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Forum: Tamiya Monster Trucks
01-13-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,325
Posted By gulfstreamI

Pls excuse the typos. It's been 4 years since I...

Pls excuse the typos. It's been 4 years since I logged on to this site. Those are actually called 4 cell AA battery holder. It fits into that cavity/space just below that MSC (Mechanical Speed...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
01-13-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,380
Posted By gulfstreamI

I have a red version of that yellow RS buggy you...

I have a red version of that yellow RS buggy you have. That was originally made by Nikko (Japan) for Tandy/ Radio shack. Nikko made 3 higher end versions of that buggy.
Forum: Tamiya Monster Trucks
01-13-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,325
Posted By gulfstreamI

I think you are missing that 4 cell AA battery (4...

I think you are missing that 4 cell AA battery (4 X 1.5 Volt) pack that links the on/ off switch to feed power to the KO Propo receiver. That an early 1980's receiver that works 6 volts.
Forum: Tamiya Monster Trucks
01-13-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 35,018
Posted By gulfstreamI

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1957464http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1957465http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=195746...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-21-2011, 07:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: Tamiya Fast Attack 2011

The original works well (in scale terms), specially when you install those hard to find Thorp/Robinson Ball L.S.D. to replace the crappy sider gears. I have two(2) of it's civilian alternative the...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-09-2011, 05:10 AM
Replies: 1,615
Views: 60,753
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: nyc racers thread

the tread never really died.... "It just went on a long vacation!" :)
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
03-17-2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,839
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: Vintage Tire Identification

The first set of tires is 100% made by Pro-line. I have one that's NIB complete with specs. Product number 1002 "Side Bite DC-2" (rear) 1.5" wheel.

The second set is made by a company called...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-16-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,579
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: just wonderin...what is that???

LOL - linguists will work overtime just to decode them. :D
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-16-2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 929
Views: 205,409
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: UNOFFICAL Tamiya Blackfoot Thread

Was it something like this? :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsUpup13azw
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-10-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,342
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: Soldering Deans Idea

TBJ must have nerves of steel to accomplish such a task. No pain... no gain. :D
Forum: Gas Engines
03-02-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 19,418
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: RCU Virus Infected

A virus? I haven't noticed anything when I browse the other forums in the last few days. The i-mac safari seems to work fine on my end.
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
02-21-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,095
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: Two motors vs One Motor

This vid should should help answer that question.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3DJC8bRasE
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
02-14-2011, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: Castle?

I thought that was this Castle... :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyZc_aY1vnE
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
02-03-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 739
Views: 110,796
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: HOTSHOT RE-RELEASE BUILD!

It's possible only if you have the patience to "trim" certain parts of the Hot Shot roll cage and custom mount certain parts on a Boomerang chassis to make a "Hot- Boomer" buggy. :D Right out of the...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
02-03-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,079
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: (Chasing a ghost RC) - Nikko Toyota Landcruiser

You are welcome Mdnite Toker. :)

Back then the r.c. cars were focused more on scale and realistic features. The six speed "dual" (Low and High) ban be found on certain 1:1 scale cars from the...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
01-27-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,079
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: (Chasing a ghost RC) - Nikko Toyota Landcruiser

Here's a more "high end" version of that buggy. The Nikko Sand Eagle. I also have this buggy in my collection of 80's memorabilia. This "toy grade" buggy also has a six speed transmission.

...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
01-27-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 739
Views: 110,796
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: HOTSHOT RE-RELEASE BUILD!

L=O-L...:D With that said .... if all r/c enthusiasts shared the same thought- that would put the aftermarket companies out of business.:)
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
01-27-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,079
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: (Chasing a ghost RC) - Nikko Toyota Landcruiser

I'm not sure this is the vehicle that you're referring to in your description but here's what I have stashed away in my 1980's toy memorabilia. This vintgae toy grade r.c was called the Nikko ALBAR ....
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
01-25-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 739
Views: 110,796
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: HOTSHOT RE-RELEASE BUILD!

The Boomerang came out after the Hotshot, It represents Tamiya's continuing development of it's Four wheel drive off road vehicles back in the mid 1980's. For ease of maintenance, I would choose the...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
01-17-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,037
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: Good electric vehicle for snow and dirt??

There's a Nitro version of the Kyosho Blizzard. it has a 2 speed transmission. I've got one of those and it's a blast to drive in the snow.;) You can also fit a scale snow plow on those. Kyosho...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
01-05-2011, 06:19 AM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,109
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB strikes again!!

Check "evil" - bay for a seller named Team CRP. They are still selling those old school CRP front shock upgrades for the Tamiya Frog. I believe the would fit the Tamiya Frog Re-release version.
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
12-17-2010, 05:08 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 34,685
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: Sly as a Tamiya FOX! Legend of Tamiya #51!

Thanks! It's RWD only. All the gears, the front drive cups, driveshaft for the Four Wheel drive were removed to lighten the buggy and compete directly with it's sibling the Tamiya Fox. This buggy had...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
12-16-2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 34,685
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: Sly as a Tamiya FOX! Legend of Tamiya #51!

Since I'm not in a habit of starting a picture thread for custom built "odd-ball' tamiya buggies I've decided to post pics of this Tamiya Fox variant I jokingly refer to as the Super-Fox. I built...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
12-11-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 739
Views: 110,796
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: HOTSHOT RE-RELEASE BUILD!

Tamiya's inexperience in building it's first 4WD off road r/c car meant that this classic was built in layers. What I mean is you have to build it in sequence. A change of the receiver crystal in...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
12-07-2010, 08:19 PM
Replies: 739
Views: 110,796
Posted By gulfstreamI

RE: HOTSHOT RE-RELEASE BUILD!

Thanks. I got it from a hobby shop closeout sale. Getting A NIB unused under chassis skid plate is still available at "flea-bay".
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