Model: (Click to see more) 58154: AM General M1025 Hummer
Status: New built
Date: 21-Dec-2008
Comments: 4
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I've had this Hardbody kit in the collection for a long time, and decided to build it as a Christmas gift to my 5 year old Grandson. He received a small indoor helicopter last year, and mastered it within minutes. The problem was the infarred remote won't work outdoors. The Hummer does not have that problem. For a 5 year old at Christmas, opening this box will be a treat. I put in a basic Futaba Radio, Ball Bearings, and left the rest of the kit stock. No paint because I know it won't last long. Can't think of a better 1st RC to introduce the next generation to my favorite hobby. I already know the first words that he is going to say when he sees his Hummer. 'Grandpa, where's the nearest mudhole!'. Merry Christmas!

Comments

442xcar

21-Dec-2008

PS. I'll post some 'Mud' photos tonight after the little Knucklehead knocks the 'New' off this 'New Build'.

adam1973

21-Dec-2008

Nice, he'll love it. I would recommend that you get an alloy motor mount and bearings for it. Have a look on ebay etc... for TA01/02 for them.

442xcar

21-Dec-2008

Thanks for the tips adam1973! I built the kit with full bearings, and was wondering about the mount. Do they deform easily? If so, I can get one for about 15 bucks.

442xcar

22-Dec-2008

News Flash on the maiden voyage with the 5 year old! The little bugger was not going to be outdone by my accidental roll in the grass, that ended with the Hummer in about 8 inches of water. It landed on it's wheels and I stayed in the throttle, so it made it out. Turns out that Knucklehead is a budding U-Boat Commander and drove back into the same mudhole. All the way to periscope depth. And stopped! At present I'm still trying to dry out the electrics. Knucklehead has not stopped laughing........


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