ChrisRx718 4470 Posted July 20, 2020 A customs bill Seems that some of these premium shipping services from the Far East (ie Hong Kong) result in more scrutiny / more accurately reported value and get caught up in the system. Sad times. £23 to DHL (which is odd, since the seller - Asiatees - states it was sent via FedEx...) Royal Mail hasn't been yet, maybe he can bring me some joy (read; blue shiny aluminium) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamps 31 Posted July 20, 2020 going to try out this 25kg servo. also, the Ampro Engineering trans brace for the LB has arrived from Shapeways via @NulnOilTycoon ... cheers buddy... good team work! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamps 31 Posted July 20, 2020 2 hours ago, ChrisRx718 said: A customs bill Seems that some of these premium shipping services from the Far East (ie Hong Kong) result in more scrutiny / more accurately reported value and get caught up in the system. Sad times. £23 to DHL (which is odd, since the seller - Asiatees - states it was sent via FedEx...) Royal Mail hasn't been yet, maybe he can bring me some joy (read; blue shiny aluminium) Hong Kong... well thats it then... you are part of the current political unrest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted July 20, 2020 I’ve been looking for these for such a long time 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futureworks 864 Posted July 20, 2020 Final few bits I needed for a TA02 project arrived today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rb4276 803 Posted July 20, 2020 Caged thrust bearing, supposedly fits trf 201 dn01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted July 21, 2020 A fake sport tuned being sold as real on eBay... ughhh refund coming 🧐 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted July 21, 2020 6 hours ago, rwordenjr said: A fake sport tuned being sold as real on eBay... ughhh refund coming 🧐 Now that’s a concern Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taffer 948 Posted July 21, 2020 6 hours ago, rwordenjr said: A fake sport tuned being sold as real on eBay... ughhh refund coming 🧐 How was it packaged? I've just ordered one that is shown in a bag rather than a box? Did you have to return it As well? @rwordenjr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted July 21, 2020 Just now, taffer said: How was it packaged? I've just ordered one that is shown in a bag rather than a box? Did you have to return it As well? I would suggest that bagged will be fake, Genuine would be in a box for sure. I bought 2 fakes (knowing that they were) and both come in bags from AliExpress 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taffer 948 Posted July 21, 2020 How do they run though? I do still like the black can even if they are only as fast as standard 540? @mtbkym01 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted July 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, taffer said: How do they run though? I do still like the black can even if they are only as fast as standard 540? @mtbkym01 Yeah they are basically the same as a silver can. It’s why I bought them for my Clod, wanted black cans and zero timing. If they are cheap on eBay then that’s not an issue, but if they are asking the same or near genuine prices then that’s an issue. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted July 21, 2020 Not Tamiya but, I dunno about you, but I can't resist a cheap, boxed, vintage buggy! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted July 21, 2020 3 hours ago, taffer said: How was it packaged? I've just ordered one that is shown in a bag rather than a box? Did you have to return it As well? @rwordenjr It was in a bag. Not sealed back though, like a little ziplock type bag. Seller said to keep it and sent refund lol. He played surprised and said he didn’t know there were fake ones out there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted July 21, 2020 3 hours ago, mtbkym01 said: Yeah they are basically the same as a silver can. It’s why I bought them for my Clod, wanted black cans and zero timing. If they are cheap on eBay then that’s not an issue, but if they are asking the same or near genuine prices then that’s an issue. Yea I payed $30 for it. Thankfully I’ve got the $ back now and this motor for free. No use for it though, I’m not gonna use it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taffer 948 Posted July 21, 2020 Mines going in the new super dragon so I'll see how it goes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted July 21, 2020 Delivery number two Saw this lot on ebay and shot an offer that was accepted. Four m-chassis', not sure exactly which ones though if anyone can help me out? Came with some spares, 4 shells, a lot of dirt and dust and I guess a history of banger racing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkSonic 212 Posted July 21, 2020 50 minutes ago, Wez-li said: Delivery number two Saw this lot on ebay and shot an offer that was accepted. Four m-chassis', not sure exactly which ones though if anyone can help me out? Came with some spares, 4 shells, a lot of dirt and dust and I guess a history of banger racing! The 3 with the laydown damper are M01. The one on the right is a M03. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, DarkSonic said: The 3 with the laydown damper are M01. The one on the right is a M03. Cheers, never had an m chassis, should be an interesting project or 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkSonic 212 Posted July 21, 2020 Recieved the parts for my 2 ongoing projects. The parts for my original Top Force runner. Never thought to get the black cases so easylie. Now I can build the gearboxes. The other parts are for my TA-02 RS replica. All parts are from Modellbau Seidel. They must have a really big storage or a direct line to Tamiya to get all these hard to get parts. If someone need something from them, just feel free to contact me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted July 21, 2020 17 hours ago, rwordenjr said: A fake sport tuned being sold as real on eBay... ughhh refund coming 🧐 How much did you pay and link to advert? JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted July 21, 2020 These arrived today - no use for them but I love them JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnsllc 917 Posted July 21, 2020 6 hours ago, rwordenjr said: Yea I payed $30 for it. Thankfully I’ve got the $ back now and this motor for free. No use for it though, I’m not gonna use it throw it in a hornet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted July 21, 2020 48 minutes ago, Problemchild said: How much did you pay and link to advert? JJ $30 USD and no link anymore. Seller took down listing and said he won’t sell them anymore lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted July 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, Finnsllc said: throw it in a hornet I was going to throw the real one in a hornet. This fake one like a black silver can basically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites