Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / October 2004

Is it possible to make a servo to constantly rotate clockwise and
anti-clockwise and stop just using the control gears on a tx? I think you
can but im not sure.
Any useful help would be very helpful.

What truck do you recomend in this class. It won't be used for racing.

I have advertised on InfoRelation.com some project connetcted with the
subject of our discussion list (you will find that project by choosing
appropriate category and subcategory).
Please let me know about your opinion relating to my project. As I have

I replaced the factory Tmaxx steering servo  with a HiTec 645MG servo. I
need a new servo saver but do not want the Kimbrough saver(went thru 3 on my
old tmaxx). Are there any other servo savers that fit this servo?
Anthony

Please help me, looking for Instructions for TAMIYA RENAULT RE 20
TURBO 1/12 SCALE #1226.
Have complete kit but alas no instructions, where can I find
them??????

I have just bought my Gravel Hound 58328 RC car, my first RC car. I got it
off eBay and the box was sealed when i got it. The problem is i could never
find an instructions manual in the box. I have contacted the seller and
Tamiya but both of them couldn't do anything about it. ...

If the rebels try to invade my garden, my AT-AT will destroy them for good !

I have installed a new .28 Wasp in my Savage. I feel secure in the
installation on my part, right from the flywheel Colette to the final output
shaft screw secured with blue locktite!.  I have removed the pull starter
and replaced it with my roto starter socket and gear. (fits just ...

how do the 4x4 r/c work in snow ?
many thanks in advance ... Ben

Are the Acme r/c gas trucks junk?  I noticed that the chasis is plastic,
how is plastic compared to aluminum ?
Many Thanks in advance,  Ben

anyone got a design for making a rollcage for a tmaxx
cheers

OK, my newbie saga continues....
Last night I bought a 'Dynamite Prophet Plus LCD' charger and two cheap-ish
($25) 3000mAh NiMH batteries. I started charging the first battery at about 3.5
amps, then went to work on my car (I killed the steering servo gears on my first

What are your opinions on this truck?

I'd like to get back into the hobby after years of being out of it.. so where is
the best place to buy a kit these days?  I'd like to get a partner for my RC-10T and
remember how much fun it was to build.  While I'm on the subject, I'd also like to know
what I should be looking at ...

I am looking at getting a higher-end Tamiya electric sedan for a reasonable
price (used) and I have a couple Tamiya EVO III cars that I am looking at.
Does anyone have comments about this car?
Positive and negative are both appreciated.