spaceballs Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Calling all RC guys. :p What do you think of this - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TAMIYA-BOOMERANG-BRAND-NEW-BOX-MUST-SEE-58418-/270918145347?pt=AU_Toys_Hobbies_Radio_Controlled_Vehicles&hash=item3f13fad543#ht_500wt_1287 Used to own this and would love to get it again. Is the price ok? Will i be able to find a remote for it as the listing doesn't state it comes with one? Anything i need to know? Thoughts? Thanks in advance :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Womble Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 It doesnt come with the radio gear at all, more that just the remote, you need a two channel RC system for it (transmited, receiver, and two servos) which are cheap and easy to find these days. I had the Hornet back in the day, great fun, still got it actually. You will also need the battery pack and charger. Check out local hobby stores for the price question. Bear in mind that Tamiya re-released some of their 1980s classics a few years ago, so if it is an original 1980s model kit the price will be a lot higher than if its a recent rerelease of the kit. $400 strikes me as a bit high if its a recent version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank_fjs Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Is it original or rerelease? Either way it seems too expensive to me, Tamiya cars are cheap and never much more than $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted February 21, 2012 Administrators Share Posted February 21, 2012 Calling all RC guys. :p What do you think of this - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TAMIYA-BOOMERANG-BRAND-NEW-BOX-MUST-SEE-58418-/270918145347?pt=AU_Toys_Hobbies_Radio_Controlled_Vehicles&hash=item3f13fad543#ht_500wt_1287 Used to own this and would love to get it again. Is the price ok? Will i be able to find a remote for it as the listing doesn't state it comes with one? Anything i need to know? Thoughts? Thanks in advance :D Looks sweet though! I hope to own a Hornet again some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lien_Zed Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Calling all RC guys. :p What do you think of this - Thoughts? Thanks in advance :D yep, rip off http://www.rc-model.com.au/shop/tamiya/boomerang/4wd/2008-p-90006414.html tamiya re-released plenty of their original rc's that had mechanical speed controllers some years ago, they still do it now and then they ditched the mechanical speed controller for and ESC and thats about it. few other minor mods, but the major one is the ESC dont buy the one on ebay, only if your feeling rich the one on ebay doesnt say if it had a mechanical speed controller or esc any how, even if it did, way over priced ---------- Post added at 05:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:28 PM ---------- Looks sweet though! I hope to own a Hornet again some day. hornets rock, i had one over 20 years ago, heres the new ones http://www.rc-model.com.au/shop/tamiya/rtr/hornet-p-3361.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigALshoalhaven Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 we could call them EM and SS speed controllers:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceballs Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 yep, rip off http://www.rc-model.com.au/shop/tamiya/boomerang/4wd/2008-p-90006414.html tamiya re-released plenty of their original rc's that had mechanical speed controllers some years ago, they still do it now and then they ditched the mechanical speed controller for and ESC and thats about it. few other minor mods, but the major one is the ESC dont buy the one on ebay, only if your feeling rich the one on ebay doesnt say if it had a mechanical speed controller or esc any how, even if it did, way over priced ---------- Post added at 05:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:28 PM ---------- hornets rock, i had one over 20 years ago, heres the new ones http://www.rc-model.com.au/shop/tamiya/rtr/hornet-p-3361.html Thanks for the info and link Zed. What else do i need to get this baby going then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lien_Zed Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks for the info and link Zed. What else do i need to get this baby going then? well i dunno, its a bit hard to tell from the photos if it is complete with radio/esc/reciever or not. but from what i can see it doesnt have these bits and with out them, well you might as well sit on the floor and play with it and push it round like your a toddler with your tonka toys cos it aint gunna do to much otherwise i just had another look at the photos and it looks like in the second photo theres an esc on the box in the middle on the left side.the radio *might* be in the blueie/greenie type box under it, i dunno, with a bit of luck it might be you may even need a battery to get it going, just a half decent nimh battery say 3000mah 7.2volt or even a half decent lipo should do the trick i would contact the seller and see if it is a full RTR kit with radio/reciever etc however, as i have already stated and shown a link to a new one direct from hong kong at less then half the price, i still wouldnt touch this car with a barge pole simply as it is so over priced its not funny ---------- Post added at 10:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:04 PM ---------- we could call them EM and SS speed controllers:laugh: i do like your logic electro mechanical and solid state ESC means - electronic speed controller;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceballs Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks for the info. I was actually referring to the link YOU supplied and what was needed to get it going not my eBay link. It states that i need - 2-channel R/C system, 7.2V battery