RC and other Model-tastic stuff!

g5hn710m4xpdwy

Just out of curiosity (ok, that's a lie looking at the sale on at GreenHobby and the moola I have to spend) where do people do there RC Boating in and around Dublin?

Forelle Traditional kit Speedboat for outboard engine 385mm EUR 35
3V Outboard for Forelle EUR 24

Looks Good...

coolwings

Just a quick overview: There's a club in UCD Belfield, another small one off the Belgard Road. Nitro racers use a section of the Royal Canal near Enfield. Yachters sail their model yachts at the Malahide Marina, Dunlaoghaire Marina, Howth Marina, anglers use RC bait boats all over the place, but particularly in carp lakes.

g5hn710m4xpdwy

Right, so there isn't any very accesible places for me. Now, what other types of RC:D

Thanks for the input

The Doktor

Flunked wrote: »

Right, so there isn't any very accesible places for me. Now, what other types of RC:D

Thanks for the input

tanks

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g5hn710m4xpdwy

I really want to buy a kit and make a car or motorbike but I dont have much interms of skills when it comes to painting and detailing Never mind then having to go out and buy loads of paints and little tools and what nots.

I am no looking at:
http://boyztoys.ie/index.php?subj=itemdetails&id=2141

Could any of the TowerHobbies savy folks tell me if This €115] Will come to more than €179 delivered and cought at customs?

EDIT:
Doktor, Would you know if the models on Hannants come pre painted? Or more specificaly, This one

The Doktor

Flunked wrote: »

EDIT:
Doktor, Would you know if the models on Hannants come pre painted? Or more specificaly, This one

No, that doesnt come painted, but ya can get some of the tamiya models in "finished" form, but they are a little expensive.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/category.php?sub-id=6500&page=3

If ya want a particular model built, let me know, i may be able to help you:D

g5hn710m4xpdwy

Gooood. I was hoping they wouldn't be painted. That doesn't look too complex to paint but looks nice. Wooop. Ordering soon. What sorta paint and tools should I get too?

vectra

Flunked wrote: »

Could any of the TowerHobbies savy folks tell me if This €115] Will come to more than €179 delivered and cought at customs?

I would say it will still be cheaper but not by much so probably not worth your while getting it in.:(

Why not stick a bid on >> THIS<< :cool:

:cool: OR THIS :cool:

:eek: OR THIS LOVELY MAZDA HPI DRIFT CAR :eek:

Ciaran_Dub

Flunked wrote: »

Gooood. I was hoping they wouldn't be painted. That doesn't look too complex to paint but looks nice. Wooop. Ordering soon. What sorta paint and tools should I get too?

Good to see you taking the plunge and trying a model. Suggestions of what you need would be:-

a) Model/Body (car) filler - For filling pin and injection marks.
b) Range of sanding paper, I would suggest from 400 - 1500 grit, at least - For sanding filler and removing mold lines.
c) Primer, halfords rattle can is fine - Needed so paint will adhere to car better plus means the laquer top coat wont melt the plastic.
d) Top coat (colour)-Again using a range of Halfords laquer paints is possible.Even using a Porsche colour code if you so wished.
e) Range of paints for interior and chasis parts - Normally use something like Humbrol tinlets.
f) Good hobby knife - xacto are the best make.

Maybe Dok can add to this list but that will certainly get u started. For painting instructions go to http://italianhorses.net/ look in the tutorials section. Alex Kustov is an absolute master when it comes to automotive modelling. Nearly all the stuff above can be got in Halfords/Hardware store/Art Supply shop.

If you have any questions just shout. And best of luck with it, let us know how you are getting on.

bonisio

Flunked,
You have two rc racing clubs on your doorstep.

In Celbridge you have racing most Sundays in the Mill Centre and once the weather picks up you will have off road racing in Griffen Park in Lucan.

The LMCC who run the racing in Celbridge have a 6 round championship kicking off next Sunday (13th Jan). We had one guy out today running a Yokomo drift car and he said it was the best day he's had with the car. He just changed tyres to those we use for racing and the car was fine.

Might be worth coming a long next Sunday for a look or if you get the HPI your looking at by then why not join us for some racing. We have two guys who got HPI E10 cars for Christmas who are due to start racing with us next Sunday. Tyres are available at the track (€20 a set).

