Retro rules!

Hey Ian, good to hear from you! It’s good that your kids are taking an interest in RC. Hopefully my girls will too! We’ll have to go for a run in the next few weeks.

That's fair enough. We moved out to Mount Cotton for the same sort of reasons (life change, good area and school for the kids). RC can be a rather expensive hobby unfortunately, especially when collecting vintage stuff. Hopefully he kept a few runners just so he's still got a finger or two in the hobby. I need to cull some of my collection by getting rid of impulse buys like this one: I bought it a couple years ago and have never run it. Chassis is built pending electrics and wheels to be put on. Body came pre-painted and stickered so maybe that was the appeal! If you know anyone that wants it, let me know. Yep, will do for sure!

Yep, it was Thornlands. Was always good for a casual run. I remember one video you made with a GoPro and I was chasing your Lunchboxes around with it. Yep, I think you came along to the Redland Bay track a couple of times. It’s not very big but it’s very vintage friendly. I’ve taken my nephew a couple of times including the time we made this video: Is Mark still into RC? He was badword bent on collecting the top 100 Tamiya cars and was a fair way along last time I saw him. My kids are only 5 and 3 so I’ve still got years of family commitments ahead which is why I just don’t have the time to run the cars on a consistent basis these days. I’ve just charged up a few batteries and only one is completely dead fortunately. I’ll probs try and get out for a run in the next couple/few weeks if I can. Let me know if you’re keen.

I think the last time I ran the cars was when you shot the last video on this thread nearly 3 years ago. Just been too busy with the kids and work. I’ve moved out to Mount Cotton so I’m gonna try and get over to the Redland Bay track now that it’s only 15 mins away. I suspected Mark had moved to the Sunny Coast as I stumbled across his profile on LinkedIn and saw he was working up there. I know there is a group that still run out of Boondall but I just don’t have the time to run there regularly to make it worthwhile.

Hi Johann It’s been a long time! Have you heard from any of the others?

Hey guys Anyone still around?

Nice work Johann!

Awesome pics Peter! Thanks for taking them. Was good to get out for a run - hopefully we can do this a little more regularly in the future!

Hi Johann I ran a Terra Conqueror, Thundershot, Boomerang and Neo Scorcher. Looking forward to seeing the footage. Cheers Paul

I'm in at this stage (pending weather or child emergencies!).

Hey guys Been a long time! Are you planning on doing more Sunday morning runs? Can't make tomorrow but I'd be keen to dust off the cars for a run soon. Cheers Paul

Hi Locking the rear diff makes a big difference. I used one of these:- http://www.yeahracing.com/catalog/tt069bu-aluminum-solid-axle-tamiya-tt01-series-p-2503.html

Here are some pics from Fridays run with my nephew. He has been keen for me to take him out for a run for ages and now has himself a Frog. I was really impressed with his driving for a 12 year old who hasn't had much experience with hobby-grade rc cars. He started out tentatively and by the end of the run he was pulling off big jumps with my Thundershot! I think he has a big future in RC if he sticks with it.

Yep, been there done that. Was ok but track is quite narrow. Went out to Redland Bay ( the smaller track) today with my nephew as I can't do Sunday as I'm babysitting duties. Will chuck up some pics shortly.

Hey guys Are we having a run over the Easter break? Was thinking Monday. My nephew has got himself a Frog and is keen to run it so I'll bring him along.

Awesome video! Easily the best one yet I reckon- so much action! Was a great arvo of running classic Tamiya's. Great job Johann!

Weather is not looking great for this arvo. Hopefully Thorneside has avoided the rain

Haha, count me in for that too! I'll be aiming for around 130-2pm. Just a word of warning- watch your speed along Mooroondu st as it is a 50 kph zone.I know this because I received a nice letter with a happy snap in the mail a couple of weeks ago. See ya's tomorrow

Hahaha, very clever thinking Johann!

I might be able to do Sunday 9th. Keen to fire up the Supershot for its maiden run! The Lunchbox is looking great Johann. You will have fun running it (and frequently having to flip it back on to its wheels!).

I'm also keen for a run soon. Finally restored the Supershot I bought from Mark a while ago. Looking forward to getting it dirty!

I have passed on the info from your post to Morgan. He is going to aim for delivery in the arvo when you will be at work.

Johann, I spoke with Morgan regarding the Lunchbox and he said he is available on Friday if you would like it then? He said he could bring it down to you at Ormeau sometime one Friday if it suits? Cheers Paul

Was heaps of fun today- glad to go home casualty free as well (as it's a rarity!) Look forward to seeing the footage from the Go Pro, including the two accidents. The camera got mighty close a few times so it should look awesome. The Sonic Fighter's performance was surprisingly quite impressive- It's still fugly though Mark hahaha! Johann, the Lunchbox we were discussing is yours for $50. Nothing is cracked and also has a new pinion I was told. Let me know if you are happy with that and still wanting it.

I'll aim for 130 then.