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Forum: Electric On-Road
08-22-2017, 01:22 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

Thanks! Much appreciated! Thanks! The...

Thanks! Much appreciated!


Thanks! The box art was too street for me, so when I found this mugen livery I knew I had to try to replicate it!

I'll have to see what I can do about the wiring.....
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-21-2017, 10:57 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

I designed the sticker sheet myself with...

I designed the sticker sheet myself with Photoshop and had it printed out in a local advertising shop. If you want, I can share the sticker document. You just have to figure out where to print it.
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-21-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

Alright, the CR-X is all stickered up now! I'm...

Alright, the CR-X is all stickered up now! I'm really liking the result (few nitpicks aside..), this is my best work so far! Compared to the 60s bodies I've done earlier, the more boxy 80s body was...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-19-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2,368
Views: 842,240
Posted By mcmattila

No need to get it out, this is what I was going...

No need to get it out, this is what I was going for, actually! There's just a hint of oversteer, and I feel that I'm in control. I'm not sure if my setup would win any races, but I like the feel of...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-19-2017, 02:24 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

Finally got to paint this, as I was able to get a...

Finally got to paint this, as I was able to get a hold of some gold spray paint.

...and I did it again. There should be just a red striped in the back, and the rest of it (hatch mainly) should be...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-19-2017, 02:08 AM
Replies: 2,368
Views: 842,240
Posted By mcmattila

Quick update on my Alfa.. It got the stitching...

Quick update on my Alfa.. It got the stitching treatment, same as my Mini. Sadly, now it's in even worse shape, but maybe it's a good excuse to start looking for a new body.
As for driving, I think...
Forum: Electric On-Road
06-10-2017, 01:48 AM
Replies: 2,368
Views: 842,240
Posted By mcmattila

Thanks for the input gigaplex and Mini35! ...

Thanks for the input gigaplex and Mini35!

And yes, I did mean Spec-R! :D
Forum: Electric On-Road
06-09-2017, 01:35 AM
Replies: 2,368
Views: 842,240
Posted By mcmattila

Hey m06 gurus! I just bought an r-spec gear...

Hey m06 gurus! I just bought an r-spec gear differential from our club, and was wondering which oil to fill it with (it's going in the m06). I can get some associated oils locally, in cst scale....
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-07-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2,368
Views: 842,240
Posted By mcmattila

Thanks ruebiracer! I chose the yellow color as I...

Thanks ruebiracer! I chose the yellow color as I wanted to do something different from the box art. I also remember seeing pics of a real life yellow GTA(m?) that looked awesome. And finally,...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-07-2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2,368
Views: 842,240
Posted By mcmattila

Thanks for all the input Raman! Now I'll have a...

Thanks for all the input Raman! Now I'll have a lot of stuff that I can tinker with for the next times I go to the club.

It sounds like I've been doing the springs all wrong:lol: I've got stiff...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-06-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2,368
Views: 842,240
Posted By mcmattila

Thanks for the tips and the compliments! The...

Thanks for the tips and the compliments!
The tires come into contact with the lower front fender well, and as far a I know the upper center is not an issue.
A couple of clarifying questions:
-Are...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-06-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2,368
Views: 842,240
Posted By mcmattila

I got the Alfa body finished today! And already...

I got the Alfa body finished today! And already managed to crack it a bit.. But I did remember to take some pics before that happened! The decals are based on this ...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-21-2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2,368
Views: 842,240
Posted By mcmattila

Thanks ruebiracer! Yeah, I built the chassis as...

Thanks ruebiracer!
Yeah, I built the chassis as per the manual, so everything is stock (apart from some Yeah Racing hops), and the tires are as you said radials in the front and S-grips in the back....
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-21-2017, 03:03 AM
Replies: 2,368
Views: 842,240
Posted By mcmattila

I got my M06 finished last night and took it for...

I got my M06 finished last night and took it for a first spin. Although "spin" is a bit misleading, as my car won't oversteer even a bit, and I'm not even using any traction compound.. I'm running a...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-22-2016, 02:19 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

Thanks! Thanks! I just noticed that...

Thanks!



Thanks! I just noticed that I've forgotten to insert any kit stickers on the body, and that's probably why it looks a bit bare to me. It's not too bad, but I think I'll put on the...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-18-2016, 05:36 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

Took me about 9-10hrs (around 3x3hr sessions):D...

Took me about 9-10hrs (around 3x3hr sessions):D Though it has to be said that it was my first ever kit, I double checked all the screws before installing and had to do a couple of things twice as I...
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-17-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

I guess both ways have their benefits, and in the...

I guess both ways have their benefits, and in the end it comes down to preference. I just noticed, that I had sprayed black a little too lightly at the skirt area/wheel arches. I think it's because I...
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-17-2016, 05:10 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

Painted this yesterday. I'll add those window...

Painted this yesterday. I'll add those window lining stickers and probably some others the next time time I work on it, but I'm not so satisfied with my painting that I'd order a custom sponsor...
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-10-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I'll see how...

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I'll see how I'll go about patching it further if/when it disintegrates any further. Currently there's some tape used to patch steam pipes behind the cracks, and...
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-10-2016, 01:39 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

Nahh..! That was like.. over.. a month ago. Man,...

Nahh..! That was like.. over.. a month ago. Man, it has really taken some beating:( But, this is my first car and I guess it's to be expected. And I've got two other bodies waiting to get painted!
...
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-09-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

Today I used some wire to stitch up the front of...

Today I used some wire to stitch up the front of my Mini. I have no idea if/for how long this will hold up, but I sure do like the look!
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-23-2016, 04:31 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

I just got a new Mini Cooper shell! Apparently...

I just got a new Mini Cooper shell! Apparently they are getting rarer even here in Finland, what with Tamiya discontinuing the body and all.. I read about that on sakadachi's profile page, thanks for...
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-18-2016, 04:47 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

Thanks for the compliments and putting a picture...

Thanks for the compliments and putting a picture up! Much appreciated!

A bunch of custom stickers goes a long way when finishing a body ;)
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-18-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,951,320
Posted By mcmattila

Hello everyone, new hobbyist here! I got...

Hello everyone, new hobbyist here! I got introduced to RC cars about a month ago, and got myself a Mini. The chassis is M05 Pro with the electrics from the stock kit. I'm starting to get the hang of...
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