evssv Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) thinkin of gettin me boy..hes 7 btw....a nitro truck,bug,trug ect...not sure which yet....can any one recommend me a basic,reliable,easy to control,half decent model for him.....hes had a few battery rc`s...plus hes pretty good with me 1/10th tamiyas....he had go on me slayer yesterday as well.. .. Edited October 17, 2011 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Drifta Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Secondhand Maverick neon all the way...if you can find one... There is a fella on here still selling one in the sales bit(Meek)... Im biased though but they really are simple and easy to look after...and parts a plenty if he spoons it.. My boy prefers to use the stick controlls(he only 4 so left an right on a twist is difficult for his we small hamster)...he sits on me lap and i hold his fingers on the sticks so he thinks he driving New is tough for me to suggest as i aint really looked...someone will have an idea..Happy Hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Secondhand Maverick neon all the way...if you can find one... There is a fella on here still selling one in the sales bit(Meek)... Im biased though but they really are simple and easy to look after...and parts a plenty if he spoons it.. My boy prefers to use the stick controlls(he only 4 so left an right on a twist is difficult for his we small hamster)...he sits on me lap and i hold his fingers on the sticks so he thinks he driving New is tough for me to suggest as i aint really looked...someone will have an idea..Happy Hunting dont think i`ve seen one of them...he can use the wheeled tx set no probs..better then me actually.. ....mite post up on here ..see if any one got sumin cheap..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingscott Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-firestorm-10t-rtr-2.4ghz/rc-car-products/39705 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Drifta Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/forum/7-for-rc-sales/ he might still have it... When new http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=4&sqi=2&ved=0CD8QFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ekmpowershop15.com%2Fekmps%2Fshops%2Ffishnthings%2Fmaverick-neon-xb-110th-149-p.asp&ei=yZycToKcC8vc8QO3_JyACQ&usg=AFQjCNHCzln10jfH1AtEiRC_sZbXLDub9A&sig2=qIuWfyntOoERxTiE4qrb_g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) http://www.msuk-foru...7-for-rc-sales/ he might still have it... When new http://www.google.co...tOoERxTiE4qrb_g which is it in the for sale bit then???hopeing to spend £50-£100 max if poss....seen a few hpi rushes on e bay...they seem cheap enuff...they any good?traxxas rustler....sum in along they lines i think would b easy handlin for him..b handy if it runs on 20% fuel aswell...save me buyin 2x different lots....... Edited October 17, 2011 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Drifta Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Here it is http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/123574-maverick-neon-xb-extras/ As for the rush well....im biased there too...but the parts are getting tricky and the brake/ slipper clutch are an arse imop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Here it is http://www.msuk-foru...neon-xb-extras/ As for the rush well....im biased there too...but the parts are getting tricky and the brake/ slipper clutch are an arse imop. i jus pmed him now....see if he still got it....r parts easy to get for one of them then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 i jus pmed him now....see if he still got it....r parts easy to get for one of them then?? hhmmm...jus put maverick neon in to e bay and not a single part.... ...not good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I would say a T Maxx, Mike. Good for off roading and takes alot of abuse Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 I would say a T Maxx, Mike. Good for off roading and takes alot of abuse Gav yeah i leanin towards a traxxas model...me mates good with em and loads of parts on the bay nice n cheap.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 You will struggle to get a T-Maxx for under £100...so yo might need to stretch the budget a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Drifta Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) hhmmm...jus put maverick neon in to e bay and not a single part.... ...not good.... There wont be...Do 90% of parts for them here http://www.google.co...YVuLYxpHZKA3XQw Or the mack daddys of neon supply and dispatch http://www.google.co...Khe7dsLqooMc7Gw Or if your practical and fancy a rest/build up to do together... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/hpi-mt2-/150678860292?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item231528f204 Might be worth a gamble... Edited October 18, 2011 by Mr Drifta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) There wont be...Do 90% of parts for them here http://www.google.co...YVuLYxpHZKA3XQw Or the mack daddys of neon supply and dispatch http://www.google.co...Khe7dsLqooMc7Gw Or if your practical and fancy a rest/build up to do together... http://www.ebay.co.u...=item231528f204 Might be worth a gamble... cheers for the links.... ....hes gonna dig it out and fire it up n see what the deal is....then get back to me with a price.... You will struggle to get a T-Maxx for under £100...so yo might need to stretch the budget a little. looking at a few rustlers and other traxxas ones on e bay.....gonna see were they go price wise....there all below £80 atm....... Edited October 18, 2011 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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