NYDriver
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That Blackfoot body looks fantastic
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Hello, as mentioned in a previous post I just got back into the hobby after an 8 year hiatus. I had sold all my RC stuff so I had to start from scratch. Since I am a vintage only buff, I picked up this Tamiya Falcon on CL for $40. I really wanted a Frog or Blackfoot, which I also picked up dirt cheap along with another Faclon Parts car dirt cheap on Ebay after buying this one, but those are future projects or will be sold. I first went to Ebay and bought a whole Laundry list of stuff, Three Falcon parts lots, including the one already mentioned, a used Airtronics MX-3 Transmitter and reciever for only $23 shipped, I chose this because its what I used when I was in the Hobby back when, A new Airtonics BL Racer ESC, A new Aitronics standard servo, full bearing set, shock oil and grease, CRP dogbones, CRP chassis stiffener and bumper, a Fireball 19 turn modified motor, four 5300 Nimh battery packs, a Radio Shack dual trickle charger, body clips, etc. To date I have spent a grand total of $430 for everything, but I do not think thats too bad, since in the end I will have two Faclons with parts to spare, a Blackfoot, pretty much complete, and a Frog, needs wheels and tires. I can always swap the electronics from one to another, so with the exception of a couple of new motors and the wheels and tires foe the Frog, I am done spending money.
I totally tore down the Falcon, cleaned and replaced broken parts and rebuilt. I have taken pics and show the before and after of the Falcon, I have not yet run it but will do so as soon as I get the chance.
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Here are a few more of my old cars, no longer have these, and a cool red vintage Battery Operated Wild Willy, looks like Tamiya Willy, small pics
shows the pair I had back then.
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Now that's what I call buy low and sell high. You timed is just right 7 years ago when everyone is willing to pay big money for anything by Tamiya and now one is luck to get back what was paid for. Again is a good time to return.
I think you are right, the other night I won a Blackfoot, Frog and another Falcon for $51. The Frog and Falcon are in pieces but alot of the parts are there and I may get three complete cars out of it, as well as 4 bodies and two stick remotes. When I got out they just started re-releasing the Frog, but I had no idea until recently that they reproduced so many Tamiya cars. I have seen this before in other hobbies, and it really kills the value of the vintage stuff, but makes it much easier for people just getting into the hobby.
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Thanks but I no longer own any of those cars, they were all sold along time ago, all for big money since I put so much time, effort and money into them. I do now own the Falcon and will post pics once it's redone. Attached is a link to a video I took of the Blackfoot when I sold it. This is the last time I drove an RC car. Can't wait to get back behind the wheel, hope to devote some time to the Falcon this week.
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Hello All, I have been out of the Hobby about seven years, had about 30 cars at one point. After my interest had changed and I no longer had tome to run my cars I sold everything off and never looked back. Recently, I was talking with someone at work who mentioned RC cars, he still has his Tamiya Wild Willy and a couple of others from his childhood and it got me interested again. I sold the last of my cars, a really hopped up Blackfoot I put alot into, in 2010. I looked up the old transaction and emailed the buyer asking is he still had the truck and was interested in selling back to me, but of course, I did not hear from him. After fishing around Locally on Craigslist, I purchased this Tamiya Falcon from the original owner for $40. In the last week i have spent a tone on hop-ups, spare parts bodies, batteries, an fm radio system, a charger etc. Etc. I had to buy everything I once owned all over again. I even one a lot on Ebay with a Blackfoot, Frog and another incomplete Falcon. Please check out pics.First is the Falcon I just bought, hope to get on the road soon, other are my Supermodied Black, Frog and Grasshopper, AKA 'The Beast", I clocked this car at 40MPH, and a Stock Playtron Lynx which was my first vintage Car, which was a shelf queen.
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where did you run in FBF?
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Guys, too much stuff has come up because of the holiday weekend, I cant make it tomorrow. Let me know when you want to try again.
