B5m

[lloyd1]

Just wondered has any one pre ordered or thinking go getting and will it be a lot better thank the c4.2

[stew_zs]

I pre ordered !!! Can't wait !!! Shouldn't be to long :-)

[washy13]

I got one coming :-)

[Jayk]

Im getting one but anyone got any idea going by past releases, how long before we see ft or worlds edition, does ae have a predictable time scale ?

[neallewis]

Im getting one but anyone got any idea going by past releases, how long before we see ft or worlds edition, does ae have a predictable time scale ?

Well you won't see a worlds edition announced until at least the January after someone wins the next worlds with it, assuming they do.

given the factory team don't have them yet, they don't know what the best hop-ups are that the team run, so I'd say at least a year off or longer for ft version. certainly until not until they see sales of the as yet unreleased kits plus separate ft option parts dip.

If you want one, just get it. don't bother waiting. you'll have worn it out by the time a factory team version comes out anyway.

[Jayk]

Yeah ill be getting one :thumbsup:

[lloyd1]

Any one went it will be out

[Aire valley]

Mid to late March is the current forecast....

[Jayk]

Any updates ?

[Big G]

Any updates ?

on what? AE still say end of March for availability...

[NeilD]

The Swedish importer will have them on March 3rd.

[Aire valley]

According to their forum, the B5M has been released today....:)
Should be here soon...:thumbsup:
Any new info CML...?

[traffman]

Im still happy with my Centro 4.2.

[Big G]

According to their forum, the B5M has been released today....:)
Should be here soon...:thumbsup:
Any new info CML...?

"Like" our Facebook page. No doubt Wez will put a photo of a pallet of B5M's once they arrive in our warehouse :woot:

https://www.facebook.com/CMLDistribution

[sly]

"Like" our Facebook page. No doubt Wez will put a photo of a pallet of B5M's once they arrive in our warehouse :woot:

https://www.facebook.com/CMLDistribution
So when is that?

[Big G]

So when is that?

31st of February expected

[paulj]

31st of February expected

Which universe will that date be in? When I went to school, admittedly quite some time ago, February only had 28 days or 29 in a leap year :p

[Jayk]

let him have his moment

[Big G]

I don't know what else I can say.

You say they are in stock at AE and I have said that we will undoubtedly post a photo of a pallet of B5M's on our Facebook page when they arrive in our warehouse.

Like CML on Facebook and you'll get all the updates in your news feed as they happen. :)

[Jayk]

Usa drivers are expecting them on there doorsteps monday usa release date would be 3rd i guess we can expect it over next week or 2.

[NeilD]

They landed in Sweden yesterday.

[SiR_Dave]

Usa drivers are expecting them on there doorsteps monday usa release date would be 3rd i guess we can expect it over next week or 2.

Already showed up at most of the local shops .. this past Thursday:woot:

[AfroP]

http://www.redrc.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ProLinePhantomB5M.jpg

that looks mega awesome

New Proline Phantom Shell for the B5M

[NeilD]

It's ugly as hell.

[AfroP]

really?

I think it looks awesome

looks like an F117 Nighthawk stealth fighter

[lloyd1]

Will they be out this week :)

[noreargrip]

they have landed !
just got invoiced for mine .

[Aire valley]

they have landed !
just got invoiced for mine .

Ooer..!! :thumbsup: Where did you order it from....?

[noreargrip]

Well I'm hoping they are there,money has left the account! Lol
I'm a cml team driver from Ireland

[Aire valley]

So CML can we expect the Facebook photo soon....? :lol:

[NeilD]

I got mine on Monday.

[noreargrip]

Monday? I'm so not impressed now lol.
Worth the wait !

[Jayk]

Hes from sweden, UK still to arrive, mines here tomorrow looking forward to building it this weekend.

[K-Brewer]

Hes from sweden, UK still to arrive, mines here tomorrow looking forward to building it this weekend.
i heard there was a delay with your order, someone in the antartic has it in a igloo :thumbsup:

[Jayk]

haha,
only delays will be yours at the start line c4.2 0-1 b5m :thumbsup:

[K-Brewer]

haha,
only delays will be yours at the start line c4.2 0-1 b5m :thumbsup:

that will just be me giving you a 2 lap head start

oooooooooooooooooosh
c4.2 1-1 B5m

[NeilD]

Hes from sweden, UK still to arrive, mines here tomorrow looking forward to building it this weekend.


I'm English but live in Sweden.

[millser]

so have they landed??????????

[spennyy2k]

so have they landed??????????

Well I've built mine so I guess so, tho 1 issue, with a hpi in it the rotor hits the gear cover

[Aire valley]

Well I've built mine so I guess so, tho 1 issue, with a hpi in it the rotor hits the gear cover

Where did you get it from..? No word from CML yet...!

