Anyone into Radio Controled models???

[Boss_BlueAngels]

I've been building and flying airplanes for about 7 years and recently got into RC monster trucks about 5 months ago. I have a T-Maxx nitro truck, an electric foam plane, and a gas powered UltraSport 40.

 

[CottonCandy]

I used to have a radio-controlled tank, and used to chase the cat with it. He hated that thing!

 

[SuperBee]

As a teenager I always wanted to buy a gas-powered RC truck. I knew of a guy who owned a couple of battery powered RC cars, one of which was a monster truck, and another was a forumula 1 painted up like the Dukes of Hazzard.

 

[CottonCandy]

Also, I had a radio-controled Mustang, and gave my Barbie dolls rides in it, round and around...

 

[Joshua1981]

I have a DuraTrax Evader Stadium Truck but rarely play around with it...

 

[Buckeye]

I had a Traxxas Stampede for a couple of years. Dumped a bunch of money into and then got bored and ebayed it all off. I'd post a pic but I'm not allowed yet.

 

[TexasMike]

Yes, Im into it bigtime. I compete in RC pattern and fly 3D. My favorite plane is a 37% BME Ultimate Biplane with a BME 110(cc) Extreme. It has an 80" wingspan and weighs about 25 pounds. Its awesome. Heres a video I made a couple of weeks ago.

This silly forum wont let me post up a video until I get 15 posts. Later on I will email the link to you to a video we made of me flying a couple of weeks ago..

 

[Boss_BlueAngels]

That's fun. I always liked having the electric cars growing up. I would use them with my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles though.

That's pretty sweet Mike. I'd love to fly something that big. I've been flying an UltraSport 40 for a few years now, and just got an F-27 Stryker... man is that thing fun! Also I more recently got an E-Flite Blade CP RTF helicopter which is pretty sweet.

As for other RC stuff... I've owned a Traxxas T-Maxx monster truck for about 6 months now. Both my brother in law and dad own one so we made a pretty large track on our land. Probably covers about 2/3 of an acre.

Anyway, here are a couple pics you may enjoy.

My newest body that I painted.

Getting some air on our jump! (I'm in the white, my dad is beside me, and my brother in law took the shot)

Some good 'ol family fun. Here we are duking it out in the parking lot in an improvised figure-8 track! Man was this fun! The blue and white truck at the bottom is my dad, the red one is me with the old body, and the blue/purple one is my brother in law.

They're quite fun... 4WD, two gears forward and reverse, and really takes a beating!

 

[TexasMike]

TMaxx is a great truck. I love the 2 speed transmission. I dont have one but I used to enjoy watching my neighbor run his around. The best part was hearing it shift gears.

 

[Buckeye]

Here are a couple pictures of my Stampede that I sold off last year.

 

[chaoschristian]

Resurrection this old thread, because its summer, and when its summer (or fall, or winter or spring for that matter) r/c enthusiasts are sure to be playing.

Who's got what in the air, on the track, in the water or on the workbench?

I've just finished upgrading one of my 1/16 rc tanks and am now working on the other. I have a friend who also has two tanks, and we each have sons, so soon we'll be in shape to have some real panzer action.

 

[Boss_BlueAngels]

Yeah, it's racing season again!!

Here are some pics of my truck and NEW body!

This is actually my brother in law's truck... I just liked the pic with everything in the background blurry and the truck in focus. lol That was NOT photoshoped.

Well, I missed this landing!

Aaahh yes, I love my zip-ties! My entire front bumper is held together using zip-ties as every screw snapped off over the last few months of racing.

 

[Buckeye]

Resurrection this old thread, because its summer, and when its summer (or fall, or winter or spring for that matter) r/c enthusiasts are sure to be playing.

Who's got what in the air, on the track, in the water or on the workbench?

I've just finished upgrading one of my 1/16 rc tanks and am now working on the other. I have a friend who also has two tanks, and we each have sons, so soon we'll be in shape to have some real panzer action.

Got any pics of these beasts?

 

[chaoschristian]

Got any pics of these beasts?

I can post some after this weekend.

 

[TygerMin]

Also I more recently got an E-Flite Blade CP RTF helicopter which is pretty sweet.

I have always been curious about RC choppers. How are they?

Course...always wanted to try a plane as well. One of these days!

 

[integra evan]

I enjoy RC! I personally have an HPI RS4 3 EVO. 1:10 nitro touring car, with motor saver air filter, THS Racing tuned pipe, Ofna failsafe, Jaco 28mm foam tires. I have a Honda Integra Type R body on it.

 

[Boss_BlueAngels]

I have always been curious about RC choppers. How are they?

Course...always wanted to try a plane as well. One of these days!

I recommend going from fixed wing to helo. The Helo's are quite touchy on the controls and are incredibly unstable.

But with a little work and practice you'll get really good with the helicopters. They're a blast to fly!!

 

[penguinrusty]

I have a t-maxx and a Losi xxx-4 g+...I used to really be into it but i've kinda lost interest. However, the T needs a new engine and the Losi needs a new ESC. I don't have enough posts to post pics though...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/penguinrusty/xxx-4.bmp
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/penguinrusty/t-maxx2.jpg

 

[Paisley]

My uncle was into radio controlled planes for a long time. That would be interesting to me, I think.

 

[Justadork]

Hi! I used to work at a Hobby People and have had waaaay to many R/C Cars to list, so far everything listed car and truck wise I have had. I think I've had over 50. Sick, yes I know, I go to meetings. That stampede looks great! How did you like the thundertech cantilever kit?

Anyways, my stuff. No pics (rules)
Tamiya TXT-1, with a custom chassis (by moi) and I flipped the transmission to get both the output shafts and the motor lower in the truck. Florine shocks from Tamiya ($$$) and a gigantic MTroniks Brushless motor. Axle Wideners, Narrowed Wheels, Siped Tires, ReWorked the steering, ect ect. Basically I took the truck and made it better than most any other straight axle equipped truck, I did so much work its hard to remember it all, in fact I'm still finishing all the new mods

I love it.

Then my Fiance has a Wild Dagger with twin 17 turn motors, a Novak super rooster, oil shocks, aluminum steering knuckles and a pink and Gold Civic body to match her Civic.

EDIT-
Forgot to mention my Zagi Tazz brushless fighting wing!
And my Sabre Helicopter (toooooo haaaaard to fly!)