Frog or Hornet?

[roadrunner440]

OK, reading UKBobs thread has got me going, I had a frog and a Brat back in the day and now it is time to re-visit the fun!

So which one do I get, the Frog or the Hornet? is there a noticable difference in performance ( speed or handling)? or any major tech difference (full diff Vs direct drive like the Brat was)?

Thanks in advance, soon as I get some feedback I am off shopping !

[roadrunner440]

OK, I get some of that, though reading UKBobs cool thread, the new Hornet has oil filled shocks and some form of damping on the front which my old Frog diod not, you had to buy an upgrade thingy if I remember well, I must say the Hornets looks are making me slightly moist and it looks lighter as well, the Frog frame and suspension was pretty heavy from memory although I have a slight concern how strong the top front suspension mounts may be on the Hornet?

[roadrunner440]

Thanks Bob, good reply, I think form over function rules here, the Hornet is the looker! Did you order yours from Modelsport? how were they to deal with and what was the dlivery time like?

Thanks in advance, and get some pics of yours posted up, especially any build up pics

[roadrunner440]

Thanks for all the great answers ! Plan is buy and run the Hornet and get a Brat later, the Brat uses the Frog chassis etc and the re-release comes with a light body now

[roadrunner440]

Thanks, I sent an e-mail last night to the model shop asking a couple of questions before putting in my order tonight, sadly and somewhat dissapointingly they have not bothered to reply so I don't know what to do now? this place was the only one I saw that did the good package deal, if anyone knows somewhere in the Manchester area I can try please let me know, cheers, Roady

[roadrunner440]

I would but I have little time to make calls during the day maybe they will reply tomorrow? if not then it's not meant to be.

[roadrunner440]

It's nothing major, main thing is I noticed the TX is out of stock on the website so was wondering about delivery times etc..thanks

[roadrunner440]

Hurrah ! they replied and I have ordered my Hornet should arrive Friday if I am lucky , thanks for the replies and I will let you know when it arrives !

[roadrunner440]

Black ! it has to be black, are you putting the wee driver dude inside? I ordered the paint and an extra battery

I will do pics, looking forward to seeing yours soon!

[roadrunner440]

[roadrunner440]

Guess who was up late last night then what a cool model, I am having big fun, off to the shops today to buy some paint etc for driver dude!

[roadrunner440]

First pic of finished article, great fun to build and pretty quick to boot!

C'mon Bob, I've shown you mine.....


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Edited by roadrunner440 on Sunday 29th July 19:13

[roadrunner440]

The other side for you viewing pleasure

[roadrunner440]

UKbob said:

how did you get the back tyres on
and...
your window frames look silver, did you buy some paint for that? Looks good either way...

Back tyres went on pretty easy, I have strong fingers though! the window frames are decals, you will find them on the sheet, take your time with the stripes as they are awkward..

[roadrunner440]

I hand painted the back of the lights and left the fronts unpainted

Ordered some new back tyres today!

Looking forward to seeing yours done.