TAMIYA LUNCHBOX UPGRADES

This video hopefully has something for everyone. The first 3 tips/Hop-Up's are to help anyone new to the Lunchbox and essential before you build it and go for the first run. (I see these issues and questions often online).
As the video progresses I delve more in to Hop-Up options available in 2022 for this monster truck.
It was a challenging video to make and took me a couple of weeks to put together and will hopefully show what easy mods you can do, and also what else is available in the market. All that aside, I hope you find this video fun, informative and useful.
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0:00 Backstory
0:23 Bearing Options
0:38 Rear Tyre Slip
1:27 Rear Wheels
1:48 Body Mounts
2:06 Chassis Slap
3:12 Oil Shocks
4:14 Motor/ESC
5:44 Front Chassis Brace
6:07 Steering
7:08 Aftermarket Parts
8:09 LED Light Kit
8:44 Blank Canvas
9:23 BONUS

[@grantmckendry3323]

This is my go to video for Lunch Box upgrades after buying my son one for his Christmas. I'll be doing all the upgrades recommended apart from changing the motor. Excellent video once again mate, well narrated and easy to follow. Appreciate all the effort that goes into these.

[@DustyFingersRC]

I really appreciate that feedback. It took me a few weeks to put this together with continuous editing etc. I fancy trying the UKMonsters double wishbone with longer front shocks. I use 75mm at the moment.

[@tinhatrancher904]

In 1990 I bought and ran a lunch box. Less than enamored with the handling I took the Lunchie body and wheels off. Then I proceeded to place said body and wheels on a gold pan RC10 with long travel oil shocks. Was a bit of a stadium truck/basher for back then. This solved all my problems. You have me fiending for another box! Thank you. That is all.

[@DustyFingersRC]

Wow, that is an awesome bit of history, love hearing stuff like this. I spent as much as the LB cost on the Hop-Ups but they are just fun. Never had one back in the day but after buying this for my son I ended up with one.

[@SANDSCORCHER]

Excellent video 😎👍🏻

[@DustyFingersRC]

Tha KS, I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@madsrcbuggy]

Wow, what a valuable video, Damian, good job! I'm still a while away from building my Lunchie, but this video will definitely be my go-to for inspiration and technical solutions. Like you said, loads of information out there, and I think you compiled a good bit of really well!

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks, I spent a lot of time on it so glad you liked it. Thanks 👍🏼

[@MauzyrockRC]

Terrific! Really a one stop shop info vid on the LB. Thank you!

[@DustyFingersRC]

Much appreciated 👍🏼

[@isquish]

Thanks for this video. I’m returning to the hobby and want to build my first kit. I’ve decided on the lunchbox and your videos are really helpful.

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks for the feedback, glad it has helped and I hope you enjoy the build and getting outside with it. 👍🏻

[@rcbarayaafis]

Great video, Verry useful my friend 👍👍👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated 👍🏼

[@poorboysrc]

Great video, Damian! Love your Lunchie!

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks buddy, appreciated. 👍

[@yellomello71]

Great video. Double thumbs up. The hack with the rubber around the wheels is genious. I will do so on my MP

[@DustyFingersRC]

Hi & thanks, your comment is much appreciated.😀

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Damian and congratulations on the making of this excellent video. I can tell that you've put tons of work into it, yes the information is very well presented but all the little humourous clips really raise the bar. You had me from start to finish, both interested, educated and entertained! And yes, of course i hit the like button! Hats off to you mate, the narration was spot-on, too! 😁✌🤝👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

Much appreciated Mark for the great comment. I recently went back and watched you XV-01 Vs TT02 video ready for the next installment 👍🏼

[@andycynthia3604]

The description of Tune Up 😲😊 Thank you. 🙏 👏👏👏👏👏🙇🙇‍♀

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks, much appreciated 👍🏼

[@411rc]

Great video…..definitely will use some of this info….thanks dude ✌🏽💚

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks for the comments, much appreciated. Have a great weekend 👍🏼

[@UncleBobsRC]

Awesome tips & tricks mate!!!! Great hop ups too!!!!

