kasparov 71 Posted January 3, 2016 Hi Guys, Out of the 7 or so different vintage transmitters that I have owned or own, I absolutely love the look and feel of the Acoms Techniplus mk3 transmitter, what about you? Max 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffyboy403 57 Posted January 3, 2016 Magnum Jr. T2PBKA 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pintopower 1456 Posted January 3, 2016 Airtronics XL2P 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flerbizky 225 Posted January 3, 2016 Futaba Magnum 1024 PCM 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smidsy 46 Posted January 3, 2016 Hi Guys, Out of the 7 or so different vintage transmitters that I have owned or own, I absolutely love the look and feel of the Acoms Techniplus mk3 transmitter, what about you? Max Same as you. Probably because that's what I had with both my kits as a kid. Ended up buying a MK1 recently to replace the steering wheel type I got with a kit I bought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fruitfly01 596 Posted January 3, 2016 Acoms mk5 handset all the way for me. Looks good, feels good. The chrome might be a bit tacky by today's standards, but it doesn't have the cheap plastic feel of later models. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted January 3, 2016 Futaba Attack R, for purely sentimental reasons as it was my first hobby-grade set. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco 88 Posted January 3, 2016 Futaba 3EGX gold...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pumesta 407 Posted January 3, 2016 Acoms mk5 handset all the way for me. Looks good, feels good. The chrome might be a bit tacky by today's standards, but it doesn't have the cheap plastic feel of later models. Same here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWarty 1325 Posted January 3, 2016 Tossup between the Magnum Jr. and XL2P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 834 Posted January 4, 2016 Futaba Magnum Jr T2PBKA Tamiya Adspec http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserimage.asp?t=g&id=img2400_25062009200441_1_350.jpg Tamiya Adspec GT 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 834 Posted January 4, 2016 Btw you guys keep mentioning the magnum jr, but there are about 6 different types. T2pka T2pbka T2pcka T2peka FM T2phka T2pl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted January 4, 2016 And then there is the international Mega Tech versions usually with different mhz options. How do you pick a favourite? I like almost any Futaba from the 80's to the early 90's, have about another 10 boxed away in a warddrobe too. I also have a couple of JR's a KO EX-1 SS, and the only Acoms I like are the mk2 techniplus and the Mk1 technisport. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6686 Posted January 4, 2016 The Airtronics Vector stick radio was my first and holds a special place but my Futaba Attack stick has proven more reliable. Still run it with my Clod Buster to this day. Had a ton of old Aristocraft Challenger 260s because they were so cheap. None of them work anymore. I remember the Airtronics XL2P as being a neat looking piece of equipment. But all in all, my favorite was my old MRC Top Gun pistol that I ran in my Vanquish. Great topic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted January 4, 2016 Acoms Mk5, Futaba Attack-R Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted January 4, 2016 It will always be the Acoms AP227 MKII for me... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted January 4, 2016 Airtronics SR2/Cox Cadet 2-stick. It was my first radio set, and I still love the chunky feel of it. Reliable, too. And of course, the weird old XL2P gets an honorable mention. I never had the battery problems with mine, and I liked the feel of it, but wow that thing took up a lot of space when you were trying to pack for the track. Strangely, as ubiquitous as they are, I don't think I ever bought a Futaba Attack or Magnum on purpose. I have had a few, and still use one, but only because they came with secondhand cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted January 4, 2016 I still have my Airtronics XL. http://smg.photobucket.com/user/f2001ms/media/Airtronics%20Vintage%20Radio/AirtronicsVintageRadio004.jpg.html (pix is not mine) Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted January 4, 2016 I like Futaba stuff best. I happen to have one Airtronics XL2P and a 70's Cox, but Futaba will always be my thing. Now if you ask me what's my all-time favorite, I would have to point the Futaba T4L 4-channel transmitter. I know back in the day they made one that was stamped "4WD" on 75mhz to go with the Toyota pick-up and the Blazing Blazer. I have a photo of one of those somewhere, can't seem to find it right now. Anyway, here's a pic of my favorite transmitter: Happy 2016 y'all! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 834 Posted January 4, 2016 U really like this Tamiya-badged Futaba Attack controller... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinned 134 Posted January 4, 2016 a yellow kraft stick control....(first real radio I got, with my brat) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 834 Posted January 4, 2016 oH i almost forgot the Futaba Magnum (or Megatech) family from the late 80's T2PD (AM) T2PDF (FM) & T3PB (PCM) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Big 29 Posted January 4, 2016 Futaba Attack SR for me. Wasn't my first but the gleaming white won me over as it was so different from anything else. Been trying to find another one for a couple of years, but finding one that's not faded is not easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted January 4, 2016 Futaba Attack SR for me. Wasn't my first but the gleaming white won me over as it was so different from anything else. Been trying to find another one for a couple of years, but finding one that's not faded is not easy. Have a look at this (and get yourself a faded one, alright ) http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=98012&id=22525 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted January 4, 2016 Excellent idea, and it crossed my mind before, Erich. But you would have to remove the decal on the front Did the SR come in a green or black? I have the white and the grey... I am pretty sure they do... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
