jbryant

Hi

Looking at getting an R/C car. Probably would need to be electric and I think I'd like to get a kit so I had some idea how the whole thing would stick together once I inevitably break it.

Does anyone have any good advice on makes and models?
I'm hankering for a electric model - nitro is a bit too scary for me! Some sort of off-road buggy so I can run it on the local BMX track as well as up and down the road (cul-de-sac). Budget around 150ish with all the controllers and other necessaries...

Any words of wisdom? Decent retailers around Reading/Bracknell/Camberley area (or good places online for that matter)

Thanks!
Joolz

sti-04!!

Speak to apples24, i am sure he has one for sale at the moment

rr_ww

£150 may be a bit tight. Id expect to budget closer to £200 and get 2 or 3 extra batteries and a faster charger.

Anything by Tamiya will be good for you. As they are simple to build and easy to get spares for.

www.modelsinmotion.co.uk seem to have a good rep (never used them) And have a prety good website.

HTH

apples24

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nooooo go nitro my friend, ok there a little more fiddly but once youve cracked it youve got it, awesome fun, tuneable, evan the cheapys like the ts4n etc go well

if you want to go nitro ask me further as i do know a little bit about them now

EddScott

Electric fun I would go with something from Tamiya. They've re-released some of thier old classics (Grasshopper, Hornet, Manta Ray and Thunder shot)

I personally would go for a Thunder Shot 2005 which is about £100 and then the radio gear on top with a couple of batteries and a FAST charger will be another £60-£70 on top depending on spec/manufacturer.

As for Nitro if you go that route you really want a 1/8 rallycross buggy. They are a bit more expensive with Ready To Run kits from about £220 onwards. !/8 rallycross buggies are bleeding awesome - my favorite class by some margin.

If you do get a nitro just be careful (although take care what ever you get) they go fast, hit hard and 1/8s weigh a fair bit and can do alot of damage to a leg. Plus if your running on a public park etc you won't have liability insurance if the worst happens - if you like it join a local club and forget a time when money went on anything else other than RC!!!

rob84

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Tamiya tl01 chassis is probs the best easy to build and usually comes with all the radio gear all the extras you need is paint for the shell had one of these was great crack but upgraded to a nitro monster truck with 2 speed box they come into a world of there own to much power until you can control them then you get over confident and endup smashing it up try http://www.modelsportuk.com they have a good range used them before just for parts though

Guinness

iTrader: (1)

http://www.apexmodels.com/

Thats the place you need to go to............Mate of mine is the manager,should be able to get you a deal..

Alan

madmoog

iTrader: (1)

Howabout 1/5th petrol, might not be a novice thing, but beats recharging battery packs or nitro and glowplugs. Nice unleaded and 45mins per tank full

logiclee

I have a few RC cars both nitro and electric.

For a starter buggy I'd go for a Team Associated RC10 Electric buggy with a good battery and charger. Have a look round the model shops online or there are hundreds on ebay.

Cheers
Lee

logiclee

This seems a good starter buggy and well specced too.

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=25206

A couple of mine.


Cheers
Lee

jbryant

Ouch. Nice collection...

Great advice so far from you all - thanks for the links and suggestions.
It looks as though RC may be a bug that's gonna bite me hard. Stupidly went into Reading Hobbystores today and scope creep reared its ugly head in a BIG way.


I saw this 1:8 Nitro buggy when browsing
http://www.hobbystores.co.uk/2005/FS...lectedTab=Home
(edit - Just scroll down a touch, and click on the "XTM Introductory Offer" buggy... or another direct link to the vehicle here: http://www.modelsinmotion.co.uk/prod...roductid=18279 )
Was £200 notes all in (with seemingly everything needed - nice rotary controller, glowstart thingy, etc) Was very impressed - Seemed rock solid, really durable and solid feel, and very hefty (read BIG ) looking internals. Can anyone tell me if it's a good deal, good make, etc, as it certainly got my attention. Guys in the store thought it a great deal, and that the regular price would be nearer the £300 mark (just an introductory offer on a new model). Not a self-build but it looked soooo nice and the engineering detail seemed strong...

What do you experts reckon? My credit card is itching...
Joolz

ru'

'Kin 'ell that's a dangerous site!

Loadsa toys!

They've got a rmeote control helicopter for £9K!!! And you have to buy the radio gear additionally...

jbryant

Bleedin'ell!!!
It's got a 2.2metre rotor span

apples24

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be a good way to commit murder, you could cut someones head off then blame the copter lol