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  1. You go away for two mins and all "badword" breaks loose!

    I am currently in the USA with work for a week so just playing catch up with the 6 reports in my inbox!!

    You folks need to learn how to play nice together.

    @Nicadraus no need for a thread my friend, just report it to the admin team and if we think its justified we will do something about it.

    Now I am sure you all have kits to build and Tamiya to run?

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  2. On 11/6/2023 at 9:15 PM, Busdriver said:

    Am I going to get a response regarding why this post has been blocked????

    Hi, not blocked at all. You posted in a site section area not a public one. Anyone posting in this area is automatically moderated. As we get lots of accidental posts in this area I hadnt noticed a new one creep in till today. The backend of the forum can sometimes look a bit messy with posts awaiting approval and or in the wrong place. Sorry for the delay replying though.

     

     In answer to your question Chris is actively looking for new sponsors to replace Fusion but Model Shops in general are becoming a dying breed sadly. I will catch up with Chris to see how things are going.


  3. 4 hours ago, Mokei Kagaku said:
    2024:
     
    42384 TRF421 Chassis Kit
    47497 Squash Van (Green & White Painted Body) (GF-02 chassis)
    47501 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Club Racer (White Painted Body) (MB-01 MWB RWD Chassis)
    56014* U.S. M4 Sherman 105mm Howitzer Full-Option Kit (RC Tank Models 50th Anniversary)
    56374 Volvo FH16 Globetrotter XL 750 4X2 Full Operation Kit
    56375 Volvo FH16 Globetrotter XL 750 4X2
    58729 Opel Kadett GT/E (MB-01 LWB RWD chassis)
    58734 Citroen DS (MB-01 LWB FWD chassis)
    58736 Ford Baja Bronco (CC-02 M-length chassis)
    58738 XM-01 Pro Chassis Kit (210/225/239mm wheelbase)
    58739 1998 Honda NSX Racing (TT-02 chassis)
     
    *56014: The anniversary version will be released with the same item number as the 2001 version, but isn't identical. Among other details, the anniversary version an anniversary plaque is included.

    LOL,

    I knew this post would be there tonight! I need to work out how to handle 56014 as we already have it listed and I have asked Chris to add the TRF421 Chassis and the XM-01. Will update the model numbers when done but all added otherwise.

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  4. On 1/23/2024 at 8:56 PM, toyolien said:

    Never seen one for Modelsport. Fusion Hobbies used to be 10%, but they've now closed. And, I think there was a code for Stella Models, but they never seem to have anything new. Might be time for @netsmithUK /mods? to arrange some new discount codes?

    On it and Chris is actively looking for new opportunities.


  5. The site has never been about separating subscribers and non-subscribers but all about bringing together like minded Tamiya enthusiasts. I'm the 4th ever member and have been here right from its inception to where we are today. The challenge as ever is how do you keep the huge hosting costs in check? We have nearly 60k members and just shy of half a million pictures hosted here and that takes some financial backing to support. The subscriber process is simply to allow the site to continue by generating enough capital to pay the bills. Of course, if you were offered the option to subscribe at a cost but got no benefit over the non-subscribers nobody would pay so the showroom, competitions etc all add to the benefits.

    Its a shame that Fusion have ceased trading and I know Chris is working on possible replacements to fill the void. As ever though these businesses are also challenged with cost and dont always want to offer a discount or prizes etc.

    For me personally its a simple depository to store my collection and its a small amount to pay for that. The moderation and admin takes quite a lot of my time and Chris and I work hard on things like scammers (I know it doesn't feel like it) keeping model numbers up to date, avatars, account issues etc. My admin role gifts me a subscription however everything else is my own time to keep the site going.

    Not in it for the glory, just have 250 Tamiya to give a home....

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  6. 39 minutes ago, silvertriple said:

    Hello,

    I tried to update the avatar using the forum functionalities and it seems it does not work properly. Then I found some indication in this sub-section to send a message to @netsmithUK, but it seems he can't receive message. Any other admin able to help on this?

    Thanks,

    Marc

    Hi, drop me a message


  7. Hi Dave,

    The backplate gasket is discontinued however the Traxxas 4013 gasket works fine. For the exhaust gasket you should be able to get them on Ebay. Any 12-15 muffler gasket should work.

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  8. 5 minutes ago, ukzz4iroc said:

    I just wrote out a long response only to see you can't accept messages... Not sure what else you need

    Hiya, please try again. My inbox hits the quota quickly due to the admin function and it had just tipped over. Cleared it again. Need to chat via PM as I cant discuss account details and passwords etc in open forum.

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  9. 2 hours ago, ukzz4iroc said:

    Utterly farcical. I tried to renew my subscription, tried to add a model- got a cloudflare message and was blocked. Tried registering a new account (forgetting the years of content I have here) same problem.

    Paid for 2 x subscriptions through both accounts- money taken no change.

    Nobody responds. I want my money back then I fear this is the end of over 20 years of relationship here. My showroom name is ukzz4iroc. Such a shame TC should stop taking payments,

    Hi Felix,

    Drop me a PM please. I will have a look.

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  10. So in normal fashion I started by stripping the chassis down for cleaning and inspection

    Plastic parts

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    RC Gear

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    Metal Parts

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    And started sending batches through the Ultrasonic

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    and then dried

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    Sorted out some parts from my supplies that were missing on the car and needed replacing

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    Cleaned and tested the servos. The damaged label will be removed and replaced with a label I reproduced a while ago.

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    Not many parts were damaged and needed replacing. One lower suspension arm pin was bent, the body mount bases were damaged where the car had been upside down without body posts and the front lower arms were replaced as the alloy ones that came with the kit are not going back on.

    Sorted out a used RX and a new Fuel Tank ready to be cleaned

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    Progress

     

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