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Mark Bryan RC, Poor Boys RC, Kai City RC, Addams Playground, RC Icons, Peter Wylie, RC So & So…. I am sure I am missing some. Best ones are those that are just enjoying the hobby and vlogging their fun.

@Twinfan I think that is some sound logic. I was thinking it would be close to the Top Force Evo in terms of pricing but I had not considered the pink motor. £399 RRP with some places offering it at £369 is where I feel it will be. Going to be a great kit if it comes for those of us dreaming of one. Wonder if there is anywhere that still has the original Rere priced on their website.... I am off to check. Great question @Kol__

I think it is happening this year @Kol__ We all want it and Tamiya know they will sell a shed load of them again!!

So can the Top Force Evo beat a DB01 round the Orchard Raceway??? The Durga has been in my build queue for months and I enjoyed putting it together during the summer to see how it goes against the 2024 Orchard champ!!

@Siclick33 I have been really disappointed with some of the offers which is why I put this topic up to try and capture some of the genuine good deals. Seems they are really hard to come by this year!! I was hoping for something a little better but it seems that the usual offenders are offering usual prices under a Black Friday sale banner. Be careful out there RC shoppers 👍🏻

Couple of updates at the bottom of the first post. Not too many deals about!!

Here is the final part of the season! Who plays against the DB01??

I missed posting this the other day! Part two of the finale 😁

Thought I would start this up for those wonderful deals heading our way over the next few weeks. Be careful out there as I am seeing plenty of “deals” going up which are clearly not deals! I will try and keep anything good that comes up in this thread added below and will remove them if they sell out or change. DEALS Here are a couple of great deals I have noticed this week: Not Black Friday specifically but interesting to see that the Rising Fighter is back to £65 including an ESC. https://www.applianceelectronics.co.uk/viewproduct/19045/tamiya-rising-fighter-tam58416 One of the lowest prices I have seen for the MB01 Fiat Abarth 1000. I know this chassis has received mixed reviews but tempting at £130. https://www.applianceelectronics.co.uk/viewproduct/36153/tamiya-fiat-abarth-1000-tcr-berlina-corse-mb01-tam58721 Thanks @Twinfan TD4 at £189: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/1338107?clear_cache=1 TD2 at £159: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/tamiya-astute-2022-td2-chassis-1341425 Saint Dragon without ESC at £89 (a Tamiya HW1060 ESC can be added as part of the ordering process for £15) : https://www.timetunnelmodels.com/live/catalog/tamiya-47459-saint-dragon-roader-without-custom-deal-bundle-radio-controlled-model-special-price-p-68813.html https://www.applianceelectronics.co.uk/viewproduct/39830/tamiya-xm-01-pro-chassis-tam58738?_gl=1*1uf0nz5*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgJa6BhCOARIsAMiL7V_L1Cf9wp97LcGfOo8u5-g4sPkZujURKu68ixCzn6cJIbViDXTTLLUaAsPHEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAADpHMMsdT4PPmmjPZmJqLQM2a3Fub XM01 has 5% off at Appliance Electronics https://www.align-trex.co.uk/tamiya-nsx-2016-tt-02-58634.html Cheeky TT02 NSX for £99 PS I am not an affiliate in anyway. Just trying to get some good deals for my fellow Tamiyaclubbers 🙌🏻

I think and was thinking the same. Such a shame and I hope that the parts supply and hop ups at least continue for a little longer!

