SirusDviruS Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Just seen on oople that Ansmann Racing is no more! No more RC cars, they are focusing on other areas of the business. Glad I sold my Virus 2.0 last week now! (although they say they will continue providing spares and support) Thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Its not really an issue as Team-C made 99% of all their rc's anyway. So most of the Team-C parts will cross straight over. As far as i know they are supporting spares for 2 years. So its nothing to be worried about if you are a Ansmann owner imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I heard this months ago, also got told that they are making a move to the helicopter side of RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 This is true, sadly Ansmann, who are a very large European company (they do a vast amount of electrics, energy) will be closing Ansmann Racing, their RC division at the end of this year as it just wasn't worth while for them. The majority of their models are the same as those branded as "Team C" distributed by SMD and sold at Modelsport, so all your spares can still be purchased! http://www.modelspor...facturerID=1231 This is the Mad Rat "Jekyll": http://www.modelspor...products/369400 Mad Monkey "Lupuz": http://www.modelspor...products/369397 The Virus, although not Team C will still have a vast amount of spares still available, Modelsport are ensuring there is a health amount of spares for the continued future! Don't be put off purchasing these just yet. I wouldn't be surprised if another company picks these up too. Like all good models, they eventually come to an end and even things like the Rex-X, which was just as popular as the Virus back in the day, you can still get spares for. Simply RC will also be closing. For most things, Etronix and Fastrax do alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I heard this months ago, also got told that they are making a move to the helicopter side of RC It was only announced last week though the introduction to Team C in the UK didn't make it a surprise. There is no plans for them to continue in RC, the staff are being made redundant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 The rumour that Ansmann were jacking in RC cars has been going around for months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirusDviruS Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 What is it with Christmas redundancies ? It was me last year! (motor trade). Just an awful time for the staff to get such bad news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Ansmann have been 'downsizing' their RC arm for a while: They dumped the 'big name' drivers from their newly built up race team over a year ago, scaled back new releases and sold off a lot of stock. Therefore a lot of people have seen this as coming - though admittedly I expected more of a 'fade away' than an outright closure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley@BMM Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Not great news just coming up to christmas for the staff involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad about RC Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 makes you realise just how tough the rc industry is if a big company like Ansmann can't succeed! hope the staff have good luck finding new jobs, it's gonna b tough this side of Christmas for them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 i got told about ansmann a week ago from a mate of mine bit odd tho from what i can tel thay were doing ok things happen tho sorry to see them go made some good things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Oh no, how will I keep my Royal Flash running now??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Oh no, how will I keep my Royal Flash running now??? id sell it wen you can rats sinking ship i got rid of my virus i made that mistake wen ripmax lost kyosho i had a fw05 superten and a spider pureten i lost big money hanging on to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Looks like its time to sell my terriers then someone's going to get a bargain Fatboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernaut jims Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 See if you can find the equivalent version of them as ansmann only renamed them most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash22 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 well it makes sence now why thay have been discontiuing items over the last 6 months or so, only have a mad rat and thats in the loft, load of parts about still but no doubt people will cash in and up the prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I got rid of My Ansmann Kryptonite ages ago - seen a few "pro" kits from Germany pop up on ebay - I am slightly tempted lol Oh wait, i'm already in trouble for buying too much rc stuff lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny1975lucky Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Just had the pleasure of building my terrier 2 so if they are going to keep doing spares for the next few years then I may as well keep it and enjoy it. When spares do get hard to buy then I can always sell it on as spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Im sure many of you are aware of my thoughts on ansmann , I will keep quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Im sure many of you are aware of my thoughts on ansmann , I will keep quiet bit unfair is that though jack, i have had a few and for the money they cost, i dont think you can go wrong. also there steel motor pinions, greases, tools are all very good quality. i have just recently bought a set of tools made by ansmann and as far as i can see the tips are up to eds standards but about half the price, ok the handles might not look as nice but gives a good grip to hold. sad day to see ansmann call it a day. i though they were doing well, shows how the economy is though, no one is safe..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 bit unfair is that though jack, i have had a few and for the money they cost, i dont think you can go wrong. also there steel motor pinions, greases, tools are all very good quality. i have just recently bought a set of tools made by ansmann and as far as i can see the tips are up to eds standards but about half the price, ok the handles might not look as nice but gives a good grip to hold. sad day to see ansmann call it a day. i though they were doing well, shows how the economy is though, no one is safe..... I agree on the greases and pinions and can't comment on the drivers . I have had the rebranded rw ansmann pinions and they are great . Im sorry for the employee's but from past experiences i dislike the cars . My cousins is horrible and falls apart/breaks if you look at it funny . I have had to many run-ins in the last few weeks over this and for that reason (and not making enemy's ) im shutting up . Thanks , Jack . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyone Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Damn, guess the mad rat kit i ordered from wonderland models wont be turning up then as they mailed me to say out of stock. Wanted it for spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Damn, guess the mad rat kit i ordered from wonderland models wont be turning up then as they mailed me to say out of stock. Wanted it for spares. can still get it http://www.modelsport.co.uk/team-c-jekyll-rear-engine-2wd-buggy-kit/rc-car-products/369400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanio Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 My cousins is horrible and falls apart/breaks if you look at it funny . Just like Traxxas gear then.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Just like Traxxas gear then.... Funny man . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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