[Aire valley]

Modelsports. delivery date has gone back from 10 March to 21 April..:cry:

[alex97]

Someone on modelsport forum has theres already.

[spennyy2k]

Apparently only 100 kits came into the country, I just happened to be in the shop as the delivery was opened

[KRob]

No time for a photo of them arriving - all went straight back out again :o

Unfortunately we didn't get our full allocation but the rest will follow on as soon as AE get their next batch.
It wasn't just us that didn't get the full allocation though and we're sorry if anyone has missed out for the moment, AE have more on the way and will get it sorted as quick as they can.

[Jayk]

Rotor hits gear cover ???

[spennyy2k]

Rotor hits gear cover ???

Yes the rotor in the motor

[lloyd1]

I got mine this morning from MB Models

[Ryan Edwards 2]

Got mine this morning from mb models very fast delivery only got phone call yesterday at 3 to say it had landed! Only half way though but it looks a very good car, and build quaintly is very good going to be a late night:lol::lol::

[racingdwarf]

No time for a photo of them arriving - all went straight back out again :o

Unfortunately we didn't get our full allocation but the rest will follow on as soon as AE get their next batch.
It wasn't just us that didn't get the full allocation though and we're sorry if anyone has missed out for the moment, AE have more on the way and will get it sorted as quick as they can.

Hm, bad form, best pull there finger out, what are we talking, days weeks or months as 21st april has been quoted in one post

[Jayk]

Should of had mine today but was a problem with the post so ill have to wait till monday, but i dont mind at all im just grateful to the the kind chap to have getting me one in the first place :thumbsup:

Now to go find a spektrum sr3500 micro reciever to stick in it ! Hint ;)
Wish i knew who had one sigh.....

[Aire valley]

Quote...Now to go find a spektrum sr3500 micro reciever to stick in it ! Hint ...quote..
Get the Orange GR300.... Smaller, better and much cheaper... about £13 on EBay or less from Hobbyking....:)

[Jayk]

Dsm not dsm2

[Big G]

Hm, bad form, best pull there finger out, what are we talking, days weeks or months as 21st april has been quoted in one post

It's highly likely that AE get lots of different parts from lots of different suppliers so if they can't get enough B5M chassis for example it holds the whole kit up, yet they may have 1000 kits ready just missing 1 part.

No manufacturer is in the habit of holding back a highly demanded kit just for shits and giggles. They will be getting the kits out ASAP.

[Jayk]

Spenny, any shock oil in the box ?
And did it has 2 spur gears ?

[lloyd1]

Yh i got oil and 2 spur gears :)

[spennyy2k]

Yep, bottle of 32.5wt oil and 81 and 75 tooth spurs (i think)

As far as kits in the country goes it's more likely that with the yanks starting to sugar tracks the mid motor car is in more demand there and as the uk is such a small market compared to the US they just sold the majority there

[J77MYF]

I built mine last night and this morning. I made an impulse purchase when I got an email notification from Modelsport on Thursday night. They hadn't sold out at that point. The kit went together easily and looks well made.

[Origineelreclamebord]

I had one in my hands today: it's a beautiful car! It has a chunky build in the right places, yet it's very elegant looking and appears lighter and more sculpted than many of it's brushless-era brethern. In addition to that it's also surprisingly lightweight. Even more surprising perhaps, despite that weight the chassis has as much flex as a concrete floor :lol: If these things are anything to go by for durability and handling, B5M buyers will be well pleased with their purchase!

[Juicy74]

The rctech forum seem to have quite a number of QC issues. Anyone here have had problems with the build?

[spennyy2k]

No real problems with mine. Slight amount of play in the rear arms but nothing to worry about

[spud31]

Mine had duff outdrive and an unmachined shock body all sorted by cml
Ran mine tonight the car is mega sooo much grip, bit of high speed understeer think the rear roll bar and front brass bulkhead will help that

[spud31]

Mine had duff outdrive and an unmachined shock body all sorted by cml
Ran mine tonight the car is mega sooo much grip, bit of high speed understeer think the rear roll bar and front brass bulkhead will help that

[Big G]

There will be a range of Brass and Alloy bulkheads and braces available shortly from Centro :)

[orinoco]

oops.

[orinoco]

Yes the rotor in the motor


Yes, mine was the same. I had to ream a hole into the slipper cover for the motor shaft to sit in. Raced the car yesterday though and it was great, very smooth and handled well out the box. Big leap up in quality from the B4 days.

[millser]

When is second batch due ??? Want mine :(

[Pitman Ed]

Mike Parker at Number 5 rc had one on sale on Sunday.

[Jayk]

Mb say april, may be worth putting some money down the first batch didnt seem to go far.

Building mine now and as other poeple are saying it is a solid build and the metric screws are probably the best thing they done, no stripped heads here i think.
I found the bellcrank screws can go in a little wonky if not guided right.

