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Perfect choice for circle track, inside of a Weber BBQ.

Very excited! I'm really glad I didn't go after the used, cracked up one that had been haunting me for months. Woohoo, more Factory Works goodness!
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um, im pretty sure i bought that used ugly cracked up one off eBay So i'm glad you didn't either otherwise these would have never happened

Disaster struck this morning, the Estes "D" engine exploded destroying the Lunchbox 😔 R.I.P. Screenshot_20250506-071536_Gallery.jpg Screenshot_20250506-071555_Gallery.jpg The Diamond 💎 One at the wheel Screenshot_20250506-071602_Gallery.jpg Screenshot_20250506-071610_Gallery.jpg Screenshot...

coxbros1 wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 5:02 pm ...engine exploded destroying the Lunchbox

That'll buff out.

This is an opportunity to make a new body out of a real lunchbox

...engine exploded destroying the Lunchbox That'll buff out. This is an opportunity to make a new body out of a real lunchbox :mrgreen: It's not really destroyed..the truck still runs great, maybe better than before on the motor...I ordered a new engine mount cause the front half got blown off..I r...

Event is getting closer and closer.

I'll be easy to spot on site

Elkcycles wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 5:37 pm Wow! That has some character now, almost... patina.

I know! I actually dig it..it stunk at 1st but I left it in garage all day..it doesn't smell now..back in the house..if u want to call it that..Thumbs can explain

THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 5:34 pm Looks like it was running great until the rocket went off. FWIW, I've never said that I hate the clear coating...

He said we can never bring it up at botm..I swear

After that, I'd name it the 'Hot Lunch.' :o Back in 2003 I bought the Novak SS5800 brushless motor setup, and built a speedrun Lunch Box. I lowered it, used 2.2 onroad tires, and built a wheelie bar out of Tamiya semi parts and airplane wheels. I used a Garmin eTrex to measure the speed. I don't rem...

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In 1985 Tamiya launched the Hotshot as their first foray into the 1/10 4wd electric off-road buggy ranks. Distinctive in many ways the Hotshot and its two-piece ABS clamshell chassis rode on a four-wheel independent suspension system with long ball joint double a-arms up front supporting red plastic...

1911Colt wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 4:39 pm Very cool runner! It reminds me of my old 10T, except yours is cool and mine was just stupid.

I'm sure this will have plenty of 'stupid' incorporated

Steering added.
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This is a very old project started on March 2010, many pics!!! XRAY T1M (T1 mini - M-chassis) I feld in love with this chassis after a descriptive post from a member on an other Rc Vintage forum. This tiny chassis is quite rare, it also take me long tie to find some orginals XRAY option parts. By th...

Time to get ready and pack everything... https://i.imgur.com/nwYk3dm.jpeg 25 cars, and I hope I've not forgot anything... The van is looking quite empty... I did not consider bringing more : I'm going to fetch a friend on the way, and I do not know the room he needs for his material... And I know th...