Boy ! this forum is dead aint it !

[Dun2504]

I guess nobody uses this forum , Where is everybody at?

 

[wombat]

I wouldn't say it's dead, it's the time of year when people aren't using their rc's as much, therefore not as much to post, there is a steady stream of regular posters that keep things going, and quite a few new posters 🙂

[Fred barlow]

it's quiet but not dead, be glad its not gone over to facebook and faded into the masses like so many have

[wolfie1]

I am on here daily having a read of stuff and posting when i feel a need too

[wombat]

44 minutes ago, Fred barlow said:

it's quiet but not dead, be glad its not gone over to facebook and faded into the masses like so many have

Too right 👍 👍 

[wombat]

20 minutes ago, wolfie1 said:

I am on here daily having a read of stuff and posting when i feel a need too

Exactly, the people who moan are the ones who don't contribute,,👍

[bertberr]

Don't think anybodies moaning, just stating a fact - it is quiet on here, even for this time of year.  Sure it will pick up again soon 🤞👍

[Dun2504]

I hope so, I like reading about others problems and triumphs !

The other forum I look at is very American focused where the idea seems to be buy buy buy !

I like to make stuff and enjoy when others come up with good ideas to modify or repair.

 

[Lone-wolf]

Nearly all forums are struggling, simply because every one is now using the face ache, many forums have shut down, this form will pick up again

[MrCake]

Pretty sure there was a similar thread this time last year.

 

I still try and get out in the winter but my cars definitely see less use as a winter session then requires a lot of time of properly cleaning compared to blowing off some dust in the dryer months.

 

The hobby still feels very niche to me (in the UK at least) and I am guessing won't have the user base of something like fishing.

[wolfie1]

I dont actually like the facebook, reddit etc platforms they all just seem too wishy washy, sure i am on a few and look at the pics but dont really post as you always get that 1 slobbering knuckle dragger that posts on everyone’s post saying that 1 particular car is poop and you should have bought x instead, just get lost min if you have nothing constructive to say just dont say anything

[Stormbringer]

slobbering knuckle dragger lol i couldnt have put that better myself 

[Dun2504]

I have seen that on other forums , where non usa products are poo, even when they are technically superior . 

They are not as good quality as domestic products even though they all come out of the same far east factory 90% of the time.

Just built my first Taylor 35 V2 reed engine and am going to run it against my scz 29 and Chinese 32 reed case to see how much better it is . Build quality of the parts and finish look fantastic so far .

 

[Gaz!]

Couple more points i would like to add,

 

the whole 5th scale petrol scene has quietened down due to those nervous types that complain, so not having suitable bash spots anymore and the fact they are a (Losi 5ive) best part of a 25kg missile!! lol.

 

the hobby has waves of differing areas, remember the short course craze?? That was a massive shift! Then drones, now it looks like the crawler part of the hobby is flourishing as this was very quiet and niche for some years. I’m absolutely sure the large scale interest will come back, although i believe it will be electric and not i/c which is a shame as i really liked the howl of the engine and smell from the exhaust.

 

last thing i would add regards making stuff, i used to make a kit to turn a Scx10 to suit the popular Defender 90 body, made loads of them and sold like hot cakes but, price of raw materials sky rocketed, as with the electricity hikes made it look really expensive when compared to the equivalent Chinese offering at a ridiculously low price with a overall better finish.

i do still tinker but more with plasticard now, that said i have made my own version of rear bumper for the Traxxas Trx4m Defender…

 

after being here for some years, yes the likes of face ache have lured away lots of people, this forum has a wealth of knowledge, changes with the times and will always have loyal supporters. Quality over quantity with members, id rather have 1 decent guys instead of having 10 dicks.

 

sorry for the ramble. 

[bertberr]

I've given up using FB, never used reddit or IG either.  Used to find stuff just got lost in the ether, very difficult to keep track of a particular issue/subject and much of it was utter nonsense anyway.

 

At least here you can keep up with things easier, and its just simpler / more enjoyable to spend a few mins checking out the latest threads / keeping up with the latest news etc.

[Dun2504]

Yay 2025.

Any new posts ?

 

[bertberr]

Possibly... 😜

[wombat]

On 02/01/2025 at 20:16, Dun2504 said:

Yay 2025.

Any new posts ?

 

You're quite welcome to post whenever you want, that's what keeps the forum going,🤔

[Cactus]

This forum is more alive than some others 🤣