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Got a Schumacher ProCat and a BossCat Works which I used to race - haven't moved in a few years... must get them out sometime.
I've also got packed away several destroyed Tamiya Hornets which I used to race indoors with silly motors adn sponge tyres on carpet... WHEEEEEEEEELLLIE
Got a few home-built chassis kicking around too. Well, TNH they were all cannabalised to build the next, so it's only pieces left really.
I've also got packed away several destroyed Tamiya Hornets which I used to race indoors with silly motors adn sponge tyres on carpet... WHEEEEEEEEELLLIE
Got a few home-built chassis kicking around too. Well, TNH they were all cannabalised to build the next, so it's only pieces left really.
Well, i'm quite new to this game and got myself a Thunder Tiger TS4N about two years ago, don't get to use it as often as I would like !! It's mostly standard spec besides a few ali bits such as the radio deck and wheels and tyres.
It's currently using a Volvo S40 touring car body (Rydell) but I have a BMW mini shell which needs a bit of work before I can use it.
I would post some pics but i'm new to the site and haven't worked out how to do that yet !
It's currently using a Volvo S40 touring car body (Rydell) but I have a BMW mini shell which needs a bit of work before I can use it.
I would post some pics but i'm new to the site and haven't worked out how to do that yet !
The F1 cars are lovely models and go like nobody's business. Definitely look at one of the 4WD versions as the performance is much more accessible in smaller areas. I know it sounds terrible - a 4WD F1 car, but trust me, the 2WD ones are a nightmare on anything but ultra smooth wide circuits - you will spend more time spinning than driving forwards.
The surface does have to be very smooth (akin to a real racing circuit surface) with no loose stones or anything. When I say they are fast - they are very fast so some space is useful. Newly laid supermarket carparks are a godsend.
The only downside to the cars is that they are not that popular and therefore spares can be harder to source than parts for some of the touring car or buggy models. Given the increased fragility of the F1 cars this can be a pain. Having said all that though, they really are a precision driving machine and when you get tuned in to driving one well it'll bring a lot of satisfaction.
If it's the F1 style you want then there's no alternatives, but if you just want on-road action, something like a TT-01 or TT-01R based chassis is probably a better bet. Not as quick but you do get the precision handling plus spares and hop-ups are cheap and plentiful.
Check out a quick clip of my TT-01 Nissan 350Z below. It has been souped up a lot mind...
www.aukk22.dsl.pipex.com/misc/350Z_Snippet_512.wmv
Edited for Typos
>> Edited by roop on Wednesday 15th March 11:24
The surface does have to be very smooth (akin to a real racing circuit surface) with no loose stones or anything. When I say they are fast - they are very fast so some space is useful. Newly laid supermarket carparks are a godsend.
The only downside to the cars is that they are not that popular and therefore spares can be harder to source than parts for some of the touring car or buggy models. Given the increased fragility of the F1 cars this can be a pain. Having said all that though, they really are a precision driving machine and when you get tuned in to driving one well it'll bring a lot of satisfaction.
If it's the F1 style you want then there's no alternatives, but if you just want on-road action, something like a TT-01 or TT-01R based chassis is probably a better bet. Not as quick but you do get the precision handling plus spares and hop-ups are cheap and plentiful.
Check out a quick clip of my TT-01 Nissan 350Z below. It has been souped up a lot mind...
www.aukk22.dsl.pipex.com/misc/350Z_Snippet_512.wmv
Edited for Typos
IS200RJR said:
Roop iv always wanted a tamiya f1 car and as you seem to be the man who knows about thease toys would you say it will be a worth while project or are they un-useable iv got a great long smooth driveway at my disposal but it will really be just sitting on the window sill ?
>> Edited by roop on Wednesday 15th March 11:24
Hi to you all,
I have a Tamiya TGX-mk1. WRC '99 Impreza model.
Has;
an OS 15 cvx max (I think will check at home) engine.
Fully ball raced.
u-j's all round.
one way dif on the front.
Ball diff on the back.
two speed tranny.
k&n filter.
runs on 20 juice although I will move up once this lot is run out.
and a lot of other hop ups.
Spent far too much on it. But it is a hoot around the carpark!!
I have a Tamiya TGX-mk1. WRC '99 Impreza model.
Has;
an OS 15 cvx max (I think will check at home) engine.
Fully ball raced.
u-j's all round.
one way dif on the front.
Ball diff on the back.
two speed tranny.
k&n filter.
runs on 20 juice although I will move up once this lot is run out.
and a lot of other hop ups.
Spent far too much on it. But it is a hoot around the carpark!!