[@DustyFingersRC]

Cheers, thanks for checking it out, much appreciated 👍🏼

[@allpraisetothemosthigh7770]

So well done, wow!

[@DustyFingersRC]

Really appreciate the comment, thanks for taking the time cause it makes it worth all the hours I put in. Thank you 👍🏼

[@FastFreddyRC]

Great video!! Love how you put this together and there’s so much info in this. I’ll be saving this one for later!!

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks. Could have been twice as long with all the things possible but hopefully some good highlights and a summary of what is out there for further investigation if anyone is interested.

[@FastFreddyRC]

@@DustyFingersRC I'm sure there are but this covers a lot and easy to understand. Nice job!

[@DustyFingersRC]

@@FastFreddyRC appreciated. 👍🏼

[@franklinmint7394]

Cheers for the great video I hope you do more like this 😀

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thank you. It took a lot of work so good to see it has been well received. The Lunchbox is pretty unique with all the option parts and opportunity to personalise it in so many ways. Of course, the icing on the cake is it is so much fun too! 👍🏻

[@NewstalgiaRC]

Great video for one of the greatest RCs of all time.

[@DustyFingersRC]

Agreed, you just don't know unless you have one. 👍🏼

[@rccrawlersmid-wales645]

Awesome! Now I want one of these as well. Balls. 🤨

[@DustyFingersRC]

Well, they are surprisingly fun if you never had one before. I ignored it back in the day but it is a real favourite if mine.

[@rexrcs]

Wow lots of excellent tips! GREAT video method

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks for the feedback, very much appreciated 👊🏻

[@duanecampbell6451]

Love Garth Marengi! Great vid.

[@DustyFingersRC]

Appreciated, thank you.

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Well done and awesome things to know if one is getting or already has a lunchbox!👍🏻😃💯

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks, much appreciated 👍🏼

[@theoagrc]

Brilliant video Damien. I have done a few of those but there were others I had not considered. That turning circle mod is interesting 🤔 Thanks for sharing dude 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks, appreciate it 👍🏼 Got a video dedicated to the steering hack if you need to see an install.

[@theoagrc]

@@DustyFingersRC I am going to hunt it down later and will add it to my list for next year improvements 🙌🏻

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hey brilliant stuff Damian. Thanks for the mention. I think you got everything in here that a Lunchbox owner would need to improve their truck. I can't remember if I said but I do have another Lunchbox kit courtesy of Pete Smith to build so I'll come back to this to see if I want to do some of these. Top work on the vid mate. I really hope it does well for you 🙂

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks Pete, your video's are top notch to make a good robust LB and very informative indeed. Look forward to seeing what you might do with the new one you have lined up 👍🏼

[@gunhawk22]

Hello. Greatly appreciated the most informative Video. I am seriously considering on returning to the hobby for fun and the Tamiya Lunchbox might the way that I’m going.

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. The Lunchbox wasn't one I had back in the day but it is loads of fun. Great for driving in the woods or in sand, the larger wheels and tires lets you have fun in places the buggies might struggle a bit. If you have any questions or want to share your ideas in anyway please come back and drop a comment. Thanks again. 👍🏻

[@dirtyfingersninja]

awesome video, subbed!

[@DustyFingersRC]

Glad you liked it, thank you 👍🏼

[@Toystheyrenot]

Awesome video! Those heat sinks look amazing. Got to add a transmission brace to mine someday.👍😎

[@DustyFingersRC]

Yeah they do, that is all they do really..just look good. They don't act like a heat sink even though that is what they sell them as. Not very expensive but of bling though 👍🏼

[@HumbleVintageRC]

Excellent video for any lunch box owners👍👍👍👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks, much appreciated 👍🏼

[@jaysbarberclub9318]

Thanks bro

[@jdelmonaco1]

Fantastic…🙏🏼❤️🙌🏼

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks, I appreciate it 👍🏼

[@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader]

Mate I’m blown away by this video, well done !! I think I maybe getting my lunchbox out for some much needed mods !

