R/C car for husband - help please!!
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I've ordered from Modelsport before, they've been very good.
Here's their stock list for electric models between £120 and £200.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/rc-electric-models/rc-...
A few ideas..
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-vantage-1-10-4wd-b...
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick-strada-xb-evo...
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-e-firestorm-10t-rt...
Here's their stock list for electric models between £120 and £200.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/rc-electric-models/rc-...
A few ideas..
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-vantage-1-10-4wd-b...
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick-strada-xb-evo...
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-e-firestorm-10t-rt...
OP - look up PHer Russy01 - you will see him all over the Lego threads and on most of these RC ones.
He sells almost all of the Tamiya RC range (if not all) and i am sure will be able to sort you out.
FWIW the basic Tamiya kits are really easy to build for anyone with opposing thumbs and half an idea how a diff and suspension works. The last one i built was RTR after about 10 hours, and i was being anal about lining up screw heads...
The advantage of building also means that when he breaks it (which he will) he will know exactly how to take it apart and rebuild it.
I would go for a 4x4 buggie like the tamiya neo scorcher. I bought mine for about £210 with a can of paint, fast charger and extra battery from a Toymaster on an "I want it now!" whim - I'm sure you would come out under that figure via Russ.
If you are really sold on the idea of a RTR car then again I would say you should go Tamiya - I know someone who had one and we really gave it death with it still going 4 years later (a few bits might not look exactly bnib though
)
He sells almost all of the Tamiya RC range (if not all) and i am sure will be able to sort you out.
FWIW the basic Tamiya kits are really easy to build for anyone with opposing thumbs and half an idea how a diff and suspension works. The last one i built was RTR after about 10 hours, and i was being anal about lining up screw heads...
The advantage of building also means that when he breaks it (which he will) he will know exactly how to take it apart and rebuild it.
I would go for a 4x4 buggie like the tamiya neo scorcher. I bought mine for about £210 with a can of paint, fast charger and extra battery from a Toymaster on an "I want it now!" whim - I'm sure you would come out under that figure via Russ.
If you are really sold on the idea of a RTR car then again I would say you should go Tamiya - I know someone who had one and we really gave it death with it still going 4 years later (a few bits might not look exactly bnib though
)Have a look at jadlam racing.. they do all the tamiya stuff and if you wait a while I'm sure someone will be along shortly to post on here with a discount code for you to use. I'm a very happy customer of theirs. My 3 year old got had a Tamiya DT-03 buggy from Father Christmas that his Daddy loved putting together for him!
Just to throw a left field choice.
Look at Thunder Tiger Phoenix.
I got back in to RC after a 15-20 year hiatus through one of these which was a birthday present from my OH. Circa £90 and comes with everything in the box except batteries and charger. It's a Team Associated B3 that's been rebranded which is a good quality if slightly old race buggy, the radio is very good especially for the money, speed control and motor are also pretty damn good and it's all built and ready to go, being highly critical the shocks are junk, but for a basher it's fine, if he really gets in to it though hop ups are easily available as are spares from the Team Associated catalogue.
If he does smash it beyond repair and trust me he wont then everything will transfer in to another kit as it's all separate items not toy grade.
Just a thought. Be warned though I've dropped the thick end of a grand in the last month or so on RC car kit, it gets addictive. Still got the phoenix for bashing though.
Look at Thunder Tiger Phoenix.
I got back in to RC after a 15-20 year hiatus through one of these which was a birthday present from my OH. Circa £90 and comes with everything in the box except batteries and charger. It's a Team Associated B3 that's been rebranded which is a good quality if slightly old race buggy, the radio is very good especially for the money, speed control and motor are also pretty damn good and it's all built and ready to go, being highly critical the shocks are junk, but for a basher it's fine, if he really gets in to it though hop ups are easily available as are spares from the Team Associated catalogue.
If he does smash it beyond repair and trust me he wont then everything will transfer in to another kit as it's all separate items not toy grade.
Just a thought. Be warned though I've dropped the thick end of a grand in the last month or so on RC car kit, it gets addictive. Still got the phoenix for bashing though.
Tamiya Wild Willy 2 - http://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-wild-willy-2-wr...