[spud31]

Centro brass bulkhead on way :-)

[Aire valley]

Centro brass bulkhead on way :-)

P-Dub racing on here are advertising brass or alloy bulkheads for B5 and B5M..
Very tempted..!

[Jayk]

Mine had duff outdrive and an unmachined shock body all sorted by cml
Ran mine tonight the car is mega sooo much grip, bit of high speed understeer think the rear roll bar and front brass bulkhead will help that

How was the outdrive duff
I also had a bad bottom shock cap it wsnt threaded all the way

[NeilD]

P-Dub racing on here are advertising brass or alloy bulkheads for B5 and B5M..
Very tempted..!

The Ghea bulkheads are fantastic.

[Pitman Ed]

Anyone noticed the diff rings seem a bit loose when placed on the outdrives?

[MiCk B.]

P-Dub racing on here are advertising brass or alloy bulkheads for B5 and B5M..
Very tempted..!

The Ghea bulkheads are fantastic.

Just waiting for the Ghea bulkheads to arrive in, taking a bit longer in the post than expected.

MiCk B. :-)

[NeilD]

Just waiting for the Ghea bulkheads to arrive in, taking a bit longer in the post than expected.

MiCk B. :-)

They will be worth the wait, Ronnies quality is the best around.

[Aire valley]

Just waiting for the Ghea bulkheads to arrive in, taking a bit longer in the post than expected.

MiCk B. :-)

Your shop shows 4 brass and 10 aluminium in stock Mick...!

[MiCk B.]

Yep,

I know, I thought they would be with me at the start of the week.
So I listed them, with an in stock date of the 10th.
(Giving people the chance to pre-order, as I announced on here.)

But they've been delayed in the post.

MiCk B. :-)

[Big G]

Centro B5/B5M brass and alloy parts in stock and ready to ship.

Order online or through your favourite retailer :)

http://centro-rc.com/C4-1-option-parts/Centro-RC10B5-B5M-Brass-25-30-Deg-Front-Bulkhead-37g

[Aire valley]

So what front wheels / tyres are you using on the B5M...?
The kit wheels are too wide for my favourite cut staggers..! ;)

[Ryan Edwards 2]

Cut them down

[Ryan Edwards 2]

I run cut staggers last night and they felt very good

[Aire valley]

Cut them down

How...?:eh?:

[Origineelreclamebord]

How...?:eh?:

Cut away the inside tire bead slot with a Dremel, scalpel or something else sharp or abrasive - do make sure you don't cut away both ribs on the inside, only the innermost one plus the flat part between the inside tire bead ribs. The resulting rim has a similar width to the cut stagger tire.

The inside tire bead is then glued onto the flat center part of the rim, with the inside edge of the tire bead hugging the 'new' innermost rib.

The result looks a bit like this:
http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/2010national-edenpark/4wd/2wdtq/DSC_0958.jpg

[Aire valley]

Thanks for that... seems like a lot of effort and could easily go wrong and unbalance the rim.......surely there is a narrow front wheel available..?

[Jayk]

You can squeeze some slims on those rims have you not tried .

[Aire valley]

You can squeeze some slims on those rims have you not tried .

Yes, I tried but there is no way they will fit......hence the question..:lol:

[Ryan Edwards 2]

Cut as close as you can with body cutters then just sand a little on sand paper they work fine

[Origineelreclamebord]

Thanks for that... seems like a lot of effort and could easily go wrong and unbalance the rim.......surely there is a narrow front wheel available..?

You've cut very badly if it's out of balance because of cutting the part off: The cut you intend to cut off will probably weight 5 grams, so 1 gram of imbalance would mean you haven't cut off 20% of the rim on one side :lol:

Imbalance in a wheel will more likely be down to:
- A wheel with a bad roundness or warping.
- A badly seated/aligned tire.
- An out of balance insert (due to dirt, grit, moisture or a worn/torn insert).

In case of front tire imbalance, the front rims are less likely to be warped because the ribs inside the wheel give more support than on the rear (in which a part is unsupported). Low Profile cut staggers (afaik) are usually run without inserts, so if you even get front tire/wheel imbalance, it'll most likely be down to bad seating of the tire.

But to answer your question, I don't think AE offers narrow wheels. Schumacher might as they also sell the narrow tires, but cutting wheels is quite easy and cheap, so why invest in an extra mould, resulting in more expensive wheels? :)

[Paul68]

Can someone please tell me how many 1 and 2mm blue washers came in their kit.
Think I'm missing a few
Cheers

[Aire valley]

Can someone please tell me how many 1 and 2mm blue washers came in their kit.
Think I'm missing a few
Cheers

Six by two mm and one by one mm.... I think..!

[h0m3sy]

Highly recommended for anyone looking for replacement bearings for your b5....

http://www.rcbearings.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1478

:thumbsup: