Post by: spinr on March 04, 2005, 04:20:32 PM
My best bud' got a Traxxas Revo not too long ago and we took it out for a spin the other day. I decided to use it as a learning opportunity to get more familar with my new camera too.
Here's some of the better shots.
Catchin' some air...
Which eventually lead to this series of three photos. Weak stomachs look away...
It missed the small boulder my camera bag was sitting on by inches. :shock:
Post by: spinr on March 04, 2005, 04:22:32 PM
Post by: spinr on March 04, 2005, 04:25:58 PM
This little thing is a hoot. I'm seriously considering one for myself. Not cheap, but it's so awesome I've gotta have one.
Post by: Michigander on March 04, 2005, 04:26:57 PM
Looks like fun to "drive" one of those around too!
How much does it cost to own, operate and maintain one of those anyways?
Post by: spinr on March 04, 2005, 04:42:01 PM
I think I need to do the hack on this Rebel or upgrade soon...
Anyway, the truck comes in a ready to run kit, complete with most everything you need; you just have to add some batteries for the controller and fuel for the truck. The truck itself is preassembled, but you can customize it ten ways from Sunday.
The kit costs around $450 - $500 and the fuel is about $20 for a gallon; and the controller requires 8 AA batteries. But that's all. Operating costs are pretty much limited to the fuel and any damage/wear replacement parts, which are actually fairly cheap.
Post by: Preacherman on March 04, 2005, 07:28:07 PM
TANNERITE! :twisted:
Post by: Lee on March 04, 2005, 07:35:37 PM
Post by: spinr on March 04, 2005, 08:26:13 PM
I like to think I'm at least a modestly creative person, but I'm having a moment. :? :oops: What exactly would I do with an explosive compound and that truck... that wouldn't entail its' destruction? :shock:
I mean my friend might not like it if his truck got "blowed up."
Post by: wasrjoe on March 04, 2005, 09:04:35 PM
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I mean my friend might not like it if his truck got "blowed up."
Pffff, he needs to quit being so selfish. Tell him to get his priorities straight - the amusement of your friends 1st, material possetions 2nd.
Post by: Chuck Jennings on March 05, 2005, 03:14:18 AM
Post by: Darkmind on March 05, 2005, 11:57:38 PM
Post by: HankL on March 06, 2005, 07:06:48 AM
PM lights fuse and powers on truck. Truck goes to full throttle and refuses input from controller. Truck runs under PM's brand spanking new Harley at the same instant fuse runs out. :shock:
Post by: P95Carry on March 06, 2005, 08:22:11 AM
14 years ago was dabbling in business terms with R/C cars .. the race cars as against trucks. Tryting to sell stuff, of course - just had to race!!! These were the electrics mostly but - pretty darned quick and a load a fun. Now, it's R/C planes ... but they break bad when they crash!!!
Post by: WhoKnowsWho on March 06, 2005, 08:53:19 AM
Post by: DustinD on March 06, 2005, 01:41:57 PM
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What exactly would I do with an explosive compound and that truck
Hunt grabloids of course! From the movie(s) Tremors. 