Hi all
I got a tamiya TA-02 chassis Mercedes DTM C-class around 7 years ago. Pretty awesome machine. However i have seen these other RC models available that would tear it to pieces. These models are 1/5 scale, petrol and have disc brakes etc. Amazing things, high prices too. Arounf £600-£800 but the speed they get too must be incredible. Check out the F1 cars on the site.
www.fg-modellsport-gmbh.de/FG-International/index_e.html
I got a tamiya TA-02 chassis Mercedes DTM C-class around 7 years ago. Pretty awesome machine. However i have seen these other RC models available that would tear it to pieces. These models are 1/5 scale, petrol and have disc brakes etc. Amazing things, high prices too. Arounf £600-£800 but the speed they get too must be incredible. Check out the F1 cars on the site.
www.fg-modellsport-gmbh.de/FG-International/index_e.html
Lagerlout said:
what's the hot one these days in 1/8th?
HoBoa Hyper7 is a favorite and comes in various levels upto competition spec. Also Xray do the XB8 which has had good reviews also the Thunder Tiger EB4 has an S2 and S3 spec, the later aimed at competition.
Personaly id go for the Hyper7, i have one and there are loads of parts available if you break it, which you will
My Hyper
www.brca.org
This should give you a list of all the tracks and clubs etc. And no your not too old, probs about average age for it. Also, i raced my car a few times, really good fun and better than just driving around the car park.
This should give you a list of all the tracks and clubs etc. And no your not too old, probs about average age for it. Also, i raced my car a few times, really good fun and better than just driving around the car park.
Mikey G said:
what's the hot one these days in 1/8th?
HoBoa Hyper7 is a favorite and comes in various levels upto competition spec. Also Xray do the XB8 which has had good reviews also the Thunder Tiger EB4 has an S2 and S3 spec, the later aimed at competition.
Personaly id go for the Hyper7, i have one and there are loads of parts available if you break it, which you will
My Hyper
As Ive got a TT ST1 now, Ive converted (well, actually my BiL did all the work
) my EB4 (for about £60) into a Citroen Xsara Rally Game. Looks awesome. Soon as I get a chance to take a photo I'll post it up. The BiL did the same with his EB4, but went down the Scooby WRX route Lagerlout said:
Where's a good place to find out about tracks and clubs or am I too old these days being in my mid thirties? LOL
Is it all young kiddies and teenagers?!
*cough*
My local track is full of the older person, there are a couple of kids but the average is nearer 40 than 14.
And at 31 i am just a big kid
Hiya Just checked the fourm!!!
I got a Tamiya Mini cooper with M03 chassis - had ball bearing, turn 15 motor, with futaba MC330 esc i think, with metal steering arms.
I also got savage SS with hopped up bits like motosaver air filter, Dirt bonz tyres, Proline body, throttle mods, cam type servo saver. nitro engine is bit tired
got few other like Xmods but they are rubbish. looking to sell it.
Would love a leman type car or F1 chassis type.
I got a Tamiya Mini cooper with M03 chassis - had ball bearing, turn 15 motor, with futaba MC330 esc i think, with metal steering arms.
I also got savage SS with hopped up bits like motosaver air filter, Dirt bonz tyres, Proline body, throttle mods, cam type servo saver. nitro engine is bit tired
got few other like Xmods but they are rubbish. looking to sell it.
Would love a leman type car or F1 chassis type.
Since my last post I have added a further 5 vintage helicopters to the fleet as follows... :
Brand new never built Kyosho EP Concept (the first electric heli that actually worked)
Scale Kyosho Concept 30 with Bell Jet Ranger Fuselage
Scale Kyosho Concept 30 with Bell 222 Fuselage and retractable undercarriage (sunk into grass, can't see it)
Scale Kyosho Concept 30 with Hughes 500 Fuselage
Kyosho Concept 60
Edited to fix bustificated images
Brand new never built Kyosho EP Concept (the first electric heli that actually worked)
Scale Kyosho Concept 30 with Bell Jet Ranger Fuselage
Scale Kyosho Concept 30 with Bell 222 Fuselage and retractable undercarriage (sunk into grass, can't see it)
Scale Kyosho Concept 30 with Hughes 500 Fuselage
Kyosho Concept 60
Edited to fix bustificated images
Edited by roop on Friday 30th June 15:47
Some pics from when I went and visted Tamiya HQ in Japan last year:
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=28564&sid=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=28567&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=28574&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31812&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31817&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31812&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31819&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31822&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31823&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31826&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31827&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31828&id=369
Enjoy..!
Claire
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=28564&sid=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=28567&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=28574&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31812&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31817&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31812&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31819&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31822&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31823&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31826&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31827&id=369
www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=31828&id=369
Enjoy..!
Claire
roop said:
Since my last post I have added a further 5 vintage helicopters to the fleet as follows... :
Brand new never built Kyosho EP Concept (the first electric heli that actually worked)
Scale Kyosho Concept 30 with Bell Jet Ranger Fuselage
Scale Kyosho Concept 30 with Bell 222 Fuselage and retractable undercarriage (sunk into grass, can't see it)
Scale Kyosho Concept 30 with Hughes 500 Fuselage
Kyosho Concept 60
Roop you git
Are you some sort of closet millionaire? If I spent that much on stuff (which I would love to do) I couldn't afford to keep myself in pies. >> Edited by Nevin on Wednesday 31st May 20:10
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