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Forum: Bit Char-G Mods and Projects 12-24-2002, 12:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,989
Posted By brianpipa
Here are pics of the limo I'm working on. I still...

Here are pics of the limo I'm working on. I still need to detail it.
http://www.thebrokenjoystick.com/pictures/zipzaps-limo

Brian
Forum: ZipZaps 12-21-2002, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,328
Posted By brianpipa
I got the bus to fit. I'll post pics tonight. ...

I got the bus to fit. I'll post pics tonight.

brian
Forum: ZipZaps 12-20-2002, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,479
Posted By brianpipa
So, does anyone know if these Tunerz are die-cast...

So, does anyone know if these Tunerz are die-cast or plastic? My guess is plastic since every car that is die-cast usually says so on the front - these don't say they are die-cast anywhere on the...
Forum: ZipZaps 12-19-2002, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,313
Posted By brianpipa
I'm not sure I understand your question. If...

I'm not sure I understand your question. If you're asking if there is more room for mods with this body, then yes. I plan on putting (tail) lights into it and I can put all the wiring and batteries...
Forum: ZipZaps 12-19-2002, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,313
Posted By brianpipa
That's a good idea. I found a decent picture of...

That's a good idea. I found a decent picture of one here:
http://www.ldvusa.com/images/art/webimage/MT%2055%20Exterior%201.JPG

Maybe once I get my color printer I'll try one of those too.

Brian
Forum: Bit Char-G Mods and Projects 12-19-2002, 12:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,989
Posted By brianpipa
Oh - one more thing...that limo chassis might...

Oh - one more thing...that limo chassis might also fit in the school bus I picked up at Big Lots too:
http://www.thebrokenjoystick.com/pictures/schoolbus

If you want the limo or the schoolbus,...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 12-19-2002, 12:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,701
Posted By brianpipa
NICE! If you can pick one up for me, I can trade...

NICE! If you can pick one up for me, I can trade you one or two of many different bodies for it. I have a bunch. Check out all the bodies at my site:
http://www.thebrokenjoystick.com/pictures/minirc...
Forum: Bit Char-G Gallery 12-19-2002, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,153
Posted By brianpipa
Just checked - Wal-Mart is out. For anyone else...

Just checked - Wal-Mart is out. For anyone else wanting a NR, There are 52 different auctions for them on ebay right now.

brian
Forum: ZipZaps 12-19-2002, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,313
Posted By brianpipa
Progress on my ZZ van

Here is an update on the progress of my ZZ van. Here are the pics:
http://www.thebrokenjoystick.com/pictures/zipzaps-van
For anyone that doesn't know already, these vans can be bought at BigLots...
Forum: Bit Char-G Mods and Projects 12-19-2002, 10:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,989
Posted By brianpipa
cheap limo that's perfect

I found a cheap plastic limo body just yesterday that's perfect. MiniCrowe - email me and I can get you one for my cost ($1.08 plus $1.00 shipping). I'd love to see you do this. You can see pics of...
Forum: ZipZaps 12-19-2002, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,328
Posted By brianpipa
Even MORE cheap bodies found

I had some time to kill after work so I stopped by Big lots again. WOW! They had all kinds of new sets with bodies that are perfect for ZZs. I ended up getting 12 bodies for $3. Of those,
5 will fit...
Forum: Bit Char-G Gallery 12-19-2002, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,153
Posted By brianpipa
Just for fun - TinyRC garage

http://www.thebrokenjoystick.com/pictures/albums/miscminirc/tinyrc1.jpg
http://www.thebrokenjoystick.com/pictures/miscminirc/tinyrc1

I used the building from one of the $1 sets from BigLots....
Forum: Bit Char-G Mods and Projects 12-16-2002, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,388
Posted By brianpipa
It's much easier to modify existing bodies from...

It's much easier to modify existing bodies from cheap toys. Take a look at some threads here:
http://tinyrc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3678...
Forum: ZipZaps 12-16-2002, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By brianpipa
Try Big Lots and Dollar Stores. you can usually...

Try Big Lots and Dollar Stores. you can usually find a few there. You'll have to modify them just a bit to fit. Do some searching for body and/or bodies in this forum for more details.

Brian
Forum: ZipZaps 12-14-2002, 08:56 PM
Replies: 21
Poll: Dremal poll
Views: 1,570
Posted By brianpipa
The DREMEL is AWESOME (check your spelling :) ...

The DREMEL is AWESOME (check your spelling :)

brian
Forum: Bit Char-G Mods and Projects 11-25-2002, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By brianpipa
Couldn't you just have lightly sanded out the...

Couldn't you just have lightly sanded out the fingerprints and smudges then repainted it?

Brian
Forum: ZipZaps 11-25-2002, 08:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,590
Posted By brianpipa
Ok, I just finished modding the body so it fits....

Ok, I just finished modding the body so it fits. Now to figure out how/if I should paint it. Since it's see-through red, I thought maybe I should paint the inside red or black - should make a cool...
Forum: Bit Char-G Mods and Projects 11-25-2002, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,494
Posted By brianpipa
You don't have to extend the chassis to make a JL...

You don't have to extend the chassis to make a JL Baja Bug fit. I did it with no mods to the chassis. here are the pics:
http://www.thebrokenjoystick.com/pictures/bajabug

Brian
Forum: ZipZaps 11-22-2002, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,590
Posted By brianpipa
I'll say it...I AM cheap :) Brian

I'll say it...I AM cheap :)

Brian
Forum: ZipZaps 11-22-2002, 10:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,590
Posted By brianpipa
yeah - I read that too. I'm looking for a lens to...

yeah - I read that too. I'm looking for a lens to use for that :) I was hoping I could ge ta cheap set of toy binouclars at the dollar store :)
Forum: ZipZaps 11-22-2002, 08:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,590
Posted By brianpipa
it's a 2-3 year old Sony Mavica. No closeup mode....

it's a 2-3 year old Sony Mavica. No closeup mode. It can do 1280x1024. I thought about trying to take a LARGE pic from a few feet way then cropping it. Maybe I'll try that and see how it does....
Forum: ZipZaps 11-22-2002, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,590
Posted By brianpipa
I wish my camera did better close-up pictures. I...

I wish my camera did better close-up pictures. I don't think that's what it is. If it were a mercury cylinder, I would think I should be able to tilt it in some way that the LED stays on in that...
Forum: ZipZaps 11-21-2002, 11:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,590
Posted By brianpipa
More cheap bodies (and more) found at Dollar Tree

Today I found another cool body that fits the ZipZaps. It's called a Turbo Racer and it can be found for $1 at the Dollar Tree. It's a pull-back car with a keychain attachment, a transparent plastic...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 11-21-2002, 02:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,750
Posted By brianpipa
Yeah, but what happens when you go to far with it...

Yeah, but what happens when you go to far with it and it's out of range? Then you are on the shore on dry land and you boat is in the lake floating slowly away from you. THAT would suck! :)

Brian
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 11-21-2002, 02:37 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 58,587
Posted By brianpipa
Beautiful...uh...NOT! Great job. Looks like it...

Beautiful...uh...NOT! Great job. Looks like it should be in the front yard of a trailer park. Hey - that would be cool to go with it - a 1/64 scale trailer to park it in front of :)

Brian
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