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model for my dad?

tylerh — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:06:04 GMT

Hi All,

My dad has been sick and needs a new at-home hobby... I thought a model would be fun..

He loves antique boats (wooden cris-craft type) and antique / classic cars..

He will want something accurate, but not TOO overly hard.. Maybe something with real metal pieces for a car, or real wood for a boat?

I dont know much about these types of models, so any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Novak 13.5 for sale

jmccormick — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:51:33 GMT

I have a Novak 13.5 SS motor for sale it has ceramic bearings that I put in when it was new about a year ago. I ran the timing fully advanced but have returned it to the factory setting. Never overheated and has only been run indoors on carpet oval.
$45 shipped paypal or M/O.............

New finds

swagfu — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:49:48 GMT

I have just purchased my first MM's. I found these at Sear's Essentials in the clearance section. I got these for $2 each. Is that a good deal?

I haven't opened one to see the actual quality, but they look pretty cool.

Wanted- 1969 Daytonas, 1970 Superbirds

Mike B — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:38:15 GMT

I am looking for 1969 Dodge Daytona Green Machines and the M2 1969 Dodge Daytona chase cars.
I am also looking for 1969 Dodge Daytona and 1970 Plymouth Superbird White Lightnings.

I have Green Machines, White Lightnings, Treasure Hunts, LEs, Zamacs, RC Chase and gold cars, and RCCA-Action cars available.

Please email me at JBar630308@aol.com

Thanks,
Mike

Four Z06 / C6 Corvette Green Machines

Drdealone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:34:42 GMT

Today I received the last car in this group. The Cyber Grey Plastic Base 1/30 Green Machine. This 4 Car set was very difficult to put together as all four cars are 1500 in the regular run and only 30 cars on the Green Machine run (2%). They are :Cyber Grey, Arctic White, Jake GT1 Black , Jake GT1 Yellow. Also note that the Cyber Grey Vette with Plastic base differs from the Metal Base version. A different casting was used and they have different wheels.They are all hobby exclusives and none of these GM's have shown up on ebay thus far. They fit in well with some of the other GM Vettes I have.

Regards, DrDeal

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Futaba 9650 And Lipo Batteries

DOUGHBOY — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:49:11 GMT

I Have A Newer Futaba 9650 Servo It Is In Great Shape Asking 50.00 Including Shipping Always Open To Offers Though..

I Also Have A 1 Smc 3200 2s Lipo First 35.00 Takes It And A 3800 2s Fantom Lipo Will Take 40.00..... Prices Including Shipping

Friday Nite Chat

camarors — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:44:51 GMT

Chat starts at 7:00 Eastern time.

Help picking first nitro rc! Need durable beater, I think.

themaxx69 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:26:02 GMT

Ok, so this will be my first nitro rc I have ever had. I have always wanted one

since I saw a grasshopper like 15 or so years ago. I have been doing a lot of

reading on different trucks and buggies and truggies etc. But, there are just

too many different ones out there.

Basically, I want something that isn't going to break(easily), and doesn't cost

an arm & a leg. I don't want to jump 30 feet on concrete or do 4 back flips,

land upside down and then keep going. I don't have a thousand dollars or more

to spend on an rc truck, at least not right at once. That kinda leads me to

another question about price. I see trucks for a few hundred and then something

like a losi eight for $800. I read and watch videos of people beating up their

2-3-4 hundred dollar trucks and not breaking anything.

Like I said, I don't what to do insane 20-30 foot jumps or go 50 or 60mph. I'd

just like too be able to run around all over, dirt, sand, grass, jumps like at

skate/bike parks, dirt jumps, up trees:D things like that. I can't see doing

too much over say 6 feet, IF that. Maybe longer jumps, but not higher.

I am a very mechanically inclined, a quick learner and

knowledgeable/experienced with things like bikes, motorcycles, quads, 3

wheelers, electronics, etc. Wish I could ad women to that! :D

Thing is, there are so many differing opinions out there. I have read totally

opposite things on like every truck, nitro or electric. I read good things

about savages, traxxas, losi, tower, team associated and others I can't

remember. Then I read people saying the complete opposite about them. Go

figure.

I also, don't know much about the differences between trucks, buggies,

truggies, stadium, monster, other than some obvious things like size and 2 or

4wd. I have seen videos of all the traxxas truck types and some savage and

rc-10 gt and gt2 I think, and a losi eight and some losi trucks and more. And I

have seen all of them do what I want and more. I don't know if some of those

people spent many hundreds of dollar in upgrades. And I don't even know where

to get started on upgrades. Some vehicles have like 10x more upgrades than

others. I mean is there really that many you need to strengthen your truck

other than a handful of areas, like tranny, suspension, wheels and drivetrain?

The price is a big thing too. Again, I've seen stampedes and rustlers just name

a couple, doing big jumps and not breaking and those didn't seem too expensive.

