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Businesses just reopened locally on Tuesday, so my LHS called and Horizon filled all of my backorders. Terra Scorcher, Black Clod. Also a Bomber 2.0. Still waiting for an scx10iii.

Maybe someone that knows these kits better than myself can confirm but many Tamiya kits come with 0.6 module gearing (metric 48 pitch). If you didn't use the stock pinion it may be possible you have a true 48 pitch pinion mated to a metric 48 spur.

I love all of Matteo's videos but the test drive here is one of my favorites. When he pulls the trigger and that puppy shoots off, tearing off some of the body. An awesome scene!

38 I am trying to get my kids into it. They like to run them but aren't into building them. My 46 year old brother had a Fox when we were kids, that was my intro. I got an RC10T2 as my first real RC and for the most part haven't looked back.

No better thread than this to post the Bruiser is currently on sale for $499 at Tamiya USA!! https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/110-trucks/rc-toyota-bruiser/

Broke out an Arrma Kraton 6s that has been sitting under my son's train table for the better part of a year. I'm not sure I really enjoyed it tbh. Had it on 6s in front of the house and it was dangerous fast. I didn't trust the kids to run it out in the street due to the speed and my 3yo was terrified of it. I'll give it a few more chances no doubt, if anything because I don't want the hassle of finding a box big enough to ship it off in!

I have always been intrigued by pan cars. I just wish I had somewhere to run one.

To lighten the mood a bit, this reminds me of this quote I've seen around: My worst fear is that when I die, my wife will sell my cars for what I told her they cost. Seriously though, I have always told the wife that if I go, give 1 Bruiser to each child and tell them to keep that. The rest of my collection can be split between the kids or sold if money is tight.

Not to get off topic but can I say how much I hate teaser videos? If it's a new rc that is innovative and or interesting, I'll check it out. The trend of teaser videos has to go away!

Most of the time, I'll get stalled on a project then give up and sell it partially built. I will also say that 95% of the time I end up rebuying another of the same thing anyway. I'm considering a Axial Bomber now and have already given up/sold 2 Bombers. Do I have issues... for sure lol.

I will assure you that this is not normal as I have had at least 20 successful transactions with RCMart over the years, typically only a week from order to delivery (heck, sometimes quicker than US stores). Having said that, the world-wide struggle with Covid is no doubt creating significant delays with their shipping services.

Don, any pics of the parts they sent? This is a fairly common issue with these and I wasn't aware Tamiya had any fix for it. If there are other shafts available I'll order a whole bunch!

The fabled Conrad! I have no idea how those truly perform but there was a great old thread on that motor...

That top down view reminds me of a TR-15T. I think it's a cool look.

I have used them quite a bit over the years. I wouldn't be worried.

Ugh. There is a lot I want to say but I'll leave it at this: another blatant knock-off and I hope they don't sell a single one.

I've been debating this very much lately. The only good thing about this lockdown is I have had much more time for RC. The problem is that I have a bunch of kits but not enough servos to complete them. I buy everything I can from an excellent LHS and know he could really use the business in May when he is allowed to reopen. For that reason I'm going to try to hold off any big purchases until he can get reopened. I will order a few things elsewhere, but just to move projects forward for the most part.

Great day for RC! With the covid mess we are encouraged to only go out when necessary, so today the kids and I charged some batteries and ran the TRX4 (ended with stripped servo or servo horn), Monster Beetle (ended with popped CV), Novafox (lost a wing bolt). Monster Beetle and Novafox are easy fixes. Need to diagnose the TRX-4 still. Good time in otherwise stressful times so well worth it!!

I begin working from home tomorrow and my wife was laid off today. Schools are shut for 3 weeks in my area with hints of cancelling the rest of the year. My hope is that people take the local lockdown seriously and this virus can run its course with minimal damage. My fear is this is 'merica and people hate being told what to do. They only need to look to Italy to see what this virus can do at it's worst. Say what you will about our national leadership (I don't have much good to say about either side) but at least they appear to be finally taking this seriously so I am actually encouraged by that. My hope for you all to stay safe.

If you're open to other companies, add the Traxxas Stampede Bigfoot Edition to your list. Fair bit of speed out of the box, tough as nails, and good looking. In the US it's a better value than the Tamiya options, not sure about UK. Having said that, I love my Monster Beetle. Not as tough as the Traxxas (even considering the nearly required MIP diff upgrade), but my son and I always enjoy having a run with it.

I would say for car/truck, you are looking at a CR-01, High Lift, Bruiser/Mountain Rider, or TXT-2. Also any of the big rigs or tanks if he/she is into that.

Taller bag apparently led to a 500 yen cost increase! I'm interested in any differences too, having a hard time telling any difference via pictures.

Open the box and pull out the tires! Even though the box is huge, I'm still always impressed when seeing a Clod tire for the first time in a while.

I have used Traxxas TMaxx shock sets (typically only 1 at each corner, but they sell in packs of 8 on eBay so you have the option) on stock Clods in the past with success. With all the weight on the axles you could argue the effect isn't great but it does cut down on the slapping associated with the stock friction dampers.

Did the Black Edition ever actually come in stock at US retailers? If so it went super quick! I put in a backorder in today, not sure why as I have an unbuilt Super Clod. I guess a good reason to buy a race chassis!