Who's in to electric RC cars?

Axeboy · 20 Sep 2013 at 17:29

Thanks

I used to race as a kid, had a Dogfighter works 91' which was great in its day, but I did have 9 or 10 other models at the time.

Budget isn't an issue so much now of course but I do enjoy the build, hence the desire to relive childhood memories

I've been using Oople forums so far, they seem a good bunch of guys.

Trouble is, Scotland isn't so hot for tracks/clubs

Begbie · 6 Feb 2014 at 22:12

Bump!

Any one got any recommendations for something cheap, fast and fun? Probably only get used once anyway then never touched again, but I fancy one!

kiel367 · 6 Feb 2014 at 22:36

depends what kinda car u want, drift/offroad/onroad/rock crawler?

Begbie · 7 Feb 2014 at 11:46

kiel367 said:
depends what kinda car u want, drift/offroad/onroad/rock crawler?

drift or onroad? Nice big patch or tarmac outside work.

kiel367 · 7 Feb 2014 at 11:54

i got my drift car brand new for around the £100 mark, hsp flying fish, you could probably find yourself some bargains on the bay around this time of year

Janesy B · 7 Feb 2014 at 11:56

Something like a HPI Sprint 2, it's not hard to change to drift spec anyway. Actually scratch that, you can buy them in drift spec too. I'd shy away from the really cheap stuff as spares are hard to come by if you break something, which you will do

£200 will get you one ready to go.

kiel367 · 7 Feb 2014 at 12:07

yeh thats true, some of the cheaper ones are a nightmare for parts, mine isnt so bad to find parts for, luckily all iv done so far is bent some briveshafts, simply re-straighten and carry on for me

Axeboy · 10 Feb 2014 at 13:15

Going for a BF2 stylie DPV.... been a good build so far, just awaiting new motor wires as the ESC to motor distance is higher than normal.

Almost done, then time to look at another one... tempted by a CC01, CR01 or High lift

muttclugg · 14 Sep 2014 at 15:01

I've had a tamiya M-05 with the mini she'll for the summer and loved it as my first real RC Car. I've just ordered a Brushless FTX Vantage from modelsport to use for when the grounds not quite as dry. Anyone have one? They seem to have some good reviews. Looking forward to getting it.

Edit: holy thread revival Batman

Axeboy · 14 Sep 2014 at 15:45

Just built this one

yay

Skidder · 14 Sep 2014 at 16:03

Very nice

My son is starting to show an interest in RC so time to get building. I've not been messing with my planes and helis for a while and think a nice car should give him a good taste.

muttclugg · 15 Sep 2014 at 20:05

Looks great Axeboy. Any more pictures? I'll post some of my mini at the weekend.

Axeboy · 15 Sep 2014 at 20:14

Just a few

MrKeeno · 15 Sep 2014 at 21:42

Thought you guys might be interested in seeing some pics of our track build. I will maybe start my own thread. We basically have built our own off-road track in derry, N.Ireland

Lot of hard work but well worth it

1st pic is about a week into the build, 2nd was taken a few weeks ago, 8 months after forming the club.

rebel rebel · 17 Sep 2014 at 23:51

I was not expecting the second picture to look that good.

chris4652009 · 18 Sep 2014 at 08:20

Wow good work^^^^ :cool:

Camburt · 21 Jun 2016 at 11:28

Lovely rc models. Not enough time for this great hobby nowadays. but still i managed sometimes. Savage trucks are my favorite. I am planning to get a monster truck similar to Savage. I browsed the internet and found a cool http://www.nitrotek.co.uk/rc-cars/e...ruck-pro-brushless-version-black-pick-up.html .This is an extremely fast model with adjustable pro setup for race enthusiasts. It has all the features and more that you would expect from a hobby grade model including double aluminum oil filled shocks on each wheel, working differentials, aluminum parts used where needed including aluminum central drive shaft, slipper clutch and advanced servo saver. What do you suggest folks, shall I go for it?