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Forum: Vintage RC 17-07-2014
Replies: 49
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Posted By percymon
Got mine this morning.. ...

Got mine this morning..

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa378/percymon/kyosho%20Scorpion/676A3DBE-36A6-41F7-8130-E155F94E1B3C_zpsasjmh612.jpg
As much as I try to support UK sellers, when i...
Forum: Vintage RC 27-06-2014
Replies: 49
Views: 7,531
Posted By percymon
Banzaihobby are now taking pre-orders - $235...

Banzaihobby are now taking pre-orders - $235 delivered to UK with EMS shipping. Even with full import duties and handling fees thats around £160 :D :D
Forum: Vintage RC 14-04-2014
Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
Posted By percymon
They all look like home made bits of bent wire to...

They all look like home made bits of bent wire to me - there should be a tall metal body post at the front and small plastic elipical parts towards the rear.
...
Forum: Vintage RC 14-04-2014
Replies: 49
Views: 7,531
Posted By percymon
Kyosho Scorpion re-release - Shizuoka Show

Finally Kyoshso gets on the re-re bandwagon...

http://www.rc-news.de/04/2014/coming-soon-kyosho-scorpion-re-release/
Forum: Tamiya 19-03-2014
Replies: 36
Views: 6,447
Posted By percymon
I don't know what their stock level is like, but...

I don't know what their stock level is like, but people seem to be buying 2-3 kits each to ensure spares back ups. One guy was lucky enough to get one kit with the performance upgrades (by mistake)...
Forum: Wanted 19-03-2014
Replies: 0
Views: 510
Posted By percymon
Tamiya super Astute Gear Cover

As per title, its the deep clear lexan cover to cover the slipper/spur etc

I know they are like rocking horse wotsit, but I live in hope !
Forum: Vintage RC 19-03-2014
Replies: 0
Views: 579
Posted By percymon
Wanted - Tamiya Super Astute Gear Cover

As per title, its the deep clear lexan cover to cover the slipper/spur etc

I know they are like rocking horse wotsit, but I live in hope !
Forum: Tamiya 17-03-2014
Replies: 36
Views: 6,447
Posted By percymon
Fabricated a custom top plate, used the kit one...

Fabricated a custom top plate, used the kit one as a template so pretty easy, just added an extra 4mm to the rear to allow for the different screw locations...


Cut and sanded the twin servo...
Forum: Vintage RC 17-03-2014
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By percymon
I had a copy of this - got it from eBay not too...

I had a copy of this - got it from eBay not too long ago, then re-sold it.

Its a Tamiya VHS, nothing specific to Beatties.

It was a laugh lookin at the drivers in their 80s shell suits. The...
Forum: Tamiya 13-03-2014
Replies: 36
Views: 6,447
Posted By percymon
Made some progress now, the chassis is pretty...

Made some progress now, the chassis is pretty ,uch built but with one issue. I bought a Kershaw Designs Mugen MBX6 motor mount for the elctric conversion, as other forums claimed it woud work. Maybe...
Forum: Vintage RC 13-03-2014
Replies: 8
Views: 1,297
Posted By percymon
Great work to date - looking forward to seeing...

Great work to date - looking forward to seeing that shell on
Forum: Electrics 06-03-2014
Replies: 20
Views: 2,210
Posted By percymon
I take mine to the local recycling centre - they...

I take mine to the local recycling centre - they just get placed with other batteries (mainly 1:1 car ones) in and open area away from combustible materials. I've sent a few soft packs there over...
Forum: Tamiya 04-03-2014
Replies: 36
Views: 6,447
Posted By percymon
I know a lot of guys have done this and half a...

I know a lot of guys have done this and half a millimetre doesn't sound much but there isn't a lot of plastic on the gearcase framework in places. I've swapped out the Tamiya items on the front end...
Forum: Tamiya 03-03-2014
Replies: 36
Views: 6,447
Posted By percymon
Indeed I did escape customs charges (nice for a...

Indeed I did escape customs charges (nice for a change !).

Build has been rather slow, as i have 3 other projects on the go and plenty waiting in the wings too :cry:

I've completed Bag A this...
Forum: Vintage RC 18-02-2014
Replies: 20
Views: 3,375
Posted By percymon
Any more progress ? Have taken mine from...

Any more progress ?

Have taken mine from this
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa378/percymon/58072%20Avante%20to%20BS/avante1_zpse018b660.jpg


to this in the last couple of weeks..
...
Forum: Tamiya 18-02-2014
Replies: 24
Views: 2,645
Posted By percymon
Oooo this is gonna be nice :thumbsup:

Oooo this is gonna be nice :thumbsup:
Forum: R/C Graphy! 18-02-2014
Replies: 3
Views: 1,026
Posted By percymon
For future reference it's a translucent black...

For future reference it's a translucent black cherry colour. I've not backed it as I love it the way it is :D
...
Forum: R/C Graphy! 11-02-2014
Replies: 3
Views: 1,026
Posted By percymon
Well its ordered now, so guess i'll find out what...

Well its ordered now, so guess i'll find out what its like soon enough

:thumbsup: or :thumbdown:


:confused:
Forum: R/C Graphy! 10-02-2014
Replies: 3
Views: 1,026
Posted By percymon
Wicked W075 Black Magenta

Does anyone have any photos of this colour, preferably backed with black, on a shell (or part of) ?

I've google searched with zero success other than the colour chart images on the wicked...
Forum: Tamiya 08-02-2014
Replies: 36
Views: 6,447
Posted By percymon
Mine is in the Uk and seems to have escaped HMRC...

Mine is in the Uk and seems to have escaped HMRC :)
Forum: Tamiya 07-02-2014
Replies: 36
Views: 6,447
Posted By percymon
For info my box (including the extra motor mount...

For info my box (including the extra motor mount from kershaw designs) is just under 11lb in weight. On supposedly 6-10 day international parcel delivery it was $66 (although its looking to be the...
Forum: oOple Talk 06-02-2014
Replies: 22
Views: 4,288
Posted By percymon
I can't complain - probably had 14 orders with...

I can't complain - probably had 14 orders with them in last 2 years from global, European and uk warehouses. Not one issue so far, latest one arrived today - another 1258tg servo
Forum: Vintage RC 04-02-2014
Replies: 3
Views: 1,252
Posted By percymon
You should be able to download both manuals at...

You should be able to download both manuals at www.competitionx.com (http://www.competitionx.com)

The cars are essentially the same - minor differences to materials and drivetrain chouice, but...
Forum: Wanted 03-02-2014
Replies: 1
Views: 415
Posted By percymon
Now sorted - thanks to those that offered items

Now sorted - thanks to those that offered items
Forum: Broxtowe Model Car Club 02-02-2014
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By percymon
If you're prepared to wait 2-3 weeks for delivery...

If you're prepared to wait 2-3 weeks for delivery then www.banzaihobby.com , you will not beat their prices.

Just ordered a load of hop ups in smaller orders with SAL airmail shipping. £25 for...
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