£202 for the bundle + £14 for the bearings. The chassis will take 1-2 evenings to screw together, add another for a simple (olive green) paint scheme and your ready to go.
Its slightly more expensive than the Lunchbox but a newer chassis.
If getting a Tamiya kit, get the bearings at the same time, saves having to break it down later to install them.
£202 for the bundle + £14 for the bearings. The chassis will take 1-2 evenings to screw together, add another for a simple (olive green) paint scheme and your ready to go.
Its slightly more expensive than the Lunchbox but a newer chassis.
If getting a Tamiya kit, get the bearings at the same time, saves having to break it down later to install them.
SlipStream77 said:
I've ordered from Modelsport before, they've been very good.
Here's their stock list for electric models between £120 and £200.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/rc-electric-models/rc-...
A few ideas..
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-vantage-1-10-4wd-b...
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick-strada-xb-evo...
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-e-firestorm-10t-rt...
Some of the cheap motors they are clearing out would be brutal in something lightweight. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/orion-vortex-pro-race-...Here's their stock list for electric models between £120 and £200.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/rc-electric-models/rc-...
A few ideas..
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-vantage-1-10-4wd-b...
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick-strada-xb-evo...
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-e-firestorm-10t-rt...
Understand this is the shop owned by the PHer above who may not wish to advertise too heavily.....
http://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/c-475-more-toys....
Take your pick and drop him a PM!
http://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/c-475-more-toys....
Take your pick and drop him a PM!
I recently bought this R/C car from emodels.co.uk. Approx half the size of the Tamiya one's and comes with everything you need in the box and is ready built. Runs great on the grass and if you have medium sized back garden you wont run out of room like you will with the bigger Tamiya model's (if they cant be bothered to go to the park). It is still quite quick though but so far seems well made as I have managed to hit a few things/roll it and nothing had broken yet.
Bear in mind if you go kit route with something like Tamiya, the body shells require cutting with scissors and then spray painting, which can be a pain if you don't have anywhere to safely use spray cans.
http://www.emodels.co.uk/maverick-ion-xb-1-18-rtr-...
My 2 year old son loves running after the car to try and catch it!
Bear in mind if you go kit route with something like Tamiya, the body shells require cutting with scissors and then spray painting, which can be a pain if you don't have anywhere to safely use spray cans.
http://www.emodels.co.uk/maverick-ion-xb-1-18-rtr-...
My 2 year old son loves running after the car to try and catch it!
SlipStream77 said:
I've ordered from Modelsport before, they've been very good.
Here's their stock list for electric models between £120 and £200.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/rc-electric-models/rc-...
A few ideas..
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-vantage-1-10-4wd-b...
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick-strada-xb-evo...
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-e-firestorm-10t-rt...
The Vantage is definitely one he's been looking at - although, what is the brushless bit please?Here's their stock list for electric models between £120 and £200.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/rc-electric-models/rc-...
A few ideas..
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-vantage-1-10-4wd-b...
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick-strada-xb-evo...
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-e-firestorm-10t-rt...
Rude-boy said:
OP - look up PHer Russy01 - you will see him all over the Lego threads and on most of these RC ones.
He sells almost all of the Tamiya RC range (if not all) and i am sure will be able to sort you out.
FWIW the basic Tamiya kits are really easy to build for anyone with opposing thumbs and half an idea how a diff and suspension works. The last one i built was RTR after about 10 hours, and i was being anal about lining up screw heads...
The advantage of building also means that when he breaks it (which he will) he will know exactly how to take it apart and rebuild it.
I would go for a 4x4 buggie like the tamiya neo scorcher. I bought mine for about £210 with a can of paint, fast charger and extra battery from a Toymaster on an "I want it now!" whim - I'm sure you would come out under that figure via Russ.
If you are really sold on the idea of a RTR car then again I would say you should go Tamiya - I know someone who had one and we really gave it death with it still going 4 years later (a few bits might not look exactly bnib though )
Thanks again Rudeboy, the "knowing how to fix it" comment has persuaded me to stick with a build it yourself - his present will have to include a voucher for 'boy time' He sells almost all of the Tamiya RC range (if not all) and i am sure will be able to sort you out.
