NWarty
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My radio collection is getting rather large. And not by choice :/ But it is cool having stuff from overseas that we here didn't get in the States.
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14 minutes ago, markbt73 said:
I went through a serious RC10 kick a few years ago; I must have bought and sold a dozen. I think my peak was 8 at one time. Now, I have 2.9 of them... they do seem to travel in packs more than some other vehicles.
I'd love to have an unmolested gold pan RC-10, but the prices on them have gotten ridiculous in the past five years.
I'm about done gathering parts on my next project. It's taken a long time and I'm at roughly 85%. I printed out all extra manual pages with the parts layout and have laid out the individual parts on top of the pages and marked them off in green highlighter as I've collected them. I have the body completed painted in box art colors, along with the driver. The electronics are all ready to go along with the motor.
I refuse to say what the project is until I have every last part, as to not jinx myself in not being able to find the last remaining parts, and to keep "Parts Investors" from jacking up prices and gouging collectors.
Then it's "build weekend" where I get to enjoy two full days of assembling this thing.
But for other projects it's:
- M01 Mini bodyset
- McLaren MP4/6 body for my F103
- ABS Wing for my Tyrrell P34 six-wheeler
- WW2 roll cage with lights
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It's really spelled "Tire"
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2 hours ago, markbt73 said:
As a result, I am actually selling off some things, mainly half-finished projects that stalled out, or components/parts that I was sure "I'll use someday" (but never will). This will allow me to buy a couple of kits that I have been putting off buying, and want to make sure I get before they disappear again.
Psst. I'm an hour and a half north of you. What are you getting rid of?
As for me, I'm kind of in a lull right now after tackling two projects, but am collecting parts for an "un-named project"
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5 hours ago, LeavingTheHobby said:
Ok great, thank you for that. I will keep it all together. Just charging the battery now to test if it works.
LTH,
I have a Falcon as a restored shelf queen and wanted to say thank you for sharing this, even if you are selling it. Your Falcon is a nice, unmolested original. Goes to show that many examples that were loved once upon a time, are still out there hiding away in attics and basements.
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2 hours ago, Fuijo said:
Should have mentioned that my Tyrrell P34 is model #49154 ABS hardbody version :/
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I'm interested in this also, as I'm looking for a spare rear wing. Tyrell parts seem very difficult to come by.
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On 8/19/2019 at 11:49 PM, Grotty Otty said:
@Ferruz that Samuri looks awesome, cool as.
x3. That's gorgeous! Well done Ferruz!
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33 minutes ago, netsmithUK said:
So to be the bearer of bad news if you missed it a couple of years ago.
Oh my goodness, I can't believe I missed this
Thank you Chris
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6 hours ago, netsmithUK said:
Rest In Peace Rad.
Wait, what?
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On 7/18/2019 at 10:07 AM, john1314 said:
thanks everyone for the info.
I'm going to get everything out and cleaned up. Then I'll post pics of what I've got.
I have to figure out which futaba controller goes with which model, and get a battery to put in the models to check them out.
john
Please do John and welcome by the way
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21 hours ago, Saito2 said:
I had the chain driven 4wd version, the Dolphin. The front knuckle disintegrated on the first test drive for no apparent reason. After finding a replacement, I didn't have any other problems. It was uninspiring, but serviceable. I think all Aristocraft vehicles were based on roughly the same architecture. I remember the Kangaroo, Dolphin and Koala buggies and the Wildebeest and Mammoth (although I've only seen the Mammoth referred to in print, never pictured) monster trucks. The Wildebeest just might be ugliest RC truck I've laid eyes on (as usual, just my opinion, not meant to offend any Wildebeest fans out there). Aristocraft did make one of the first truck pulling sleds, the draggin' wagon which was actually pretty good looking.
Whoa...I've never even seen ANY of those buggies other than the Kangaroo! I learned something new today!
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24 minutes ago, markbt73 said:
Aristo-Craft/Hitec Kangaroo, almost certainly made by some Japanese company but I don't know who. Sold by Aristo-Craft (now Hitec) as an RTR, the first that I know of to include an ESC.
Oof, that's one homely looking buggy :/
I have an Aristocraft Challenger II radio setup in my vintage Frog. I use it because it's vintage and brown and horrible looking, but still somewhat charming
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2 hours ago, Stefan(2) said:
There was that buggy, what turned into a "tamiyaclub" meme , before meme's where invented.
** crushes skull about the name **
Sonic Fighter ??
You mean that godawful pile of poop "The Striker"?
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7 hours ago, junkmunki said:
but don't see very many Road Wizards or group c cars, which means that they are rare because collectors aren't selling them, or there just weren't that many sold in the first place.
This was the very first two group of cars that came to mind.
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1 hour ago, markbt73 said:
They're the reason I get so disgusted with Associated and Losi being gobbled up by Thunder Tiger and Horizon. These companies are proof that you can stay local and privately-owned, if you so choose.
Yep
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On 7/12/2019 at 6:48 AM, Juggernut said:
I'm late to the party, but I recommend Games Workshop paint system for faces. I've had good results with their base/shades/layers. I'd consider myself to be fair-middling in the painting arena but this stuff helps me pass as decent.
I've used a bunch of citadel paints for my drivers' faces. Works well.
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I'm across the Pond, but just wanted to say that you have a wonderful collection and thank you for sharing your story.
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1 hour ago, magnumb said:
I've heard early on Arrma wasn't the best for durability, but lately i've heard they are real decent.
<off to Googles Arma Outcast>
Jesus Christ that's an ugly truck....
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26 minutes ago, Mokei Kagaku said:
I can understand it to some degree. The cars are highly sophisticated and adjustable and the building, set-up and the running itself require immense skills.
Stranger at professional slotcar race: "Hey, Who's winning?"
Me:
Anywho, not my cup of tea, but I can appreciate the technical aspects of the hobby. Kind of like my grandfather, who built engines for control line speed racing. He didn't fly the planes, his expertise was in the mechanical details in getting raw speed out of the engine.
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8 hours ago, Barnoid said:
How does one get in touch with Matt?
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Would love to have the Wendy with the hat and boots
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I've watched that same youtube slot car video and was left with a very confused feeling akin to "how the heck is that even fun?"
I still love that shot of the 959, lord what a beautiful car. And that was the draw back then, R/C's looked like miniature dune buggies. If you wanted an aftermarket body, you had Parma and Bolink giving folks semi-scale representation of full-size cars. Heck the first time I raced competitively was with a Kyosho Optima running a Bolink 63 split-window Corvette body. You also had the unobtainable Robbe stuff that was gorgeous, but out of the reach of most 12-year old kids at the time.
Modern-day R/C's don't excite me whatsoever, which is why I've gravitated back to the vintage stuff. I've even gotten into the more modern Tam's, such as the F103, M01 Mini and Ferraris because of their scale-like appearance. I'd would LOVE to do Rally Cars like Truck Norris's commissions.
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Candid discussion about Tamiya #1
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