RE: racing rig!
Can you still get these bodies?
Posted on: 5/6/2006 5:54 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: King Hauler
I know this is an old thread but I was hoping to pick some brains[:D] I have the King Hauler, really like it[8D] One thing bugs me a lot about it though and I wondered if anyone knew of a fix. The steering lock is quite poor, and can make backing the trailer into tight spots more difficult. It also spoils the effect IMO as trucks have far better steering locks than most cars in the real world. Does anyone know of a servo that has greated travel than the normal type of servo you can pick up? Here is my KH [link=http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=44]MY Truck[/link]
Posted on: 5/5/2006 3:19 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Racing 1/8th BUGGY thread (not truck thread)
[quote]ORIGINAL: trpastor Hey L.P. Love the intro music! :) So are all the videos on that site yours? As far as the car - have you driven others? How would you compare it to the OFNA 9.5 or Hyper 7? Are they in the same class? Also - where do you get your replacement parts from? Oh - one last question - taking jumps mine seems to nosedive. Is there anything I can do about that? I'm wondering if reving while in flight will keep the nose up more or if there's things I can do to balance it. So far - mine has been very good. I haven't had any problems breaking parts etc and it runs quick. I need to tune it but I'm having trouble feeling it out. When I hit full throttle at the take off it's wanting to die on me like it's too rich. I'm not sure if it's the LS or HS needle. Also - I don't know if I could have one lean and one rich and get this effect. Anyway - Mine's doing well. [/quote] Yeah they are all mine, it's my site. I have driven other buggies, and to be honest they have al been easier to drive. This buggy is very light and a little tail happy, but the stock engine could certainly power it [:D] One thing that annoys me alot though is that this buggy is always advertised as being able to do 80mph[>:] This is daft, 45mph tops so please alter the details Redcat Racing. It must put people off as it just doesn't hold up, and if they do beleive it, boy will they be upset when they find out it doesn't do 80mph!!! On the jumps, lift of the throttle just before take off. Then in mid flight blip the throttle. This worked 8/10 times for me. [link=http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Smart-Logic_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm]these[/link] sell loads of parts, but the postage is a rip off[:o]
Posted on: 1/16/2006 2:43 AM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Racing 1/8th BUGGY thread (not truck thread)
Make sure you are logged in on the main site [link=http://rckingdom.co.uk/mam/index.php]here[/link] and it should work fine[:D] Yes, its the same buggy
Posted on: 1/15/2006 7:03 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Racing 1/8th BUGGY thread (not truck thread)
Whoops, forgot to add the race video [link=http://rckingdom.co.uk/mam/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=103&Itemid=25]video[/link] It won't work unless you are a site member though, to help protect bandwidth
Posted on: 1/15/2006 5:30 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: "OFFICIAL" Redcat Racing 1/8th BUGGY thread (not truck thread)
I'd like to offer my help to anyone in the UK with this buggy. Known as the Speed Bazooka of the Kimax Rally X here. I raced at my club all season with a stock Kimax RallyX and only broke the steering servo. Other bits are now bent and need replacing, but it did last the season. You can now get these for less than £200.00 in the Uk rtr which ain't bad. I finished 6th out of over 80 buggies and most of them were worth close to £1000.00[8D] Read all about it here [link=http://rckingdom.co.uk/mam/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=70]season 2005[/link] Some pictures here http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=34 we also have a review of the Cyclone [link=http://rckingdom.co.uk/mam/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=24&Itemid=114](reviews)[/link]
Posted on: 1/15/2006 5:23 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: 1/16th Nitro Buggy
I have had one for a couple of weeks, You can view much better images of it here [link=http://rckingdom.co.uk/mam/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=144&Itemid=2]RcKingdom[/link] I will be adding more details to my site once testing is complete[:D]
Posted on: 11/24/2005 5:20 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: 1/8 Bazooka "Inferno clone" Buggy - Honest feedbacks only!
