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silverthorn2151

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Back in the day I didn't have time, space or money to justify a Tamiya rc kit.

Now I have the time, money and space to rectify that. I'll work out something to explain it to my wife.

The plan is just to have it zoom around the garden, compare times with my kids, chase the dog and enjoy a few hours building it. I like the retro nature of this, but am I missing out on a better deal?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TAMIYA-Grasshopper-Bundle...


silverthorn2151

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DrSteveBrule said:
I lusted after Tamiya models when I was a child but never had one. A friend had the Hornet and another had the Lunchbox; I was envious.

About 10 years ago myself and 2 equally rc-deprived friends thought we'd rectify past wrongs, and we bought ourselves a Tamiya model each to muck around with in the park.

It was fun for about a week. Perhaps buy them for your kids rather than yourself?
Trouble is, my kids range between 25 and 33.

The danger of a thread like this is that I'm finding that having decided I need to spend £140 I know KNOW I need to spend £200.


silverthorn2151

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Looks terrific. Is there a kit option as I fancy a few evenings building something.

silverthorn2151

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silverthorn2151

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Oh wait, that needs loads of other stuff.

Booooo