Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / October 2004

I am hoping someone can help me..
i have recently aquired a older Tamiya King Tiger RC..
1 of the issues i am having is the tank goes waay to fast..
it actually seems to be destroying itself it goes so fast..

Looking for a steering servo for a 1/8th buggy.  Presently using a cheapo
Sanwa, its not really powerful enough, and it has plastic gears that have
bust a few times, which is an annoying and fiddly job to fix.  Decided on a
nice Hi-Tec to replace it.  A few questions first if you ...

Hi all..
Does anyone know of a supplier or URL on how to make tracks for a
track machines such as the RNLI Talus Tractor and Carriage unit.
I'm gathering together all the knowledge I can for building a 1/12th

Recently i bought a new MT Racer w/o engine and am considering the
OS.18 CV-RX engine for it. I want to know if it would be appropriate
for this particular vehicle and would it need any upgrades in order to
install this engine.

I last owned an RC buggy in 1986 (Tamiya Frog) and there was no speed
control apart from the servo.  Can anyone explain what MSC and ESC is
please?  Is it separate to the servo that controls the motor or is it
the same thing?  If separate, how do you use it or is it automatic?

I'd like to get an electric off road car kit and would like to get a 4WD
with independant suspension all round.  Does anyone have any
recommendations please?  I'd also prefer a truck but so far, I haven't
found an electric truck with 4WD and independant suspension all round.

 I have heard that Robot Wars is coming to my home town (Worcester)
shortly. I have not seen anything on the net about this but my Missus
thinks my kids would like to go. (they are not into RC nad have not
watched the show for a couple of years now).

Hi. I just bought a new "Stadium Thunder" tamiya pickup. It is
electric(7.2v) two wheel drive. Airtronics Blazer sport controller.
I connected everything, I think correctly. My problem is when I power
everything up, with the controller trigger in the "neutreul" position,

Hi, does anyone know where can i find the exploded view for the Team
Orion Wasp .26 engine?
Thanks

what should i do next? im already all aluminum and titanium where i need
it, but im still beating around with my trx 2.5. i was thinking of a
conversion kit like the dynamite .26, but im hoping that hotbodies will
make a truckzilla kit for the t-maxx.. any ideas or suggestions will ...

Just about had her broke in today.    Will not start.  Glow plug "pulsates"
a good orange glow while turning over and testing against the head.  The
fuel lines are nice and tight (no pressure escaping).  The cylinder had
hydraulic locked a couple times, so I know the piston has a ...

Curious if anyone knows what type/brand motor this is?
It has a funny looking symbol on the block and 3.5. It has the same symbol
on the carb. I am looking for specs/parts info on it.
See rec.models.rc.land.pics for picture.

How can I get more runtime from my electric car? All this battery
charging/swapping is taking the fun out of it. I'd be willing to have half the
power if I could get twice the runtime -- is there some way to make that
tradeoff?

Curious as to what the general factory settings are for the 2nd gear shift
point from bottomout?(2.5 TMaxx Tranny)
How many turns out (from bottom-screwed all the way in) are they set at?

Is there anyone here who actually owns an E-Maxx with a brushless? I'm
looking into it at the moment and would be interested in any first hand
experiences - motor type, ESC, pinion size, ease of mounting, performance
improvements, that kind of info.