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    RC10 original gold pan re-release - RCCA july 2013

    in Re-Release Discussions

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    DOH, just spoke to Modelsport and according to the supplier 'they basically have no idea when its due' lol. Even Modelsport are bemused by this. Apparently they 'could' have their stock by Thursday/Friday, but it could just as easily be next Friday...or the Friday after that. Basically, nobody knows, anything, anywhere in the world.

    Question is, with TA being new to the RE-RE thing, can Tamiya beat them to market with the Egress...that would make me chuckle if they did.

    egress rerelease in nov 2013

    in Re-Release Discussions

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    All I remember is that both the avante and egress were waaaaaay out of my families price range as a kid, but I'm pretty sure the egress cost more than the Avante back in the day.

    With all that said, you guys are right, if you compare this to the BS, ****, this is a cheap shot from Tamiya. They know FULL well that folks like us will just suck it up and pay whatever they charge as we really, really, want to own one...or two.

    I'd budgeted £800 for two of these so I'm reeeeeeally hoping I don't need to put more aside.

    TXT-2 overheating...any ideas?

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

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    I looked at that Grave Digger and was tempted - but I hate RTR - but I guess there is no point pulling it apart to rebuild it again lol

    Dammit you got me wanting one now - sounds an ideal basher!

    I was always the same, but my son was Gravedigger mad and I had £200 to burn. Best £200 spent on RC ever. Its been thrown around the local quarry like a wrecking ball and has never missed a beat. Epic, epic truck and loves deep puddles too ;)

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    TXT-2 overheating...any ideas?

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

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    Traxxas?! Wash your mouth out with soap young man! :lol:

    I have an excellent BMX track near to me that will put the TXT to the test - it would probably really suit a RTR Traxxas of some sort but I just cant bring myself to buy any other RC brand than our beloved twin star! :rolleyes::lol:

    Ha haaa, yeah, its my first ever non Tamiya! I hate to admit it, but its an incredible machine. I bought the 1/10 scale Grave Digger (essentially a Stampede) and by the gods, its one impressive piece of kit. Fast as you could ever want, incredibly strong, waterproof and looks ace. Love it.

    This conversation has inspired me though, I'm going to get my tools out tonight, rip this beast apart, get the motors fitted, order some new batteries and get her working.

    TXT-2 overheating...any ideas?

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

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    Oh :(

    I was really looking forward to it until I read all that!

    I appreciate that the silver cans were going to be gutless so I am on the lookout for a decent 550 motor (something like this and an appropriate ESC - like this

    I also ordered some clone TXT wheels as I am also on the bandwagon of the horrible TNX/Commando wheel haters!

    Oh well I will take it as it comes - its more about the build anyway!

    Cheers for the heads up for the extra shocks - will give them a miss!

    There is no easier way to get to the pinions then? What a shame :(

    Sorry man, I feel bad for saying all that but you just hit my 'let off steam button' lol.

    The build is great fun, I loved every second of that as its a magnificent chassis once complete. I think I've just had a run of expensive bad luck. It doesn't help that I bought a £200 Traxxas truck right after it that was ready to go, significantly better all round and has been my truck of choice ever since. I'm betting my opinion will change once I get the motors and ESC in.

    And again, it maybe just me and some bad luck. If I'd just stuck with the standard pinions, wheels and just lived with the 2 sport tuned motors, I'd have probably loved it...its just the £100's of wasted extras I poured in that have made me go sour ;)

    TXT-2 overheating...any ideas?

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

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    How are you getting on with the TXT now? Just ordered mine from Stella - cant wait :D

    I don't possess a twin motor ESC so I am going straight in with both feet and fitting my 1/10 brushless buggy setup (Dual Sky 150A ESC and 6.5t Dual Sky motor) I will probably use a 14t pinion with it to start with - I also don't have any TXT/Clod wheels yet but the hunt is on - unless anyone has any they want to sell :)

    Hey fella,

    This is obviously just my opinion, but I was monumentally underwhelmed by my TXT-2. Its a wicked looking truck and a joy to build...but once running...I kinda hate the thing to be honest.

    I've found it really hard work to turn it into a fun machine, its just so **** heavy. I initially had two sport tuned motors with a 100% standard set up out of the box. So far, that was BY FAR the best set up. I then invested in some TXT-1 wheels/tires. The effect on the performance was gutting. It went from zippy and fun(ish) to a complete sluggish blob. So I swapped them back to the ugly standard wheels, but by god does it perform better this way.

    I then tried putting the TXT-1 wheels back on (as they cost a packet) and stuck in two 9T pinions to improve the take off. It improved it...BUT...I could jog faster than it. It ran like a dog. Now, the ****** was, swapping those pinions was an epic job and I destroyed a few 'thread locked' screws in doing so as you have to pull a fair amount of the chassis apart to do so.

    I then spent a fortune on a Traxxas EVX-2 and two badass Titans...they've now been sat here for months as I just cannot stomach ripping it all apart again. Oh and the £120 spent on the official shocks was a big waste too, they are possibly the worst shocks I've ever had on a truck.

    This may ALL be down to me being a numpty, as the truck sure looks sweet and feels ace when you pick it up, but it all went to pot for me once I started running it. I've spent the better part of £500+ on this sucka!

    egress rerelease in nov 2013

    in Re-Release Discussions

    Posted

    I wonder if there is the same kind of initial demand for this kit as there was for the Scorcher, FAV, Bruiser & Nova Fox, for instance where Stella's entire first batch was allocated for pre-orders meaning that none actually come up for sale on the store until the second batch a couple of months later?

    I think this site is breeding a pre-order mentality across the forum, so yeah, I think there's a good chance of a first batch sell out. I personally love pre ordering stuff as it builds SO much more excitement than simply waiting for stock to appear. I'm more excited for my RC10 and Egress than any other cars before and I've never had an ounce of interest in the RC10 before this bloomin site and its pre-order chatter ;)

    egress rerelease in nov 2013

    in Re-Release Discussions

    Posted

    Excellent business mate lool,,

    Note:

    i have 2 original sets of the BF8 & 9 and BF4

    anyone, please PM

    Regards

    Ha haaa, well, terrible business actually, I had these made in 2011 and I'm pretty sure I'm 'just' about to break even now. I was in that place where 'I must complete my restoration, whatever it costs' and getting the BF8/9's custom made was the only option as I'd been hunting for some originals forever and a day.

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