RC toys, hobbies etc, that don't fit anywhere else. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:34:01 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:34:01 +0000 OCAU Forums https://forums.overclockers.com.au/forums/other-toys-hobbies.27/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:27:22 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/mades-dip-into-slot-cars.1264466/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/mades-dip-into-slot-cars.1264466/ invalid@example.com (Madengineer) Madengineer
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It looked too good to pass up. So I didn't. I bought it. 3 days later, today, I received it!

I immediately tore open the packaging, and begin...

MadE's Dip Into Slot Cars]]> 70 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:25:09 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/lego-do-not-link-to-your-sales-in-this-thread.528721/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/lego-do-not-link-to-your-sales-in-this-thread.528721/ invalid@example.com (xosfear) xosfear LEGO !

found this to be an interesting read about everyones favorite toy.

"LEGO is the world's No. 1 tire manufacturer"]]> 6844 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 04:42:04 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/the-ocau-figurine-collection-thread.900698/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/the-ocau-figurine-collection-thread.900698/ invalid@example.com (stenchlord) stenchlord Asked about it in the OCAU Anime Thread but then did a search and couldn't find one so figured I'd start a thread, a place for people to post what figurines they own/ordered and somewhere people who enjoy collecting figurines could post and talk about them and any new ones on the way. Figurines don't have to be just anime/game related, feel free to throw up a post about any figurine you happen to own.

I...

The OCAU Figurine Collection Thread]]> 1265 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 09:02:54 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/builds-by-baz-full-scale-mk-ii-colonial-viper.1221781/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/builds-by-baz-full-scale-mk-ii-colonial-viper.1221781/ invalid@example.com (Builds By Baz) Builds By Baz EDIT: 13Aug2017: The secret is out! Oculi guessed it! Go to page four for the first pics of the build revealed

EDIT-4Aug2017: I will change the name of this thread when I am ready to reveal what I'm up to.

I was going to keep it a secret until finished, then reveal the completed project along with the story of how it came to be. However, from my previous builds I have found a lot of people have enjoyed following along as I fail, succeed, learn, experiment and involve...

Builds By Baz - Full Scale MK II Colonial Viper]]> 484 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:44:43 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/pens-paper-ink-offical-ocau-club-thread.1045988/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/pens-paper-ink-offical-ocau-club-thread.1045988/ invalid@example.com (Akh-Horus) Akh-Horus
Got it through www.watchuseek.com and still actively looking at pens and watches.

Anyone else into pens? Theres already a thread for watches so lets see about pens.

EDIT as of 25th August 2012

Title changed to "Pens, paper & Ink"

Useful links:

Australian...

Pens, Paper & Ink - Offical OCAU club/thread]]> 600 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:46:04 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/firearms-post-state-when-asking-questions-no-gun-sales.795994/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/firearms-post-state-when-asking-questions-no-gun-sales.795994/ invalid@example.com (SgtCaboose) SgtCaboose
Are they still Satan's reincarante?]]> 12541 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 03:48:52 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/old-school-bmx.1241182/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/old-school-bmx.1241182/ invalid@example.com (CAESAR) CAESAR
Any old school bmx collectors here? I'm currently building up a Redline 600a and having heaps of fun, I just need to lose heaps of weight so I can ride around with my kids, on my last adventure I ended up with a bent seat post.

Show us your rides people!

Cheers
Rob]]> 27 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:04:16 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/dartsoft.1278450/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/dartsoft.1278450/ invalid@example.com (DangerMaus) DangerMaus
So to move away from the under powered connotations of nerf,
Dartsoft...

200-300fps half length nerf format darts tagging people 50+m away? The closest thing you can get to Airsoft in Australia IMO. Ranges and accuracy are far superior to gel blasters you just don't quite have...

Dartsoft]]> 5 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 08:01:20 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/mini-review-toto-portable-butt-washer.1052843/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/mini-review-toto-portable-butt-washer.1052843/ invalid@example.com (chainbolt) chainbolt I got myself a portable butt washer produced by TOTO. The device is already in the market for some time.

TOTO is the Japanese toilet maker known for outstanding potty, including a talking toilet, and the spray mechanism on public/private toilets that is now standard for cleaning after defecating. Problem: What to do when travelling in countries that still wipe/smear away feces with paper? TOTO came...

Mini review: TOTO portable butt washer]]> 107 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:32:45 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/vintage-coke-vendo-56-square-top-glass-bottle-vending-machine.1251175/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/vintage-coke-vendo-56-square-top-glass-bottle-vending-machine.1251175/ invalid@example.com (CSI Guy) CSI Guy It all works. Coin mechanism, Vending release mechanism, Refrigeration.

Yes, these work with the modern glass soft drink bottles. No, I won't be stocking it with beer, or soft drink in plastic bottles.

