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Hi all,

I'm new to this group and just wanted to say hi. It looks like the place to be!

I grew up with what is now considered vintage Tamiya. My first being a Lunchbox in and around 1987-1988.  Like everyone here, I was hooked! A variety of other r/c vehicles followed as I could trade or afford. It's been many, many years since then but I have found myself back to the hobby I loved so much. Oddly enough it was a random advert for the re-release Lunchbox that popped up on my computer that got me back here. I couldn't get to that hobby store fast enough to buy it! Haha 

I'm excited to be part of this group of Tamiya enthusiasts!

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As Frankie says, "Welcome to the Pleasuredome!"

"While criticized at the time of release and afterward for being a song that glorifies debauchery, the lyrics (and video) make clear that the point of the song, just as Coleridge's poem, is about the dangers of this kind of lifestyle." -- Source

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Welcome Steadyrides!

It's all down hill from here...what kit to buy next?

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1 hour ago, speedy_w_beans said:

As Frankie says, "Welcome to the Pleasuredome!"

"While criticized at the time of release and afterward for being a song that glorifies debauchery, the lyrics (and video) make clear that the point of the song, just as Coleridge's poem, is about the dangers of this kind of lifestyle." -- Source

So I used to use a sample of that song as the outro to my videos. "Shooting stars never stop, even when they reach the top." until they started taking my revenue for the 20 seconds used lol. Sad as I always equated the shooting stars line with the Tamiya logo in my head.

PS, Steady, when you get a chance, let's see some pics of any cars you may have.

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Indeed it has been all down hill, more like a slip off a mountain :lol: I have gathered in the past two years (all original) 3 Monster Beetles, 3 Clod Busters, 2 Blackfoot (one being the actual one I had as a kid) 1 Astute, 1 Fox, 2 Blitzer Beetles, and 1 Hilux Monster Racer. I'm pretty fortunate a few of them were built and either never run or only had a battery pack or two through.

Modern Tamiya I have the Lunchbox, a Wild One, a Boomerang ready to be built along with a pair of 801XTs and an 801. I would love to do an electric conversion on them, just having trouble sourcing the kits to do so. I have been trying to source locally a re-release Top Force but haven't had any luck. I really like the look of that buggy.

I also have a gorgeous set of RC10s one gold tub and the other a graphite. Are we able to chat about those? Am I going to get the smack down? :lol: 

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42 minutes ago, Steadyrides said:

 

I also have a gorgeous set of RC10s one gold tub and the other a graphite. Are we able to chat about those? Am I going to get the smack down? :lol: 

LOL and NO, a lot on here collect other vintage brands (Kyosho seems to be very popular as I see threads on the new posts all the time) There is a NON Tamiya section.

Jealous of the Astute, any pictures?

I have been back into Tamiya for about a year and a half and its getting so out of hand. eBay every day.....TC forum check every day and WAY to much money in vintage Tamiya. but hey it makes us all smile and thats PRICELESS....right??

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8 minutes ago, Baddon said:

LOL and NO, a lot on here collect other vintage brands (Kyosho seems to be very popular as I see threads on the new posts all the time) There is a NON Tamiya section.

Jealous of the Astute, any pictures?

I have been back into Tamiya for about a year and a half and its getting so out of hand. eBay every day.....TC forum check every day and WAY to much money in vintage Tamiya. but hey it makes us all smile and thats PRICELESS....right??

LOL ok good to know!

I don't have any pictures of the Astute. I'll dig it out and get some pictures for you soon! 

It's crazy how much fun this is (and how obsessed we get) Good clean fun though!

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1 hour ago, Bromley said:

Welcome Steadyrides!

It's all down hill from here...what kit to buy next?

Thank you! Sorry, I forgot to quote you in my post above!

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14 hours ago, Steadyrides said:

Indeed it has been all down hill, more like a slip off a mountain :lol: I have gathered in the past two years (all original) 3 Monster Beetles, 3 Clod Busters, 2 Blackfoot (one being the actual one I had as a kid) 1 Astute, 1 Fox, 2 Blitzer Beetles, and 1 Hilux Monster Racer. I'm pretty fortunate a few of them were built and either never run or only had a battery pack or two through.

Modern Tamiya I have the Lunchbox, a Wild One, a Boomerang ready to be built along with a pair of 801XTs and an 801. I would love to do an electric conversion on them, just having trouble sourcing the kits to do so. I have been trying to source locally a re-release Top Force but haven't had any luck. I really like the look of that buggy.

I also have a gorgeous set of RC10s one gold tub and the other a graphite. Are we able to chat about those? Am I going to get the smack down? :lol: 

Welcome Steadyrides! ;)

Wow! The's a helluva fleet you've got there! Just a warning, you might not be allowed full access to the site because you're making some of old timers look uncommitted to the cause! :P

@acprc is probably the chap to talk to about 801s and electric conversions - I don't think there is anything he doesn't know about them!

Please talk about the gold tub - and the Astute for that matter :wub:

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4 hours ago, jonboy1 said:

Welcome Steadyrides! ;)

Wow! The's a helluva fleet you've got there! Just a warning, you might not be allowed full access to the site because you're making some of old timers look uncommitted to the cause! :P

@acprc is probably the chap to talk to about 801s and electric conversions - I don't think there is anything he doesn't know about them!

Please talk about the gold tub - and the Astute for that matter :wub:

Thank you for the welcomes everyone!

Yes the fleet grew quite quickly. I've had to be a little more patient as of late haha. Thank you for providing the go to guy for the 801 conversion. I really should get at least one running!

I've got a hobby room in the works as we speak, but first I need to take care of some motorcycle service. I'll get around to sharing some of my fleet once I have proper time.

Cheers!

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21 hours ago, Steadyrides said:

. I have been trying to source locally a re-release Top Force but haven't had any luck. I really like the look of that buggy.

 

if you live in the uk then try tonys tamiys parts 

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Hello and welcome Steady! Looking forward to seeing your collection and I too really wanna see the Astute and the gold tub RC10!

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20 hours ago, topforcein said:

if you live in the uk then try tonys tamiys parts 

Thank you! I found one about 45 minutes away from me. I think I'm going Monday to pick it up. UK is a bit of a trip for me (I'm located in Canada)

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3 hours ago, Scipunk said:

Hello and welcome Steady! Looking forward to seeing your collection and I too really wanna see the Astute and the gold tub RC10!

Thank you! People are really keen on the Astute around here! I'll have to get my butt in gear and get some decent photos up.

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3 hours ago, Steadyrides said:

Thank you! I found one about 45 minutes away from me. I think I'm going Monday to pick it up. UK is a bit of a trip for me (I'm located in Canada)

thats great you got one.

and yeah your right that would be a bit of a haul. the reason i asked is cause you dont display you location so thats why i asked

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1 hour ago, topforcein said:

thats great you got one.

and yeah your right that would be a bit of a haul. the reason i asked is cause you dont display you location so thats why i asked

Fixed! And thanks again, I appreciate the assistance.

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Hi Steady!

As another former Tamiya/Kyosho owner from the 80s and 90s who has just returned to the hobby, I can confirm that this is a great site full of very friendly and knowledgeable people.

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14 hours ago, Yalson said:

Hi Steady!

As another former Tamiya/Kyosho owner from the 80s and 90s who has just returned to the hobby, I can confirm that this is a great site full of very friendly and knowledgeable people.

Hey there Yalson!

Absolutely. Wish I would have found this place a little sooner. Seems like a great group of people. Glad to be here!

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