My Dads RC-10

[soniccj5]

Growing up my dad and I were always close. He taught me everything and answered every question I asked, and I asked a lot of questions. When my parents bought me a Frog for Christmas, my dad spent all day at the kitchen table assembling it. That will be a Christmas I always remember.

My dad bought a fast attack vehicle shortly after and we started racing at a parking lot in Framingham. Eventually the RC-10s were starting to dominate. One year we went to the mall and my Dad bought us each an RC-10. We built them on my parents screen porch on a nice summer afternoon. We raced all around Massachusetts for years to come, spending late nights at roller skating rinks, and long Sundays together racing.

On January 8,2011 I lost my Dad due to complications after heart surgery. He gave me his R/C collection over a year ago, but I never went to get them. I had a feeling he still enjoyed having them home with him, even though they were just sitting on the shelf in our R/C Room that we spent hours in together.

I brought all my Dads R/C cars to my house a couple months ago, and at first wanted to leave them untouched. But I have decided to clean them up, starting with his RC-10.





ED

[joel45acp]

His legacy will survive the test of time. Awesome story Bro.

[THEYTOOKMYTHUMB]

I can't think of a better way to preserve a memory of him.

[flipwils11]

Fantastic story, really sorry to hear that you lost your Dad.

[Charlie don't surf]

Great memory!! It reminds me of growing up and spending time with my Dad- awesome to see you have his car.

[fordtransman]

I lost my Dad March 13 2010. He paid for all of my RC cars when I was a kid and Im sure the parts I needed were more than my allowance..but he never said that. I remember the day he showed up with the Thorp drivetrain for my Blackfoot.

I understand how you feel about the collection. I still have the driver to my Dad's Wild Willy.

Bonus points for the Nerf Bars. I am sure you will take good car of His collection.

Thank you for sharing your story with us.

[aconsola]

Sorry for your loss.
Glad to see you are able to preserve his memory.
Do post progress pictures as you go.

[YZ-10]

Sorry for your loss, sounds like you have awesome memories of your dad, look forward to seeing the RC10 when you've finished it

[Kayne]

You have my deepest condolences. Sounds like your dad is an awesome individual. I say is because he still lives on in you. That buggy will make an awesome tribute to him and all of the good times you had.

[Kaiser Q]

I'm looking forward to seeing some updated pics of your dad's car,best of luck with the build. Thanks for sharing such a personal story and my condolences on your loss.Probably the most beneficial aspect of the hobby is the memories and the bonds it helps create,especially between fathers and sons.I still remember my dad buying me my first car back in '84.I was bouncing off the walls I was so excited.To this day it's one of the happiest moments of my life.We can all take for granted the precious time we have and it's reading stories like this that remind me why I've come back to RC so many times.I don't know about anyone else but when I get a new kit or some vintage parts come in the mail,I feel nine years old again every time.

Again,thanks for sharing.

[THEYTOOKMYTHUMB]

.I don't know about anyone else but when I get a new kit or some vintage parts come in the mail,I feel nine years old again every time.

Geez, what a baby! I feel at least 10 or 11.

[railey72]

Sorry for your loss. Great stories and I am sure lot's of great memories racing with your dad. I'm sure he will be right there with you in spirit as you restore his buggy.

[soniccj5]

Thank you all for the kind words.

I will be sure to post pictures of the progress.

ED

[kaiser]

sorry for your loss, my dad passed on jan 4 2011, from cancer.
this past fall i found his bbt sprint car on the shelf of a local track, i made a deal and bought it.
i need to start a thread on that car.

[DougH]

I'm so sorry to hear the news about you Dad. Once you have finished restoring his RC10 every time you look at you will smile and remember all of the good times with him.