R/C cars

outtafocus · #1 12-12-2005, 12:13 AM

Any one else here into radio controlled cars?
Im talking about the nitro methane burning 3.0hp 4 wheel drive 9lb racing machines, not the junk from Radio Shack (oh sorry, The Source)

Chad · #2 12-12-2005, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by outtafocus

Any one else here into radio controlled cars?
Im talking about the nitro methane burning 3.0hp 4 wheel drive 9lb racing machines, not the junk from Radio Shack (oh sorry, The Source)

I don't have an RC car, but I do have an RC plane.

unfortunately I still need to skin it.

Parrothead · #3 12-12-2005, 01:00 AM

I have LOTS of RC planes :-)

All electric for me - no slime

Invigor · #4 12-12-2005, 01:03 AM

3hp?!?!?! HOLY CRAP those things must FLY!

I've got a build it yourself 12v one that does about 25mph..but no gas burners.

...wow it's 10 years old this year too, I got it when I was 12

adidas · #5 12-12-2005, 01:05 AM

Had a Tmaxx, an RC10GT... sold em last year.... they are extremely fun, but sooooooooo dirty.

Murminator · #6 12-12-2005, 05:34 PM

I have a Team Associated RC10 truck and buggy used to race them 10 years ago and never been run in probably 5 years

deacon hemp · #7 12-12-2005, 07:19 PM

Ive got to drive a custom nitro rc car,those are soooo fun.They go so fast its hard to turn them without busting a 360!,if you turn just right you can 4 wheel slide them.Fun stuff,pricey hobby though.

adidas · #8 12-12-2005, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by deacon hemp

Ive got to drive a custom nitro rc car,those are soooo fun.They go so fast its hard to turn them without busting a 360!,if you turn just right you can 4 wheel slide them.Fun stuff,pricey hobby though.

Not much more expensive as our other hobby... I think fish stuff is even more expensive sometimes.

Chad · #9 12-12-2005, 10:32 PM

I've been slow to get my plane in the air, simply because after all that work I am scared of crashing it into the ground!

but I plan on having someone experienced take it up and bring it down for me until I learn it properly.

AndyL · #10 12-13-2005, 12:50 AM

For those scared of trashing something expensive, should definitely look into the FFF/EPP/Depron/F3/foamies. The fanfolds harder to find in canada, but we've got access to starboard and convoy building supplies sells a mylar coated version of the 6mm Depron foam.

Translates into <10$ for a plane (without the electronics) and build times under 4-5 hours.

Sure come a long way since 10 years ago when I played last (Although I admit, I was at pm hobbycraft today drooling over all the new and exciting toys)

Andy