i haven't seen an RC topic in a while....

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - i haven't seen an RC topic in a while....

Posted: 12/16/2016 9:33:29 PM EDT

i bought a redcat black out locally and this thing is quick . It's a good little buggy. Last time i had an RC was when tyco made the Fast traxx. Anybody else in the RC world whether it be a car, truck , boat or plane? I saw the traxxas xmaxx and that is another beast with a $900 price tag

the video is the xmaxx though

Traxxas X-Maxx: The Evolution of Tough

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s22fCy4SYRA

Posted: 12/16/2016 9:39:14 PM EDT

[#1]

Been wanting to get an Xmaxx for some time. Have to wait awhile once paychecks start coming in again.

I do have a brushless Emaxx that was once brushed. Stock 3903, Running an aluminum RC Monster extended chassis. Running 4S Lipo's and 6S for major destruction. System used is the MXL-6S

Pic's soon.

Posted: 12/16/2016 9:42:13 PM EDT

[#2]

I really need to start playing with my R/C stuff again...

Cars, trucks, rock crawlers, boats, planes, helicopters, tri copters and quads. Not much I haven't flown or driven with a wheel or sticks in the last 30 years...

Posted: 12/16/2016 9:42:14 PM EDT

[#3]

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Been wanting to get an Xmaxx for some time. Have to wait awhile once paychecks start coming in again.

I do have a brushless Emaxx that was once brushed. Stock 3903, Running an aluminum RC Monster extended chassis. Running 4S Lipo's and 6S for major destruction. System used is the MXL-6S

Pic's soon.

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me too , i was about to pull the trigger but found out they are releasing a new batch of upgraded 8s capable xmaxx's in february . supposed to reach 50+ mph. you should wait till then

Posted: 12/16/2016 9:43:35 PM EDT

[#4]

I have a Team Losi truck chassis sitting in the basement. I need to get it running.

Posted: 12/16/2016 9:47:18 PM EDT

[#5]

I have been thinking about getting a 1/10 RC4WD truck, and put an FPV camera in the cab. But they are a little pricey.

I was surpised to see some RC stuff advertised in the theater before Rogue One. They had a commercial for Parrot Bebop and the flying wing, and then for some really cool looking star wars stuff like tie fighters, x-wings etc at bed,bath,beyond, of all places (plus brookstone and a few other stores)
I have always been more of a model airplane fan. So far just messing around with telemasters, progressing in size, and a radian. I have a bunch of balsa kits, mostly WW I and classic civilian. Mostly short/laser cut kits from smaller companies, like Manzano Laser and Dare/Brodak, and a few from Stevens and Mountain Models.

Posted: 12/16/2016 9:49:09 PM EDT

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my redcat, goes about 30 mph

Posted: 12/16/2016 10:09:19 PM EDT

[#7]

I love the smell of nitro, methanol and caster in the morning

Posted: 12/16/2016 10:15:46 PM EDT

[#8]

I have about a dozen Associated and Traxxas vehicles in the basement, along with enough spare parts to start a hobby shop. I haven't touched any of it it in 4-5 years. I remember it being fun, but I'm just not motivated to mess with it. I put it on Craig's and local F.B pages periodically, but it doesn't sell. Kids always want things for free.

Posted: 12/16/2016 10:15:58 PM EDT

[#9]

This thing is a ton of fun to fly. Its my first time flying 3d. Extreme Flight 48" Edge EXP.

I broke it.

And then I fixed it

Posted: 12/16/2016 10:16:26 PM EDT

[#10]

they've come a long way from the old days , however the run time still sucks. the gas and nitros are fun too

Posted: 12/16/2016 10:24:11 PM EDT

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a bumble bee i used for a while then broke.

Posted: 12/16/2016 10:39:34 PM EDT

[#12]

MSH Mini Protos, stretched on 6s. This thing is a rocket.

My mechanic and co-pilot.

Legacy Aviation LittleFoot.

Posted: 12/17/2016 2:50:59 AM EDT

[#13]

My Emaxx is on the left. Brothers is on the right. It's more fun when you have someone to run them with.

Mine is also stretched 17mm i think is what it is. If I run it like every week, I'm having to buy tires every few months. 6s just tears them apart.

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Posted: 12/17/2016 2:53:29 AM EDT

[#14]

Like RC but never went full bore.

Close friends were big into it and made a truly world class track in my hometown.

If I get one it'll be a slash for sure. Awesome little trucks.

Posted: 12/17/2016 2:54:44 AM EDT

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Here is the chassis. Did the upgrade last winter as I was cracking stock chassis every week.

Posted: 12/17/2016 2:55:33 AM EDT

[#16]

I lusted after a Tmaxx years ago

Posted: 12/17/2016 2:57:08 AM EDT

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Had one. By far electric is better. I got so sick and tired of trying to tune the carb on nitro.

Posted: 12/17/2016 9:47:16 AM EDT

[#18]

FPVFTMFW

Anyone want to race some micro FPV quads?

Posted: 12/17/2016 10:00:37 AM EDT

[#19]

I have a brushless axial wraith that's pretty bulletproof at this point. I fucking love it but there are very few rocks in eastern NC so its only had like 5 packs through it in the last year.

Anyone considering axials 1/18 yeti Jr?

Posted: 12/17/2016 11:51:59 AM EDT

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I have about a dozen Associated and Traxxas vehicles in the basement, along with enough spare parts to start a hobby shop. I haven't touched any of it it in 4-5 years. I remember it being fun, but I'm just not motivated to mess with it. I put it on Craig's and local F.B pages periodically, but it doesn't sell. Kids always want things for free.

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RC cars and planes were a huge part of my life when I was about 12-14. I raced 1/10th scale offroad in the summer and 1/12 scale on road (indoors) in the winter.
Then I got interested in girls and real cars.

About 2-3 years ago I got back into RC. Bought a heli, a quad, a crawler and a short course truck. Even went to the local track a couple times.
Got burnt out on it pretty quickly, now all that stuff has been sitting for a couple of years.

Posted: 12/17/2016 8:51:02 PM EDT

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RC cars and planes were a huge part of my life when I was about 12-14. I raced 1/10th scale offroad in the summer and 1/12 scale on road (indoors) in the winter.
Then I got interested in girls and real cars.

About 2-3 years ago I got back into RC. Bought a heli, a quad, a crawler and a short course truck. Even went to the local track a couple times.
Got burnt out on it pretty quickly, now all that stuff has been sitting for a couple of years.

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Do you have kids?

Posted: 12/17/2016 8:56:50 PM EDT

[#22]

I got back into racing 1:10 scale touring cars. There's a nice indoor carpet track near me.

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