- Tamiya TA-05 Ver.II 240Z -

[xmod4life]

Started this build exactly a month ago...

Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom

Few years back, I had a Tamiya TA-04 Pro as a gift, knew nothing about it, and I wasn't into 1/10 at that time, so I sold it on eBay for dirty cheap, regret selling it. Recently I got into the 1/10 scene, starting off with an Axial SCX10, and this Tamiya TA-05 Ver.II will be my second 1/10 build.





I'm still in the process of building this kit, and will update this thread when I get more work done.

Bag A:

Part 1 - Motor mount.





This step will require to use parts from the K parts tree.









Part 2 - Attaching motor mount and suspension arm mounts.



This step will require to use parts from the M parts tree.







Part 3 - Ball differentials.

This step will require to use parts from the S parts tree.









Part 4 - Rear gearbox.

This step will require to use parts from the A parts tree.





Part 5 - Front gearbox.

This step will require to use parts from both A and N parts tree.





Part 6 - Attaching gearboxes.

This step will require to use parts from the K parts tree.

Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom

Bag B:



Part 7 - Rear axles.

This step will require to use parts from the E parts tree.





Part 8 - Rear arms.

This step will require to use parts from the A/D/M parts tree.









Part 9 - Attaching rear axles.

This step will require to use parts from the M parts tree.







Part 10 - Transponder stay.

This step will require to use parts from the K parts tree.







Part 11 - Attaching rear damper stay.

This step will require to use parts from the K parts tree.







Part 12 - Front arms.

This step will require to use parts from the A/D/M parts tree.









Part 13 - Attaching front arms.

This step will require to use parts from the A and M parts tree.







Part 14 - Front axles.

This step will require to use parts from the C and F parts tree.







Part 15 - Attaching front axles.





Part 16 - Attaching steering linkage.







Part 17 - Front damper stay.

This step will require to use parts from the K and N parts tree.









Part 18 - Push rod.



To be continued...

Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom

Very busy, indeed. It does comes with a Gallardo body, but I don't plan on using it anyway.


Update: Bag C.



Part 19 - Damper assembly 1.

This step will require to use parts from the V and Q parts tree.











Part 20 - Damper oil.





Part 21 - Damper assembly 2.



Part 22 - Attaching dampers.





Part 23-26 skipped.

Part 27 - Wheel assembly.







Part 28-31: Attaching wheels, urethane bumper, battery holder and snap pins.

Part 28 require to use parts from the A parts tree.











4x4 stance...



To be continued...

[xmod4life]

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Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom

Update: The new body is here! Tamiya Datsun 240z.







The TA-05 front end aren't design to run any negative camber, so I trimmed up the H carriers to clear the lower suspension arms. Also shorten all the upper suspension linkages.

Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom

Update: Got my electronics in few days ago.

Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro with 7700KV motor.











The ESC was a bit too big for the chassis, so I had to mount it up side way and taped the switch right above the ESC for easy access.





Receiver is an Airtronics FHSS-2 3 channel.



Servo is a Traxxas 2075 with new servo gears.





It's power by the same Gens Ace 3S Li-Po that I used on my SCX10.







Here a quick video of it in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUuPWwLGurE

Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom

Update: Body masked.



Then a coat of silver.

Originally Posted by Dr. Kustom

Update: Most of the paint work is done for now.

[xmod4life]

Update: Picked up a set of SSR Formula Mesh rims from Japan. Got the wheel wells trimmed up, ready for some wide fender flares.

[Cassius]

I'm sorry if I sound ignorant but why are the tires grinded like that?

[xmod4life]

Originally Posted by Cassius

I'm sorry if I sound ignorant but why are the tires grinded like that?

The sidewall looks like that when I got them, they are the Sushi drift tires, very cheap, so don't expect them to be high quality anyway. However, I did sand down the sidewall some more. 1.) To get more of a stretched tire look. 2.) Try to smooth out the uneven spots. But they still looks the same. I guess it's just the material of the tires.

[Terminator13]

Sidewalls are like that (atleast at this scale, unless your are going for that look) to keep the car from catching the pavment during a sideways drift.

Pretty cool looking kit. I've been dying to build another onroad car. Probably want to get a rally car or something. Hahah.

[walter]

Looks cool, I allways liked the look of the 240Z. I am working on a rally 240Z now.

[xmod4life]

Originally Posted by Terminator13

Sidewalls are like that (atleast at this scale, unless your are going for that look) to keep the car from catching the pavment during a sideways drift.

Pretty cool looking kit. I've been dying to build another onroad car. Probably want to get a rally car or something. Hahah.

One of the reason I sand down the tires on an angle like that is to prevent it caught on something while drifting. Most importantly, I can get the wheels closer to the wheel well.

Rally car should be fun, looking forward to get one too.

Originally Posted by walter

Looks cool, I allways liked the look of the 240Z. I am working on a rally 240Z now.

Thanks walter, be sure to post up the progress of your's.



Update: Got the fender flares installed.









Wheels fitment.

[xmod4life]

Lights.

[Bird8oy]

This thing looks nasty man ! ! ! Good work !

[xmod4life]

Originally Posted by Bird8oy

This thing looks nasty man ! ! ! Good work !

Thanks!


Update: Pick up some new wheels.

[xmod4life]

Took the Z out on a rainy/foggy night for some photo shots...

[saiyan46]

Nice Z, i like the Camero too, but it needs some LEDs.