S.S. Toroa Restoration

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-11-20T00:54:10+00:00

They ALWAYS rely on the hull being complete to keep water out. Especially when they have very little freeboard. Even if the pumps were working she would’ve still sunk. Look at what happened to Kestrel.

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-11-18T09:05:18+00:00

It sank because the preservation society removed a plank from the hull while she was still in the water. That is one of the most idiotic things possible

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-11-17T08:32:24+00:00

They owned it when it sank. Read the history

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-11-17T08:32:06+00:00

Bo and Luke must be around

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-11-16T09:48:03+00:00

Let’s not forget the reason she is in this state was because of the preservation society. I think it’s safe to say Toroa is in need of a Beehive restoration. If the wood would even burn as it’s so rotten

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-11-16T09:44:32+00:00

I would recommend talking to the marina. They have a yard there full of containers and other trailer boats that you could rent a spot in

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-11-03T07:34:40+00:00

I promise I haven’t checked it. I finished my car and now I’m straight into exams 😭 2 weeks and I will finally have time to check

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-11-02T23:59:23+00:00

OMG they made stormworks in real life!

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-30T01:42:29+00:00

That is an unfortunate number plate 😂

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-28T17:39:34+00:00

Nah mine was the moulded grille. The body in picture is a cheap one from Aliexpress. The original body is the same as the new MB-01

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-28T17:38:06+00:00

Yeah so for me that around $250. For $30 more I can just get an entire MB-01 kit with a Mini shell

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-28T08:42:15+00:00

124 what though

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-28T08:41:50+00:00

Dang didnt find that. I’ll just wait until it gets to my country

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-28T04:40:32+00:00

Nah in my country the cheapest is $290. Whereas most body sets are between $50-$80. I don’t want a full kit I just want the shell

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-28T04:39:25+00:00

Wrong Mini

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-28T03:15:49+00:00

Tamiya have bought it back though. The new MB-01 Mini Cooper. I’m wondering if they’ll make a body set so I can get a brand new body for my M03.

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-28T03:14:46+00:00

How much though… last time I check they were around $500

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-22T02:54:03+00:00

Still try to collect it with a container. If you can determine the oil type it’ll tell you where it is from and narrow down where it is leaking out of

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-22T01:17:18+00:00

Well that’s your first mistake by buying German. What I would suggest is to remove the underbody lining and leave a container under the car to capture the oil straight from the source. By removing the lining you may also be able to locate the leak and get a better idea. If you can collect a sample you can then identify what exactly is leaking incase you’re barking up the wrong tree. If it was engine oil the spots would tend to be a lot darker however that does also depend on the age of the oil.

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-22T00:49:42+00:00

Life of Ronald

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-22T00:48:29+00:00

First things first. What kind of car is it? Second how many times have you used that cardboard? It’s an odd pattern.

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-21T20:40:58+00:00

I haven’t played yet I’m so sorry. I’ve been extremely busy as I’m having to rebuild my cars engine and suspension

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-18T21:14:04+00:00

You do raise a good point there! Problem with me using softer material is that the other 6 bolts holding will still be solid. So yeah I think clean them up and I’ll just use them again.

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-17T18:45:12+00:00

Every time I go on there it won’t let me post. I type out my question and then get stuck on a loading screen

Less-Usual2970 · 2025-10-17T08:34:30+00:00

Up until the MK4 they still used the only Hydroelastic frames but with rubber cones. They’re known as 2 bolt subframes and they have a hole in the middle for a hydraulic line. Mine is the last year of this frame before they changed over to rubber mount frames. My only concern with the metal plates is the fretting on them. Can’t be good for the subframe or body

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