Hi all. New to the site, but not RC

Post by **Jr. Birdman** » Wed May 28, 2014 11:03 pm

Gents,

Glad to have found your forum. Brother called the other day and indicated that he had found our RC10's when cleaning out his garage. Hey! Wait a minute....how/when did you steal my RC10 from mom's attic ???? Well, long story short, he gave me both to look over and possibly repair. I got mine going and will work on his a bit more as the Futaba Magnum Jr. Tx will not power up. Mine has been modified a bit when racing in the 80's, but still retains that RC look. It has the old Futaba gear and the old Novak ESC. : ) When I get a chance, I'll post some pics of them and hopefully pick your brains for a little advice as I relive my glory days of racing the RC10.

Post by **GoMachV** » Wed May 28, 2014 11:10 pm

Which version of the magnum? The early were a square battery holder, the newer version went to a slanted one. A lot of times the slanted ones would hold the batteries too tight and they couldn't make good contact. Worth looking at

Post by **Jr. Birdman** » Wed May 28, 2014 11:50 pm

Thanks. I've got the first version with the square/rectangle battery holder.

Post by **ChisaiKuso** » Thu May 29, 2014 10:07 am

Welcome to the fun. You will enjoy it here.

Post by **Kyoshojoe** » Thu May 29, 2014 9:13 pm

welcome, check power switch. cycle it on and off a few times to maybe knock any corrosion off, also check battery holder and clean contacts. The futabas were pretty stout and I've had the switches act up.

Post by **Jr. Birdman** » Thu May 29, 2014 9:27 pm

Thanks. I'll give it a shot this weekend. I also found a "Jammin' Jay Halsey" news letter addressed to me from 1984. Will have to post some pics once I figure it out. Every time I try, it's either "too big" (I wish) or says it doesn't support Bitmap. #$%&

Post by **GoMachV** » Thu May 29, 2014 9:54 pm

This one?
http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=26945

Post by **Jr. Birdman** » Fri May 30, 2014 7:09 pm

Hah! Yea, that's the one. Were there more? I just got sent the one.

Post by **GoMachV** » Fri May 30, 2014 9:36 pm

I think that was the only one that came with the kits, but there were probably for people that subscribed

Post by **Jr. Birdman** » Fri May 30, 2014 10:46 pm

O.K., let's try the picture thing again.

Post by **knucklebuster** » Sat May 31, 2014 2:19 am

Nice! When I opened the old RC10 box stored in my parents' attic I found mine sitting with the same Dahms body

Not too many of those around!

Post by **Jr. Birdman** » Sat May 31, 2014 11:24 am

Very cool N.B.! Does anyone know who's making tires/rims that will fit my rig?

Post by **GoMachV** » Sat May 31, 2014 11:52 am

For original looking tires and wheels, you can still buy the classic wheels and tires from associated. There are also aftermarket rims and tires by jconcepts great for modern tracks
http://blog.jconcepts.net/2013/12/jconcepts-new-product-release-rc10-classic-tires-and-wheels-2/

Post by **SONYtec** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:56 pm

Welcome!!!

Nice!!!

Wish I still had my original RC10.

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