NiMH Batteries

[Returner]

Looking for advice please just have given my nephew an unopened tamiya racing fighter I had bought a few years ago … fair to say he loves the build but it came with now “bits” I’ve found a few things controller receiver servo etc but all my old batteries are past best .,… where is the best place to get NiMH batteries now please ? 

[Kpowell911]

I use modelsport. They still sell NIMHs

[Sogogi]

I use Amain.. like LRP nimh batteries (there are 3 different capacity models.. 3000/4000/5000mah. Though higher capacity ones maybe tight for old tamiya models)

[Kpowell911]

Haha. Judging by the top two replies, guessing we need to know what Country youre in 

[Returner]

Yes sorry I’m the U.K. 

[alvinlwh]

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[Kowalski86]

I usually buy Zeee batteries for my Tamiyas, you get 2 of them for $30-$40 depending on size, and they come with white molex plugs so there's no need to solder if your ESC still had its molex plug on it.

[Twinfan]

Most of mine are Overlanders. They're a UK brand available from lots of places e.g.

https://howesmodels.co.uk/product/overlander-5000mah-7-2v-nimh-battery-pack-stick-for-tamiya-kit-rc-radio-control-car-subc/?mot_tcid=727afc4e-5421-4f20-9646-79f76a126e4f

[Kol__]

Plus 1 for the Overlander Nimh's, decent for what they are👍

[skom25]

If available, HPI Plazma are not problematic at all.

[Busdriver]

Overlanders get my vote. If you buy from Modelsport you can choose your connector though I assuming you’ve got tamiya plugs.  They are also good for lipos but your probably best sticking with NiMh

[Gebbly]

1 hour ago, Busdriver said:

Overlanders get my vote. If you buy from Modelsport you can choose your connector

I've used overlander before too. Their tech support was excellent  when deciding exactly what I wanted and on their website you can tailor a battery to exactly what you need (how many cells, cell layout, connector type). Great service.