FWIW the basic Tamiya kits are really easy to build for anyone with opposing thumbs and half an idea how a diff and suspension works. The last one i built was RTR after about 10 hours, and i was being anal about lining up screw heads...
The advantage of building also means that when he breaks it (which he will) he will know exactly how to take it apart and rebuild it.
I would go for a 4x4 buggie like the tamiya neo scorcher. I bought mine for about £210 with a can of paint, fast charger and extra battery from a Toymaster on an "I want it now!" whim - I'm sure you would come out under that figure via Russ.
If you are really sold on the idea of a RTR car then again I would say you should go Tamiya - I know someone who had one and we really gave it death with it still going 4 years later (a few bits might not look exactly bnib though
)
hantsxlg said:
Have a look at jadlam racing.. they do all the tamiya stuff and if you wait a while I'm sure someone will be along shortly to post on here with a discount code for you to use. I'm a very happy customer of theirs. My 3 year old got had a Tamiya DT-03 buggy from Father Christmas that his Daddy loved putting together for him!
Brilliant site, thanks hantswildoliver said:
Just to throw a left field choice.
Look at Thunder Tiger Phoenix.
I got back in to RC after a 15-20 year hiatus through one of these which was a birthday present from my OH. Circa £90 and comes with everything in the box except batteries and charger. It's a Team Associated B3 that's been rebranded which is a good quality if slightly old race buggy, the radio is very good especially for the money, speed control and motor are also pretty damn good and it's all built and ready to go, being highly critical the shocks are junk, but for a basher it's fine, if he really gets in to it though hop ups are easily available as are spares from the Team Associated catalogue.
If he does smash it beyond repair and trust me he wont then everything will transfer in to another kit as it's all separate items not toy grade.
Just a thought. Be warned though I've dropped the thick end of a grand in the last month or so on RC car kit, it gets addictive. Still got the phoenix for bashing though.
Thanks wildoliver, this looks good too. I've asked Russ if he can pick something Look at Thunder Tiger Phoenix.
I got back in to RC after a 15-20 year hiatus through one of these which was a birthday present from my OH. Circa £90 and comes with everything in the box except batteries and charger. It's a Team Associated B3 that's been rebranded which is a good quality if slightly old race buggy, the radio is very good especially for the money, speed control and motor are also pretty damn good and it's all built and ready to go, being highly critical the shocks are junk, but for a basher it's fine, if he really gets in to it though hop ups are easily available as are spares from the Team Associated catalogue.
If he does smash it beyond repair and trust me he wont then everything will transfer in to another kit as it's all separate items not toy grade.
Just a thought. Be warned though I've dropped the thick end of a grand in the last month or so on RC car kit, it gets addictive. Still got the phoenix for bashing though.
I'm heeding lot's of warnings about the cost, but on the plus side he might stop teching out the house!! I don't even know how to turn on the flipping light swithes anymore!!!
MBBlat said:
Tamiya Wild Willy 2 - http://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-wild-willy-2-wr...
£202 for the bundle + £14 for the bearings. The chassis will take 1-2 evenings to screw together, add another for a simple (olive green) paint scheme and your ready to go.
Its slightly more expensive than the Lunchbox but a newer chassis.
If getting a Tamiya kit, get the bearings at the same time, saves having to break it down later to install them.
Thanks for this one MBBlat, I LOVED it!! I'm thinking joint xmas present for hubby and boy £202 for the bundle + £14 for the bearings. The chassis will take 1-2 evenings to screw together, add another for a simple (olive green) paint scheme and your ready to go.
Its slightly more expensive than the Lunchbox but a newer chassis.
If getting a Tamiya kit, get the bearings at the same time, saves having to break it down later to install them.
They even have a tractor one!shep1001 said:
Apex Models in Crowthorne is very good. Used them for years for my RC stuff. Be warned it's addictive and it can get expensive more expensive than a real car even! I spent more on RC stuff last year thanI did running my TVR
Thanks Shep, I've emailed Russ but i'll look these up too if he can't help with my pitiful decision making(!)More expensive than running a TVR actually fills me with horror - he's had a few of those
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