The "Postman Brought Me" Thread

[c64orinoco 667]

17 hours ago, wintersdawn said:

Came complete with decals but not sure whether I should leave it as it is?

Wow, an original! It's in excellent condition. I hope it doesn't have chipped gear teeth like mine does, I really can't run it safely. Yours looks like it has never been run - it still has all the studs on the rear wheels.

[wintersdawn 176]

Thanks, the seller said it was used as a prop on TV shows, although it has all the components to run, except had to order a new battery box.

 

[c64orinoco 667]

30 minutes ago, wintersdawn said:

Thanks, the seller said it was used as a prop on TV shows, although it has all the components to run, except had to order a new battery box.

 

It's utterly pristine! There's no wear on the gears whatsoever. A thing to beware of if you run it is the front uprights - they might be very fragile due to age and are a bit of a weak spot. I would avoid big jumps if you run it. What a find though, that car is possibly 40 (!) years old.

[simalarion 2195]

37 minutes ago, wintersdawn said:

Thanks, the seller said it was used as a prop on TV shows, although it has all the components to run, except had to order a new battery box.

 

This belongs in a Museum, i think its a Tamiya law against driving that kit in that condition?

[wintersdawn 176]

6 minutes ago, c64orinoco said:

It's utterly pristine! There's no wear on the gears whatsoever. A thing to beware of if you run it is the front uprights - they might be very fragile due to age and are a bit of a weak spot. I would avoid big jumps if you run it. What a find though, that car is possibly 40 (!) years old.

Cheers for the advice 🙂

[wintersdawn 176]

2 minutes ago, simalarion said:

This belongs in a Museum, i think its a Tamiya law against driving that kit in that condition?

Although it will be made to run, it will have a very gentle life.

[simalarion 2195]

1 minute ago, wintersdawn said:

Although it will be made to run, it will have a very gentle life.

In that condtition i would but that in a glass monter andb pick up new kit with modern tech that will make it better to drive either way. In that contidtion i believe that can already be a goldmine for collectors and like?

[wintersdawn 176]

1 minute ago, simalarion said:

In that condtition i would but that in a glass monter andb pick up new kit with modern teck that will make it better to drive. In that contidtion i believe that can already be a goldmine for collectors and like?

Cheers, I have others for running harder/bashing.

Do you think I should paint/decal it?

[simalarion 2195]

With mint condtion like this and if Decals also mint (and original) these things can be worth far more (money wise) for others than it appears to be for you. In other words as you do not sound like a collector i think you could get a very good amount for this if not touching it from  collectors, is it somehing collectors do not like it is new paint and Decals etc etc ... 

[wintersdawn 176]

3 minutes ago, simalarion said:

With mint condtion like this and if Decals also mint these think can be worth far more (money wise) for others than you. In other words as you do not sound like a collectors i thinks you could get a very good amount for this if not touching it from a collector, is it somehing collectors do not like it is new paint and Decals etc etc ... 

Thanks for the advice 🙂

[Fabia130vRS 2098]

I found these in Japan.

I wanted to leave one for me... but I cant really be bothered.

I paid for both 20$ and immediately put a add on ebay.

one sold for 70$ the other for 50$.

wow. Sadly I feel bad for letting go of both... but hey. Money makes the world go round or something like this 

[futureworks 864]

A couple of (I think) quite rare hop up parts arrived today for my TB Evo 4

[svenb 3759]

40 minutes ago, futureworks said:

A couple of (I think) quite rare hop up parts arrived today for my TB Evo 4

Spool is definitely a bit of a rarity 👍

[simalarion 2195]

I have been waiting for weeks for 15 RC related orders, the New Year celebration in China was a solid brake on all these orders (mostly small stuff i need to continiue my projects). This was the last day for Post-delivery this week and what did i get, a bath math that my Wife wanted (Also Ali/express order) - Hurrrayyyyyy  Enjoy

[jonboy1 2943]

30 minutes ago, simalarion said:

I have been waiting for weeks for 15 RC related orders, the New Year celebration in China was a solid brake on all these orders (mostly small stuff i need to continiue my projects). This was the last day for Post-delivery this week and what did i get, a bath math that my Wife wanted (Also Ali/express order) - Hurrrayyyyyy  Enjoy

aren't they supposed to go on the floor?  

[futureworks 864]

12 minutes ago, jonboy1 said:

aren't they supposed to go on the floor?  

I think that's supposed to help avoid hospitalisation due to slipping when showering 😫😫

Not very useful RC-wise though....😀

[nel33 870]

21 minutes ago, jonboy1 said:

aren't they supposed to go on the floor?  

I'm sure there is some adhesive that could allow you to firmly have it mounted on a vertical surface. Might be a good back rest..

[simalarion 2195]

48 minutes ago, futureworks said:

I think that's supposed to help avoid hospitalisation due to slipping when showering 😫😫

Not very useful RC-wise though....😀

That is for bathtub so children do not slip, you can see it match with drain :). But its for avoiding the very same, yes

[dannymulder 766]

5 sets of wheels and tires they where only 4 euro per set so good for carpark bashing, some glue and a lexan scissors and hpi 6mm offset rims that I am going to use with a 200 mm wide musle car body

[simalarion 2195]

@dannymulder Can i have your postman pretty please

[Badcrumble 4201]

1 hour ago, simalarion said:

That is for bathtub so children do not slip, you can see it match with drain :). But its for avoiding the very same, yes

Ah, thought you’d got one of those fancy boutique hotel drains and matching wall cushion but it turns out your photo was rotated .

[Wez-li 1790]

Firstly, we might need a thread title change. I have had two new postman start on my estate recently, but they are ladies, and clearly it's a job that keeps you fit 

Secondly:

Thanks to @futureworks for these parts to keep my Top Force rolling 

[jupitertwo 1484]

Tamico tempted me again (just in time for the TA08 to be annonced )

All nicely done without vat by @Tamico Admin, ordered Tuesday, here 9am Thursday.

No letter/note attached to the delivery from Parcel Force - I can hold out hope that HMRC don't catch up with me eh?

 

[Boomstick 156]

For my Blackfoot...

[Ferruz 11701]

Found a loot of vintage stickers in the mail today 😛

I love all kind of stickers, but when they are vintage AND RC or skateboarding related it's jackpot for me