[@DustyFingersRC]

Wow, that is much appreciated. Took at least 2 weeks to make and many hours. My son was in stitches with the chassis slap segment 😂

[@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader]

@@DustyFingersRC brilliant, what a cool project to enjoy together 👍

[@rcboughtandrebuild9269]

Wow so impress with your video I loved it... So much to learn keep it up always and good health sir.

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks, appreciate the comment. 👍🏼 All the best to you to you 👍🏼

[@joeji7442]

I just saw my Lunchbox on here! The Yamato Transport! Good tip on the rear wheel slip. An elastic band is so much easier to put on and off than super glue.

[@DustyFingersRC]

I picked some of the best I had seen 👍🏼

[@DustyFingersRC]

The elastic bands are handy. If you get them really wet they can slip a bit still.

[@joeji7442]

@@DustyFingersRC In that photo, I hadn't finished the back end yet. Still had the tail lights to do.

[@DustyFingersRC]

@@joeji7442 How did you install yours?

[@theadventuresoflario]

Absolutely awesome, my original lunchbox is back out and ready for an upgrade, brushless motor, and ESC donated already... loving the upgraded parts, can't wait to make a start....😎👍🏼

[@DustyFingersRC]

Love it, great to hear you kept hold of it and it will be back in effect soon. I am working on another LB Hip Ups video at the moment so you might enjoy that too when it drops. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@theadventuresoflario]

@@DustyFingersRC nice one, cheers buddy. New subscriber.🤙🏼

[@DustyFingersRC]

Much appreciated and even more importantly, if you like a video the thumbs up is crucial for KZbin to promote a video so if you do that I am very grateful. Hope to see you in the comments on the new video soon. Have a great day 👍🏻

[@allangrant1326]

I just brought a lunchbox and these upgrades look fun !

[@DustyFingersRC]

Excellent 👍🏻 It's great stock but loads of options as and when you want to mod it. Thanks for checking out the video and good to hear someone else has a load of fun ahead of them.

[@HaydadRC]

Very well done video; very enjoyable and informative! Great job!👍😊

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks, tried to keep it engaging best I could so appreciate that. 👍🏼

[@HaydadRC]

@@DustyFingersRC very engaging! 👏

[@DustyFingersRC]

Great to hear 👍🏼👍🏼😃

[@renercadventures]

Great video and information 👍🥰

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@3TRCGarage]

That was a great review. I don’t have a lunchbox but watched the whole thing. It’s a great RC. You really know how to make an rc video, plus you have the ultimate pro narrator’s voice 😀

[@DustyFingersRC]

Mate, thank you for that. I find it hard listening to my own voice so wasn't expecting that. Put a lot of work in this video so glad you liked it and was able to watch it all. It is hard getting good retention on YT and when you spend so much time making content it can be tough going. Again, much appreciated, thanks.

[@3TRCGarage]

I always watch your vids start to finish. I agree, takes a long time to make a decent vid, at our level you are lucky to break 100 views😀 Then you check analytics and the average view time is 30-60 seconds😑 But then we do this for the love of RCs and start a new project 👍🏾

[@DustyFingersRC]

I have spent some time learning about making content for KZbin the last couple of months. Trying to improve retention and engagement and it is a journey. Informative videos so better than running videos but I also want to keep improving the running footage. I love editing and learning but the time it takes is the biggest challenge for me.

[@rc-dom-uk]

Brilliant well presented video my friend . 👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

Cheers 👍🏼

[@Meomeo-123]

Amazing thanks for sharing 🌸❤️👍👍🧡🛎🛎

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thank you, very much appreciated 👍🏼

[@islandrc-duke1972]

cool upgrades and video

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks mate, appreciate it 👍🏼

[@islandrc-duke1972]

@@DustyFingersRC 🙂👍

[@paulmcnamara16]

Cool video dude! Slick even made me want to go get a lunchbox!

[@DustyFingersRC]

Cheers, took a lot of work. There are so many more things I could cover to as the mods are never ending it seems. Hope you are making progress with your clear out if diecast stuff.

