Got any cool toys?

[Ddays]

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:



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...

 

[JakeJK]

My and my bro have a few toys, don't have a pic of my brothers other nitro truck

 

[KingCopperhead]

Oh yeah, never too old for toys.

 

[Jackal01]

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:

 

[jeffro]

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...

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

A T-MAXX I restored

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



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[JeepJeep75]

My home-made 5th scale monster truck.

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]

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:

That e revo can do some crazy shit

 

[JakeJK]

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

A T-MAXX I restored

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

 

[Jackal01]

That e revo can do some crazy shit

Yea...I watched a bunch of videos and read about it before the coin on it. It looks like a blast to play with.

 

[Ddays]

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]

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

 

[JakeJK]

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

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

 

[Brent McCartney]

We have a few electric race trucks.

 

[JeepJeep75]

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

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]

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.

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]

My customized Gmade R1 Rock buggy



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





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



Size 11 tennis shoe for comparison