ChrisPhilpot 0 Posted August 19, 2011 Hi everyone – I'm a long time Tamiya Club lurker, and brand new member. I wonder if I could ask a question about the QDS series cars – in particular, the Mitsubishi Evo IV #46306. I owned one as a youngster and, during a recent clear-out, found it in a box along with its original battery and charger. Unfortunately, there were a couple of bits missing: the battery cover, which I guess isn't crucial, but rather more importantly the Tx has yet to make an appearance! The 27MHz pistol-grip transmitter is one where frequency is changed by matching an A/B/C switch on both the Tx and the car. Would a replacement have to be from the very same model of car, or would one of any of that series of QDS cars suffice? (I recall they all had an A/B/C Tx in the box.) I'd love to get it going again – I know it's not much by the standards of the great models seen on this site, but I have a 7-year-old nephew who'd certainly enjoy mucking about with it in the park – but obviously without the transmitter (and to a lesser extent the battery cover) it's not going anywhere. My plan, if you're able to help confirm which Tx I need, is then to scour eBay. (I'd probably consider getting a used car and Tx and keeping one for odds and sods.) Hope you can help, and many thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPhilpot 0 Posted August 20, 2011 Slightly shameless bump, but I've been trying to read up on the QD/QDS cars (are they one and the same?) via this forum to try and self-medicate, as it were. I see at least one member has been able to get a QD Clod Buster going from a similar position to me, and eBay has a couple of QDS cars for sale sans transmitters. If anyone can give me a definitive answer and/or recommend a course of action (or indeed anywhere other than eBay to get hold of whatever I need to get this car going again) I'd be really appreciative. Heck, if someone's got an old QDS Tx sitting around feel free to make me an offer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPhilpot 0 Posted August 23, 2011 On an unrelated note (but not wanting to start another thread and spam the forums): The bug has bitten and I can see why so many of you love Tamiya. Unable to find the aforementioned QDS Tx and contrary to my request for a roller in the 'wanted' forum, I've decided to bite the bullet and order a Hornet in kit form, to learn how to put it together without screwing it up! This post is really to ask if anyone has any tips or advice for a newbie. I've bought metal bearings which I'll fit in place of the kit-supplied plastic bushings. Any other helpful hints? Mistakes you made as a beginner that I could learn from? etc. etc. All will be warmly and gratefully received. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites