RC Car/Truck for 6 year old,....

RC Car/Truck for 6 year old,....

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jonny_bravo

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Tuesday 5th May 2015
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My youngest lad wants one for his upcoming birthday,. anyone have any suggestions? - it's got to be tough whatever it is (lets just say he is not the most delicate of kids smile ) Dont't mind what brand it is, as long as it can bomb around the garden at a reasonable pace and take some stick.

He loves the look of Tamiya's Lunchbox, but I feel something of that level is a few years off yet. My old Tamiya Sandscorchers and Hilux are staying hidden in the loft for a long while yet!!


jonny_bravo

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Tuesday 5th May 2015
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TheRainMaker said:
Lunchbox, Lunchbox, Lunchbox
Lol I get the idea,....

jonny_bravo

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Tuesday 5th May 2015
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Hmmm,. sure I have a 380 motor from an old Grasshopper somewhere,....

27Mhz radio gear still ok for use?,. been out the game for years,

jonny_bravo

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Wednesday 6th May 2015
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C.A.R. said:
When is said birthday?

Tamiya recently announced a new model for beginners - exactly what you are after. Deliveries not expected til the summer, but initial description and pictures look promising. Anything that gets young people into the hobby is a good thing.

This new model doesn't have a name yet - but it has the appearance of a buggy with a 380 motor (like the old Grasshopper).
Birthday is at the end of this month, thanks for the suggestion though smile

jonny_bravo

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Tuesday 19th May 2015
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Update time,.. we went for a lunchbox in the end biggrin ,. finished building it last night ready for his birthday on Friday. I have a feeling i'll be late for work that morning wink