Matty-t
Jun 28, 2007, 12:07 AM
Hi group,
Getting back into this hobby once again. Was really into this as a
youth, and the years took me in other directions. Was at the flea
market a few weeks back and purchased one mans junk for 70 bucks!
By the time I was done with all the pieces stuffed into the two
kyosho field bags, I ended up with three boxes of field parts, four
assembled vehicles, two good radio transmitters, enough electronics
for all four vehicles less one speed control, two chargers (one peak,
one timed) and some other tidbits. Not bad for 70 bucks and a days
work.
It's a real nostalgiafest too! Novak/futaba ESC's from the past, slot
machine motors, reedy motors, viper, etc. A kyosho ultima 1st gen,
kyosho salute 4wd (this one is pretty badass!), a LOSI buggy I am
still trying to identify, and a rc10 1st gen turned truggy with
stealth tranny! Old school to the core, thats for sure.
At any rate I'm having enough fun with them to have regained
interest. But I don't see a whole lot of posts regarding my location
and places to race, clubs, etc. Was hopeing some lurkers would speak
up. I need places to go, and people to meet :)
I am considering selling most of this stuff to purchase a newer more
supported vehicle. So introduction to clubs and swap meets would be
great too!
Let me know, I am in the North Hills of PGH PA.
- Matt
Getting back into this hobby once again. Was really into this as a
youth, and the years took me in other directions. Was at the flea
market a few weeks back and purchased one mans junk for 70 bucks!
By the time I was done with all the pieces stuffed into the two
kyosho field bags, I ended up with three boxes of field parts, four
assembled vehicles, two good radio transmitters, enough electronics
for all four vehicles less one speed control, two chargers (one peak,
one timed) and some other tidbits. Not bad for 70 bucks and a days
work.
It's a real nostalgiafest too! Novak/futaba ESC's from the past, slot
machine motors, reedy motors, viper, etc. A kyosho ultima 1st gen,
kyosho salute 4wd (this one is pretty badass!), a LOSI buggy I am
still trying to identify, and a rc10 1st gen turned truggy with
stealth tranny! Old school to the core, thats for sure.
At any rate I'm having enough fun with them to have regained
interest. But I don't see a whole lot of posts regarding my location
and places to race, clubs, etc. Was hopeing some lurkers would speak
up. I need places to go, and people to meet :)
I am considering selling most of this stuff to purchase a newer more
supported vehicle. So introduction to clubs and swap meets would be
great too!
Let me know, I am in the North Hills of PGH PA.
- Matt