[@paulmcnamara16]

@@DustyFingersRC yeah got some stuff happening at the moment If that goes well may well see some new RCs just don't tell the Mrs! 🤫

[@RCplamodel]

*I Want to tell you that your video are Wonderful and so amazing 👍 Awesome Cars 😍 : Your video is very creative.*

[@DustyFingersRC]

Wow, much appreciated. As you know, it takes a lot of time and effort. Thanks again 👍🏼

[@tinhatrancher904]

Best in depth lunch box video I've ever seen! Got my thinking cap on, but my hats off to you. Bravo goid Sir. It's TTFN time. Ta Ta For Now...

[@DustyFingersRC]

Took me 3 weeks to put this video together so I really appreciate that comment. 🤩

[@tinhatrancher904]

@@DustyFingersRC Yes and I meant it. It's worth it. I took videography in college yet I misspelled good in my reply. I know how long editing and sound mixing takes.

[@DustyFingersRC]

@@tinhatrancher904 I am working on two videos at the moment which I want to drop at the same time. One is done and the other is at about 80%. It is a challenge wondering if the retention will be good enough. I am learning all the time and study by watching YT channel audits amongst other things. For whatever reason I am really enjoying the creative side and such feedback as yours is amazing to hear.

[@tinhatrancher904]

Weidnessbeardness is my old channel. From 2008. Vintage Tube. No effort was given there. Honestly.

[@DustyFingersRC]

@@tinhatrancher904 nothing cam up when I searched weidnessbeardness

[@musicnature007]

ว้าว เจ๋งมาก เป็นรถที่เท่มาก ชอบใหญ่ 👍👍👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

✌🏻😃

[@JF-RC]

Hi there, what a wonderful top 10 hop ups for the wonderful Lunchbox. I looking at sourcing some oil shocks for mine. A lot of information and some good online UK sources for custom made upgrades. Great video. Take care and best wishes 😊😉😁

[@DustyFingersRC]

There I was thinking you had attention to detail 😂 12 but thanks John, appreciated 👍

[@JF-RC]

@@DustyFingersRC hi there, I promise the stock springs were on purpose 😊😉I’ve got a plan to show the Lunchbox running video with the stock ‘pogo sticks’ then upgrade to oil shocks. To show the difference….well, that’s the plan 😉😊😉😂take care and best wishes 😊😉

[@scottkernan949]

Was my 1st rc and still have it thanks for video

[@DustyFingersRC]

That's awesome you have kept it. What RC do you use most now?

[@scottkernan949]

I'm a dirt oval nerd lol my hole family run rc Sprint cars and dirt late models we have high banked dirt oval in back yard lol

[@DustyFingersRC]

That's awesome!!

[@danielburke6536]

Excellent video..was thinking of getting one as I want to take a break from rc aircraft which gets very expensive.

[@DustyFingersRC]

Yeah I bet. These are good fun but easy to spend twice the retail price or more adding upgrades. Not the most capable RC but there is just something about them that makes them so enjoyable.

[@orrc16]

Very nice vidéo 👍😉 good job my Friend 👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks, really appreciate it 👍🏼

[@RCBirds]

Agree, agree, agree Damian. A very good video. I use Ampro's brace and many of your tips, too. I recomment the Sport Tuned motor for my personal history reasons. It's really astonishing that you get a non-racing car so many upgrades. But as you said a big fan community around the world😁 One very little thing, super glued tires can be cooked like many crawler guys do😉. But I like your alternatives, too.

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks for the feedback. I have heard about the oven trick to unglue tyres but never tried that myself. Ovens can operate at different temperatures even when the dial says the same number so I didn't want to get in to that to be honest, especially as I don't have the experience of doing it. What if it melts the plastic wheels? Compared to elastic bands or double sided tape it is permanent so I tried keeping it simple. 👍🏼

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thinking about the crawler people, are their wheels metal? Is that why they are OK in an oven? Like I say, never done it myself. Thanks

[@RCBirds]

@@DustyFingersRC they start to talk about when they want to put the stock tires on beadlocks. The stock rims are most plastic. I never had seen anyone compaining melting the rims in our Facebook group. Cooking in hot water is better than the oven. But be cautious when removing the tires, there's hot water in it. But for the first cooking better keep an eye on. For Traxxas it works but I don't know if Tamiya uses some other plastic. Super glue gonna be melted by water. If you got some time you can put them in cold water, too and wait a few weeks.😉. I learned it the hard way on one of my saiking boats. Luckely it didn't sink, but I had to renew every spot with epoxy.

