I couldn't imagine that being the problem as all he gave me was a rolling chassis, but I'm expert, that's for sure.
The receiver/ transmitter i bought are both HK-GT2B.( From doing a bit of searching, is a rebranded FlySky)
It wasn't a binding problem as I successfully got it to work on my 1/18
The reciver/ transmitter that's currently in and working is a HPI RF-11/TF-11
Can't find the part/model number of the ESC i bought, not sure if needed, but it's a "Leopard V2 60A Esc"