Frank McNally

I bought the Imax B6 AC just recently and I think it is very good value for money considering that it will charge all the common battery types as well as having a very good selection of charging options - charge, discharge, cycle, timers, various rates of charge etc... It's not an entirely intuitive menu system but a little practice will get you what you need no problem. Sorry, I don't know a great deal about the batteries themselves...

Agreed, they are very dull, which is why I haven't plucked up the courage to put them on mine yet. I was going to try a non-box art thingy, possibly high power silver with some TRF (ebay) decals...maybe! Did you manage to get your new ones in OK, Raman?

I had that very same problem, nothing seemed to be small enough! So, I tried 'Gravatar' and it worked 1st time no problem with the image that I wanted. You could always try that...

Well, if you cover the postage cost you're welcome to have them. I'd much rather see them go on a proper build than my warped and broken shell! I wouldn't be confident that the scanner I have is good enough anyway. Let me know and I'll get them posted to you, no problem!

I've got them unused and in the packet...almost put them on mine at the weekend! Do you want to swap for a set of decals that you have lying around - something touring car-like would be good? I bought my 155 used from fleabay and to be honest the shell isn't in good enough condition to justify putting on the full decals! Let me know, if you would like them! Frank

Doesn't look so much "toe-in" as opposed to negative camber, which I think is normal. The -ve camber on yours seems to be quite pronounced and from what I can see in the image (I'm a newbie, so I can only say what I see) is that the part holding the front knuckles seem to be pointing "up" and are not entirely as straight as the main part of the arm... Just a couple of lines from a 'Paint' edit shows what I mean... If these are the correct parts then I would agree with Percymon that lengthening the shocks might reduce the camber to a more suitable level.

Balls, Vapextech can't help at all... Need to make an offer on the ebay one or hope that some lovely forum member reads this and takes pity on me!

Good thinking, I'll do just that! I've also asked Vapextech, just on the off chance they can make one up...how hard could it be?

Yup, it's definitely one of those Tampack ones (what an unfortunate name - I don't think they thought that through). Seem to be quite hard to come by...do any members have any lying around for sale??? I'll send an enquiry to Vapextech as you suggested, Percymon! Thanks!

I think all 3 of those might be too big... The earlier one you posted - the vintage one - was bang on...I'm sure! I'll let you know how I get on! Thanks for your help...AGAIN!

Now, that looks exactly like the right thing indeed! Added to watch list until such times as I can check the manual. Pricey for used, don't you think???

Oh, yeah, I probably do need that...I've only just realised what Mini-T stands for now... that's embarrassing Yeah, I have the manual as well, I'll have a look at that tonight and see what spec it says the battery pack should be. I should really have thought about that first...I'm a beginner, forgive me! I've just ordered a Tamiya to Mini T adapter in order to charge it, when I find it that is. If I found the right pack size and shape but it had the wrong connector, I'd just snip the one off the original battery holder and solder it on. That should be OK shouldn't it?!

Percymon, I had a look at the Vapextech stuff and did see something that looked vaguely similar in shape - I should really get my finger out and just measure the size of battery case... I'm almost positive it's not the sub c type (they would be too thick - I wanted to say girthy, but that wouldn't sound right. However, I did come across something called Mini-T which looks like it could fit...The the only way I can describe it is that it should be the size of 4 AA batteries lined up side by side. I'll have a good look through the Vapextech website as I had only previously seen their bits n pieces on ebay.

Can anyone help me on which type of battery to go for and possibly where to get it for my 1/12 Tam Tech Ferrari 643? I've either been duped on evil bay or it doesn't work with 4 x 1.5v AAs. It's apparently rated at 7.2V for a battery pack but comes with a plastic insert that fits 4 AAs. Am I doing something wrong? I thought I got a really good deal with it since it was boxed with the chassis only part complete and the body parts still in their packets but if it doesn't work then it isn't quite as good as I thought... Also noticed that I can't find many of these around, are they quite rare? p.s. is £165 too much for an original, new in box Midnight Pumpkin? Thanks in advance chaps!

