New to me part of a car day!!

[Ritz413]

Long live the barter system. Shady craigslist deal for some stuff I'm not using...or wanting. I left with rc related things I will eventually do something with. In the lot...some of an old Kyosho Raider. My very first quality rc from way back. I have been stalking ebay a while for it's replacement, and almost gotten a few. Now I sort of have 1, or at least the beginnings of 1 I will probably throw time and money at trying to make it whole again. Neat!

 

[Ritz413]

And this other part of a kyosho raider

Actual motor is supposed to be the Lemans stock 05...but if this works I will run it

 

[Ritz413]

Because you should get to laugh every day....Imagine soldering 1 side of the capacitor to the tab with a drip so bad it contacts the brush tension spring, and the other side you try and solder to the label

I will correct this...but holy sh*t

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

Because you should get to laugh every day....Imagine soldering 1 side of the capacitor to the tab with a drip so bad it contacts the brush tension spring, and the other side you try and solder to the labelView attachment 270434
I will correct this...but holy sh*t

 

[Ritz413]

Now that the important parts of show and tell are behind us...in today's deal I also got this vintage rc10

It's already sold pending cash payment. Way better than dealing with ebay, or pretending all online sales using f/f paypal are scam, while those calling it a scam are unwilling to kick in some extra cash for that protection that is so important.

 

[Ritz413]

Along with futaba electronics, there is a vintage reedy 540 in the back of the rc10

 

[Ritz413]

But wait there is more...a dirty, but 100% complete tamiya striker. So complete it came with vintage battery still in it.

 

[Ritz413]

Craigslist is largely dead only because people choose to believe that. In reality, it's in person, for barter or cash where the person buying stuff gets to see exactly what they are getting before accepting the deal. No whining to paypal or ebay. No debating the form of payment. No one ratting you out to pay taxes on the used stuff you sold online. If you are gonna sell something, maybe consider running an ad there as well. I still buy and sell on that site. Usually with more success than than other options and less headaches. The guy I dealt with today was a great guy to deal with. We stood around in his driveway talking for a bit more than an hour. The original trade was not one that was actually fair all around. We managed to reach a second agreement and still got the deal done. I'll be meeting up with him again on Wednesday to finish my end of the transaction. I offered to leave the cars there till I came back. He made the call to let me take the stuff on my word and a handshake that I would be back. I will, and will be throwing in some extras he is not expecting as a bonus. Being a decent person to deal with is rare in this day in age, and I have every intention of rewarding him for it.

 

[RLB454]

Nice score! That RC10 is a treasure, thats my favorite of the lot Even has the stock mechanical wiper speed control

 

[Ritz413]

Nice score! That RC10 is a treasure, thats my favorite of the lot Even has the stock mechanical wiper speed control

Thanks! The rc10 is cool, but I don't need a 2nd 1. It's going on to a good home with a buddy of mine. Likely to be kept vintage in all ways.

 

[RLB454]

Thanks! The rc10 is cool, but I don't need a 2nd 1. It's going on to a good home with a buddy of mine. Likely to be kept vintage in all ways.

Your a good friend! He better take care of it

 

[Ritz413]

Your a good friend! He better take care of it

I'm sure he will. Known that guy for decades. He is getting it for a very fair price and will be able to put some money in it where it needs some help to get it right.

 

[RLB454]

Would be sweet to find an original Novac esc for it

 

[Ritz413]

Would be sweet to find an original Novac esc for it

They are out there. Mine has a futaba esc in it, with matching rx and servo. I picked up a really nice magnum Jr. To go with it.

 

[RLB454]

I see stuff like this and get all hot to buy a re release, or better, would be to find one like you did. Wish I still had mine from 89'

 

[Ritz413]

I see stuff like this and get all hot to buy a re release, or better, would be to find one like you did. Wish I still had mine from 89'

The cars I've had I wish I still had is a decent list. Ridiculous as it sounds the raider is way up there. It has a sentimental value being the first for me. I had an rc10L and a marui big bear I would still like to have. Certain models I'm ok with having parted ways. The marui galaxy is one. I had 1 of the kyosho motorcycles at 1 point as well that I don't need back either.

 

[Ritz413]

The old tamiya really takes rear mounted motor seriously....so far back. Nice vintage trinity.

Anyone had 1 of these cars?

 

[Ritz413]

Delivered on my end of the trade today on my way to work as promised. Tossed in some extra as a thank you for a good experience. I do love it when everything really does go the way it should. Every one happy with both ends of a trade.

 

[Ritz413]

I posted this in the ebay/craigslist section only to find out I can't comment there. So I am also adding it here in case there are any questions. Auction starts at 8pm tonight.

 

[Ritz413]

Cash received, the rc10 seen here has been officially relocated to my buddies place.