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You can get it on eBay. There is a guy who is making and selling them on Facebook. If you check out my Lunchbox video 19 Hop Ups I included his details there. Hope that helps.

Sounds like a good idea to get it out again and have some fun 👍🏻

Did you pick up any of the Legendary series?

@@DustyFingersRC Sorry I don't know what that means, though I can kind of guess. Thing is, I got fully into racing at the end of the '80s. So I was buying buggies that could keep up with the other guys at the clubs, and Tamiya were never kept up there with cars like the Shumacher Cat or Kyosho Optima Mid, or Associated or Yokomo and a few others like X-Ray (seriously expensive). Heh, bought stuff raced and broke 'em. But No, not any Tamiya at that time. I did quit for a few years (wife etc). Had another go in the 2Ks, paused again and am now into Rc crawlers etc. I have approx 37 Rc cars in all right now, including an original Associated RC10. Oh and I do have a Sand Scorcher waiting in it's box for the last 2 years, and a Unimog. Hopefully they'll keep me occupied when I retire in about 4 years! Great fun!

@wordreet They re released the Optimas etc and called it the legendary series. Slightly modernised too for modern day electronics. I enjoyed reading your background in the hobby. I have never done racing other than in a home made track with some kids from school and that was Hornets, Hoppers etc. I have the Turbo Optima and Turbo Scorpion re releases. They are my first venture outside of Tamiya's. Great buggies. I live somewhere very flat with no rocks so crawling isn't much fun but I have found the mini crawlers to be fun. Trying to get my hands on some rocks to make a course. Well, I have made one course but it is small but still fun. I like the build so might do a ground up build next with so many after market parts it is cheaper that getting a SCX24 and upgrading it.

It's a good looking truck 👍🏻

@@DustyFingersRC Yes it is, liked and subscribed 👍

@KPtain_RC Appreciated. I am trying to get a build finished off currently so hope you like it. 👍🏻

@@DustyFingersRC I'm looking forward to, my friend! 😊

Thank for watching 👊🏻These are oil shocks on this kit, I ended up putting some thicker oil in the rear which seemed to help a bit. 👍🏻

Sorry i got this confused with the older model of the sandmaster. Yes this one has oil shocks. ​@DustyFingersRC

You can buy the optional spring set for the Fastrax shocks in case you didn't know. I use them on my son's LB and I am really happy with those shocks. I put the CVA's on this as I had a spare set. I can't be 100% sure but I think I used my go to 400cst from Core-RC. You have piston options with the CVA's which is a bonus but from memory I can't remember what I used unless it is in the build video but I suspect it was 2 hole front and 3 hole rear.

@@DustyFingersRC Thanks for the feedback! Unfortunately, being in the States I don't have easy access to the optional Fastrax springs. Ebay hasn't been fruitful and Fastrax doesn't ship across the pond. I may just go with the CVAs as I already have them on hand and parts are readily available for upkeep and adjustment. It's a shame as I like the aluminum build of the Fastrax.

I am always frustrated that I can't get many parts only available in the states so didn't expect to hear these are hard for you to get hold of. Good luck with finding the sweet spot 👍🏻

Yeah, lexan body from Kamtech 👍🏻

This mod makes it tougher but I guess anything can be broken. Bet you had fun doing it though?

If you are on Facebook I am easy to find and I can send a pic of where the shocks are set. Great to hear you are happy with performance since upgrading. Did you get the optional springs?

Sorry I'm not on Facebook only Instagram, I did get the optional springs and did exactly the same set up as yourself

@Lets_go_RC_UK I am on Instagram too 👍🏻

Thanks 🙏🏻

It was so long ago now I can't remember. I think it was a paint by Hycote but can't remember the exact blue. Sorry.

I found the can I used!! It was,Hycote Double Acrylic Rover Pegeant Blue 👍🏻

@@DustyFingersRC Hi OK thank you! I took a Tamiya blue color quite similar to yours (I hope) ;-)

Thanks, I appreciate your comment. Yeah, the battery door and the space saving servo is a real benefit.

😀 How's the hobby shed?

@@DustyFingersRC a mess at the moment been doing a camper build vw t4 plus have our first family puppy last week hit the big 50 time has flown by

All sounds positive. Good times ahead and putting work in, staying busy and productive is a win. Must get some footage of your RC's one of these days. 👍🏻

Thanks Andy, wish I could afford more of the legendary series but I have too many other priorities. I hope you and your family are doing well. Your hard work is incredible!

Thanks Mark. Appreciate you always. 🙏🏻

Have you shimmed the gearbox?

