The "What did you buy today?" thread...

[Tunedfrog]

This is my second Stampede kit. I really like them, easy to build and fun to bash. Granted it took several upgrades to keep it running but it is an entry level kit.

 

[WickedFog]

This is my second Stampede kit. I really like them, easy to build and fun to bash. Granted it took several upgrades to keep it running but it is an entry level kit.

Why are the kits more expensive than the RTR? I am not seeing any difference in parts. The kit is $80 more

https://m.traxxas.com/products/models/electric/stampede-4x4-assembly-kit

https://m.traxxas.com/products/models/electric/base-stampede-36054-4

 

[Tunedfrog]

Not exactly sure. It doesn't make sense, does it?

 

[WickedFog]

Not exactly sure. It doesn't make sense, does it?

No it doesn't. Granted, from my perspective, kits are more valuable. But for them to charge more for one is just rude lol.

 

[Starfox2005]

Why are the kits more expensive than the RTR? I am not seeing any difference in parts. The kit is $80 more

https://m.traxxas.com/products/models/electric/stampede-4x4-assembly-kit

https://m.traxxas.com/products/models/electric/base-stampede-36054-4

That's because the kit is a 4x4 the stock is a 2wd.

 

[WickedFog]

That's because the kit is a 4x4 the stock is a 2wd.

Oh, i didn't even think about that.

 

[stbob]

Upgrading the rustler 4x4 rear axles. Busted the stock ones in mere minutes running with sledge hammer tires on 3s...

 

[WickedFog]

Bought a bunch of X-Maxx stuff from Jenny's. Should be able to at least get most of the chassis temporarily assembled with this order.
Chassis, skid plates, plastic set, shock towers, hinge pins, and screw set.

 

[olds97_lss]

Bought a bunch of X-Maxx stuff from Jenny's. Should be able to at least get most of the chassis temporarily assembled with this order.
Chassis, skid plates, plastic set, shock towers, hinge pins, and screw set.
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[WickedFog]

I had totally forgot about that song!!! Perfect! I am gonna play it while my son and I put it together.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Bought a bunch of X-Maxx stuff from Jenny's. Should be able to at least get most of the chassis temporarily assembled with this order.
Chassis, skid plates, plastic set, shock towers, hinge pins, and screw set.
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Very cool, keepin up with the Joneses...

 

[WickedFog]

Very cool, keepin up with the Joneses...

Tryin to. It will still be months before I can finish it. Gonna grab the body and body mounts along with all the RPM carriers and C-hubs next month hopefully.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Awesome man. I have way too much going on right now to take mine out. Well more so a bad back, I guess.

 

[HPIguy]

My ten-plus-year-old Danner lightweight hikers are about done, so I scored a pair of Scarpa Maverick GTX for over $100 off today.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I need to break down and buy me a pair one of these days.

 

[Iowa crawler]

Ordered a set of titanium links and vanquish rod ends.

Ouch

 

[Tunedfrog]

1' x 2' x 8' @ 30

4' x 8' x 2" @ foam board 3 sheets.

48' N scale road bed.

Train room calling my name.

 

[Iowa crawler]

Thinking about a 1/24 crawler room. Would be good for winter in the Midwest.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Did I mention train table, AKA 1/24 course?

 

[WickedFog]

Did I mention train table, AKA 1/24 course?

The day they come out with 1:148 scale RC crawlers, I am getting back into trains