Dimensions (W x D x H) 635 x 530 x 1345 mm

It does require some work. It has some "patina", but...

Vintage Coke Vendo 56 Square-Top Glass Bottle Vending Machine]]> 83 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 04:27:56 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/low-maintenance-outdoor-plants.1276262/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/low-maintenance-outdoor-plants.1276262/ invalid@example.com (wahoo84) wahoo84
not sure if this is the right forum section but please relocate if required

I don’t know much about plans except that they need sunlight and water. Can anyone please recommend some good low maintenance and durable outdoor plants that can resist little water.

thinking of updating the garden bed as everything is practically dead.

Thanks!]]> 11 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 03:04:27 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/tabletop-board-games-any-good-ones.923629/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/tabletop-board-games-any-good-ones.923629/ invalid@example.com (ni9ht_5ta1k3r) ni9ht_5ta1k3r
I had heard about this game below:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/158978099X/amazon0b53-20/

and that sounds like fun.]]> 1032 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:15:44 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/general-rc-discussion.15518/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/general-rc-discussion.15518/ invalid@example.com (deanx0r) deanx0r
(broken links.. have been for quite some time. Will get some new photos up soon).

I know there's a few RC ppl in here, so post away!

edit: removed broken images]]> 7190 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:55:07 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/worklog-building-custom-display-cabinet.1276368/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/worklog-building-custom-display-cabinet.1276368/ invalid@example.com (RyoSaeba) RyoSaeba
Worklog : Building custom display cabinet]]> 20 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 23:21:35 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/model-railway-project-oo-scale-dcc-6m-x-1-8m.1071742/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/model-railway-project-oo-scale-dcc-6m-x-1-8m.1071742/ invalid@example.com (Rainey) Rainey EDIT (09/02/2014): Project has changed significantly since this original post... will do a catch up here eventually, otherwise click to page 9 to skip the planning/discussion phase.

The time has come to make my own thread dedicated to my project (rather than hijacking Texiun's fantastic project)

I am currently building a compact model railway in my garage for the entertainment of myself and my young daughter. The plan is for a loosely British themed fictional...

Model Railway Project (OO scale, DCC, 6m x 1.8m)]]> 227 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:01:21 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/consolidated-slot-car-thread.1260004/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/consolidated-slot-car-thread.1260004/ invalid@example.com (FIREWIRE1394) FIREWIRE1394
Kommandant33 has a thread HERE.
Madengineer has a thread HERE.

Both threads are great, and you will learn something and hopefully enjoy, but this thread prevents us all...

Consolidated Slot Car thread.]]> 74 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:33:10 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/locks-and-how-to-open-them-ocaus-locksport-thread.1255825/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/locks-and-how-to-open-them-ocaus-locksport-thread.1255825/ invalid@example.com (BlueRaven) BlueRaven View attachment 4601

A search reveals that all previous "hey do you pick locks" threads are long-dead (nice to see that I'm following in the footsteps of an OCAU legend though...)
Since I've just placed the order, I thought I'd start a new "Official Lock Stuff" thread for some useful chitchat while waiting for me bits'n'pieces to arrive. Any and all newb advice gratefully accepted....

Locks, and How to Open Them : OCAU's Locksport Thread]]> 127 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 06:11:06 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/rc-multicopter-discussion-thread.1068028/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/rc-multicopter-discussion-thread.1068028/ invalid@example.com (sgtraven) sgtraven Im fairly new to the world of RC flight but just bought my first quadcopter.

I have the DJI Naza F450 + Gps
Turnigy 9x controller and just upgraded to the spektrum dx8
Fpv sender and gopro 960 for fpv but no receiver yet

I suppose for those interested in getting into quads i would start a new discussion thread.
Im currently looking into fatshark fpv and a better gopro gimbal...

RC Multicopter Discussion Thread]]> 1193 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:48:47 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/builds-by-baz-armoured-mech-freestyle.1273357/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/builds-by-baz-armoured-mech-freestyle.1273357/ invalid@example.com (Builds By Baz) Builds By Baz
Mech has been a bit of an interest never followed up, so it's time to try my hand. There are lots of cool mech references and artists online to take inspiration from, but I really want to come up with my very own shape.

Aside from a very loose stick-figure sketch to begin with, I am essentially making this one up as I go along, very much dependant on the...

Builds by Baz - Armoured mech, freestyle.]]> 33 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 22:10:35 +0000 https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/wanting-to-start-an-amatuer-radio-club-in-western-sydney-need-members.1275511/ https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/wanting-to-start-an-amatuer-radio-club-in-western-sydney-need-members.1275511/ invalid@example.com (CountParadox) CountParadox
I am wanting to start an amatuer radio club in western sydney / parramatta area, I currently have 4 people on board, but I need more licensed people in order to officially start the club!

Is there anybody who would be interested in being involved in this?

VK2FAJC]]>