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks for sharing that with me. Much appreciated 👍🏼

[@RCBirds]

@@DustyFingersRC Not for that. Have a nice weekend Damian.

[@kakaska11]

Cool

[@DustyFingersRC]

Appreciated 👍🏼

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

This is a fantastic video. Footage and camera work are spot on. The post work here and information provided...just amazing! Knocked it right out of the park brother.

[@DustyFingersRC]

Thanks for the feedback, I truly appreciate it as I put a lot of work into this. Makes it feel worth all the effort, thanks again.

[@robambrose4199]

You forgot to paint the tyre writing white, to make it go faster? I've only added bearings so far, in my one, but I'd like better steering and see how fast I can make it. I'd like to see a lowered shell with aerodynamic skirting around the wheels and front.

[@DustyFingersRC]

😂 I need to get on to that, what a massive oversight on my part 😳 There was a speed challenge done for this chassis not too long ago. Should be able to find it easy enough, CW-01 speed run challenge I believe. Jack-'O-Trades did an awesome job modifying his and took the win but all involved seems to have a great time making them faster.

[@mavicprotoe3959]

I got upto part 9 so still have alot more upgrades to consider 😂

[@DustyFingersRC]

😂👍🏻

[@Careditinghub]

My motor would not fit with its upgraded metal parts and 20kg of steering force so I installed it backwards and now the whole of the body leans to the side when I turn. it actually improved the turning circle a lot!. I'm still trying to find a motor that wont overheat. my sport tuned motor from Tamiya overheated and burned its cables after only 20 mins of use. so I'm going to get a better quality motor because I'm kind of tired of my standard motor and the sport tuned ones are know for overheating

[@DustyFingersRC]

What surface are you running on when it overheated?

[@derekc6425]

Love this buddy! im thinking of getting one too! Do u know if the lunchbox can fit 1/10 Tamiya buggy wheels? I have an avante & racing fighter. Would love to run them on smaller wheels for racing the lunchbox on the tarmac...

[@DustyFingersRC]

Appreciate it, thanks. I am working on a similar video at the moment as I have built another Lunchbox and this one is a bit different so watch this space. Regards 1/10 wheels, never done that myself but with hex adapters I don't see why not. You would need to work out what length you would need but don't see why you can't. In fact, Tamiya has just released something new in this chassis with smaller wheels but as it is early morning I can't remember the name of it. Hold on and I will be back......

[@DustyFingersRC]

58727 is the model number. Mitsubishi Pajero. You should be able to pick up those wheels but always worth checking the manual out online just see how they fit compared to the Lunchbox in case any other parts are different. Hope that helped.

[@derekc6425]

@@DustyFingersRC Thanks mate! 😊 do I think a brushless motor will run well on the lunch box?😁

[@DustyFingersRC]

Plenty of people run brushless, I never have as I still using brushed motors. I like the control and a bit of speed but nothing uncontrollable if that makes sense. I once.put a sport.tuned motor in my Grasshopper and it went like a rocket but was too fast to have fun for me. We are all different and the only think to think about is how top heavy these LB's are. I drive mine on loose dirt, on road it would flip too easy and rip up the body shell. You could put a.lexan shell on and that would help.

[@captainchaos3053]

I've had my lunch box since 1988 and never yet broke a body mount despite having gone through 3 different bodies

[@DustyFingersRC]

Well done 👍🏻

[@carlbudd341]

I'm a mad bull nut myself lol 😆

[@DustyFingersRC]

A Lot of people got love for the Mad Bull. Personally, not for me. I did renovate one for a friend and improved the steering mechanism on it too but still wasn't a fan. Whatever puts a smile on your face though and plenty of people love them 👍🏻 I was probably let down by the fact the tires were old and didn't have much grip, a bit hard. The surface was loose dusty dirt too so not much grip in the first place.

