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Default BJ4 Worlds Edition reviewed !

The review is now online!

Check it out:
http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/reviewbj4we/index.html

I could go on forever adding content but I think its time to say done.

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Jimmy another great reveiw
couple of things that may help you with the chassis tape at the back of the car we cut a peice out of the extra from the back of the car and place it on the chassis before laying the rest of the tape and we also put button head screws in the two back holes as well this helps to take some of the abuse that the back of the chassis gets our surface is brutal as well and these tricks do help
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i'll see if i can post a pic tomorrow when i get home
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I am sooo excited, gonna read it now
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Awesome review again Jimmy.

The interviews were great as well as the main car building/review, interesting to hear a little about the starting of JCConcepts company, again it just shows you what can be achieved if you’re willing to put the time and effort in.

Love the effect on the 1st image, kinda ghostly atmosphere effect, looks cool. Also the comparison shots are great and I personally find them very interesting.

Keep up the good work, one day it will make you rich and famous beyond your wildest dreams… well maybe not, who knows… let’s hope so huh.

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Thanks bathy. I find it quite frustrating sometimes that I just dont have the time to do it all as nice as I'd like, but still the end result looks ok, then I remind myself its for free ! so I dont care so much then !
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you could always be a 'consultant reveiwer' although that would not make you impartial....

ghosts dave, I thought it was suppose to lightening.... lol
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its art, it can be interpreted any way you like
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here is a pic of doubling up the tape at the rear of the chassis and the button head screws
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To be quiet frank, I dont think anyone couldda done a better review. Very informative, thorough & fair. Jimmy i think if you decided to do your own rc mag with reviews and all that, i think you could be on your way to being a rich fella as you seem to be very good at what you do. Good job :smile:
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Can you post a picture of the battery strap mod on the car? I can't envision how it is installed. Maybe a brain fart, long day at work today.

Great review, very informative. I think my BJ4WE was built quicker than I read your review...lol!
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good call, I will add a page to the review with a more detailed photo and a few words about it.
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For now tho, here is the photo of stuart woods car with the strap installed



Stu has the rear screw and washer lifted up from the post slightly by one small washer. The clip end of the strap is made thicker slightly with a peice of chassis protection sheet which takes up any slack and makes the clip a secure fit.

And here is STU WOOD !!!!!!! I wanted to add an interview with stu but ran out of time really. Sorry Stu! thanks for all your help mate.


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That was the only semi-sane photo I got of stu, the rest would get him locked up! haha

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like this one?

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/tivvy...ges/4wd37.html

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To be quiet frank, I dont think anyone couldda done a better review. Very informative, thorough & fair. Jimmy i think if you decided to do your own rc mag with reviews and all that, i think you could be on your way to being a rich fella as you seem to be very good at what you do. Good job :smile:
Cheers mate, some nice comments are all I get out of it really, I mean, thats all I'm after. I'm after a change of career though, Ive been a game artist for over 10 years and I need a new challenge. Just like a school lever, I still dont know what I wanna do!
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Beware though Jimmy, the grass is not always greener, trust me

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Beware though Jimmy, the grass is not always greener, trust me

G
Really???

No, actually G is right but it is sometimes a gamble and i guess for me theres nothing worse than the "what if" question if you decided not to take the plunge? obviously it'll have to be a calculative one
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Jimmy,

Your reviews are simply the best. Also, you are actually using the flexibility of the media to its advantage with your simple but informative animations etc. In fact, it would be great if you could start adding little pieces of footage built in etc.

I am not sure how many hits you need to start getting some serios add sponsors, but I hope someone starts payin' yah. I'm sure that the 3 quid for the stickers and masks doesn't even cover your time to put 'em in the post let alone really help with your upkeep of this fine site.
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Yeah, I would be interested in advertsing on your site.
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