I'd rather not have to spend $500 or $800 if I can spend 3or4 hundred and be

able to jump around and beat it up a bit all day. One thing that keeps popping

up a lot though is an rc-10 gt or gt2. I have probably seen more people saying

that is a good beginner and pretty tough, but how tough. And what's a beginner?

I mean, my Honda CBR929 was basically my first bike, and I do wheelies(among

other things) whenever I ride and have never put it down. Just cause I get an

rc that will go 60mph or handles different doesn't mean I'm gonna floor it

around full speed the first time and then smash it into a hundred pieces. If I

can drive home, during rush hour, from west Phoenix to Tempe in the rain, with

a blown brake line, and no clutch pedal, and not crash(long story), I can drive

any rc car and not destroy it...at least not right away. You just have to be

very careful and pay attention, till you get the hang of it. Little off the

subject, but see my point.

I'm sure I'm missing something, but I hope that's not too much info:D

Also, any input on electric is welcome, but from all the reading I've done, I

think for now I'd like nitro. Again, people say the total opposite about both.

But, my initial impression seems that electric is more complicated and in the

long run doesn't seem to save A TON of money. I know they both are great, but

from what I was reading, for what I want to do, the main complaint seemed to be

just getting the nitro to run right. But, other people say tuning isn't hard.

Maybe it's an knowledge thing, I don't know. Don't bash me for that. I'm just

saying, a lot of people don't learn how to do things correctly and then think

it sucks. Same thing could be true with electric, but that's not the impression

I've been getting. Seems like more overall work....for what I want. If I'm

wrong, than I will learn and go with whatever suits my needs most.

Oops. Too much babbling, sorry. Think I'll go have some bourbon.....then maybe

some scotch......hell, then I'll have a beer:D

Thanks for all the input and I can't wait to get running with whatever I get!

Micro Scalextric HO slotcars 1 LL car

slotnut — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:05:11 GMT

Hello Everyone,

I have three new in pack Micro scalextric HO Slotcars and 1 LL foriegn release policea for sale or trade for Aurora, AFX, TYCO, Tomy, LL COT, AW , 1/32 scx digital cars and access. or what have you got. 30.00 each plus actual shipping. or 110.00

I have attached pics

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Dirty old Rock n Roll!!!!

kiwidave — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:30:41 GMT

One of my fav songs. And appropriate for these times. Turn it up!!!!!!!!!

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Wanted: amb transponders

Jadw2006 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:25 GMT

Kinda looking for a bargain here if anybody has any transponders they want to sell pm what you have and price. If you have just one or more than two I may buy them all just let me know. I have been buying a few things off of here recently, Spyder will vouch for me on payment. Thanks in advance.

Joey

Wanted: Two amb transponders

Jadw2006 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:23:07 GMT

Muscle cars and new larrys garage for sale

frostypaws — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:11:02 GMT

camaro lot 35$ shipped or make offer on pieces
dairy lot 30$ shipped
new larrys lot 4.50 each or offer on the lot
other lots 10 to 15 plus shipping
offers accepted thanks.

RB Concept S3 II L2G

benq — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:01:26 GMT

New RB S3 II L2G engine and Sirio 2013 pipe combo. Engine and pipe was mounted in buggy but never ran. Engine still need to break in. Asking $200 shipped within US

Super hunts vs regulars

swagfu — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:47:40 GMT

Can someone tell me what the difference is?

Raced variations of the Sauber C9

GTPguy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:38 GMT

Nothing fancy here, but this is what I did with the duplicates I had of the Sauber Mercedes C9 bodies.
I converted the original 'Circuit Board' #61 to this #62 version with the yellow sunscreen, as raced in the 1988 LeMans 24 Hours.

I also converted the original silver #63 to this #62. Both were raced at the 1989 LeMans.

This body sits fairly high off the track out of the box, so I lowered both bodies to make them look more realistic. A couple stickers on the ends of the spoilers complete the mods.

wtb: tc4 carbon fiber drive shaft

sittinheavy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:36:30 GMT

just as the title says, have paypal ready. thanks

CustomWorks Aggressor Solid LRP Novak 21.5SS

hilikus — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:32:40 GMT

Up for sale today:

CustomWorks Aggressor Solid

With:

CRC delrin upper arms
Silva side shocks
GoFast racing posts
Ceramic bearings
Novak XXL FM
LRP Sphere
Novak 21.5 SS Pro
Futaba standard servo
Bump-steer Mod
CARPET ONLY!!! NO SCRATCHES!!! SEALED!!!

$200 FIRM

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Model Engines

harristotle — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:17:05 GMT

For anybody that might be interested, I posted up two model engines that I've been working on in the Model Cars forum. I'll just post a teaser pic here and a link to the thread. Any time I post up new engines over there I'll just reply to this thread with the link... Thanks for looking :wave:

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=272818

Look what I got at Target

bragstone — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:14:46 GMT

Got this at Target today it cost a little bit more. This Jewel case is a Target exclusive, and it's a 7 piece prepainted model kit. Later on I may light it. I just watched this movie for the first time not bad.:freak:

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