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  1. Might have accidentally taken a page out of @Kpowell911's book and ordered a new RC after a few beers last night 😬😬

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    2. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      @Stormbringer got a ProCat Classic Re-re! Wanted something to run at the classic buggy meets and the occasional run out on the 4wd track up the buggy club!

    3. Gaz!

      Gaz!

      Lol, cant fault you one bit mate, if it makes you happy then why not??

       

      a little of what you fancy…. :good:

    4. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      @Gaz! Yeah, i've been umming and arring for a few weeks about getting one so not like it was a complete impulse buy! Read they're a bit of a 'fun' build so looking forward to that

  2. Talktalk internet has been flawless for me for the 18 month contract, decide to go to another provider and now my internet speed has dropped massively! Might be a bit tinfoil hat, but I've gone from 110 on wifi to 30-40ish plugged direct into router!

    1. Bajadre

      Bajadre

      try resetting the router off for 30secs reggie but id guess youve tried that been with virgin media way back when they were telewest comms i pay for 200meg line mine speedtests at 70-80 at times but if i reset my router its back on full whack again i use speedtest.net 

  3. Laptop has been on its way out for a while so thought I'd get my old reliable uni desktop out for a bit of CAD work and it doesn't boot anymore!

     

    Looks like I'm going to be getting myself a new laptop/pc soon!

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    2. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      Tried that one! Along with all the usual tricks, but no luck!

    3. Alex97

      Alex97

      They now only offer 20% off of accessories so I can't be a great help unfortunately. 

    4. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      @Alex97 Thanks for mentioning anyway buddy

  4. Does anyone know if the big Hamleys in London still has proper RC cars in there? Remember there being a big section of Tamiya kits but they don't list any online!

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    2. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      @BlackSeaRC Yeah I went in there just before Christmas and was really underwhelmed by what they had in there 

    3. oodboo

      oodboo

      Only toy grade stuff when I was there in summer.

    4. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      Looks like I'm giving it a miss then!

  5. First time I'm hoping for/expecting any RC related presents in a long time! Hopefully everyone's been good this year!

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    2. Yrkoon

      Yrkoon

      i was a good boy and santa got me a ryzen 7 5700x too replace my ryzen 5 3600 🙂

    3. Lone-wolf

      Lone-wolf

      I never ask for rc stuff, just buy it myself as and when, so it will be the usual Lynx, socks and a Luna calander showing moon phase ....bet im right

    4. Stormbringer

      Stormbringer

      I think i must have been good as i got an Airwolf fuse and a new wee heli  blade 150 fx from she who must be obeyed and Yrkoon got me diecast Zero and a revel lancaster kit

  6. Wow. Klinik RC liquid mask. Maybe the worst product I've ever used. Applied as instructed. Wouldn't peel off the shell when there was paint on it or not on it! Thick and thin areas made no difference. Have scraped off most of it but it's left a residue everywhere. Hoping some rubbing alcohol will get it off otherwise that's 2 shells and 5 tins of paint wasted!

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    2. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      Just looked on their website and it says not to use a hairdryer/hot air gun to speed up drying. But then on the packaging it says you can use warm air to speed up drying?!

    3. Bajadre

      Bajadre

      what pattern you trying achieve reggie?

       

    4. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      Nothing really extravagant at all! Just been wanting to try it out for the ease of marking curves but no luck.

       

      I've sent Modelsport a message as their description doesn't have the "don't use heat warning" and don't want anyone else making the same mistake

  7. Bummer when you're doing a swap with someone and you've paid for Special Delivery next day and they've used Evri's snail service!!! 3 Days in and it's just hit the 'transport hub' 😞

    1. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      Not anyone from here I should add!

    2. Nitroholic

      Nitroholic

      always worth asking before hand what service is being used 🙂

  8. Not sure why after not doing any exercise for 6 months and having a week sat with 2 lungs full of covid, I thought signing up for a triathlon today was a good idea!

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    2. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      @Alex97 Yeah, just doing a sprint to start out. Been wanting to do one for years

    3. bertberr

      bertberr

      I'd like to do one but can't swim, well not for much more than 10m.  Good luck with it dude, sure you'll be just fine.

    4. Alex97

      Alex97

      I was debating doing the sprint at Blenheim palace however I think I'll push that back to 2024 and focus on half marathon prep. 

  9. Has anyone ever contacted Fastrax directly? Have sent them a message through their website but wondered how much luck I'll have at getting a response 

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    2. Stormbringer

      Stormbringer

      Nice 1 mate 👌 

    3. Kpowell911

      Kpowell911

      I got in touch with them for a lost wheel hex on a second hand part I didnt even buy. They were absolutely fantastic and sent me the part out free of charge. I went through CML

    4. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      @Kpowell911 Yeah they're sending this out to me FoC too. Really impressed with them.

  10. Anyone know a 17mm hex kit that works with the Fastrax Slash 4x4 driveshafts?! Wish I'd fitted them at the weekend, I might be a bit stuck!

