Strange we should still be talking about 1.40's, while I continue to doggedly wait for my ESC to arrive from Castle, I had to pull my old ship out of retirement. It's a carrera from around 2000, and has a 1.40 just as old in the front.

All I did when I put it away 12 months ago was a shot of ATF down the throat and plugged the carb.


Yesterday morning after a quick prime it was back to running like a 2-bob watch. I have to admit, I still love those motors. You won't find a better engine, (just don't skimp on the nitro, they HATE it).


Now I don't really care if that ESC arrives or not.