Regards,

Oisin

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g5hn710m4xpdwy

Do you know what time racing is at on Sundays? I'm fairly deffinite it will clash with other activities
Reading up on the E10 apantly the drive train is useless and any more power and it's dead

vectra

Flunked wrote: »

Do you know what time racing is at on Sundays? I'm fairly deffinite it will clash with other activities

2 to 5.30 I think.

Flunked wrote: »

Reading up on the E10 apantly the drive train is useless and any more power and it's dead

Where did you read that?
I dont think HPI would bring out something that bad these days. :rolleyes:

g5hn710m4xpdwy

vectra wrote: »

2 to 5.30 I think.



Where did you read that?
I dont think HPI would bring out something that bad these days. :rolleyes:

Ah right thanks. Would only be able to go there from 4:30 onwards

I'm not too sure where I read it but it seems it has potential. But it currently has a rubbish drivetrain and its too young (for use of a better word) for hopups.
PS: I'm watching the Yokomos. I read they were world class cars when released. But that was in 2003!

vectra

Flunked wrote: »

Ah right thanks. Would only be able to go there from 4:30 onwards

I'm not too sure where I read it but it seems it has potential. But it currently has a rubbish drivetrain and its too young (for use of a better word) for hopups.
PS: I'm watching the Yokomos. I read they were world class cars when released. But that was in 2003!

Can I ask you if you want to drift or race or both with the one chassis?

g5hn710m4xpdwy

Drift. But the ability to change tyres and go fast it nice

vectra

Flunked wrote: »

Drift. But the ability to change tyres and go fast it nice

Do you have any radio gear?
ie.
Transmitter
Receiver
ESC
Servo
Motor?

g5hn710m4xpdwy

vectra wrote: »

Do you have any radio gear?
ie.
Transmitter - Yes
Receiver - If it can be robbed from my other cars - Yes
ESC - If it can be robbed
Servo - Will need to get 1
Motor? - No. Will need to get one.

Answered above

Plug

I have a 2 channel radio system you can have it for €40? Its stick not trigger.

g5hn710m4xpdwy

Plug wrote: »

I have a 2 channel radio system you can have it for €40? Its stick not trigger.

Don't really need one so it seems. If worse comes to worst. I'll think about taking you up on it. Maybe.:D

vectra

Flunked wrote: »

Answered above

OK then
go and buy yourself a second hand Associated TC3 or TC4

TC3 is one of the better drift chassis out there.
Change your wheels/tyres/shell and go racing as it is still a good race car for a beginner.

OR WATCH THIS ONE...!!! :eek:

It wouldnt take much to put THIS ONE back together..

SERVO...ESC..BATTERY PACK...AND..MOTOR WITH TIHS ONE.

Plug

Vectra while your at it would you please have a look for a spekrum reciver for me?
cheers.

vectra

Plug wrote: »

Vectra while your at it would you please have a look for a spekrum reciver for me?
cheers.

You mean like THIS ONE :cool:

chazwazza

I got a present of a RC Helicopter which was purchased at the Toys For Big Boys show in the RDS. I need to get it repaired and dont know who sold it. On the box it reads Fly New Helicopter and its a Top Flying series No. 735-45. Can anyone let me know where to get it repaired or where i can get spares for it.

Plug

vectra wrote: »

You mean like THIS ONE :cool:

Yeah thats her:eek: Why is the wire shortened? I think they work like that 3 inchs or something.
Any chance who could get me a deal on that and i'll fix you up?:o

Plug

I've never heard of that! Even google searchs brought up nothing. Looks like you bought off a cowboy. Its hardly nitro, is it? im guessing its made of plastic and is a cheap electric toy?

g5hn710m4xpdwy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Team-Associated-TC3-for-spares-repairs_W0QQitemZ160196685461QQihZ006QQcategoryZ2565QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I really want that but cant pay as the money is cash rather then 3V credit and will be so for the next few days Not Fair.

vectra

Plug wrote: »

Yeah thats her:eek: Why is the wire shortened? I think they work like that 3 inchs or something.
Any chance who could get me a deal on that and i'll fix you up?:o

Wire is shorter than usual on the spekkie

Plug

vectra wrote: »

Wire is shorter than usual on the spekkie

So its custy? Right any chance will you pleasebid for that and i will fix you up. I have the radio but I dont have a reciever:rolleyes: A bit like what you did with the battery for me, if not sure no worrys;)