I own and race a Speed Bazooka (Kimax Rally X in the UK). This is the first buggy I've owned and raced, and here are my thoughts on it after 5 race meetings and a spot of jumping[:D] The stock rear wing is of very low quality and broke first jump, and the wing mounts have since broken too. The front shock tower is very thin, but easily fixed when doubled up. This buggy (I'm going to have loads of problems with it next time, I bet) has been very reliable for me. My driving style isn't hard, and I try to keep the wheels on the ground as much as possible. It is very quick, and feels very light to control when compared to a few other buggys I've used. The stock servos have been fine, in fact I can't see why anyone would bother replacing them. The response is great even when using 4aa's to power the servos. The engine is very good, and reliable to this point with not even a blown glow plug yet. The 80mph top speed is iffy to say the least, but to me it is just a mix up with kph. This buggy is fast, and has a higher top speed that a Hyper 7 pbs. Parts are easy enough to get hold off in the UK at the moment, and the price has just dropped from £300rtr to £200.00rtr. At £200.00 its worth every single penny and I hope more people give it a go. Its nice to run something different, well I think so[;)]
Posted on: 7/25/2005 6:57 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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More info on this Hovercraft please
I brought this second hand at a carboot sale in the UK. I would like to know anything about this model please, such as pictures, spares, websites etc. I have a good knowledge of rc Hovercrafts but this one seems to be quite rare. I will direct you to a current topic on this craft, to save typing it all again[;)] [link=http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=764.0]Hovercraft[/link]
Posted on: 7/24/2005 6:35 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Police Hovercraft
[quote]ORIGINAL: Selph-Inflicted That is FANTASTIC! Enjoyed every second of the video!! That has got to be a blast to run! Thanks for sharing! Do you have plans available? If so...email me. chris@rcairboats.net [/quote] It is a modified version of the Griffon 2000. You can get the plans for that model [link=http://www.model-hovercraft.com/]here[/link] The chassis is as per plans, but all the upper deck is modified. In case you missed it the complete build to this point can be found [link=http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=109.0]here[/link]
Posted on: 3/25/2005 3:02 AM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Police Hovercraft
Here is a new video of it running on water for the first time. Hope you enjoy it[:D] http://fastcolin.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rckingdom/rckingdompolicehovercraftwatertest.wmv
Posted on: 3/24/2005 5:42 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Kyosho Windrush 2 Kit
Shame that, because I was waiting to hear some views on this product too[:o]
Posted on: 3/12/2005 6:25 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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Police Hovercraft
Just wanted to show my latest Hovercraft to the wider world[:D] Although not finished, it is functional and I am very excited about it and cannot wait to get it finished. It is based on the Griffon 2000 with some modifications, to take a Mini-t onboard. The finished version will have lights, sound etc and I guess its about a month or two from completion. The video is here http://fastcolin.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rckingdom/rckingdompolicehovercraft.wmv 12mb You can see the whole build process here http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=109.0 its a long read
Posted on: 3/11/2005 3:53 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: running motors underwater?
Thanks for the replys, Like you said, back to the drawing board then[:o] I will have to see what my LHS has in stock, with regards to prop shafts. Thanks for the advise[;)]
Posted on: 8/9/2004 5:14 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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running motors underwater?
Due to the design of a new boat I am making, it would be much better for me to mount some stock 540's under the waters surface. These will be fully submurged during running. Will this cause any damage to the motors long term? As far as I am aware, electric motors are more than happy running under water and will be cooled well too[;)] Any advice please, Colin
Posted on: 8/9/2004 2:56 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: First build need a little advise
[quote] And one more question....why didn't you jump them waves? [:D][:D][:D] [/quote] Because it really was its first ever run[:)] didn't fancy losing it to the Thames first time out[:D] I wouldn't be able to change the prop to gain more speed, but I do have a bucket load of spare motors in the garage. A 14t double has got its name on the Airboat next. The esc will run up to 7cell which I had running on the boat. I do have a Novak Duster which could take 10cells though, will give it a go over the coming weeks[8D] This was always going to be a practise model, so I will chop and change things on it. Thanks for all the comments guys, you will here from me more often now. Colin
Posted on: 8/8/2004 2:38 AM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: First build need a little advise
[quote]ORIGINAL: dadaddyro Let us how how it runs.....maybe even some video! [:D][:D][:D] [/quote] Its all built now guys, you can see it here [link=http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/main/projects/project5/project5.html]AirBoat[/link] running for the very first time on the River Thames. There is a video link at the bottom of the page. Please let me know what you all think. Remember its my first scratch build[:D]
