New to RC - what to buy to go with Tamiya LB kit?
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As I am now a Father and have to at least pretend to be responsible my time for playing with real cars is limited (as is budget).
But to get my fix I think I am going to turn to RC cars instead!
After some hard thinking I really want to get a Tamiya Lunchbox (I always wanted one of these as a kid when they first came out and they look like a lot of fun).
My intention is to buy it in Kit form (as putting it together is half the enjoyment), and maybe look at modding it in the future as a little bit of a hobby.
So I was hoping someone could advise me on what would be sensible in terms of buying the associated items to go with the Tamiya Kit?
I don’t want to buy really budget Radio gear or batteries if I am just going to want to upgrade in the future. But I have no idea what I should be looking for (or even what comes in the Tamiya kit).
Can anyone point me in the right direction? I don’t intend to go racing or anything like that so I don’t need the best of the best or anything, just something sensible that will last…
Thanks!!
But to get my fix I think I am going to turn to RC cars instead!
After some hard thinking I really want to get a Tamiya Lunchbox (I always wanted one of these as a kid when they first came out and they look like a lot of fun).
My intention is to buy it in Kit form (as putting it together is half the enjoyment), and maybe look at modding it in the future as a little bit of a hobby.
So I was hoping someone could advise me on what would be sensible in terms of buying the associated items to go with the Tamiya Kit?
I don’t want to buy really budget Radio gear or batteries if I am just going to want to upgrade in the future. But I have no idea what I should be looking for (or even what comes in the Tamiya kit).
Can anyone point me in the right direction? I don’t intend to go racing or anything like that so I don’t need the best of the best or anything, just something sensible that will last…
Thanks!!
looks like I found my answer here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Basically 2.4ghz controller, and the best batteries I can afford!!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Basically 2.4ghz controller, and the best batteries I can afford!!
I would invest in a full set of metal bearings day one.
Saves a load of trouble replacing the plastic pooh that comes with the kits a few months later (almost a total ground up strip down and rebuild, including diffs iirc)and has many advantages including better battery life and faster pace for about £25.
Saves a load of trouble replacing the plastic pooh that comes with the kits a few months later (almost a total ground up strip down and rebuild, including diffs iirc)and has many advantages including better battery life and faster pace for about £25.
Rude-boy said:
I would invest in a full set of metal bearings day one.
Saves a load of trouble replacing the plastic pooh that comes with the kits a few months later (almost a total ground up strip down and rebuild, including diffs iirc)and has many advantages including better battery life and faster pace for about £25.
I'd agree with that. I went for metal bearings straight away - they're only a couple of quid and it saves you loads of time in the long run.Saves a load of trouble replacing the plastic pooh that comes with the kits a few months later (almost a total ground up strip down and rebuild, including diffs iirc)and has many advantages including better battery life and faster pace for about £25.
A set of shocks/dampers will reduce the bouncing and relatively cheap at £10, you will need 2 sets
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-alu-dampers-75m...
Aluminium body mounts from E-Bay approx £10
With the kit you can go any colour you like - car spray paints from Halfords work well but use the primer first.
To go further search the net for advice on 5th shock mods.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-alu-dampers-75m...
Aluminium body mounts from E-Bay approx £10
With the kit you can go any colour you like - car spray paints from Halfords work well but use the primer first.
To go further search the net for advice on 5th shock mods.
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