Thank you always 🙏🏻

It wasn't 'till I published the video that I found replacement wheels actually come glued so it seems that they know it is a must. Whilst you are here, great to see you have continued racing and been doing well 👍🏻

@@DustyFingersRC Thanks!

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@@DustyFingersRC What is the size of the spur?And what is the size of the pinion?

91T Spur and for the pinion you have options .​@@bradkalman2353

It is pretty much the main place I go to and it is a massive woods. Monster trucks love it in the woods, buggies need less sticks on the floor.

I can't comment on anything else they have released for entry level tbh but the spur gear was pretty bad. 👍🏻

I think so too ;) The kids love driving it which is a good sign.

Can you get radio gear online?

Thanks, I appreciate it. Dead easy to do with some foam oven cleaner 👍🏻

@@DustyFingersRC Cheers for the tip I’m gonna try that 👍

I detailed it in another video but all you do is key the chrome with some sand paper (speeds up the process), place in a bag. Spray the foam oven cleaner in and leave for half an hour or maybe a bit more. Can leave it overnight if you prefer, sometimes it works quickly and sometimes you need more time.

@@DustyFingersRC Thanks so much for the info. I found your hop-up video and found it really inspiring. It’s given me some great ideas for my son’s new Lunchbox. It’s lovely to see so much love for it after all these years. Keep up the good work with the videos! 👍

@chrisgocher575 Thank you for watching and engaging. I hope you and your son have loads of fun with the Lunchie 👍🏻

Appreciate you, thanks 👍🏻

That's a great choice 👍🏻 Hope you enjoy the build 😀

It's a looker 👊🏻

I appreciate it, thanks 👍🏻

Thanks for the comment, love it 👍🏻

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Quick test run, suspension has been sorted now. Thanks for commenting 👍🏻

Thanks for sharing your amazing back story. I really enjoyed reading that and hope you have loads of fun building and driving this buggy. 👍🏻

Now that sounds like a good plan 👍🏻 Thanks for leaving such a great comment 😀

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Hi, I understand regards music. YT has been a big learning curve and I have tried different methods but I know what you mean about being able to watch something without music. I personally don't like heavy rock music which many RC channels blast but we are all different. Sorry to say, my running videos don't often have a voice over and do have some music and I try to edit to the music but see what you think. I suppose you can always drop the volume if needed. Thanks for watching.👍🏻

The Mad Van has its issues, in fact many people have the Mad Van just sat there broken. A friend of mine has been working on using other parts to fix the front wishbones. I get your point though as I had hoped it would be great and it has a cool vintage look but people buy the Lunchbox based on nostalgia and enjoy its driving characteristic.

Love it, and thanks for the feedback cause it takes a long time doing a video like this one. Glad you and your son are having fun, hopefully if the rain stops this morning I will be out with my boy for some RC action 👍🏻

I haven't moved over to Lipo yet. The comparison between 2S and NiMH is very little imo. I feel safer with NiMH and easier to store. I get loads of run time with 4500Mah batteries, easily enough for a long session. I also only run brushed motors so I am stuck in the good old days lol

@@DustyFingersRC I went with Tamiya's Sport Tuned motor for this iteration. I figured I'd bypass the NiMH batteries for the newest tech...no more resistor speed controllers and soldering individual cells for battery packs :)

If you are on Facebook there are a couple of great Lunchbox pages and everyone seems cool in the group. Loads of suggestions and ideas for lipo batteries in case that helps.

@@DustyFingersRC already joined per your recommendation :)

@jxmcfarland Great, I know you will have a blast with the Lunchy. Appreciate the comments to, nice to share a fun hobby with good people 👍🏻

Hi, yes. You buy it empty and then get the colour of paint you want to fill it. You can buy paint pens in colours you want too. There is a brand I bought a red pen of but forgot the name. I can check when I get home and message you back.

@@DustyFingersRC legend. I’ve got some really good tips from this video. I’m about to start my lunch box build and they will come in very handy 👏👏

Gana Market Paint Pen. I bought a red one which seems good. I think there are many available now and this particular one only has a round tip so may not be ideal for detailing. I like the chisel tip ones myself. Montana paint is used for graffiti so pretty good stuff which is why I went that route.

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Thanks for leaving such a great comment. Glad you liked the video and it has made me want to take it out again 👍🏻

Thanks for leaving this comment 👍🏻

Appreciate it, thanks 👍🏻

Not for this no. You can lock the diff but that's all. Few methods to that including a 3D printed option.

Thanks 😁 Got to say it is really good to drive and great fun.

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