johnbaz Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hmmm I had forgotten about these from in the loft.... Tamiya Top force, it has an electronic speed controller that i can't seem to set correctly (jerking back'ards and for'ards )It goes like stink when it feels like it though.. I have another one similar but haven't taken a pic of it, mainly due to not knowing where the hell i put it John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris_ital_lover Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Try swapping the speed controller out temporarily and see if it still a problem them, if it is still a problem on the new one your receiver/aerials borked (its what happened to my subaru brat - it took me three months to find that one out!). m0rris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbaz Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Try swapping the speed controller out temporarily and see if it still a problem them, if it is still a problem on the new one your receiver/aerials borked (its what happened to my subaru brat - it took me three months to find that one out!). m0rris Thanks m0rris I'll do that, i have a few mechanical speed controllers that i can try in Mind you, i also have a few sets of radio gear that i could try swapping round too... Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris_ital_lover Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Thanks m0rris I'll do that, i have a few mechanical speed controllers that i can try in Mind you, i also have a few sets of radio gear that i could try swapping round too... Cheers, John Always worthwile having some working spares around... not sure how many of them Ive got through over the past four years! m0rris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Also bought a Brera but it was of such naff quality I gave it straight to my Mum for her to give away in her school fete Mondo Motors Brera by any chance? Yep. Thought the fact it was wonky in the packet was due to the angle of the base, but it was infact leaning over to one side. Oh well only 2.99 so no great loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludgeguts Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Nice Top Force johnbaz.This was the 100th model Tamiya produced and therfore quite sought after by RC pervs.Heres some of mine: Tamiya Sand Scorcher Tamiya Brat Tamiya Rough Rider Tamiya Monster Beetle Thats Just a few of them.Can post up more if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Tamiya Monster Beetle Haha, I still have the 2WD QuickDrive version of this. It's battered but still works perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hmmmm. I had a Tamiya Subaru Brat, but mine was on the same chassis as my mate's Monster Beetle which looks like the chassis in that MB picture.Were the shells interchangable, or did I have some bizarre hybrid Monster Brat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludgeguts Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hmmmm. I had a Tamiya Subaru Brat, but mine was on the same chassis as my mate's Monster Beetle which looks like the chassis in that MB picture.Were the shells interchangable, or did I have some bizarre hybrid Monster Brat? What you had there was a Tamiya Mud Blaster Same Chassis as the Monster Beetle but had friction dampers as opposed to oil filled items that the Beetle had.Body shells are interchangeable but the corresponding body mounts would be needed.The original Brat also used a similar chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Inspired by the Lightup Christine model i set about lighting up the first of the set display models so.... Ratlook 404 gets Neon ) and some headlamps too, looks better in the dark but impossible to get a good image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 It was indeed a Mud Blaster, I remember now! I had three shells, an original mint red one with decals, a lime green one with the same decals, and a white one with Ford zebra stripes. Hey, it was the 90s It also had the oil dampers from a Monster Beetle and I made a few other mods.... faster motor (supposedly) and proper bearings instead of the nylon ones. Do they fetch much? I sold mine for about £15...... edit: Yes. Gulp. £280-£350 for a NIB unbuilt one, and £100 for a built used one. Bugger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludgeguts Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Old Tamiyas do fetch strong money nowadays.The old 3-speed Hi-lux and Blazers fetch upwards of £350 for one that need restoring for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 the evolution, and the lighting on the 404 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Put this on hold for now, may even offer some up for sale in the future if anyone is interested. Actually may as well, I have a Bronze MKIII Cortina by Vanguards, which I no longer need. The Fern Green one is the only one I need, how does a tenner including postage sound? I think they are worth a little bit more than that, sold out quickly from what I heard. Also, when is the Vanguards Cortina MKIV actually being released? I pre ordered mine in June FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Mercedes Recovery now with lights night time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 My Canadian cousin brought me copies of 'Car Trader', that country's version of Autotrader I suppose, way back in 1988. 2 of the cars I remember most from the pages were the North American Ford Escort and the 80's Ford Tempo, mainly for their likeness to the European Escort and Sierra. I have heard of the 'Fresh Cherries' brand and they make some top quality American shite. I just purchased these 2 tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hennabm Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 On a visit to Canada in 93 the hire car we had was a brand new Ford Tempo. 1.6 auto with power everything. When the aircon cut in you lost 5 - 10kmh and when it cut out you gained the same amount - pure and utter autoshite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 reminds me of the old shape celica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycox Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Cheap-ish Vanguards anyone? Ending tonight... http://shop.ebay.co.uk/gayr_cos/m.html? ... ksid=p3686 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 did the beds police viva sell? i'd be interested in that pay via paypal. my dauphine gets lights now have three vehicles that light up typical french only one bulb works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 This Princess arrived in the mail this morning - chuffed!Dinky Princess 2200 HL by barrogance, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I've got two of them, painted up to match the full-size Princesses I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 More new euro-shite: Hot Wheels Fiat Ritmo by barrogance, on Flickr Solido Renault 18 by barrogance, on Flickr Solido Peugeot 305 by barrogance, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotorabia Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 just scored this..circa 1974 Dinky Beach Buggy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Last weekend I was in Whitby. There is a little model/junk shop about the size of an airing cupboard in the market place. I went in and there were a few Fiats on the shelf. He'd just recently bought somebody's collection of Italian Rammel. So I ended up with a metallic green Polistil 127, a Green Polistil 126 and a orange Polistil Fiat Campagnola (The Seller's words to me were "that one that looks like a Land Rover, is ACTUALLY a Fiat" - My reply in my head was, OH I know what that is mate, I definitely know that is) Anyway, I payed a fiver for each of them. I was even more pleased when I then found out that a green Polistil 126 is worth more than a fiver..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I went in there in the summer - another bloke had to get out as there is only room for one customer at a time. Then the infant arrived, so I had to leave ... good purchases! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 i got a dremel fer christmas, watch out models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Also, when is the Vanguards Cortina MKIV actually being released? I pre ordered mine in June FFS. Expected January / early Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMC Dan Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Those Tinas look lush I've heard that a pre facelift Mk2 Granada has been pencilled in for May (doubt it coming out on time though ) too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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