Getting back into the hobby

[the_tool_man]

Hi all:

Back in the day (1981-82), I had a Tamiya Rough Rider, and loved it.
I still have the RR, but I'm looking to get a newer kit and start
over. I'm looking for a buggy kit in the $150 range that can be
upgraded later as my budget and interest allow. Most of the really
nice stuff seems to be $200+, which I can't justify. The cheaper
stuff look to be toys that won't perform or hold up, and can't be
upgraded. Here's my wish list, roughly in decreasing order of
priority:

1/10 - 1/12 scale 2WD
Electric with upgradable motor
Electronic speed control
Bronze bushings ok as long as can be upgraded to bearings later
Realistic body and wheels
Oil-filled shocks or at least upgradable to them
Water resistant receiver and servo enclosure

I am considering the Tamiya Frog, which is in my price range, but it
appears to be a re-release of a late '80's kit, so I guess it's not
the newest thing around. Also, it doesn't appear to protect the
electrics from water. I could spend less money and get the RR running
again, but I've read that because they're heavy, they don't perform
very well (though I was happy with mine at the time!). What else
should I be looking at?

PS, Radio recommendations would be nice, as my original Futaba is
illegal now!

Thanks in advance,
John.

[Admin - RCGearing.com]

On Feb 19, 1:08=A0pm, the_tool_man <john_ma...@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> Back in the day (1981-82), I had a Tamiya Rough Rider, and loved it.
> I still have the RR, but I'm looking to get a newer kit and start
> over. =A0I'm looking for a buggy kit in the $150 range that can be
> upgraded later as my budget and interest allow. =A0Most of the really
> nice stuff seems to be $200+, which I can't justify. =A0The cheaper
> stuff look to be toys that won't perform or hold up, and can't be
> upgraded. =A0Here's my wish list, roughly in decreasing order of
> priority:
>
> 1/10 - 1/12 scale 2WD
> Electric with upgradable motor
> Electronic speed control
> Bronze bushings ok as long as can be upgraded to bearings later
> Realistic body and wheels
> Oil-filled shocks or at least upgradable to them
> Water resistant receiver and servo enclosure
>
> I am considering the Tamiya Frog, which is in my price range, but it
> appears to be a re-release of a late '80's kit, so I guess it's not
> the newest thing around. =A0Also, it doesn't appear to protect the
> electrics from water. =A0I could spend less money and get the RR running
> again, but I've read that because they're heavy, they don't perform
> very well (though I was happy with mine at the time!). =A0What else
> should I be looking at?
>
> PS, Radio recommendations would be nice, as my original Futaba is
> illegal now!
>
> Thanks in advance,
> John.

Sell your Tamiya Rough Rider on ebay $200+. RRs bring bucks from
collectors. Traxxas Stampede VXL with Lipo Charger, Balancer and 7.2v
4000mah lipo battery is the best way to go these days.

[Admin - RCGearing.com]

On Feb 19, 1:08=A0pm, the_tool_man <john_ma...@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> Back in the day (1981-82), I had a Tamiya Rough Rider, and loved it.
> I still have the RR, but I'm looking to get a newer kit and start
> over. =A0I'm looking for a buggy kit in the $150 range that can be
> upgraded later as my budget and interest allow. =A0Most of the really
> nice stuff seems to be $200+, which I can't justify. =A0The cheaper
> stuff look to be toys that won't perform or hold up, and can't be
> upgraded. =A0Here's my wish list, roughly in decreasing order of
> priority:
>
> 1/10 - 1/12 scale 2WD
> Electric with upgradable motor
> Electronic speed control
> Bronze bushings ok as long as can be upgraded to bearings later
> Realistic body and wheels
> Oil-filled shocks or at least upgradable to them
> Water resistant receiver and servo enclosure
>
> I am considering the Tamiya Frog, which is in my price range, but it
> appears to be a re-release of a late '80's kit, so I guess it's not
> the newest thing around. =A0Also, it doesn't appear to protect the
> electrics from water. =A0I could spend less money and get the RR running
> again, but I've read that because they're heavy, they don't perform
> very well (though I was happy with mine at the time!). =A0What else
> should I be looking at?
>
> PS, Radio recommendations would be nice, as my original Futaba is
> illegal now!
>
> Thanks in advance,
> John.

Sell your Tamiya Rough Rider on ebay $200+. RRs bring bucks from
collectors. Traxxas Stampede VXL with Lipo Charger, Balancer and 7.2v
4000mah lipo battery is the best way to go these days.