Posted on: 8/7/2004 6:32 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: First build need a little advise
[quote]ORIGINAL: dadaddyro Let us how how it runs.....maybe even some video! [:D][:D][:D] [/quote] Thanks for the help guys[;)] Hopefully it will be up and running in a couple of weeks. I will definitely get some video when complete[8D] I have already started planning my second airboat (twin prop)
Posted on: 8/3/2004 3:07 AM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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First build need a little advise
Hi, I have been into rc trucks since day one, but just recently I have got the bug for boats (bigtime). I have decided to build an airboat as my first scratch build as I have some plans and it seems the easiest option to me. You can see the build process here [link=http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/main/projects/project5/project5.html]AIRBOAT[/link] I'm sure some of you guys can find faults with my build, but its going together well and it is my first attempt. I am now at the point of spraying the model and would then like to apply stickers etc. What is the best product to seal these on with, as I don't want them coming off after her first run[:o] That is if she floats [:D]
Posted on: 8/2/2004 6:10 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Thinking of leaving cars for boats
I am thinking about this too:- I brought a Ripmax Tomkat and found it to be great fun and relaxing at the sametime. I now own a Traxxas Villian EX and that really rocks! I am glad I have 2 boats now as I can use either one as a rescue boat if I need too. I have 10 rc trucks at the moment and I am now going to sell 5 of them to help build my boat collection (sailing boat next). The best think about running the boats is this :- they enter and leave the water clean (one run with my truck and its at least 30mins of cleaning again). Oh, the Actionman looks cool on the Tomkat
Posted on: 6/28/2004 4:06 AM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Newbie Questions Just bought my first boat
[quote]ORIGINAL: pompebled Hi Nitroarcher, Instead of the 540 motor that comes with he boat you could take a Graupner 600 eco race, start with a smaller prop, if the shaft allows it (is it standard M4 thread?). Watercool the motor and the ESC, its 25 A rating should be enough (watercooled!) Post some pics of the interior, please (so the Americans can see that the outboard is a dummy) Regards, Jan. P.S.: You could mail Ripmax and ak them, they have a number of boats that they hop up, they (Clive Coote or his P.A )should be able to tell you what motor/prop combination is the limit for the 25 A speedcontroller. [/quote] Out board is a dummy. The motor is at the front of the boat with the shaft running full lenght inside. I have some external images here:- [link=http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/main/water/waterelectric/ripmax/tomkat.html]tomkat[/link] I can get some internal if anyone is still interested.
Posted on: 6/20/2004 6:23 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Wild Dagger Hop-Ups
[quote]ORIGINAL: T3Guy So nobody knows of any good hop-ups for hill climbing, rock crawling, or mud running. [/quote] I have made my Dagger into a crawler, I also have videos of it in action! [link=http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/main/projects/project2/project2.html]rckingdom.co.uk[/link]
Posted on: 2/21/2004 3:45 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official Rock Crawling Thread
Very similar. I also used 2 battery packs for racing with the 20t pinions and duel escs. I just cable tie the second battery to the top of the chassis and mount the 2 escs and receiver on the side of the chassis.
Posted on: 12/13/2003 6:48 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: Wild Dagger Crawler
Thats about it, but it takes them well. It has:- 2x magnetic mayhems 1x no limits ese 2x mod shock towers 4x 4" ali shocks 1x hitec 645mg steering servo 1x nice shell [;)] 4x clod rims and wheels = 1 x monster truck
Posted on: 12/9/2003 6:08 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: Wild Dagger Crawler
Heres a picture Dirk Digler. [image]http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/maxbashing/clodagger/02.jpg[/image] [image]http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/maxbashing/clodagger/06.jpg[/image] The video is worth a watch, if you can[8D]
Posted on: 12/8/2003 11:03 AM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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Wild Dagger Crawler
Just though I would share with you all my CloDagger (wild dagger and clodbuster hybrid). The video file is 12.20 megs as a wmv. [link=http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/main/movies/clodagger071203.wmv]CLODAGGER[/link] It may just supprise you[;)]
Posted on: 12/8/2003 2:59 AM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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Cost
HI, It is 330 uk pounds and 400 uk pounds Thanks Must be a bug
Posted on: 1/16/2003 11:39 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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Cheapest T-maxx in uk
Hi all, Please can you pull your knowledge together for me. I can import a t-maxx 2.5 from the us for around £330.00 delivered with tax payed. I would much prefer to purchase from the UK but the cheapest I have found them for is £400.00. They seem to be price fixed in the uk. Does europe offer any cheaper options. Please assist Colin
Posted on: 1/16/2003 11:28 PM by Author "Laughing Potato" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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