atom3624 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 You've had white stuff today? Winter's finally here! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Sadly no, that is a pic from last winter. We came close today though - a few flakes fell but none settled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Fantastic looking truck, the colour is gorgeous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Thanks! That is Tamiya PS-17 metallic green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) Here's another - I call it the Black Knight: It started life as a Super Fighter GR, but I ditched the heavy hardshell in favour of a lightweight polycarbonate Sand Viper one, and added oil shocks, sealed bearings, a steel pinion, a rebuildable brushed motor and some nice shiny wheels. Edited February 13, 2018 by XV Pilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Damn your collection, so many tasty RC's. Ran those wheels on my HB, the rears didn't last long on my BL set up and tarmac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Should this thread be renamed "Tamiya Fights Back" as it shows there is still a lot of interest in Tamiya? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie666uk Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 i think tamiya will always hold a strong interest for many in rc. most people have one in their collection and many had one as their first rc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post XV Pilot Posted December 13, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) I have posted this one before in another thread, but it fits here too, so I hope nobody minds a reposting: Based on a M-03 with the usual mods and a Sport Tuned motor, it is a fun little performer that won me a few medals back in my racing days. However now that these shells have become rather rare, it spends it's retirement on shelf display, leaving race duties to its younger M-05 sibling with its expendable Matrixline shell. Edited February 13, 2018 by XV Pilot 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBSTER 1992 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I have posted this one before in another thread, but it fits here too, so I hope nobody minds a reposting: Based on a M-03 with the usual mods and a Sport Tuned motor, it is a fun little performer that won me a few medals back in my racing days. I love that mini it's so nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 2 hours ago, XV Pilot said: I have posted this one before in another thread, but it fits here too, so I hope nobody minds a reposting: Based on a M-03 with the usual mods and a Sport Tuned motor, it is a fun little performer that won me a few medals back in my racing days. One of these kits could be my next Tamiya purchase. John 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) Here is its Monte Carlo rival, the Renault Alpine: Edited February 13, 2018 by XV Pilot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBSTER 1992 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Here is its Monte Carlo rival, the Renault Alpine: Omg that's nice to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Miper V3.0, DT-02 on Blitzer wheels and tyres running a TS 80a/3520kv combo. Aggroshot, DT-03T Blitzer front tyres, Big Joe 2 rear tyres, TS 80a/unknown 3300kv combo. Cloddy, Super ClodBuster, largely standard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Nice-looking tyre choice on the Aqroshot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 2 hours ago, johninderby said: One of these kits could be my next Tamiya purchase. John Check out Modelsport - ON OFFER!! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 4 minutes ago, XV Pilot said: Nice-looking tyre choice on the Aqroshot! I knew the standard "Street" boots wouldn't cut the mustard so I went Blitzer front and rear but the rears went bald quickly so something more beefy was required. The Big Joes looked good and certainly seem up to the job. Trouble is the right rear lower suspension mount has broken so the 'Shot is on stop atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) One of Tamiya's more controversial offerings: Love it or hate it, you've got to admit it looks different! Edited February 13, 2018 by XV Pilot 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 You cannot be serious!! It's certainly eye-catching - couldn't miss it in a 'crowd' or whatever the RC collective noun is! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 And you admit to owning this of your own free will? . John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyb84 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 I really like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) The way I see it, in this age of affordable buggies with full double wishbone suspension and predictable handling, most people drive old-school bouncy Hornets for one of two reasons - nostalgia, or they want something fun and different. Those that drive them for nostalgic reasons would probably be drawn to the standard box-art colours, but this one suits the "fun and different" crowd. After all, if being styled after a running shoe created by an eccentric Japanese fashion designer and RC enthusiast doesn't say "fun and different", I don't know what does! Edited December 15, 2015 by XV Pilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 4 hours ago, atom3624 said: couldn't miss it in a 'crowd' or whatever the RC collective noun is! My vote would be for "gaggle" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 How about a 'trigger'? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Or a "murder", like crows... because where there's one... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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