FartyMarty Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hi all, just joine msuk, reading through the forums it seems a real friendly atmo As the title says I am totally new to r/c, never even held a transmitter!! been to a few local off-road meetings and now can't wait to have a go. I am hoping to get my grandson into it but is 8years a bit young? thats him not me! Anyway got to go I'm cream crackered and the wifes banging on the ceiling!!??? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea118 Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 welcome mate 8years old aint too young, but depending on what you buy for him make sure he understands what a good RC is capable of, like the speed for a start, and learn him about throttle control and braking its not like an on/off switch all should be fine as long as you take it step by step and learn yourself a couple of things on the way the guys at the place you go to should be glad to help if theyre a happy bunch too any problems come to us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Welcome mate Start off with sumet slow so he can gain controls and basic's So Dont know if u can limit a Electric or sumet? u can nitro by over richening it I wish i started when i was 8 years old But hey im a still a big kid right? Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 ziggy Welcome, just start with something easy to get you and your grandson into the hobby to see how you like it. I did that, and after a bit upgraded and so on and so on until what i have now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesChatz Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Welcome to the forum I would probably say a nitro for you, as if you have been to meetings and like it, you can stay all day with enough fuel For your grandson, I would probably say an electric, as they're a lot easier to use, and will probably be cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMick Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hi and Welcome..all the advice you will ever need on here..just be careful with an 8 year old around cars,more so nitro's..spinning gears/hot exhausts ect..have fun..Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcturner12 Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Start ya grand son off with a leccy,.maybe a Kit tamiya? let him help build it to get to grips with the car, For you get a nitro maybe rush,mt2 , some thing for starters have fun, and enjoy this addictive hobby which also puts huge dens in ya wallet, so go open up another bank account See ya around DAnny g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turner Boy Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Welcome to the forum! everybody is right get a starter i had experience with non hobby rc's but went in to nitro straight with an 1/8th scale revo and totaled it, i took it to morley models for repair and thay said it was the worst damage to a truck they have ever seen in the 16 years+ of owning the business!!! but if you get your grandson and yourself a nice starter maybe elcteric madbull or nitro rush im sure you will find your feet pretty easily the important thing to rember is have fun with the models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FartyMarty Posted December 9, 2006 Author Share Posted December 9, 2006 Thanks all for your sound advice. My m8 is saying I should get a Marder or Carson Attack as he is into 1/5's and I like the larger scales but I think I'll take yr advice with the grandson his dad's got a leccie which needs some work so maybe we can learn a bit in rebuilding it. See y'all in the forums Thanks again Farty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_t Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 welcome m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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