Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / June 2005

I was wondering if 7 years old is too young to go to nitro. I am thinking
that it is but my son wants one.
Anyone know of a kid running one that is this young ?
Thanks,

whats the thickness of your typical lexan RC body?
thx
stu
(going to try vacu-forming my own--in case anybody is wondering)

I'm thinking of putting up a race track to compete w/ ourl pathetic
excuse of an ONLY race track here in my area. This track is small (less
that 60 meters) and is made of concrete. The owner refuses to make
improvements to it because they think that we are captive customers to

I'm new to the r/c world but intend to dedicate serious time to it, now
that my son is showing a lot of interest in it.
In fact, since I'm relandscaping my large backyard, I've decided to
include a path around it to use for r/c cars. The question is what

ok...i've got an LRP Digital Reverse Pro....
i just transfered some electronics from one chassis to another.
nothing changed.  same servo, same receiver, same transmitter with same
settings, same ESC.....

I am kind of new to the RC world (I race M18 and 1/10th buggies)...my
question: I have seen people with modules that allow them to change
frequencies by turning a dial - does this exist for my radio - a KoPropo
Mars???

Hello every one. I wanna buy a monster truck and i was  wandering about
what to chose. I was thinking about  REVO. I think this is a quite good
model for fun and for  racing, but i want buy the best MT. So i have a
question, is realy REVO is the best or not. Maybe LST is  better ...

2 speed forward and reverse like new transmision
3 differentials + 2 new diff casings with new bearings
8 new shocks, 2 new skids,2 new chassis braces
+ more extras

Yesterday the oldest hobby store in Alabama, Spivey's Hobby & Toys, was
destroyed in a fire. According to the news report, no one was injured.
However, they were not insured.
Here's the story:

Novak Dually electronic speed controller for racing, light use, exc
cond.
asking $75 CND
Novak Super Rooster electronic speed controller , light use, exc cond.

Looks like kyosho no longer makes or carries parts for this model. I
have one which was completely rebuilt and stored. However it does have
a broke carbon fiber front shock mount and needs a plastic body/wig. I
am having trouble finding parts and am now just interested in selling

I am looking at getting either the Losi XXXT or XXX4 G2.  I have been
running a 1/8 nitro buggy and want to get one that I can run when noise
would be an issue.  My question is, how does the ground clearance
compare on these two kits and on the 1/8 buggy.  I would prefer the