Finnsllc 917 Posted July 21, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 4:51 PM, slimleeroy said: I have a re re avante and have only run it lightly a few times. I really want to see what it can do but too scared to do it go run it. I know and understand the pretty shelf queen thing, also the money invested. but hey, if u want a shelf queen do static models. just my unwanted two cents 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted July 21, 2020 The best bit is being able to share my lifelong hobby with my son. Other good bits are the encouragement and help I get from other members on here when I'm in the midst of an insane build that no-one else is stupid enough to try. I start off thinking, 'I'm going to build one of those, no-one else has done anything like it', and then half way through the build I realise why no-one else has tried to build it.... Oh, and the relief when a long term project is finally completed. Bad points: Not too much really, my main bugbear at the moment Tamiya's new instruction manuals where you get a manual for the chassis, and then an addendum leaflet for the bodywork. What a backward step... Also it would nice for Tamiya to give some of the old warhorse models a bit of a mid life update, such as TXT-1 wheels, hubs, and stub axles for the clod buster. And when are we going to get another re-run of the TXT-1 ?????? TXT-2 chassis was ok, but the bodyshell, wheels, and tires.... blurgh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10143 Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, MadInventor said: The best bit is being able to share my lifelong hobby with my son. Other good bits are the encouragement and help I get from other members on here when I'm in the midst of an insane build that no-one else is stupid enough to try. I start off thinking, 'I'm going to build one of those, no-one else has done anything like it', and then half way through the build I realise why no-one else has tried to build it.... Speaking of which, while I was out and about on my rounds I saw something at an entrance to a property I was delivering to and thought of you, perhaps you have a distant relation in Oz? And for your next project....... A tracked Wheelie Farm King or something? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted July 22, 2020 9 hours ago, Re-Bugged said: Speaking of which, while I was out and about on my rounds I saw something at an entrance to a property I was delivering to and thought of you, perhaps you have a distant relation in Oz? And for your next project....... A tracked Wheelie Farm King or something? That is actually very cool. It's amazing what you can find on farms where stuff has just been left sat for years. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon#5 594 Posted July 22, 2020 13 hours ago, Re-Bugged said: Speaking of which, while I was out and about on my rounds I saw something at an entrance to a property I was delivering to and thought of you, perhaps you have a distant relation in Oz? And for your next project....... A tracked Wheelie Farm King or something? 3 hours ago, MadInventor said: That is actually very cool. It's amazing what you can find on farms where stuff has just been left sat for years. I have the perfect next project for @MadInventor - 'Big Lizzie' Would be a big hit for tractor enthusiasts world wide. I'd throw in some $$ for a crowd funded project to see this engineering marvel re-produced in an RC form. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4723 Posted July 22, 2020 Best part for me, is the people! All a great group of people, wether online, or in person at clubs (still can't get my head around why ,not everyone is in a club, but hey...🤷♂️), men, women, children, are all treated the same (especially if you're racing, when the flag drops the bull $£¥€, stops 😂) Worst part, is probably not enough time!(not the hobby/sports fault..), So many cars I want to own, drive, modify, so many projects I wish I could do! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4723 Posted July 22, 2020 Oh, plastic bushes and soft aluminum pinions, why tamiya, why??? 🤦♂️ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10143 Posted July 23, 2020 8 hours ago, Wooders28 said: Oh, plastic bushes and soft aluminum pinions, why tamiya, why??? 🤦♂️ Marketing genius, and it’s all you really need for shelf queens 😉 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted July 23, 2020 Painting these darn things, that's it. the rest is an adventure! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6686 Posted July 23, 2020 16 hours ago, Wooders28 said: Oh, plastic bushes and soft aluminum pinions, why tamiya, why??? 🤦♂️ While I'm in total agreement, tread carefully (j/k). I actually found support for the use of aluminum pinions and plastic bushings in a topic once, lol. 6 hours ago, ACCEL said: Painting these darn things, that's it. Pretty much sums it up for me as well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FerrisBFW 27 Posted July 23, 2020 12 hours ago, ACCEL said: Painting these darn things, that's it. the rest is an adventure! Dont try to be clever, just a couple colours :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gearoil 2 Posted August 11, 2020 Best : Building. Painting. Bringing an old heap off ebay back to life. The endless research for the next build / hop up / spare / idea / bargain. Worst : Cutting and sanding lexan. The prices total wrecks are making on ebay right now. Finding a good spot to use your cars. Youtube videos with overpowered cars cartwheeling all over the place. Leave that to the Traxxas / Arrma brigade 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lupogtiboy 454 Posted August 11, 2020 Best Bits: The people I've met along the way, those I've bought and traded with Building a new kit Restoring something to how I'd like it Modifying something to make it fit/work Bad Bits All my R/C stuff being packed away in a lock up that needs tidying! Kids who see you running a car in the street taking the mickey out of a grown man playing with a 'toy' Breaking something that's hard to find or just plain expensive Having nowhere to do the hobby at the moment (I plan on changing that though!) Plenty more good and bad bits, but those are the ones that come to me whilst I eat my lunch at work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnsllc 917 Posted August 11, 2020 new addition: Oh JIS screwdrivers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimleeroy 241 Posted August 11, 2020 On 7/23/2020 at 9:50 AM, Saito2 said: While I'm in total agreement, tread carefully (j/k). I actually found support for the use of aluminum pinions and plastic bushings in a topic once, lol. Pretty much sums it up for me as well. Because tamiya know that they will destroy your spur gear then you have to buy a while gear set to replace. Same with the plastic bushings. They actually wear the shafts aswell so unless you install bearings from the offset, you're fu@ked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6686 Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, slimleeroy said: Because tamiya know that they will destroy your spur gear then you have to buy a while gear set to replace. Same with the plastic bushings. They actually wear the shafts aswell so unless you install bearings from the offset, you're fu@ked Hey, I agree, that's how I feel and why I install ball bearings and a steel pinion from the start but some other members disagreed. To each their own I guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted August 12, 2020 How gutless yellow paints are now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites