Some of you have seen this already in my build thread. Now you have a chance to own it. Like the previous raffle, a $5.00 donation to the forum will get you 1 chance. $10.00 will get you 2, $15.00 for 3.... and so on. Only...
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Looking forward to next raffle. I swear I was in the top 10...
Thanks to all that made this raffle and the truck donation happen.
you quite possible were. I wanna say I remember your name coming across but I got a late start trying to find the...
The time has come, let's get the ball rolling. First off, I'd like to give a big thank you to everyone that took part in this project for their time/parts. Hopefully this will give us a nice cushion in the server funding department. 8)
So as...
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But 15-20 yrs ago it was used for chasing tail, that did not fail.
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Post only interesting pictures taken by you, not ones you find on the web. Any subject matter is fine...
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Reminds me of the asshole song and sometimes I park in handicap spaces while handicapped people make handicapped faces , cos I'm an asshole ,I'm an asshole.....
I live in an area that already gets significantly more rain (+60%) than the national average. On top of that, we've been having record numbers lately (on top of an above average year).
So it hasn't...
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Yes, the like is basically what happens when one's brain can't keep up with their vocabulary. :lol:
Some of the Parma body molds are now being pulled by Mid America, a slot car shop. I have seen posts of people asking for specific bodies such as the tmaxx dump truck and I requested the grasshopper body- both were added to the website and I'm just...
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Stoked!
Cool!
Thought that said Stolen! at first... had to do a double take... :shock:
*Note to self: must pay more attention when reading :lol:
Erich talked about a thread that never ends, here's an other one that should be funny.
The idea is to ONLY post pictures, wherever they come from, and to respond to the last one with another that shares an idea, a concept, a number or whatever with...
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Sent this to the 'ol lady earlier. I figured I wasn't going to get any this weekend anyway, so why not...
I know this forum has chat room, but it seems relatively not used by most. Maybe many don't know how a chat room works, or really just don't want to enter a chat room.
So, how about a thread for bored people sitting around who want to talk about RC...
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So, if you are trying to figure out what to do with that $99 DR10 or $75 Losi 22S you bought, just an idea:
There's the Things that irriate you thread. The Vintage... I'm getting tired of it! thread. So, welcome to what should be the quite comical.... Today, a stupid person...
Started a new project. On a Sunday. With no clue what they're doing. Three...
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You could dedicate a completely separate thread just for stupid drivers.
The other day, some idiot starts changing into my lane, when I'm right there beside him . But not only that, when I laid on the horn, he just ignored it and kept on changing...
Anyone know when the last printed Tower Hobbies catalog was?
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It isn't perfect, but my Samsung Galaxy phone and tablet both have scan functions in the camera settings. It automatically adjusts and crops the page. It does take a little getting used to.
Not ideal for a full catalog but it would work okay for...
Time to start a thread for us genx'rs. If music is not on around my house or vehicle of choice, then I'm probably asleep. Chime in with what your currently listening to. Myself, I'm kinda addicted to concerts on DVD and BluRay. I have about 250...
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Enter stage left from waaaaay in left field.... dfrcZsKcVxU
This morning it was relayed to me that Don (Thunderstrike) passed away in October. I think most on here know he has been plagued with health problems for many years. While I'm sad for his family, at the same time..... I feel relief for him. :(...
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I've been away from the forum for a while, focused on other hobbies and aspects of life, and missed this news until now. Sorry to hear about Don's passing and condolences to the loved ones he leaves behind. RIP Don.
Is anyone else getting tired of seeing the word vintage used on just about everything? I'm not so worried about the fact that the word is mis-used. It's definition has to do with age and quality of WINE, ie: vino! To properly use the word, by...
No longer having a Sears tool department to wander around in, many of us are left with only Harbor Freight to fill the void. But, should you return something to them, pay attention to your CC statement. H/F recently instituted an 80% return policy....
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I figure the price increases were shipping related. Fewer thingy's being shipped means higher shipping cost per thingy. Interestingly it shows the only reason things from China are cheaper is because of cheap shipping. For years the pap has been...
i was exposed to this, i felt the need to ruin your day too.
this guy makes rebbeca black sound like mariah carey.
post up the worst you've seen.
