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Old 27-02-2008
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Default trying to build a durga quickly any tips

hiya im now going to be building my own durga tomorow after building my brother quite a few months ago
just wanted to know if youve got any tips / hints on how to build it quickly or just anything in general
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Old 27-02-2008
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1 - hex head screws
2 - M3 tap
have any bits fallen off of your brother yet?

good luck with your build!
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hiya well i cant get the screw kit yet as im hoping to race it on friday
noo no bits have fallen off yet although there was a problem with the rear diff melting that was soon resolved though
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tap threads with a cap head screw and some of the Tamiya AW Grease, and be thorough
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i just did my brothers with an m3 tap easier than using a screw really lol
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I used a screw on an electric drill - even easier than a tap!

take care with the diffs, make sure you glue the plates properly (degrease them first) or the diff might end up slipping.
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