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Category Archives: Big Boys Toys
Frosty RC and new headlights
In recent weeks we’ve had a lot of rain, then some sleet, and now it’s all frozen. The slush that fell yesterday has formed an inch-thick layer over the ground, the grass in the garden is frozen solid.. So what … Continue reading
Posted in Radio Controlled Vehicles, Wellbeing
Tagged axial, frost, ice, radio control, rc, scx honcho, winter
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Maverick iON DT – Knocking Sound
I’ve just taken delivery of this nifty little 4WD desert buggy and taken it for a spin in a local patch of scrub, with the current extended heat wave the ground is very dry and dusty, perfect conditions for a … Continue reading
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Tagged desert truck, knocking sound, maintenance, Maverick iON DT, rc
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Beware Cheap Goods – Tamiya Adaptor Wired Incorrectly
I’d previously purchased some Deans to Tamiya battery adaptor cables with the intention of using them with vehicles that still had Tamiya battery connectors if I bought batteries with Deans, or vice-versa, but didn’t find the need to use them … Continue reading
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Tagged adaptor, spark, sparking, tamiya, Tamiya plug
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Tamiya Lunch Box
Purchased this as one of those essential classics, but then got carried away reading about all of the modifications in forums. I ended up modifying the front suspension, adding the third shock at the back, replacing all four shocks, fitted … Continue reading
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