Tom
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I use FM and have several sets of crystals, so no worries here. I am thing ablout bring my Modified Blackfoot and My Emaxx, I have a modified Frog and an Associated B4 but they are in parts and I have no time to set them up.
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FBF would be great as long as we could find dirt, there would be plenty of privacy and close parking too. I race my nitro sedan there, but we could not be near that track as we dont want to cause radio conflicts. Dynahead, I would say bring as many charged packs as you have. A good gym bag would be fine for your equipment.
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Not to be a naysayer, but Prospect wont work only because a ten minute walk is quite long when you are carrying two or three cars, a dozen batteries, radio, and not to mention that I wanted to bring my 4 ramps and three dozen cones. Also, it would be great to be able to hook up a battery charger to a car so we never run out of juice.
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Guys, is there anywhere with dirt at FBF, none that I can think of.
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I was in Marine park today, I saw a decent spot for the meet. Its near the Ave U end of the park, very close to the small parking lot there. Very flat with bare spots amid very short grass (at least right now). I do have 3 dozen cones and four skateboard ramps we can use to make a track. Not a perfect spot, but I will keep looking.
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Guys, I am willing to do it anytime, I have been trying to make this happen for well over a year. I got a few nibbles but no one was serious I guess. I can do both on road or off road, but as for on road, anyone want to go against my pair of Losi XXX-S+ touring cars, one with an 8-turn and the other with a Brushless 5.5 turn. As for off road vintage, I have highly modified Blackfoot, Frog, Grasshopper, as well as an RC10B4 and a brushless RC1018T. Yes, thats a challenge, any takers???
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Nothing as usual...
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None that I know of, but I know of an awesome one about 30-40 minutes away from there in Long Island. Its called Willis Hobbies and it has three floors of RC stuff and a small carpet track in the basement.
Tom
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I am planning to build a new Brat, I just one a body set on Ebay, its the one in the bag with header card. Does it come with the glass and driver as well, I forgot to ask. Also, what is the correct paint and color I should use for original box art? Where can I get it? And should I use primer before and clear after, let me know. Thanks
Tom
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I belong to a Radio controlled racing club in Brooklyn. They are mainly nitro but we are trying to attact more electric racers so that we can have electric mains as well as nitro. We did it last year but the turnout was not the best. If it does not improve, there is little hope for an electric class this year. We have a nice track at Floyd Bennet Field, and it has drivers stand, boards, lap counting and everything else needed for an official race. We will even have a brushless class which should be awesome as speeds should hit the 40mph range or better. Requirement for Racing are mandatory Club and ROAR membership (not expensive) and a personal transponder (about $80 or so). Please get back to me right away as the race season is right around the corner. Hoping to round up at least ten racers. If you have never raced before and live in Brooklyn, here is a great chance to get out of your backyard or local park and onto a real track. Last year I took home a third place trophy. You can check out the club website at Frracers.com. If you do decide to join, please let me know. Also, please contact me at oldjoes@aol.com as I dont always check this website. Thanks and hope to hear from you Brooklyn guys.
Tom
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Guys, I live in Brooklyn and have been tring to get a meet together for a long time. I have ramps and cones and can set up a nice track. Prospect park works for me. Let me know.
Tom
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Just finished modifying one of my Blackfoots, it's a beast, I want to race!!!
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****, wish I could make it!!!
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Here is what a year of hopping up a Grasshopper looks like, too many upgrades to list, 8 turn Reedy motor, does 40MPH +.
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Thats a nicely painted Fox driver! Thanks to all that replied.
Many Vintage NOS Tamiya Parts and Accessories for sale
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I just bought out the remaining inventory of a closing Hobby Shop, have thousands of NOS Tamiya, Assoicated, Kyosho, Losi, Thorp, Proline, etc parts in stock. If you need anyhting in particular please email me at oldjoes@aol.com
Also check out my Ebay username oldjoes for parts already for sale, there is so much stuff it will take me months if not years to list it all. I can only upload one photo, there is much more than that. Thanks
Tom