Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / March 2004

I'd like to get a comm lathe. But, what's the difference between modified
and stock? Obviously the stock one is for stock motors and the mod one is
for mods, but, what's wrong with having one lathe for both? I'd like to be
able to cut bothe, on one lathe.

hi im looking for a 15 min or less nicd charger

Are these durable?
http://www.duratrax.com/caraccys/dtxc2375.html

Where can I find such a creature? Are they even made or does one have to
retrofit something off of a toy?

I have had three speed controls quit on me.  The throttle stops
reponding completely, but, the steering still works?  They are mostly
novak speed controls-high end.   Is there any way that I can fix these
at home, or are they done?  Any Ideas on how I can avoid this problem?

Anyone know of any decent UK based classifieds or forums? I have been
unable to find any, the only source of second hand stuff seems to be
e-bay.
cheers

OK Guys;
Need a hand here. Both of these kits are available newrby at very close to
the same price. I have seen a few reviews that place the AMGT only slightly
ahead of the Savage. But the Savage has a  ton of extra stuff for it?

-I have a 9.6v "quick charge in 4 hours" battery. In four hours i can
get about five minutes of play. It's been like this ever since i
bought the car and battery.
-The car cant be found online but it was pretty cheap. The name is

I am looking to purchase a gas powered remote control car, that is a 4x4.
Can anyone recommend a kit or something I can buy online? I want to see if
this hobby is for me, so I don't want to spend over $500. Thanks!
Dan

I've seen a lot of postings for people using PC power supplies to
"charge batteries".  After some investigation I see that the PC power
supplies the charger which actually charges the battery.  My NEWBIE
question is, Why? why would you use a PC power supply to power a

Does anybody have any idea how to attach a heat sink to the Electric
Stampede?  If anybody has any idea, please email me.
Thanks,

Just wondering what the group have to say about painting hard shell
bodies - got a KBF on its way to me to go with my Baja Champ (Lexar),
but not done a hard body before.
Spray?

plan on converting an RC car to a rover with working onboard video and
robotic arm, hence we sould need more than 2 channels on the radio.
any suggestions on how-to, what-to?

I'd like to try using CO2 with my airbrush.  I'm currently using a 10
gal. portable air tank which is kind of big and bulky.  
Can anyone tell me exactly what I need to use CO2, such as regulators,
guages, valves, etc., as well as the approximate cost.  What size do