Thanks again for all the info again guys. It never ceases to amaze me just how much tech info there is about even the smallest of parts especially hidden ones. I've gone for the ABEC9 rated ones to try them first, not even for any particular reason... If they're not very good, I'll try the Jazrider ones. The main goal is to get a really quick car based on a TL01 chassis - maybe this isn't the best one for speed but it's all I have...so far. I have had a look on rcbearings, Percymon, however, I couldn't find any doing a couple of searches for the TL01 chassis and also the kit number of my Alfa...strange I thought since I was led to believe this was quite a popular chassis type. Oh, and sorry, I don't think I've started this thread in the correct place. Admins, please feel free to move it and accept my apologies!

Hi guys, just a quick one... Does anyone have any opinion on ABEC9, Jazrider or Tamiya bearings? Which are the best? Cheers

Hmm, so maybe I should be looking for a time machine rather than the kits... I'll try ebay again! Nope, nothing. If anyone would like to sell me a new in box Vintage buggy or, my favourite in the whole world, the Monster Beetle, just let me know, I'd be happy to take it for the right price!

Hmm, not sure about the Thunder Dragon either, that may just have been one of those Quick Drive ones, but I did like the shape.Somehow I just don't think I'd be satisfied with re-releases at all, they just don't have the same flair that the original ones have. The might look the same and even be more technically advanced and purport to be better built, but still, just not the same. I'm old enough to remember Beatties toy shops with the huge collection of kits in those, what seemed like, enormous white boxes. Those are the ones I'd like to get my hands on but not necessarily to build.I've seen a few Beetles, already built on the bay, but I reckon I would only go for a built one if I knew it was coming form a good home (one of you TamiyaClub chaps) and had the original box. I haven't seen any Egress's so far... that makes me want it even more!

Anyone tell me the difference, if any, between the B6 and the B6AC charger? The B6AC looks like I don't need to buy a separate adapter as I've got a few of that cable type already. Are they the same (ish) apart from the power sources? Thank in advance!

Oops, sorry about putting in a link to ebay, haven't quite got through all the rules yet - next time I'll just include the details... Sorry folks!I'll order the B6 today then and see where I need to be from there. I had a go at taking apart those motors but didn't get very far. Is there a youtube vid on how to do it properly?

That looks brilliant...one of my all time favourite vintage machines is that Monster Beetle... I REALLY want one of those too!!! Very well done on the restoration, I'm very jealous...

Hi guys I keep seeing loads of you with awesome NIB vintage cars, trucks and buggies that you seem to get all the time and I want 1 (or 2)!!! How do you come by these things so often and for good prices - just saw that oncard123 just got the mighty Blackfoot for a ton and I was soooo jealous! I trawl ebay all the time and see them for hundreds of £'s and wonder how you guys do it! PLEASE LET ME IN ON YOUR SECRETS! I'd be hard pushed to name 1 or even 2 favourites that I've always wanted, The Egress, Thunder Dragon, Beetle, Lunchbox, to name but a few, so if anyone can point me in the right direction that would be brilliant! Frank

I think you're right what you say, I might be jumping in a bit quick buying up things I don't fully understand. I'll take a closer look at the motors and take a few pics and you can all maybe tell me if they are good for another few months before I start spending. I do need a charger now, though, I have 2 bog standard 1400mah batts and I think the other one is a 3200mah... I thought it might be a good idea to future proof for LiPo's by getting a decent charger now that supports them. Probably go with that Imax B6 one methinks! Thanks again for your very helpful input!

From the pics that I posted earlier, can you tell me if those ESCs are any good for LiPos? Since they're getting on a bit I presume maybe not... Is this a good price and the right charger you would recommend? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-iMAX-B6-...#ht_4304wt_1110 In fact, I've just seen one for £3.39 + £10 postage from China...is that too good to be true???

Thanks for the info Tony, took me a number of reads to try to get my head round it all...wee bit more complicated than I thought! I think to begin with I will try to use the motors and ESCs I have but upgrade the pinions to steel. I've seen some 'Speed Tuned Gears' on fleabay - (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380431271516?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2756wt_905) - are these recommended at all, do they offer any particular benefit? I'll also get hold of better radio equipment since that's what most guys are suggesting - I had no idea it would make that much difference, I don't really mind switching crystals around. If I upgrade to LiPos what else do I need to change? ESCs? Charger? Thanks again for your help! Frank