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    Sweet new Junfac TLT-1 Crawler !

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Well, it's no TWINSET creation but it is pretty sweet !  I think Tamiya USA lists the TLT as available until they are all sold out -as far as everyone seems to think, they are out of production.  But Tamiya always seems to keep us on our toes second guessing ourselves so who knows [:^)]. 

    Or on an even cooler note, how about these sweet G-Made axles !:

    http://www.gmade.net/G-made_product_axle.htm [:D]

    Canadian Get together near Toronto in June 2006 ?

    in Meetings & Events

    Posted

    Okay - anyone know a good spot for off-roading near Toronto. I'm just down the road near Kitchener, Ontario.  I will travel.  I just built a sweet Thundertech Rage chassis and I think it's time us Canadians showed everyone across the pond that we can have fun over here too [;)]!  I'm looking for something between  11 June to the 21 June 2006.  It's time we gave some competition........Anyone, anyone, anyone ?!

    Lipo Q

    in RC Racing Talk

    Posted

    So what are the most inexpensive ac chargers you fellas can recommend for these as I am sitting on the edge of getting a pack or two of the new Team Orion 4800 Li Po's.  If I do get two packs I will only be able to afford a cheap AC charger, so which is recommended ?

    ( I just completed a Thundertech rage chassis and I want to juice it up as much as possible )

    New Member Introduction

    in General discussions

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    Welcome !  You will quickly find that you will go from lurking about the site to logging in daily.  This has to be the source for Tamiya information/tips/inside info and everything tamiya.  Plus, as an added bonus, the members are of a high quality and always willing to help out [Y].

    The New Bruiser

    in General discussions

    Posted

    terry.sc wrote the following post at 11 May 2006 7:32 AM:

    The most common buyer of the Hi-Lift will not buy it because of its looks but as a useful set of parts. There has been lots of demand for Tamiya to rerelease the Bruiser..................

    I am buying it for it's looks, in fact probably 2 or 3 of 'em.  Gonna build one stock with all the Tamiya Hop-ups when they come out !  One of the few who won't part it out..................................

    When your eBay auction doesn’t end as high as you would like

    in Off-Site sales plugs, tips & gossip - Including eBay, Gumtree etc.

    Posted

    Good topic.  I have listed several complete r/c kits lately and none of them sold for what I truly wanted.  I had to re-list them after lowering the reserve price and eventually dropped that too.  The way I look at it is you will only get what someone is willing to pay.  Of course I also listed one item several months ago that didn't sell at my buy it now price but I did sell it privately for more than what it was listed for [:)].  So, basically, you win some - you lose some.  As far as postage I use the Canada Post site to estimate and if it's a little bit more than quoted I pay the difference.  If it is drastically more to post than quoted I inform the buyer and give the option to terminate the transaction (only happened once though).

    I feel your pain for combined postage, one seller has a ton of txt-1 parts I want but he wants $14 per item to ship [:^)].  I don't think so - I guess I'll go without because that is ridiculous !  I know for a fact most of the items I want would be covered by the initial postage fee in one envelope.........but I digress.

    The New Bruiser

    in General discussions

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    Man, I can't wait to get a couple of these !  Funny, that looks like the prototype in there - judging by the tires joined in halves [:^)].  Great pics - thanks for sharing them.  Any pics/info on the other stuff at  the show ?  I've always wanted to get to a RCX show - but it's a long drive from Ontario, Canada !

    For Sale: NIB IMEX Clodbuster Rims.

    in Trade Archive

    Posted

    Hello.  For Sale is two packages of Imex Clodbuster Rims (a total of four rims included).  They have been removed from the wrapper, however never been used.  Never been mounted on a truck.  No pics right now, however in a few days I will have them as the family camera is away right now.  Best offer gets them, shipping in Canada/USA will probably be about $12.

    Here is a link to the imex site so you know what they are:

    http://www.imexrc.com/CLOD_NEW.htm

    Paypal only.

