A lot has gone on since my last post back in Dec 2013. I've gotten a few more kits, parts, bodies, and even a new camera.
I have ended up retiring the Venom/Atomik RC Creeper. Parts are no longer available, and so it will be shelved. Which is too bad, as I do enjoy the comp style crawler. I am on the look-out for a possible replacement, and have come across 2 so far:
The downside to both of these (and pretty much all comp style crawlers) is that there is no 2-speed transmission setup for them. There is a 3rd party upgrade for the Axial rig, but it is too pricey for just a single upgrade option. And the Losi Night Crawler comes with lights! I like lights!
I don't recall mention this, but HPI Racing re-released their Micro RS4 chassis. And they appear to be rotating on the body releases. I have been able to pick up 3 new ones, along with extra parts. And I have even gotten my original Micro RS4 kit back up an running. I do hope that HPI keeps this chassis around for a long time. Here a couple of my videos:
More on the HPI front, they also released a smaller kit. The HPI Baja Q32. I've added a couple of these to my R/C garage. And they have also released a Truggy version, which I will be getting at least one of. What can I say, I'm a sucker for micros.
I've also been looking at the Kyosho Mini-Z 4WD kits. They look amazing, and with the size would make perfect kitchen and garage racers. Might have to try to get a few to race with the nephews.
With the crawler side, I have gotten a new Vaterra RC Twin Hammers and recently Axial Yeti. Both are IFS and solid rear axle rigs. The Twin Hammers has been setup for crawling, and includes a 2-speed transmission. The Yeti is more of a rock racer with IFS and solid rear axle, but 2-speed transmission is optional extra. And since Axial has finally released the 2-speed conversion kit, i will be picking it up. And with these 2 rigs, I am now looking for more 2-speed transmission cable kits. Up on this list are:
Both of which have the 2-speed setup as an option extra. But at least they are factory add-ons.
My Tamiya TT-01. What can I say? It's been in the R/C garage for a long time. The last time I took it out, it didn't run long. It was/is having a problem with the pinion/spur gear mesh. I did, however, pick up a few new items for it. Hopefully soon I can get it on the road and get the kinks worked out. And I suppose I could always listen to The Kinks. That might help things out. I still plan to get this setup for drifting. My goal (I've been told it's good to have them) would be to get close to what this guy does. He is great. Here is just one of his videos:
All I can say is that I need to get an practice with my Micro RS4's and TT-01. Once I can get them going, I can then look at getting a better drift setup. If anyone knows of any local Las Vegas R/C drift clubs, please let me know.
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