've even, on rare occassions, measured something with it. ;)

I just got one from the hardware store. On the back of the package it said "Associated Tape Tool....OD Signature Model". :blush:

:lol: :lol:

Too funny guys :lol:

Must be gold plated then...

Bill........the OD model is titanium. :sneaky:

tomorrow night, Rev4 and RDX!

I am smitten with the flu since last week...No way you get the chance to whomp on me tomorrow. Too headachy to build cars. Just doing this is stretching it. Looking forward to Saturday with the old cars.

Will want all kinds of thoughts about building the Rev 4.

http://www.teamcrc.com/crc/modules.p...od&prodID=4115 :)

:confused: Steps to building a winning Rev4:

1. Buy kit
2. Give kit to OD
3. Get finished car from OD
4. :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod:

Thanks for the info yok and crash. the metal ruler...... I mean associated tape tool sounds like a good idea.

So far im loving 1/12th scale, and i'm surprised at how durable these little cars are. It seems that the main expense is going to be replacing chunked tires all the time. I read the tip of CA'ing the sides so will have to give that a try.

Definitely CA the sidewalls for more durability. Pretty much eliminates that issue...Assuming you don't hit much.

OD...OD...OD...

Does the fibreglass antenna help protect the car in flips? I have noticed that with my DSM I can tuck the antenna under the body with no radio problems but if I remove the fibreglass antenna would I be more likely to break when the car becomes airborn?

Has anybody tried running without the antenna?

Thanks,
Mark