R/C car to build?

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audi321

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5,205 posts

214 months

Monday 10th April 2017
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Hi all.

My memories of being a young lad was learning to build a R/C car from scratch (including gearbox cogs etc). However I went to the local model shop to buy my lad one and was told they're almost all pre built these days!

He only had one and because of that wasn't really interested in helping me out.

Does anyone know of a starter type car (off road type) which needs building from the ground up?

I'm amazed that they don't really do them anymore. I have fond memories of my lunchbox and cat and spending hours upon hours putting the thing together!

audi321

Original Poster:

5,205 posts

214 months

Monday 10th April 2017
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Brill thanks guys. That website looks great! Bringing back memories now!

I can't remember how old I was when I started with R/C cars, but is a 9 year old too young to be able to build one from scratch? Obviously I''ll be there if he gets stuck.

Also, I see some of them come without the Electronic Speed Controller. Why would this be? Are they expensive to buy on their own?

I really need a full kit..........any recommendations?