Sheriff 36 Posted October 15, 2013 Modelsport UK sell ballrace sets for £18.99. Not too pricey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpsolid 24 Posted October 15, 2013 just got my 2 from towerhobbies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobybooster 248 Posted October 16, 2013 Is there any of you that ordered from Tower and got their kit already? When i track mine there's no movement since october 10th-still hanging around somewhere in Chicago .. I'd like to know if this has to do with ongoing political issues in the US Ahh-Update: passed customs clearance in switzerland allready-Jippie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
z00ter 392 Posted October 16, 2013 hmm I hope these are still available after I have bought the egress :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted October 16, 2013 Just found out I won't be getting my kits until early November now. At this rate I will indeed have the re-re Egress before my two RC10s. It's not the fault of my supplier though, who has been left high & dry by the U.S distribution system. In fact it seems AE have generally handled the distribution of this kit abysmally, but especially in the USA. Oh the irony . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted October 16, 2013 At least their abysmal performance means there will probably be kits still available at Xmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted October 17, 2013 I don't believe these are even limited. 2500 world wide, yeh right.. It's all a marketing hype. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vigilante 23 Posted October 17, 2013 I don't mean to be picky, but cos I don't have anything to compare the gold pan with in my collection, im a little - dare I say - disappointed, with the quality of the pan. Chinese built obviously we know, but what I've noticed is the counter sunk holes for the gearbox etc are not really "drill perfect" round. And the extension to where the rear bends up around the motor is not as good as it could be. Still I've got my kit, and I'll make it all fit how it's intended....anyone want to buy a spare 6 gear...box?...I'm using a stealth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted October 17, 2013 I don't mean to be picky, but cos I don't have anything to compare the gold pan with in my collection, im a little - dare I say - disappointed, with the quality of the pan. Chinese built obviously we know, but what I've noticed is the counter sunk holes for the gearbox etc are not really "drill perfect" round. And the extension to where the rear bends up around the motor is not as good as it could be. Still I've got my kit, and I'll make it all fit how it's intended....anyone want to buy a spare 6 gear...box?...I'm using a stealth. I don't think the QC is perfect by any means, but bear in mind you are basically buying a kit designed and 'tooled' 25+ years ago - compare to Tamiya metal parts on the SRBs and you see plenty of casting marks / flash on those. Whether thats acceptable is purely a personal view, but rere scorcher/buggy champ still had similar casting / roll bending marks to the originals. I guess its part of the 'character' of the kit If they'd made the chassis from gold coloured injection moulded plastic there would be uproar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sumimasen 24 Posted October 17, 2013 Trying... really... hard... to resist... buying... RC... 10... Classic... Failing... But trying... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobybooster 248 Posted October 17, 2013 Just found out I won't be getting my kits until early November now. At this rate I will indeed have the re-re Egress before my two RC10s. It's not the fault of my supplier though, who has been left high & dry by the U.S distribution system. In fact it seems AE have generally handled the distribution of this kit abysmally, but especially in the USA. Oh the irony . Wandy just to satisfy my curiosity: What supplier and how's this possible? Sounds like a 2nd batch launched despite al the limited 2000 rumours?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted October 17, 2013 Wandy just to satisfy my curiosity: What supplier and how's this possible? Sounds like a 2nd batch launched despite al the limited 2000 rumours?? It's Bill Cline of http://clinehobbies.com/ ...so a reputable U.S seller. He was told by Great Planes that the kits would arrive at his store today, the 17th but they didn't show up. This is because West Coast kits are arriving via the Reno distribution centre but AE failed to deliver them to it. Seemingly all of the kits that have been delivered so far have come from the Illinois centre. The kits that came from Tower Hobbies must have come via Illinois. They have now been guaranteed to arrive from Reno next Friday, the 25th. It's not Bill Cline's fault of course, and to say he is not happy with the way things have gone is an understatement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobybooster 248 Posted October 17, 2013 Sad to hear, Wandy. Obviously AE to blame then...what a shame. You're correct that Tower orders are delivered from Illinois (got mine today btw-took quite a while but i'm located in switzerland). Hope you get yours soon mate! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.T. 127 Posted October 19, 2013 I don't mean to be picky, but cos I don't have anything to compare the gold pan with in my collection, im a little - dare I say - disappointed, with the quality of the pan. Chinese built obviously we know, but what I've noticed is the counter sunk holes for the gearbox etc are not really "drill perfect" round. And the extension to where the rear bends up around the motor is not as good as it could be. Still I've got my kit, and I'll make it all fit how it's intended....anyone want to buy a spare 6 gear...box?...I'm using a stealth. Well, according to the discussion in the link I posted above, the pan is one of the very few American made parts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 685 Posted October 21, 2013 The kit is awesome. I have mine built and waiting for paint. Everything went together without a problem. For me, since I've never owned an original six-gear RC10, the fit and finish is just like my other 7 stealth RC10s. The gold color is great. The only thing I wish for are cut lines for the nose and shock areas of the body. It's kind of a pain but if you cut slowly and small sections at a time, it'll come out great. Oh, they could have included a couple extra e-clips. LOL! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE HP FREAK 162 Posted October 21, 2013 HI!... I just went on EBAY and bought one for $259 delivered. 4 days later it showed up. Already built and painted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobybooster 248 Posted October 22, 2013 When i got through inspection of my kit i discovered that my pan is little bent on the rear section Is this normal ? Maybe for giving more traveling space for the rear suspension arms? Sorry, i'm not really familiar with RC10's. I'm not worrying too much as i suppose this cannot be seen when built... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted October 22, 2013 That's normal and a symptom of the stamping/ folding process. Some are better than others, both on the originals and the re-release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirrorman 248 Posted October 22, 2013 Found one from a LHS, sort of ... it was interstate, but at least it was in Australia. It was in a hobby shop in Queensland. So some shops in OZ must have their shipments already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted October 22, 2013 Found one from a LHS, sort of ... it was interstate, but at least it was in Australia. It was in a hobby shop in Queensland. So some shops in OZ must have their shipments already. Yep they should all have there shipments apparently, just got a pic from my LHS, 2 for me %5BIMG%5Dhttp://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww29/mtbkym01/Vintage n Re Release/IMG_1399_zps3421a65e.jpg EDIT - Well its got me *******, just finished posting heaps of pics in my Japan Visit thread, and now I'm having issues again, seems the whole editing is up the creek 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirrorman 248 Posted October 22, 2013 Yep they should all have there shipments apparently, just got a pic from my LHS, 2 for me Have a few days off now, so I;m going to check my LHS and see if they have any. I have to pick up a layby anyway ... so fingers crossed on a second one. Well its got me ******ed, just finished posting heaps of pics in my Japan Visit thread, and now I'm having issues again, seems the whole editing is up the creek That's a bummer. Is it the normal EDIT or FULL EDITOR that;s up the putt ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted October 22, 2013 That's a bummer. Is it the normal EDIT or FULL EDITOR that;s up the putt ?Both, I cant figure it out?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GregM 1109 Posted October 22, 2013 This is a known bug caused by how the forums software is handling photobucket picture links in certain browsers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mheald 351 Posted October 22, 2013 I maybe being completely stupid (very likely) but I've not been able to upload images to the forum for months. In any way, form or manner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites