johninderby Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Before ordering from the far east check the prices at goldstarstockists. Often cheaper and UK stock. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 AKA Time Tunnel Models, as per my recommendation above I have always found it a bit confusing that they have two names... never know which to use! Nitroholic - I will say this - I remember reading somewhere of the M06 being much more difficult to set up well than the M05, maybe that's been sorted now though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Personally I don't think you will go far wrong with a m06 or tt02, heaps of bits around and they don't cost a fortune, as noj said though find a shell you like and work from that. My money would be on a m06 alpine, great chassis and superb looking shell. Then hop up as you see fit down the line..... Sell the brushed esc and motor to pop a little more back into the pot too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 You'll love whatever you get I'm sure. It's great to see a sceptic taking the plunge, just gotta convince Clive now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm going to let the missus make the final choice...so I am giving here a shortlist: 1) M06 Alpine 2) TT02 AMG SLS Merc 3) TT01E BMW M3 GP2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) i tried brushless in a tt-01 was only a 3300kv motor with 2s and it was way to much for it, kept flippin and rolling etc Edited October 25, 2014 by Yrkoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer7 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 For what you want I would go TT02 plenty of body shells to choose from just add bearings and metal centre prop, and you will be rallying by tea time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QRC Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 M05/06 Mini with the Tamiya black motor and lipo, always a good laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Time to move the goalposts a little .... This can carry your beers as well - useful!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAMIYA-Camion-Benne-Dump-Truck-Mammoth-NEUF-NEU-NEU-/300949731106?pt=FR_YO_Jeux_RadioComRobots_VehiculesRadiocommandes&hash=item4612007722 Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Time to move the goalposts a little .... This can carry your beers as well - useful!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAMIYA-Camion-Benne-Dump-Truck-Mammoth-NEUF-NEU-NEU-/300949731106?pt=FR_YO_Jeux_RadioComRobots_VehiculesRadiocommandes&hash=item4612007722 Al. yeah....thanks. Buy one for me and I'll buy it off you for the 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrooom Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) M-05 is good fun... i should know.. i had few.... But M-06 is great fun with it being RWD, it is almost off road 2wd buggy with really short arms and it is more complicated to build, perfect for that slow xmas afternoon. You need get good shocks i.e #54000 shocks and ball bearing... it can handle brushless power. You can take them to club racing. I personally recommond you a m06 Edited October 26, 2014 by vrooom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdaxner Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) I think I will be asking for this one for chrimbo - http://banzaihobby.com/tamiya-57874....love it!!! Although I have no idea what the difference is between the TT01/2 M05/6 models. Just noticed this is 4wd and I fancy 2wd hmm. Edited October 26, 2014 by shdaxner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 M05 is front wheel drive...M06 is rear wheel drive. TT01/TT02 are 4WD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdaxner Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 M05 is front wheel drive...M06 is rear wheel drive. TT01/TT02 are 4WD Ahh, cheers NH, M06 it is then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdaxner Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Oooh, I like this - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-58493-RC-Mazda-RX-7-M06-1-10-Car-Kit-w-ESC-/121422978526?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item1c455f9dde also this - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-EP-RC-Car-1-10-Alfa-Romeo-GIULIA-SPRINT-GTA-Racing-Car-M06-with-ESC-58486-/251654682550?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item3a97c9b7b6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I fancy the Lowride Pumpkin. Stick the reinforced gear set and RC Racing ballraces in and some rally block tyres on the wheels and you're good to go BL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 M-06s come with the reinforced gears now so it's only the ball races and shocks that need adding. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Think I'll probably go for the M06 Alpine. Just looks like a lovely kit to build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Love the look of the alpine shell. I have an M05 and enjoy although it could do with a faster can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 The tt01e 'sweet chariot' M3 GTR should, iirc,come with the light unit and fittings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) These are the light buckets that came with my alpine shell: Unfortunately they're purely decorative: I've had a quick look for usable light buckets but haven't found anything. Edited October 27, 2014 by oodboo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 The tt01e 'sweet chariot' M3 GTR should, iirc,come with the light unit and fittings... It does indeed ... comes with a full LED kit according to the MS website. Shame those Alpine buckets have a moulded silvered 'glass' piece. If I could find some clear glass parts the right size and shape, I could adapt those buckets. It looks like they were designed to have LEDs fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) That's mad - they look like they have 3/5mm LED holes and the little screw hole for the LED holder... and yet they aren't clear?!? Edit: Just a thought - would the Lunchbox clear headlight lens fit? Else it's a look through the Tamiya clear parts catalogue. Edited October 27, 2014 by pritch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 They're bigger than the lights on the lunchbox. I thought about drilling a hole through them to fit an led but thought it would look crap so decided against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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