Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
oh, that escalated....
SOmeone was chatting on PB forum and pointed out one of these little things.
So that's on it's way
SOmeone was chatting on PB forum and pointed out one of these little things.
So that's on it's way
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
get one each and do soem FPV racing! Did Eclipse make it over?
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
Lol, you can't keep your money in your pocket can you.
Looks ace though.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
My boy is enjoying it, i'm enjoying time with him on lockdown. I'd have spent more than the £70 in petrol and shopping this week if we were allowed out, so it's not really an issue.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
I'm not knocking you mate, I've been on Amazon and various sites trying to buy a Hornet after reading this, but no one will post to here
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
If my new little one is my lads preference, I'll sell you the grasshopper
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
I'm bored, it's mostly about building it, once it's done I probably won't use it much.
Not to mention I'd get nicked for going outside.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
First minor mechanical today "Daddy, this doesn't sound right when going backwards"
Quick peek and the engine/motor was loose.
Sadly it was an engine out jobbie to get to the 2 bolts and tighten them up... Only 10-15 mins but wasn't too complex.
Quickly sorted and back up and running
Quick peek and the engine/motor was loose.
Sadly it was an engine out jobbie to get to the 2 bolts and tighten them up... Only 10-15 mins but wasn't too complex.
Quickly sorted and back up and running
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
with the CV19 stuff post has been delayed, but our wheel/engine bearings just arrived and were fitted
WOW !!! That's a massive massive difference in turning, handling and speed all round.... shocked !!!! Couple of little bearings and it's like getting double the bhp
WOW !!! That's a massive massive difference in turning, handling and speed all round.... shocked !!!! Couple of little bearings and it's like getting double the bhp
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
Looks like epic fun!!
Proverbs 17:9
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One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
The boy is loving it, which is what it's main purpose was really. So I'm happy.
I'm absolutely rubbish at driving compared to him.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
That is always the case. My son could fly his remote helicopter with great ease. I could only ever crash it.... sadly it is missing a gimble for the rotor and not in stock anymore and he has moved onto other things now.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
The baby FTX Colt has arrived and is charging
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
Very cool!
My lad is a little bit older so I bought one of these for him in the lockdown to build. Supposed to take about 10 hours, which is about right if you spray it etc.
https://www.modelmaniacs.co.uk/product/ ... 02b-58568/
My lad is a little bit older so I bought one of these for him in the lockdown to build. Supposed to take about 10 hours, which is about right if you spray it etc.
https://www.modelmaniacs.co.uk/product/ ... 02b-58568/