[@DustyFingersRC]

Running video with jumps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHrHmYuggJajq7c Steering Hack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGbRo6Fjrb2ejac

[@m.l.679]

This video is a *must* for any Lunch Box owner! Fun, to the point. KZbin at his finest! If you don't mind, I have 2 specific questions : 1) I have 4 CVA 50520 Tamiya shocks on the way. I would like to upgrade to a rear suspension brace so I don't have to marr them up each time I want to pop them off the ball joint. Would it be "ok" to use the Tamiya CVA one of the custom suspension mounting point of the rear suspension brace featured in your video (ebay) or should I go with the UKmonsters brace offering the original suspension mounting point as well as 3 others? 2) What's your thoughts on aluminium wheels? I'm considering ordering a set from Ebay because the blue loctite I've applied on the nuts of the rear axcel eated at my OG plastic wheels O_O. I guess alu would prevent that from appening but the community seems to think alu wheels are more for show with zero adventage regarding unsprung weight, battery life and potential axcel bending.

[@DustyFingersRC]

Hi. Thanks for the feedback. I haven't had a really close look at the UK Monsters rear shock mount but at a glance it seems the same principle as my alloy one from eBay but in carbon fibre. I found the length of the rod ends decides where you mount them but you could screw a ball joint in to the threaded bar and mount them there, then you can pop off the bottom of the shock instead of undoing a screw and bolt. In fact, this is exactly what I have done on a new one I built recently. (Stay tuned for that). No matter what you do though, the rear will always have a bounce to it unless you can design something like a 4-link suspension too much worry or effort is fruitless.

[@DustyFingersRC]

In answer to the alloy wheels. They are great, really well made and add weight which helps lower the centre of gravity. I had a set but sold them on before using them as my plan changed forcing me to use different wheels with 12mm hex. So sorry but I have no first hand driving experience with them but a friend has and he loves them. If you use thread lock again, you can just put some on the end of the threads and let it go off a bit first. That will stop the risk of having too much on there and it coming in to contact with the plastic. Or, buy some PTFE rape. It is so cheap, no danger at all using that and will keep the nut secure. If you have a.look at my fairly recent video about an issue with alloy shocks, I use some in that video. 👍🏻

[@DustyFingersRC]

Here you go, PFTE tape used as thread lock. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGPam5l9mMibmqs

[@m.l.679]

@@DustyFingersRC Thank you so much for taking the time to respond! I would subscribe twice if I could!! 👍💓

[@DustyFingersRC]

@@m.l.679 It's fine, we in this hobby together to have fun and enjoy ourselves. There are so many different ideas and view points that it can make your head spin. Whatever you do you will have fun. The CVA shocks are excellent and you can adjust the length if needs be. A bit of droop at the front is fine though. I am on FB if you want to follow there or drop me a.line with a picture of your creation when you are done 👍🏻

[@mcguizzy]

Could I use a Traxxas Titan motor on this? if so, would it end up being an upgrade?

[@DustyFingersRC]

Stock is comes with a 27T 540 motor. I am not familiar with that Traxxas motor tbh. The gearbox is tough and people use a variety of motors in these but sorry I can't advise you on that particular motor. If it is a 540 sized motor then it would fit.

[@mcguizzy]

@@DustyFingersRC thanks for the reply! The Traxxas motor is a 12t 550 if that helps.

[@DustyFingersRC]

This model takes 540 motors so I doubt it would fit. You can get cheap brushed motors like those shown in the video if that helps.

[@largeagain]

Any pictures of the inside ?

[@DustyFingersRC]

Anything particular you want to see?

[@MidlifeVices77]

How do these upgraded shocks attach ?

[@DustyFingersRC]

In the LB kit you have U brackets supplied which are used if you upgrade to oil shocks. The manual shows you how to install these 👍🏼

[@MidlifeVices77]

@@DustyFingersRC Ah, ok thanks. Didn't build it from a kit so no manual. Cheers

[@DustyFingersRC]

You just needs some M3 screws and blot's to attach the U-Bracket's. The manual is online if you have a look around 👍🏼

[@otodompo]

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[@DustyFingersRC]

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