Orchard Raceway Finalists 2024 Here are the finalists for the 2024 Orchard Raceway! And below is part 1 of the Finale series for those who have been following along with this season 🙌🏻

Vintage 4WD Class hits the track! This is where RC lives for me. Tamiya Hotshot, Thunder Dragon and Top Force Evo with a splattering of the Kyosho Optima Mid! RC master class 😁

@Tamiyastef the mid is coming dude!! I like you rally cross idea 👍🏻 @Gebbly the XV01 chassis is a rally spec chassis. It struggles out on the OR so a new rally track is clearly needed for 2025 😁

@Tamiyastef thanks so much for the comment dude! I really enjoy putting all this together and every year there are stories to tell. This season I have been some impressed with how the 2WD buggies performed out on the track they have really closed the gap on the 4WD. I need to come up with a new idea for the rally cars for next year! Vintage 4WD coming next pal 👍🏻

Time for some more Modern buggy action. It is an all Tamiya cast for this round and a returning champion of the Orchard is back!

@simalarion Feels only fair I give you the whole lyrics *(Verse 1)* In the days of rally’s prime, a legend shone, Lancia Delta Integrale, carving its throne. Turbocharged power, all-wheel drive might, Blazing through the mountains, racing through the night. Through mud and snow, it owned the track, With lights cutting through, no turning back. The roar of engines, a thunderous sound, In the rally of dreams, it astounds. *(Chorus)* Oh, Lancia Delta, you're the one, Blazing trails, under the sun. With every roar, with every scream, You're the rally of dreams, the racing machine. *(Verse 2)* With every stage, you staked your claim, Lancia Delta, immortal name. Bold lines, iconic flair, A champion’s heart, beyond compare. In the hall of fame, your legend lives, In every victory, the strength you give. A symbol of power, pride so true, Lancia Delta, we race with you. *(Chorus)* Oh, Lancia Delta, you're the one, Blazing trails, under the sun. With every roar, with every scream, You're the rally of dreams, the racing machine.

@Gebbly thanks dude! That was a bit of fun with Chat GPT and it turned out ok. The XV01 is great and will be on the track later this season. @simalarion glad you enjoyed it pal. Wait until you hear the Cougar theme song 😁

Last up is the Schumacher Cougar. Have I solved all the gearbox issues or will it fall apart on my into a ball of fire???? Only one way to find out 😁

Third up in the vintage 2WD division is the Kyosho Ultima. Can it move the Madcap off pole position? This RC was 2nd place overall last season so it has the legs to go all the way!

@markbt73 thanks pal! There have been a number of seasons for the Orchard Raceway and I don’t intend on stopping just yet. The fleet keeps growing and I try to mix things up each year to make it interesting for me and those that enjoy watching along. You can’t beat a Raider!! This season is set up for a fantastic finale in a few months time but until then enjoy catching up 🙌🏻

Following the Raider was my Madcap. This was another eBay find which turned into a project in its own right. It is half Madcap half Super Astute but as you can see the end result is very satisfying.

I am a little behind on video production this summer but al the divisions are at least filmed and I am ready to run the finale in August. Here is the start of the Vintage 2WD division with my Kyosho Raider taking to the track. Never going to be the fastest but a car which I can’t get enough of as it was my first ever RC. This one is a rebuild of two eBay finds with some modern additions. Next season this is getting a rebuild with a fully carbon chassis which is a nod to the old California Hot Trick!

@Re-Bugged Thank you so much for checking the video out! The Holiday Buggy has been through some serious modifications and is certainly a step up but it was not able to match the TD2 or the mighty DT03 even with a better motor!!

@Tamiyastef It ended up being easier to piece this together and I am so pleased how it worked out. Just means a little wait until the next one but it is all in the can 😁 Vintage 2WD up next!!

RC Time Trial Orchard Raceway 2024 Modern 2WD Hot Laps Time Attack Are you ready for more OR content? Modern 2WD division takes to the Orchard Raceway this week. First up is the Tamiya Rising Fighter bouncing around the track. Then we see the Tamiya DT03, runner up from 2022. It is out for redemption after a very poor showing in 2023. Derek the Tamiya Holiday Buggy follows with plenty of oomph this year from a RZ motor paired with a carbon chassis. Bringing up the rear is the Tamiya TD2 which was a finalist in 2022 but also had a tough season in 2023. Let me know what you think of this collective video?