    Thanks,

    CG

    My LHS is full of idiots!

    in General discussions

    Posted

    Ditto fellas !  I have completely given up on nearly any Tamiya purchase at a LHS !  I do nearly all tamiya purchases online.  We have one Tamiya Distributor/Importer in Canada and he is the only guy that brings it in.  It has been my experience that all of my LHS's have very limited supply and nearly everything is "out of stock" "on order" or "discontinued".I have even tried to purchase from the distributor (managed some txt-1 parts once but had to beg !), but they always refer me to the hobby shops.  For example, I called the distibutor to see if they have a 2005 RC Guide Book.  They answered yes.  I have been trying to get a LHS to order for nearly 5 weeks !  Yeah - but if you want traxxas or hpi you get anything you want.  I even tried ordering items direct from tamiya usa but they won't ship to canada ! So, to sum up - thank goodness for the internet !

    I have one LHS that is in town he is nice and even greets me by name - just can't get anything i ever need from tamiya.

    Another "major" LHS that is about 45 minutes away has a better selection - but high prices and it's the same thing.  You almost feel like you are bothering them if you have a question and that is after you manage to get their attention !  Yet - they are always busy [:S]. 

    Hard To Please

    in General discussions

    Posted

    2006 Tamiya Catalog is available in my LHS (Cambridge, Ontario,Canada).  I'm still trying to find a 2005 Radio Control Guide Book though  [:@].

    Must agree, definitely someone asleep at the wheel at the Tamiya Japan site !

    WHAT WOULD YOU WANT ?

    in General discussions

    Posted

    Hibernaculum wrote the following post at 23 Apr 2006 8:41 PM:

    G'day,

    Good question.

    For me, it can be summed up in two words: buggies and realism. Ideally I want both, but I'd settle for just realism. In reality, I know I'll probably get neither.

    I'm surprised that I'm practically the first one to vote for buggies.

     

    I voted for realistic buggies too [:D]

    TXT 1 Questions

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Welcome to the TXT-1 club [Y].  You started out well by reading the Dr Doug's FAQ's.  Here goes:

    Wheel Wideners:  probably not necessary unless you are breaking speed records.

    Servo:  Probably any High Torque Servo is great.  Hitec 645MG is used by many here on TC.  You should be able to plug any new servo into any relatively new reciever.

    ESC:  Truck does not come with one.  Recommended are the Novak Super Rooster, or if you want two battery packs to run the Novak Super Duty, or a Traxxas EVX

    Motors:  Most mildly modified motors will do.  Sport tuned I don't think will make a big difference.  try something like 17x2. This is where other members will need to step in I run a HV Maxx Brushless just to be crazy [:D].

    Bearings:  Get a full bearing kit !

    Extra recommendations:  I receommend a stainless steel screw kit, I got one and it makes a big difference !

    Here's my txt-1:

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...01&sid=7434http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=32401&sid=7434'>

    Hopefully this is a little helpful [:)].  Check my movie clips out to see 'er in action !

    WHAT WOULD YOU WANT ?

    in General discussions

    Posted

    Great topic !  I have to admit the first thing that caught my attention with tamiya many years ago was the scale realism !  So, I would like buggies similar to the real ones ie:  Wild One  Trucks that look like a real truck, ie: Mountaineer, TXT-1.

    Of course not a re-release as with all the new battery and motor technology today we would need to have vehicles built for today's standards.  So basically - I want Tamiya to provide me with RC Models that look like they are a shrunk down version of the real thing.  That would be cool.  [H]

    just my opinion but I find todays generation, although technically advanced - they don't look anything like a real vehicle with the body off [:@].

    I must give Tamiya some praise though for their real life vehicle look alikes (Tamiya big rigs, tanks etc) but I think they hit the nail on the head with the newest creation the Hi Rise F-350 [Y].  In fact I have already started saving for two of them !

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