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tripman
24-03-2009, 04:11 PM
Peoples, I have a query that may sound stupid to a well-rounded R/C fanatic.

The attached picture is Step 2 in the manual for building my Tamiya Durga - I have already completed and bashed it around heaps, but there is a problem:
Part B5 (screwed in by BB6 to the chassis) is there for what appears to be only to cover a whole in the bottom of the chassis.
I find this ridiculous for the following reason: this part doesn't cover the whole well enough to keep debrit out of the otherwise perfectly sealed drivshaft. The times I have driven off-road have resulted in grains of dirt/sand getting stunk in the pinion within a couple of minutes and damaging the main gear with a bloody awful sound and increased friction so the car hardly rolls by itself.

If anyone can shed some light on the situation, they are totally awesome.

Tripman, in anticipation.
KingBob
24-03-2009, 04:14 PM
Attachment?
tripman
24-03-2009, 04:18 PM
hmmm... should be there now :) cheers King,.
KingBob
24-03-2009, 04:27 PM
Ahh a tiny piece. if it's there for no other reason than to plug a hole, and doesnt need to be removed, just superglue around the edges. Should fill the hole, problem solved.
tripman
24-03-2009, 05:20 PM
KingBob, you're awesome.
That's definately the most rewarding solution - keeps the dirt out. I was too scared to just do that without getting a second opinion from the pros.

It still puzzles me as to why it is there though...

Cheers mate.
KingBob
24-03-2009, 06:49 PM
Superglue can fix almost anything, and what it cant, duct tape or wd-40 can! lol
BIG PETE
24-03-2009, 06:59 PM
dont forget sicaflex
tripman
24-03-2009, 07:02 PM
sicaflex? What's that?

PS. True that - if it moves and it shouldn't = duct tape.
If it doesn't move and it should = WD-40 Lol...
BIG PETE
24-03-2009, 07:04 PM
its like silicone but heaps stronger they use it to hold windscreens in on most new cars
it sets like rubber
stretch
24-03-2009, 07:11 PM
bluetac for me
remotebandit
24-03-2009, 07:43 PM
chewing gum for me .... spearmint works better:p
BIG PETE
24-03-2009, 07:46 PM
chewing gum for me .... spearmint works better:p


doesnt that stick to shelf and make a mess mate:D
remotebandit
24-03-2009, 07:53 PM
ive got no idea mate coz once they hit the shelf they have never come off .

Will tell you when we shift

Sorry tripman for the hijac from big pete but hes stiring me as every car i buy i use for a minute and sit on the shelf for display for the rest of its life
Nissanmania
24-03-2009, 08:24 PM
Sikkaflex holds all the granite panels on the new section of the Narrows Bridge I've been told by someone who worked on the project!
remotebandit
24-03-2009, 08:33 PM
Sikkaflex holds all the granite panels on the new section of the Narrows Bridge I've been told by someone who worked on the project!

JESUS thats bloody strong stuff then .

How long does it take to dry
BIG PETE
24-03-2009, 08:37 PM
the one i use takes about 24 hours max strenght
tripman
15-07-2009, 12:29 PM
ive got no idea mate coz once they hit the shelf they have never come off .

Will tell you when we shift

Sorry tripman for the hijac from big pete but hes stiring me as every car i buy i use for a minute and sit on the shelf for display for the rest of its life

No wuckas, I don't blame you! they look great on the shelf... :)
PapaSmurf
27-07-2009, 11:45 AM
superglue can fix almost anything, and what it cant, duct tape or wd-40 can! Lol

rofl