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There used to be the live version of this, but she pulled it and went thru the trouble to record a studio version and play it over the live version. The live version was even cringier than this if you can believe it. I apologize in advance......
If you get a chance go to a theater and see the film Oppenheimer. I worked on the film and digital version of the movie. I don't get to choose what I work on. It always great when my efforts goes to a film like this. It's a great film and worth...
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I appreciate the theater experience. Maybe I'll go see it. We have some good theaters in town.
I just ate some Doritos 2nd Degree Burn, crazy hot. Anyone try these? My mouth is on fire :shock: They apparently make a 3rd Degree Heat as well. I don't know if I have the guts to try those :lol:
Well I haven't been around much lately. I was gone for almost the month of June. Took a 3 week fishing trip and didn't get back till last week. I usually do 2 weeks every year but this year decided to take 3 weeks. Had a great time as usual. This...
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The problem with fishing is that it gets in the way of the beer drink'n! :wink: :mrgreen:
As a recovering alcoholic over the past 20 yrs.... I don't finds that to be an issue :wink: :lol:
Did I say beer?!!?? I meant rootbeer! :wink: :mrgreen:
So after reading the threads I found on Google my trx1 was left to soak in some 6% hydrogen peroxide in a jar. It's been in there for almost a week and there doesn't seem to be much or any improvement. It's sat on the window sil inside and when I'm...
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Thanks for posting up the process. The parts were always a bit off white, nearly ivory. Your results look great and seem natural for the process.
I think a lot of the nylon whiting is informed by whitening bones. Seeing an alternate to the...
oca1 was a user here and showing some nice 1/8 scale cars a couple of years ago.
He also was posting at other forums. Always a nice guy with lots of knowledge about old 1/8 cars.
I was in contact with him also by email but now he doesn't reply to...
Several of these fake sites are popping up all over. Gotta be careful these days. Lucky for us most of us know better but I bet they scoop up lots of business from the unknowing
Anyone no where they filmed the upstairs cabin scenes at Higgins Haven?....
Yes I have combed the web, no one knows... the cabin just doesn't have room at the top of the spiral staircase.
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Hah! It is legal in Illinois but I would have been out about 8 hours earlier! That was all I did for a couple of years back in the mid 90's but I'm retired. :lol: I tried to finish a 30' pizza by myself after drinking beer all day. With a little...
Always something going on here. Latest project I have been working on late at night after rod work is expanding the gun room again. After expanding it twice in the past year I finally said the hell with it and just making the entire basement the gun...
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Did your's come absolutely drowning in oil/lube? I'm not sure if Rock Island does that with all their guns, but holy crap I have never seen so much lube on a new gun in my life. They must have submerged it in a bucket of oil before they put it in...
Hey guys. I just received some unfortunate news that our bud shodog, Jim Peacock, was killed in a motorcycle accident earlier this month. His son sent me a message a little bit ago on his account.
His son is an r/c enthusiast as well. So he's going...
When they start a race at the Grand National Cross Country series, the announcer will yell out to the crowd Are you ready to go GNCC racing! , followed by the ten second call for the front row.
Well, this year I don't think a lot of the riders in...
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BTW, if any of you are interested in seeing this in person, here's the schedule:
It's a pretty great grass roots series that's relatively cheap to attend at $25-$35 a head, depending on the venue and when you're getting there, and MOST events have...
And I thought they only made sewing machines. :wink:
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WOW, thanks for that Brian.
There must be something magical about 6 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve, air cooled engines. I have a vintage Honda CBX with a 6 into 1 pipe and the sound that bike makes at 9,000 RPM is absolutely incredible....
I cannot find any positive feedback about the company so I am curious how are they to do business with? I was also curious what types of payment do they accept?
Thank you
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It took 5-6 months to take my order since the first day I contacted them,
and,
they charged me nearly £20 when real shipping cost was only £12'50...
so I'm a bit dissapointed...
Wish I could work on my speed project, or any project. It's amazing how fast life changes with a kid. Enjoy your time with your toys, I wouldn't change it for anything though.
Miss this place!
As soon as he refines his motor skills...I'll...
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My son is a natural RC driver/pilot.
Hes about to turn 7, and got an electric plane for Christmas, he can fly it. But for now I land it.
