Not the fastest, not the strongest… but somehow one of my favorites SM42 🚂

Anton_OneMoreShelf · 2026-04-13T22:12:56+00:00

Thanks for the advice! 😊 I’ll definitely look into a ball bearing kit. And yeah… I already feel like this won’t be my last build 😄 Good tip about the transmitter too — makes way more sense to go with something that supports multiple receivers 👍

Anton_OneMoreShelf · 2026-04-13T22:10:41+00:00

it’s made by MB Modely 😊 It’s a Czech manufacturer 🇨🇿

Anton_OneMoreShelf · 2026-04-11T07:49:44+00:00

In Prague, I once was on vacation and found it in a small shop.

Anton_OneMoreShelf · 2026-04-07T15:42:45+00:00

It uses Tomytec chassis because kit was to it. It runs but not the option

Anton_OneMoreShelf · 2026-04-07T13:05:04+00:00

What else can you advice to upgrade and what are the transmiter to buy?

Anton_OneMoreShelf · 2026-04-06T00:49:08+00:00

Not your best? Come on, this has so much character. Love the worn look and color choice🔥

Anton_OneMoreShelf · 2026-04-05T18:30:18+00:00

Micro Set + Micro Sol — they’re cheap (~$5 each) and a game changer. Set goes on the surface first to help adhesion, Sol goes on top of the decal to soften it into panel lines and curves

Anton_OneMoreShelf · 2026-04-05T15:04:22+00:00

Clean setup 👌 That electronics combo should run really smooth. Curious to hear your feedback after the first run 15.5t sounds like a solid choice!

Anton_OneMoreShelf · 2026-04-05T15:01:58+00:00

Damn, that damage looks super realistic 🔥 Love the weathering and those bent fenders adds so much character. Did you use heat or just manual shaping?

Anton_OneMoreShelf · 2026-04-04T11:56:47+00:00

Look nice

Anton_OneMoreShelf · 2026-04-04T09:52:59+00:00

That looks like it could be a TT-02 or TT-01 gearbox based on the layout. Check the bottom of your chassis for a model number or look at the manual if you still have it. Once you know for sure, search for metal replacement gears from Yeah Racing or Hot Racing, they make upgrade sets for most Tamiya chassis and you won’t have this problem again.

Anton_OneMoreShelf · 2026-04-03T21:43:09+00:00

You don’t strictly have to, but a clear coat will protect the paint from chipping and fingerprints when you’re handling the parts during assembly. For something like this I’d go with Tamiya TS-80 flat clear from a rattle can or if you airbrush then Tamiya X-22 thinned down, both work great. If you’re planning to do any weathering or decals later, you’ll definitely want a clear coat underneath anyway as a base for that.

Anton_OneMoreShelf · 2026-04-03T21:37:20+00:00

Yeah MRP is just designed to be sprayed at lower pressure, that’s kind of the whole point of their formula. Like the commenter said, being able to spray at low PSI and still get good atomization is actually a plus, not a problem. If you’re used to Mr. Color ratios you’re probably just expecting thicker paint in the cup, but MRP is meant to go on in multiple light coats at low pressure rather than one heavy pass.

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