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Grumpy pants

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  1. A great suggestion this too, I only see my nephew a 2-3 times a year and a dust collector is not any use to him. A few simple tips, tools, spares and FaceTime is the way forward 👍
  2. This a a great steer with some really good tips. My kids were mostly wheelies and monster trucks as they choose them by the looks. A modern chassis is really appealing as well.
  3. That’s quality! I have 4 daughters and they cut their teeth on Blackfoots, Blitzer Beetles, Lunchboxes and WW2‘S but they had all lost interest by the time they got to 11 or 12 😳 I’d be delighted to share my hobby with them if they took a renewed interest.
  4. Another cracking suggestion burakol. We used to have one about 6 years ago and for a short while it was really entertaining- but ultimately I lost interest in it as it spent most of its time upside down and so it was sold on pretty quickly. You are absolutely right though about the teaching and kids pick things up super quick.
  5. Thanks BD, it’s not my thing but then it’s not for me and it does tick all the boxes đŸ’„
  6. That’s a great idea, all feedback is welcomed as far as I’m concerned. The idea is to get my nephew and his dad to build it as adds a really good dimension for involvement and maintenance.
  7. Thanks Kev, sage words. I like the MP chrome as it removes the need to paint anything, I suspect the only weak point are the body mounts. I’m leaning towards the MB as it covers most bases, robust, cheap to buy and fix, kit form, ground clearance, no painting required. Personally I think it’s a bit ugly but is a good lead into buggy’s later. The WT01 was a good shout as well.
  8. These are great options JG, my concern would be the ground clearance TBH. The MB is more monster truck with great ground clearance and it looks the part, but the gearbox is a bit of a pain. The WT01 is a great idea, it has the looks, ground clearance and they are pretty much bullet proof.
  9. This is a great shout, especially as you have a choice of characters to choose from, nicely specced and fun. I have a NIB kit in my wardrobe I bought months ago which could be gifted.
  10. The LB is my favourite Tamiya, bonkers fun and great value. The ground clearance works well too, robust and cheap to fix. It is a great choice but I thought the putting back on its wheels might get a bit tedious for a kid, I’ll ask his mum. Thanks for offer as well, I’m going to go with a kit as it makes it much more interesting and he can build it with his dad 👍
  11. I’m thinking about introducing my nephew to Tamiya as he is an outdoors type kid who loves his RC’s, scooters, BMX’s that kind of stuff. It needs to be robust, low maintenance and fun. I have been thinking Madbull, Lunchbox or Midnight Pumpkin. The MB is probably the most robust and useable, but always strikes me as a bit challenged on it looks and maybe for younger kids. The LB is a firm favourite with me, but would the lack of steering and wheelies get boring for a 10 YO? The MP is the same as above but perhaps a little more interesting in the eyes of a kid, who doesn’t love a shiny pick up right? Have missed an alternative model? My feelings about the GH and Hornet and are maybe not enough ground clearance and the DT03 the front of the chassis breaking- not set in stone so happy to hear your thoughts. Looking to be budget conscious as setting up initially is best part of £200 when starting from scratch. Thank you
  12. It does seem a shame JB to make it a shelf Queen again, you had a lot fun running it and there will less guilt next time.
  13. This superbly filmed, I’ve seen it before and made my wife watch it 😂 Simoly brilliant, why wouldn’t you buy a LB after watching that 😳
  14. Just superb, great opening shots and classy all the way through. A SC doing what it was meant to do đŸ’„
  15. That’s very cool, a nice mixture of terrains and a beautiful location. The sheep dog is a great touch too 😂
  16. That’s a quality video, it goes to show you can have a lot of fun with the more accessible lower cost models as well.
  17. It looks so cool in the opening shots, even though it is not moving! The perfect terrain for it as well.
  18. Got up @ 4am today as there’s a lot going on at the moment. But anyway started the masking of the HCT shell and realised how involving it is!
  19. Superb video, doubly superb when the 2 KC are in the same shots. . The Jump in the closing frames is a classy way to sign off!
  20. Amazing location- Hog Heaven! Great Video too I can see why it is your favourite.
  21. Made a start on dismantling the body shell ready to mask up another evening. Fast ‘n’ Loud and Tamiya, quality Monday evening đŸ’„
  22. This is cool as well, simple effective detailing and the lights are just right. It looks very capable- a fun truck for sure!
  23. That’s very cool, immediately make me want one!
  24. Interesting reading this, I tried getting my Super Champ with its vintage servos and msc to run using my Flysky radio set a couple of months ago. No signs of life of any description. Sold the car, kept the radio gear.
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