Buket_List_RC

Anyone managed to get a rear axle mount? Mk.

Well that has destroyed the passion and creativity in me, thanks for that. Goodbye MSUK and Modelsport, Ill spend my money elsewhere. Mk.

Yeh, building a picture in my head, and kind of using the thread to do it! Good point, I think the Wraith would have been at the top of my list as something different, but cost has now ruled that out. The TT-02 R is a raised chassis, so in theory is semi-off road, acceptable of gravel. Pedigree of the Lancia is fantastic too. Mk.

OK, change of plans, buying a flat, so budget is restricted: Kyosho Sand Master

Cheers. Belt Drive and Lightweight, nice, where are you sourcing the model from? Mk.

Stripped out a few more... Kyosho Sand Master

Prices: I have found the following models for consideration so far: Monster Truck: Lunch Box / Midnight Pumpkin (Another!)

Rulled-out Stadium Truggy's - Not a fan of the looks... Mk.

If the car is a mess, Ill strip it down. If not Ill spend the two hours enjoying some sun, having sex, or drinking a cold beer. You can clean your models if you want... Robust and Rugged Models! Mk.

OK, get where you are coming from, but lets say heavy usage between strip downs: Say Build in the winter, 4 good months of mid-spring into Summer running: Re-oil and brush up. Rebuild in the mid-Autumn Few runs in the winter (depending on conditions and frequency rebuild say 1-2 times) Wet winter months shelved (oiled and brushed off before and after shelving). Mk.

I want something I can take care building out the box, run for a year or more (having a lot of fun) without having to strip down every 2nd day out. I don't mind the odd thing breaking, but rugged and fast is essential. After either a fatal accident, or a medal for long service, Ill either strip for parts or rebuild after a 12 months and set off again. I envisage a wall of long standing hero's. I don't mind spending money on a piece of chassis that will last forever, but I don't want to spend money on Lipo and brushless. Call me old fashioned, but I want the best of old technology (however I don't mind a bit of new age design). Mk.

No re-re-Falcon's, and I think the only legacy of the Falcon still purchasable is the beefed up and bulked out Blitzer Beetle... 4WD 540 noted.

The Tamiya XR311 also falls short (something tells me I should build this one day), but the fun bashing, speed, off-road capability is just not there... Mk.

I don't deny that these would be fun to build, and I get the appeal of the Rock Crawlers and trail trucks, I am particularly enjoying the looks of the GMade SAWBACK, but I am looking for an element of speed and grind. So I removed these from the line up... Thanks for capturing this though. (I have added speed to my brief). Mk.

No budget, except for consideration of the fun factor. Not going to spend a fortune on something that is dull to build, and dull to drive. Mk.

Can't find a specific forum to discuss Kit Cars, so wanted to start one... So here we are: With a history of models, planes, engineering, moving parts, and such other things in the blood, I knew I had to do some RC cars before I had kids..! After some decent research I decided the 'Lunch Box' was the ultimate classic RC first build. So I built one (classic colour scheme, some mods, see previous posts). And.. Then I built another one; heavily modified. Thus, following two Lunch Box builds I am looking for my next build: But research requires a set of rules; as follows: - 1:10 / 1:12 Off-Road Kit RC (has to have the joy of building out the box - any old plod can get RTR) - Electric NiMh 7.2v Stick / 540 Brushed Motor (The best of old tech) - Fun, Fast & Some-what Rugged (strip down required on annual basis only). I have found the following models for consideration so far: Monster Truck: Lunch Box / Midnight Pumpkin (Another!) Super Clod / Bullhead (4WD) Agrios (4WD) Rock Racer: Axial Wraith (4WD) Multi-Surface Rally: Lancia Integrale (TT-02 R) (4WD) Buggy: Kyosho: Sand Master / NeXXt Associated: RC10 Classic / RC10 Classic World's Car Team C: EP Buggy Minion TR04 / Jekyll HoBao: H2 Pro Tamiya: Rising Fighter Neo Fighter Buggy Mad Bull Sand Rover Neo Scorcher (4WD) The Hornet Nova Fox Fast Attack Vehicle Sand Viper Gravel Hound Dog (4WD) The Frog Dark Impact (4WD) Hot Shot (4WD) * Super Hot Shot (4WD) Sand Scorcher Egress (4WD) [Artist Platform - Wild Willy - WR-02 etc] [stadium Truggy:] [blitzer Beetle / Stadium Blitzer] [Team Associated 10T4.2] [Rock Crawlers, Trail Trucks, and HGV's have been ruled out, but you can try and convince me if you want!] [square Brackets mean its been ruled out] *'s Means someone has give a car a thumbs up Don't want to hear arguments about going brushless and Lipo. Don't want to discuss RTR, I want to build. If I have missed a forum, please shout and laugh at me, but I did search for one, promise Firstly tell me what I have missed. Secondly tell me if I need to tweak any rules. Thirdly, and most importantly, what to dismiss... Mk.

Note on the two models: Lunch Box 1 weighs 2235 grams - 540-J Motor

Updated Reseach Sheet: Bucket List: Build RC Car

Just finished Lunch Box No. 2; I finally got round to uploading photos of old and new. Lunch Box 1: in standard colour scheme does not look quite like this now, smashed up, but just as fun. Lunch Box 2: broke the front suspension after 10 mins of messing about, need to fix up ASAP. Slide Show Link and some Feature Photos: http://s938.photobucket.com/user/ma207ma207/slideshow/ Mk.

JunFac have stopped manufacturing this item - DISCONTINUED http://www.junfac.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=419 I have been searching for 6 months and have not got one. I have an open search on ebay, and only one has come up (this one was for the Hornet, but essentially same item, just extra bits that differ) in the last 6 months, It sold for

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The other inserts that can work are these, but I have never tried them: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/schumacher-1-10th-truck-2.2-foam-tyre-insert-soft-/rc-car-products/16890 Mk.

And lastly, having done the list above, I have another version that groups it for the primary parts of the car: Bucket List: Build RC Car

Additional notes: Dont use a metal servo saver, you need a weak link, use a clutch type or normal sacrificial plastic one. If metal, your weakest link may well be the chassis. Radshape skid plate, similar to above, so stiff that your next weakest link may well be your chassis, your choice... And lastly, I know with many the CRP FX-10 A-Arm Double Wishobone converstion is popular; but having tried it out, yes it improves steering and control, but in my opinion, its no longer a lunchbox, buy somthing else instead! My opinion only...