and charger separately required. Is that all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lien_Zed Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks for the info. I was actually referring to the link YOU supplied and what was needed to get it going not my eBay link. It states that i need - 2-channel R/C system, 7.2V battery and charger separately required. Is that all? DOH!!! my bad, sorry:redface yeah should be it, they should come with a motor in the box. nothing flash they are just a mabuschi rs-540 http://www.mabuchi-motor.co.jp/cgi-bin/catalog/e_catalog.cgi?CAT_ID=rs_540sh just about any old 2 channel radio/receiver will do the trick, infaact i have a traxxas 27Mhz radio/reciever in my shed you can have for $30, that included postage, and it will work nicely with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceballs Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 just about any old 2 channel radio/receiver will do the trick, infaact i have a traxxas 27Mhz radio/reciever in my shed you can have for $30, that included postage, and it will work nicely with it Might take you up on the that offer. Wow, some of those prices on the receiver's :o Do they drive the thing for you :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boskie Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Yeah thats a re-issue, I recently bought (now sold) the hornet re-issue, inside of box was identical almost....its in too good nick to be original - but yes a transmitter receiver kit floats around $120 - just a standard Sanwa will do you fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lien_Zed Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Might take you up on the that offer. Wow, some of those prices on the receiver's :o Do they drive the thing for you :laugh: shoot me an email if your interested. paypal or cod and shes all yours:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty T Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 A bit late, but I'd love to have a Boomerang. RC Mushroom had them for $145.00 these. Original - 58055 The Boomerang (1986) Re-Release - 58418 The Boomerang (2008) So even finding a re-re is going to be hard. I've got a Frog, a Super Hotshot (Was a Supershot) coming.. and contemplating getting a Hotshot. They all come with ESC, and one servo. Usually you need a servo for steering and a receiver / Transmitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceballs Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 I have been watching RC Model since I started this thread and they still have no stock :cry Will give it a little bit more then look to another model. May be the Frog or Hotshot like yourself :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lien_Zed Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 have a look at rc mushroom http://www.rc-mushroom.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=33 ---------- Post added at 09:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:12 PM ---------- here we go http://www.rc-mushroom.com/product_info.php/tamiya-the-boomerang-2008-p-16194 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty T Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Ahem as mention a few post up rc mushroom don't have any more. Click on the Boomerang and shows no stock when ordering. RC Mart and also Stellar models don't have any :( Problem was / is Boomerang re release was only done in one batch! the Hotshot was done in 3 batches I believe! That's why you can Still get the Hotshot.... BTW got the Hotshot from Tower. $45 dollars off voucher for international buyers, $10 off shipping and to my surprise I had been given $65 credit for previous problem with my Futaba 4pl which had to be sent back (was postage costs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lien_Zed Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 bugger. oh well, was just trying to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceballs Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 bugger. oh well, was just trying to help Your a good man :023: When I eventually pick one up i'll take you up on the offer of that receiver if it still stands and if it's still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lien_Zed Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 no worries, its still in my shed gathering dust.i wont charge you for the dust either :lol:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty T Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 bugger. oh well, was just trying to help And nothing wrong with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 This thread has inspired my to pull out the Frog this weekend. Jardine, there was a Hornet on sale @ Toyworld Eastland back in December....ring em up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lien_Zed Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 there was a hornet at toyworld townsville only a week or two ago as well Townsville216-230 Woolcocks Street Currajong, QLD 4812Australia [h=2]Store Phone Number:[/h]07 4728 8895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceballs Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 This thread has inspired my to pull out the Frog this weekend. Jardine, there was a Hornet on sale @ Toyworld Eastland back in December....ring em up. I have a mate who owns a Toyworld. Might have to hit him up for a model and price starting to get impatient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lien_Zed Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 theres a good chance i will be going to our toyworld today to get some stuff. i will have a lookie on their shelf and chat to they guys there who work in that section.i visit the shop regularly, i should be on their payroll:lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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