    1. Kpowell911

      Kpowell911

      I think youre gonna be stuck with that one, as you know the Fastrax Slash driveshafts have their own hexes. Maybe you can find a 12-17mm sleeve hex?

    2. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      @Kpowell911 I've found some 12-17mm converters on Amazon that'll hopefully get me through the weekend's racing. Probably should have done some more research on them before buying, but really wasn't expecting some bespoke hexes!

  11. How crazy is it that companies still aren't capable of keeping a somewhat accurate representation of their stock? Bought a body shell only to find out after chasing it up that it's apparently been discontinued for a while!

    1. Stormbringer

      Stormbringer

      Crap when that happens mate 🥴

  12. Any recommendations on upgrade driveshafts for Slash 4x4? MIP looks like the 'right' decision but they're a bit expensive!

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    2. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      That's the answer I really wanted to hear tbh! They're much better priced than anything else I've seen

    3. Kpowell911

      Kpowell911

      Ive ran the Fastrax on 2x Slash 4x4s and currently have them on my Stampede 4x4 and theyre great. 
       

      Im probably going to get another Slash 4x4 and a Rally st some point, and will use them again

    4. Yrkoon

      Yrkoon

      got fasttrax ones on a trx-4 and their good for the money although not hitting the rpm of a slash 🙂

  13. Any recommendations for a replacement ESC/Motor combo for a Slash 4x4? Currently running the VXL 3s system. EZRUN Max10 SCT 3200kv looks like a good package and price whilst retaining the waterproof aspect?

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    2. Nitroholic

      Nitroholic

      Never rated the Traxxas stock VXL motors and ESC for anything, and when you consider a price nudging £200 for a 3s combo......er...

       

      That EZRun combo will be just fine. Probably last longer too. And its a LOT cheaper.

    3. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      @Nitroholic I always remember it running hot when I got it new probably 10 years ago, but it didn't seem happy doing it today.

       

      I'm pretty sure I'm currently geared for what people recommended for 3s back in the day too, so not exactly stressed on 2s.

    4. Yrkoon

      Yrkoon

      i have the same system in my corally triton and it runs awesome, the triton is 2wd but im sure it will handle a ten scale 4wd easy 🙂

       

      theres my triton on the max 10  sct esc and motor on 2s, go hobbywing max 10 in snow 🙂

       

  14. A torn ACL might make me a bit more active with the RC cars for a while!

  15. Used my slash for the first time in about 2 years today, man I forgot how much fun it was

  16. Where's the cheapest place to get Tamiya models from now?

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    2. .AJ.

      .AJ.

      Have look at Tamico.de

    3. ReggieC
    4. .AJ.

      .AJ.

      Nope, no customs inside the EU and shipping from Germany is normally only 3-5 days

  17. Best crawler servo sub

    1. mini-z-awd

      mini-z-awd

      non waterproof turnigy 1501 from hobbyking it got about 15kg i ran one in a nitro car and a baja for t/b

  18. Where's the april fools joke this year?! Must be a few years since the forum turned pink and caused an uproar

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    2. RCbutcher

      RCbutcher

      Turned the forum pink?

      Someone caught me out the first year I was on here I forget what they said but it hyped me up lol. For 5 min until next man posted.

    3. Noj

      Noj

      Has someone been chastised for bad behaviour again.... ;p

    4. smeghead28

      smeghead28

      I think you will find the jokes on us anyway for spending so much on some blobs of plastic ;)

  19. What are the current paypal fees for goods?

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    2. RCbutcher

      RCbutcher

      I try not to take no notice but it stings sometimes. I'll guess 5%

    3. Noj

      Noj

      3.4% plus 20p :)

    4. Nitroholic

      Nitroholic

      or 1 arm and one leg ( other mixtures of limbs accepted ) plus 20p

  20. Any solid works experts about? Need some help with some surface modelling

    1. -BEZ-

      -BEZ-

      this might help

      ive yet to properly play with surface modelling although its on my hit list of many things to do lol

  21. Is anyone else into American Football?

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    2. Rover Man

      Rover Man

      Think Nitro hit the nail on the head there. Its a Show not a Sport ;-)

    3. Nitroholic

      Nitroholic

      Only remains to add...

      GO CHEESEHEADS!

    4. Theodore Bagwell

      Theodore Bagwell

      Started watching it while stationed in Berlin in the early 70's still watch it today.Some of these games can get more exciting in the last 15 seconds of play,than 90 minutes of footy.

  22. Anyone fancy donating me a new RC?!

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    2. jordan_bench10

      jordan_bench10

      In otherwords you want a micro haha

    3. ReggieC

      ReggieC

      Have been looking at MERVs recently

    4. RCbutcher

      RCbutcher

      Buy one of the

  23. Tempted by a merv as a back pack rc at uni...

    1. oodboo

      oodboo

      Just stick to beer at uni.

  24. Rather tempted by a Gmade R1....

    1. turok007

      turok007

      does look nice.

  25. Typical Yodel, delivered a parcel to my uni accommodation without taking a signature!

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