He really wanted my SC10gte so I bought him a slash 2wd and we bash around together. Its great. I hope to get...
Well yet again I can never sit still, way too much of my Grandpa Murphy in me. He always had to be doing something. Spent the past 5 days working about 10hrs per day redoing the gun room. Ran out of room so needed to extend the slatwall. So figured...
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Dang! I miss those days. We used to go almost every Saturday. One of the state parks here has a range and sells an annual pass for $25. :D $25 a year! :lol:
All of my buddies are still hoarding ammo for fear of not being able to restock. So now I...
Hey guys & gals. I hope everyone has been doing well. I guess it's been a couple years since I been logged on. Life has been a bit hectic. Most of you were aware my dad passed back in 2015 and then mom was gone a few years back. I bought out my...
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Glad you had the right people in the right place to keep you kickin'. Mother in law smoked for years and was the primary reason she had many issues. Hard to see the decline and have my wife deal with it.
Today marks the 15th anniversary of RC10Talk. I just wanted to thank everyone for their continued support and contributions in preserving this wonderful hobby that is R/C. More specifically the vintage side of it.
Some changes will be taking place...
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I thought of this a few days ago, but then forgot on the actual day. :? :lol:
Happy anniversary! Yup, next year it's legally an adult. :shock:
We keep getting older and yet we're stuck in time... Now that's something to ponder. :idea:
Lots of trees down.
Still have power so far.
More ice to come.
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Losing power SUCKS. I live in Michigan and the grid we are on here is not the greatest, so seems I lose power at least a few times per year, sometimes for no real reason at all :| Finally bought a nice 5000w generator last year because of it...
Figured I'd just make one thread and post all my latest 3d prints I do under this thread. Just finished this one up tonight. During my time off from rods between Christmas & New Years I did this latest 3d print for the theater room. Joaquin...
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@ SFC K what percentage were you trying to shrink it down to? Let me know and I will try it at that size with the profile I use on smaller parts and I'll see if it comes out smooth or not.
Thanks! I sized it down to 30%. I plan on giving it...
Tree was so big this year I had to break out the 1/5 scale to get it home 😁 Merry Christmas to all! Hope you all have a great Christmas and enjoy time with friends & family, and maybe even get a few Rc related gifts :wink:
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Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you and yours had a great day :mrgreen:
Here's a reall cool project for the theater room I have been working on. I made a digital movie poster out of an extra 32 tv I had laying around. Built a frame for it and then did some 3D printing for the adornments on it. I resized...
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Thread title fits the bill. That's super cool to have at a home theater. That and one of those nostalgia standup popcorn carts.
Not sure if I am allowed to post this, delete if necessary!
Stumbled upon this auction, I am in no way affiliated with it, just don't want anyone to miss out! I called the number, they are from New York, totally legit! They said they will put...
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Got railroaded!....what a scam...my NOS Tamiya Technipower just arrived...I paid big 💰 for...it's used...has rust on it...has spare used brushes in box too..soldering is below par by far on it...motor even has engravings on it... it did come with...
Dunno if there's any other UFC/MMA fight fans here, I have enjoyed watching it for years myself. This was an unexpected shock to see this headline this morning :cry:
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Wow, that is very sad to hear. He was one of my favorite fighters in MMA, and seemed like a very humble man. God be with his loved ones.
I have a seller that doesn't like PayPal, and TBH, I have hearing that more and more these days because PP gives the buyer almost too much protection and allows the buyer to screw over the seller.
So, he had initiated a conversation and stated that...
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Does suck to pass on what looks like a good deal, but better safe than sorry when it comes to money in this day & age. Not like the old days where a handshake means something and you could trust most people. :cry:
Pic from out my hobby room window. Track will be to the right of the sidewalk. Roughly 30' wide by 60-70' feet long. Now I just have to get my honey-do-list done before I can start...
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thanks for the heads up on that. i looked into that this morning, seems pretty simple. just sucks that it goes by color recognition so everyone's bodies will have to be a different color.
Lap Trax is the same. It worked fairly well for me in the...
We all have big toys too right? Show off your rides! This is one of my big toys I finished it last year after it sat in the garage for almost 9 years. Flashback to the 90's! Lol
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