Got any cool toys?

Ddays

Ddays

Hooked
Ok, I know I'm 50 and all, but I still like playing in the mud and I like some toys. I made the mistake of stopping in a hobby store last Fall and ended up walking out with this:

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This thing is fast as stink! Made a track in the old riding arena the kids don't ride their horses in anymore. Also gave my wife one more reason to think I'm a little retarded but what the hell...
 
Jackal01

Jackal01

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Actually just this past week I ordered my first RC truck. Traxxas E Revo Brushless 1/10. Also picked up a couple Lipo batteries.
We have a RC hobby shop very close to the house and anytime I see them outside playing I get envious. Thus bit the bullet, put the Jeep toys on hold and bought the truck. Should be here this week. :rock:
 
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jeffro

jeffro

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Ddays said:
Ok, I know I'm 50 and all, but I still like playing in the mud and I like some toys. I made the mistake of stopping in a hobby store last Fall and ended up walking out with this:

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This thing is fast as stink! Made a track in the old riding arena the kids don't ride their horses in anymore. Also gave my wife one more reason to think I'm a little retarded but what the hell...
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I'm 56, and I have a garage full of scratch built 4x4's, ARR kits, airplanes, boats, Semi tractors and trailers, a tractor, and I like to restore old ones from the early days.

These are just a few. I also just picked up an HPI Baja 5b SS

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A T-MAXX I restored

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I have a lot more if you are interested in seeing them.



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JeepJeep75

JeepJeep75

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My home-made 5th scale monster truck. ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1444579390.153023.jpg
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It started life as a Tmaxx. Now it has Tmaxx, Revo, and Losi XL parts with an XO-1 motor. It's a beast for sure.
 
JakeJK

JakeJK

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Jackal01 said:
Actually just this past week I ordered my first RC truck. Traxxas E Revo Brushless 1/10. Also picked up a couple Lipo batteries.
We have a RC hobby shop very close to the house and anytime I see them outside playing I get envious. Thus bit the bullet, put the Jeep toys on hold and bought the truck. Should be here this week. :rock:
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That e revo can do some crazy shit
 
JakeJK

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jeffro said:
I'm 56, and I have a garage full of scratch built 4x4's, ARR kits, airplanes, boats, Semi tractors and trailers, a tractor, and I like to restore old ones from the early days.

These are just a few. I also just picked up an HPI Baja 5b SS

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A T-MAXX I restored

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I have a lot more if you are interested in seeing them.



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That ford I posted is a very old t maxx, with a pro .15 I bought a new engine because even after buying a new ring and pinion and carb and bottom end k couldn't get it running right. It's awesome though
 
Ddays

Ddays

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I have a lot more if you are interested in seeing them.

Absolutely, I'd love to see more...those are awesome!

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Ddays

Ddays

Hooked
How much work are the nitro cars/trucks? I went electric so I wouldn't have to mess with rebuilding the motors.
 
JakeJK

JakeJK

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How much work are the nitro cars/trucks? I went electric so I wouldn't have to mess with rebuilding the motors.
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My brothers TRX 3.3 engine is a dream, however my pro. 15 has been a pain in the ass. Rebuilding is very simple and quite fun. The gas require most maintenance, but it's fun to tinker with them hence why they are sold in a hobby shop. If there's one think you need to know about a nitro engine it's that you can ever have enough glow plugs haha

EDIT: my new pro. 15 I bought has worked as expected but the TRX 3.3 blows it out of the water performance wise
 
JeepJeep75

JeepJeep75

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Ddays said:
How much work are the nitro cars/trucks? I went electric so I wouldn't have to mess with rebuilding the motors.
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I had the Tmaxx .15 then the 2.5 then the 3.3. Nitro is absolutely a blast!!! The sound and smell are addicting. But, the wrenching time on nitro trucks is about 60/40. 60% of the time you wrench, 40% you play. Some days less, some days more wrenching time. About two years ago I went all electric and haven't looked back. The power of the brushless motors now is unbelievable. And the lipo batteries last FOREVER is seams. I have an XO-1 motor I scored off of fleaBay for $160. That's a 7 horse power motor. You can't even get close to that with the biggest of the big 4stroke model engines without spending a butt-load of cheese. The thing I like most about electric is I know the truck will go when I put batteries in and squeeze the trigger. And I know it's putting out the most power it has, regardless of temperature, humidity, or even a cloud going by.
 
JakeJK

JakeJK

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JeepJeep75 said:
I had the Tmaxx .15 then the 2.5 then the 3.3. Nitro is absolutely a blast!!! The sound and smell are addicting. But, the wrenching time on nitro trucks is about 60/40. 60% of the time you wrench, 40% you play. Some days less, some days more wrenching time. About two years ago I went all electric and haven't looked back. The power of the brushless motors now is unbelievable. And the lipo batteries last FOREVER is seams. I have an XO-1 motor I scored off of fleaBay for $160. That's a 7 horse power motor. You can't even get close to that with the biggest of the big 4stroke model engines without spending a butt-load of cheese. The thing I like most about electric is I know the truck will go when I put batteries in and squeeze the trigger. And I know it's putting out the most power it has, regardless of temperature, humidity, or even a cloud going by.
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True! Nitros are super temperamental and very time consuming. I would personally to an electric next if I have the cash.

Nice score on the xo-1 motor that things a beast
 
Benito

Benito

Caught the Bug
My customized Gmade R1 Rock buggy

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It's got 4 wheel steer, drag brake, dual batteries that are mounted on axels. I fabbed up the mounts. Lots of other parts! Runs on 2s lipo

And my brushless Losi DBXL

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Has extended aluminum arms, proline trenchers tires, runs on 8s lipo,

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Size 11 tennis shoe for comparison

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