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I thought that and have a couple of orangerx ones from my ill fated attempt at aircraft. They bind but the servo don't move....I looked it up and it's a common issue with the orangerx receivers.
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Sadly that's more than I paid for two DX2e and shipping would almost double the cost!
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Gang. i am putting my kids Chrissy presents together (a pair of Amaroks on the WT-01 chassis) and have gotten them a Spektrum DX2e each. These came without receivers and I want a couple of dirt cheap units the Spektrum ones are dearer than the Tx!
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To be on the safe side I would recommend an acid etch primer like This (sorry it's a UK link) I used this to prime a Birmabright (aluminium) bodied Land Rover. A key ingredient to the primer is an acid that etches the aluminium alloy to promote a good paint bond and works brilliantly. Not sure if Leroy Merlin will carry it but most auto factors will.
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The Painting of a Super Shot & Hot Shot bodies
richb77 replied to chevelle's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
In my opinion the Hotshot has a rare trait amongst RC cars. It looks amazing in box art but takes a custom paint/livery really well too. I know it could be a contentious comment but i so often see "questionable" schemes on other RC cars but have yet to see a Hotshot that (apart from looking shabby) doesnt look awesome. Its such a brilliant design. Great work on the paint. Both look amazing. -
Just logged on to update my wish list to Just a frog (having just bought a Boomerang) and saw your post Luxie75. Sorry mate. Boomers are obviously like Buses. Nothing for ages then two come along at once!
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That's awesome! I can't imagine how long it took to put together. is it wrong that I REALLY like that Vitara(escudo) body?
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Good radio for a bruiser and a Tamiya Truck
richb77 replied to qatmix's topic in General discussions
I have two Turnigy (Flysky) 9x Tx. Its a 9 channel 2.4ghz and dirt cheap from the like of HK. Using the open firmware you can make the transmitter a whole lot more usable. The 9XR already has the open firmware on it too. -
I love the land cruiser...but 80 quids worth??
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CR-01 Ghetto Modded Driveshafts
richb77 replied to Illogical's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
Holy moly. $42 plus shipping! It's a good temporary fix but you may only be delaying the inevitable. Some Chinese aftermarket supplier must able able to do them cheaper than $42! -
CR-01 Ghetto Modded Driveshafts
richb77 replied to Illogical's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
Can you not get metal upgrades for this? i know that's not in the spirit of your mod but I am surprised how carp these rock crawler drive trains are (I have never seen a CR-01 but own a SCX10 that was plastic flex heaven until you swap it all out!) -
Can anyone inform me why I can get a CC-01 kit with Pajero rally body for €129, an older style Unimog bodied kit for €170 and a newer Unimog for €200? what is the difference other than body (assuming there is any)? i know the Blackfoot was always cheaper than the monster beetle due to it having pogo shocks instead of CVA's and wonderedif a similar arrangement was going on here.
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wanted one since I was a wee kiddy. Now finally 30 years later I've got one.
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No one has a frog or boomerang kicking about
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Cheers Yonez. I agree. Nitro. I would avoid like the plague! I used the term Gas as so many people dont understand when i say "2 stroke petrol". I suppose now i live in Germany i should be calling it "2T Benzine" I agree. Gas is a gas. Not a liquid! I am curious as to how a 1:5 electric setup would feel and may end up going that rout
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I'm toying with the idea of buying a 1:5 baja buggy. I AM NOT getting into an argument over buying clones over HPI on other forums and know that despite this not being a Tamiya your all level headed and given me good advice in the past. I only own one non Tamiya car (an SCX10) so this would be number 2 if I progress. my question is about whether to go for a gas engine or electric power. I can buy and engineless chassis (King motor) and fit my own motor and ESC (was thinking 80A <1400Kv motor and ~200A esc) which would make it a little more costly than the gas model and I'd still need some monstrous 6 or 8 cell batteries. i kinda like the idea of a gas engine but they are LOUD. Seriously loud and a little part of me thinks the engines will be no more reliable than that in my hedge trimmer which is a pig to start and setup. Any advice or comments?....Please as I am confused 😊
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Bump. I think i have a Hornet en-route (Gumtree...Ak!) I am still after a Frog and Boomerang. I would much rather negotiate on here than evilbay if possible (bought two and sold one with TC members and its a much nicer experience)
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The Painting of a Super Shot & Hot Shot bodies
richb77 replied to chevelle's topic in Vintage Tamiya Discussion
Gorgeous deep gloss on that Hotshot. I am rather envious -
Not a bodge but an error. Just finished building my MF-01X Jimny and set it off to crash straight into the wall whilst turning. Turns out (see my other post about it) that i have a reversed direction servo. I thought ALL servos just worked the same direction and never bothered checking it. I also never understood the need for a servo tester...until now. Anyone thats build the MF-01X will know a servo swap isnt exactly as simple as removing it from a grasshopper chassis...Its a pretty major disassembly job. NOW i understand the use of a servo tester
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I can hear the thought process now! "These lousy expensive Losi rubbish...They havent even punched out the O-Rings properly...Do i have to fix EVERYTHING!"
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I checked one of mine and its facing left. But the idiot has rolled his car!
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I concur with GregM. He advised me on the same matter a while back and it worked like a dream on acrylic formulas. I had an original Sand Scorcher plastered in thick Hammerite (Hammer effect anti rust enamel paint) and "Oven pride" oven cleaner stripped that off easy peasy. I dont know if you get that state side but google it and you will find out the active ingredients for an equivalent.
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Sorry to but in. But i was looking at ordering one from Banggood.com fyi.