iluvmud

Yeah, I've been around for a while (off and on for 28yrs ) and I know how the game is played, I was really curious if these cars were really that sought after, I've seen cars in not as good a condition than mine sell for 300+ some in same condition 400+, with tires 400+ , then turn around and see one in really good shape sell for 200... hit or miss I guess with these. I do know that the parts themselves can go for a pretty penny as people are trying to build theirs vs buying a whole truck.... who knows. It's all just hypothetical as I'm indifferent to keep it or sell/trade it off..... but not for a Hornet (heehee), I started building this as when I got my Lunchbox, I had the option to get a King Cab but didn't..... and I kinda always wanted one, don't get me wrong though I never regretted getting the Lunchbox (my all time fav RC).

Yup that's why I picked the ones it has now, closest to originals and if I find some great, if not oh well.... same with the body too. It might make more sense to break the car down and sell the parts off seperatly.... I mean a new chassis sells for about 160+..... then the tranny with full thorp gears??? Also a pretty penny as well as all the other parts too..... lol

Yeah the only parts I haven't been able to score are the tires (last set I saw was 90$ US per pair..used.. and that ain't happening). And body and decals..... outside of that the rest is pretty much NOS minus the wheels which have yellowed a bit due to age. The body I have is a repro as are the decals.

You made the right choice my friend!!! Excellent little turd indeed. I have an original I'm refinishing the body on and have the wheeliemog for driving duties..... such a blast but will agree with the lexan body suggestion... as for me when I had my 1st one I didn't want to glue the tires cause if you do all it'll do is wheelie... without gluing the tires eventually the bead will wear and it'll act like a ghetto slipper

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAH....... no.....

Yes..................

I dunno.... to me the LB has a more hit factor than a Hornet, but thats just my opinion...... As for the swap thread I was wondering when you would make a thread that does something that's already available.......... teehee

Where's that thread @Terz1

Thanks! as far as it's worth.......... whatever someone is willing to pay I honestly couldnt tell you I do know that I have A LOT into it though

so 70 eur shipped to the US?

That's why its called a disguise.....

Yeah, that's why I'm contemplating selling the King Cab.... I'd like to have them displayed in complete form..... not in pieces but some of the cars I have and will not sell I have a lot of money in them and will see only a fraction in return so to me I'll keep them. Mine all serve a purpose.......... to look nice on my shelf. I totally get what you mean but in my case the purpose of them all is to basically drive up and down my street.... I keep saying I'm going to buy land to build my own race track.... one day.

Guys, guys, guys....... I'll make this all better for you (especially you Mad Ax) just go ahead and send me your cars and I will totally get them out of your mind..... kinda like a Tamiya rescue shelter.... in all seriousness though, I have the same thoughts as mad as on never finishing a car and scooping up another to work on.... that's my M.O. Compared to you guys I have a tiny 16-17 car collection that if I want another car, I sell one or two to cover it..... for me there is no track near by so my real enjoyment is tinkering on them.... so out of the 16-17 cars I have only about 5 might be considered finished and I'm ok with that. but seriously.... send me your cars

HAH! I only have one kit so i wont be selling it at all unless its some outlandish sum of money

OH MAN............ you shipping to the US?

Part number? Need some for my stadium blitzer...

so others can finally cash in!!!! heh

WOW NICE!!! I used to love the boomerang and madcap!! The Boomerang was one of the 1st cars I wanted... something about the body made me dig it. Ive had a few opportunities to score one but for some reason I would pass....

Man so glad you told me..... disposed of it myself.... well with help

Thanks, The wires are from the original MRC receiver That I was going to put back in (i have the whole radio system). and I also put in a vintage Kyosho Lemans 360T motor that was freshly rebuilt.

Replaced about 24 ball bearings in the front wheels from most my collection as I commandeered them to build my GF01 Dump truck (I have no patience), and I swapped out the ratty servo case from my Futaba S9452 servo for a new one... GO ME!!

Weird.... wonder if they'll get their own anniversary vehicle??

Hey guys, I was curious as to how sought after the Tamiya King Cab is if at all.... I currently have one and have put a lot into it, but for some reason I have this itch to sell/trade it. I haven't even painted the body or applied the decals yet!!! Not sure if I will do either but was curious if this is something people really go after like they do the Astute/Avante/Egress etc. In case youre curious of the condition, it's about 99% new parts plus the thorp ball diff and underdrive setup.

All this chatter and no pics.......