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I've sent off for a WP-1060 A ESC after a conversation with a local model shop. i feel sure they were impressed with my (received) knowledge. I'm assured it will be just the thing for me, by which I assume they mean someone who hasn't much of a clue. I feel the grandkids drifting away a bit, despite the Zooms and shouting across the drive. If he thinks of us every time he drives it, it's more than worth it. When he breaks bits, he'll know granddad'll fix it. My son-in-law can buy the transmitter batteries though. Thanks again.

Thanks, guys.

Thanks, M4. I appreciate the advice. Derek

Thanks for that. You don't have to wait long for a reply here, do you.

Hi, I’m after getting an old Tamiya model running for my 8-year-old grandson once lockdown and Covid restrictions are history. (When he’s 21?) I’ve got a 1993 Tamiya TA-01 chassis. The mechanical speed controller, part no. 50253, has now become a switch. I’d appreciate advice as to what to do. My options would appear to be: 1/ repair (not been successful so far), 2/ replace by an identical unit, 3/ replace by a later, and hopefully improved, mechanical speed controller, and 4/ put in an ESC. The chassis is in very good condition and mostly original although I have a 55T HPI motor fitted to make it more manageable for my young grandson, who uses the speed controller on my Tamiya Defender rather like a switch ironically. It still seems too fast and I was wondering if there’s a way of slowing the car further? It’ll be used in a smallish area in a garden, with railway sleepers around 3 edges, for a sort of trials test. The r/c transmitter is an Acorn Techniplus-α AP-201 2-channel unit. All advice gratefully received, especially if it is in language that’s not too technical. Derek

The car came with a transmitter, but with few adjustments. I'm quite enjoying the car so might well upgrade at a later date. But if the grandkids don't take to it the justification for all that money becomes less convincing. I'm off to Headcorn this weekend. I assume they'll have stalls there selling spares. I'll try there. Thanks, guys.

Thanks for that.

Thanks for the very prompt reply. How do I know how many turns I have at the moment or do I ask for just a high turn motor?

Hi, I’ve bought a s/h radio controlled Tamiya Escort RS Cosworth with the intention of getting my grandkids interested in the sport. It’s probably from the late 90s. However, the damn thing is too fast. It has a ‘540’ motor in it. How can I slow the car in order for me and the kids not to get into all sorts of trouble. I’ve seen kit Land Rover Defenders crawling along. Is there any way I can get the same sort of speed, or lack of it? Sorry to sound wimpish. Derek

Hi, I'm a granddad trying to get his grandchildren interested in radio controlled cars. I've been too successful. I bought a s/h Tamiya 1/10th scale Escort for them (and me) to play with but it's much too fast, and not only for me. Good fun though. We've hit most trees in the local park. The rest are hiding. Derek