Forum: R/C Graphy!
17-11-2014
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Replies: 4
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Decals
Thanks for the last set of decals Josh, awesome! I want another set! :D Just sent you a FB PM with my order :D :D get in touch when you have a mo to sort out the details!
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
02-09-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
Vintage Guidelines
Here are the vintage guidelines we're thinking about, let me know what you think:
(It's mainly Johns suggestion)
Pre-2000 designed or built 1/10 buggy
Open radio
Open tyres
NiMH batteries...
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
19-08-2014
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,975
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
15-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
14-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
I don't have any suitable shocks :( but what is...
I don't have any suitable shocks :( but what is it? Looks cool :cool:
TBH it's not my car that's going to slow me down.... I sure my driving will even up the advantage I may have with the car! :woot:
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
14-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
14-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
Great to hear it's ordered! :thumbsup:
It's a...
Great to hear it's ordered! :thumbsup:
It's a lovely car to build, enjoy it! :D
You just need to think about electrics now. Any idea what servo you will use? I've got a cheap-o MS one in it at...
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
14-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
14-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
This is entirely my opinion of course, but I'd...
This is entirely my opinion of course, but I'd say Worlds, mainly because it's 'more vintage' than the B3; however, do I remember you used to have a B3? I guess for you the B3 would carry extra...
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
13-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
I still have NIMH for the kids trucks (they are...
I still have NIMH for the kids trucks (they are on brushed too), however I can see it being an unneeded expense if you chucked them in favour of LiPos, but limit to 2S is a good idea (as you said in...
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
13-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
13-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
I agree - it is a fun class, and making it...
I agree - it is a fun class, and making it accessible and open to the widest number of racers should be the most important thing, as well as flexibility on the night. As I noted above, I think we...
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
12-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
This could very easily turn very complicated!...
This could very easily turn very complicated! :woot:
I think the fundamental rule, as Richard said, is "staying in the spirit" of running a 20yr old RC :D
We want to keep it as open as possible...
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
12-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
12-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
11-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
And more thoughts...
I have also toyed with the idea of putting my old school Acoms 27mhz electronics in the RC10, but the thought of the long aerial and messing with crystals is just a step too far... :lol:
I have...
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
11-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
Batteries and Motors, more thoughts...
I assume that the 21.5 / 17.5 are brushless? What size tracks were they running on? I didn't go to any of the meetings so don't know.. I did see some pictures, so assume they were outdoor, larger...
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
11-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
Batteries and motors!
I agree 'stock(-ish?' Is a good plan; I can see Richards thoughts on LiPo, but I can also see Josh's keeping it 'reasonably crap' with NiMH and brushed as being a good thing!!:D I think we do have to...
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
11-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
Vintage guidelines
Great :thumbsup:
As I see it then, things to consider before Thursday re. Guidelines:
Pre-2000 & Re-re (pre-2000 design) seems to be agreed :D
Tyres: control tyre? Bear in mind some old cars don't...
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
10-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
10-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
ESC
Oops, wrong link; this one: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/lrp-a.i.-runner-reverse-v2.0-brushed-esc/rc-car-products/383082
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
10-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
Reedy & RC10
Yup, I wanted to keep it Reedy for the same reason, but didn't want to go modified (with all the com cutting and suchlike, which has put me off vintage ones a bit), however, this brushed Reedy looks...
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
10-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
If you go for the RC10 Classic (and it would be...
If you go for the RC10 Classic (and it would be fab to have another gold pan at the track!!:D ), JC Racing ( http://www.jcracingproducts.co.uk/home/ ) do 2.2" 5 spoke wheels, from an original 1989...
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
10-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
My vintage pics
Here is my re-re RC10 gold pan, B4.2 with matching paintwork behind:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/14687195440_91285b5c60.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/onRHvA)RC10 Classic & RC10 B4.2 with Classic...
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Forum: South West Indoor RC
09-08-2014
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Replies: 59
Views: 12,751
More thoughts
I have seen other places giving out extra points for those using old school radio gear, NiCd/NiMH batteries, brushed motors, and mechanical speed controllers, in addition to having motor guidelines...
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