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  1. Picked up this HSP brontosaurus Pro in a package deal along with a couple of old Vkar Bison’s , a multi charger (AC and DC), 2x 5500 11.1v 65c-130c burst lipos ( one is a little puffy) , 2 x 3500 11.1v 25c lipos plus et another plastic parts box ( I guess one can never have too many of those) all for not a lot of money thinking hey if I can get one of them to go I can probably part the rest out. I spent half the day mucking around charging batteries, fixing broken wires on a transmitter battery connection and managed to get all 3 to run which was a surprise as they are all cheap 2.4G. The HSP wheels were binding so some quick sanding of the back of the hex’s sorted that’s immediately. Lots of other issues as expected on the vkars such as large split in one tire, a couple of shock bottom collars missing, lots of dirt and gunk yet to be cleaned off them all- that is perhaps a tomorrow job. Some WD40 on the rusty bits is in order. Need to drill some holes for one body which is not original(still has plastic on the outside despite a lot of scrapes from use). The Vkar’s electrics all work well once you realise the power switches on the controllers need a firm switch on but the HSP is a different story as it goes well in forward but brake and reverse are temperamental to say the least. I have googled the esc and you tube for suggestions on how to calibrate the 80a novatech esc but can’t find anything. I know I should probably just move it on but I don’t want it to beat me if you know what I mean. The issue I have is the esc has no set button - just an on and off switch. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can calibrate this it if it is at all possible? thanks in advance and some photos of the beasts.
  2. It is very very frustrating on EBay as you can’t filter out a Country where at time their sellers have lots of items at unrealistically high prices. I would love to filter Japan out. Does anyone know how to?
  3. I am looking for one wheel to rebuild another SVM chassis I have. The colour is not important as I will probably paint it and what I am looking for is exactly the same as the wheels on my beetle which were unique I believe to SVM. I have tires. Ebay has a couple but shipping is outrageous. can anyone help? Willing to pay or trade or course. thanks
  4. sure do….unrestored…badly broken body after rolling down some stairs…..it is staying this way for the rest of my life at least…good memories
  5. I am sorted and Thankyou to the two gents that reached out to me to assist. Great to see our community working for each other. Stay safe and well all!!
  6. Ok is there anyone in Europe who might be able to help please message me……please….
  7. I am looking for some help with purchase of a small Rc part from France however the seller won’t ship to me in Auckland, New Zealand for some reason. Is there a club member from France who is willing to help me out? I will naturally cover all costs via PayPal. Please message me if you are willing to help help. I would be extremely grateful. Thanks.
  8. I still have my fingers crossed for a second batch down here in NZ given international shipping is very expensive on top of people selling with a considerable profit margin added to their prices. My hobby shop assures me a delivery is not far away…….(I should have ordered one from the first batch that was sold here). I still kick myself for not buying a 30th year Porsche for $1000 NZD a couple of years back locally from a large deceased estate sale…..I had already spent far too much as had Bluefoot as when they were first released kids were taking priority and costing heaps…..
  9. With dirt thrasher arms etc etc they are much more stable and a lot of fun………
  10. I bet many of us on here have done that. I certainly have to get a set of tires off some rims (can’t remember what rims) and they went oval…tire however perfectly good for another set of rims. I put rubber bands on my off road tires (stock motors however) so they can just be removed very easily when you want to. Suspect no good for on road.
  11. Yes I have also noticed the ridiculous prices from some Japanese sellers also for TGX parts…..I had wondered if they had just mucked up the exchange rates but clearly not…..does make searching annoying at times….
  12. Can anyone suggest an alternative foam filter to fit the standard Nitage air filter assembly? additionally has anyone any suggestions how to fix a broken tab on the fuel tank lid for the Nitrage rather tha. Having to replace the entire fuel tank?
  13. Very very sad……life simply isn’t fair at times. Will miss reading his insightful comments and model updates that he did in the past.
  14. I have some of Miles from a number of years back and some MCI stashed away and I remember thinking at the time MCI were pretty good but Miles were far better. As others say if you are happy with what you get and pay for no issue …get them on the vehicle and move on🙂 I am just grateful there are some clever people out there with good set ups who are prepared to produce items which Mr T no longer does. Unfortunately there are some rip off artists out there also and I have junked some decals I have purchase over the years as they were simply awful.
  15. Tamiya stadium thunder, stadium blitzer or if you are not worried about a truck body blitzer beetle. They are a badword of a lot of fun as bashers……..just don’t run them on the road as the rear tires wear out far to fast…….
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