Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / December 2006

I've just bought a new Ha Bao Hyper 7 and cannot get it to start at
all. I've followed all the advice in the manual, primed the engine with
numerous pulls on the starter, checked the glowplug, tried starting by
hand and with a starter box, the car never fires. I've followed the

I've new to the Nitro truck scene and after some research have bought a
Traxx 25R. The previous owner told me that he ran it on 20% Byron. None
of my local model shops stock this brand. Am I better buying this off
the internet, or moving to the local available 20% brands? I assume

I've just bought my first nitro model, and would welcome advise on a
number of topics. To start the ball rolling, what are the best strength
of battery to by for the handset. I've seen AA 2500mAh to 2900mAh and
the prices range from £3 to £4.50 for 4. Is it money well spent to by

http://www.sundonmodelshop.com/
go to the video gallery look for the transit van stuff in particular.

Everyone is reading, shopping, and working.

I'm buying my first RC this week. I have narrowed it down to A E-Maxx or
an E-Savage.
Anyone have any tips that can sway me to one or the other ?
Thanks

Hey all,
some of you have been wondering about what to get your kids and stuff
for x-mas - you can check out these rc reviews of the major rc vehicles
http://www.everything-rc-cars.com/rc-car-reviews.htm

My ripcord just snapped and the end is lost inside the housing. To replace it, should I remove the engine entirely? Or leave it on, and remove all the plastic in the back?
Thanks for any advice.

My nephew really wants a remote control car for christmas.  His main
motivation in wanting one is so he can join a lunch time club at school
where you race remote control cars.
He is a very young 13 years old who is very reserved.  He very rarely

It has been said above by others that Vintage RC doesn't sell around
Christmas.
What do you guys think?
Should I wait to list or re-list my older vehicles until after the first?

I listed this, after three-and-a-half days I posted a paragraph to the
bottom of the description. It says my reserve price is $150.
The last day I received TEN bids, all below the reserve.
Why?

someone waited until4 seconds to go before outbidding me.

And hooooollllllleeeeee shhhiiiiiiiiiittt it went hard.  Been a while since
I've had a steer of it.  I believe I have successfully blown the cobwebs
out, hehehehe!
Anyway, I put a tank through it and when I got it back I went to check to

How does one remove a carby from the engine?
at the base of it there is a screw ive taken that out thinking the carb
would simply pull out but i cannot get it to come out! any suggestions?
mach 427 btw

<getting giddy in anticipation of Christmas hobby bits!>
My hit list includes:
1) Carbon fiber servo tray, steering plate and center diff plate for Mayhem
ST.