RC10 Classic 40th anniversary

[Frankentruck]

That is quite a bummer since it would be nice to see a blue label Lake Forest motor. I would have also liked 32pitch gears. For a pure display piece the blue label motor would be a nice addition.

The older kit motors having the color coded label, and address from the time of manufacture, was a quality touch. Seems like a missed opportunity to not have a matching 40th motor for this, even sold separately.

I hear what you guys are saying and I love the opportunity to get another nice brushed motor, but I'm not convinced it would be a quality brushed motor. The Radon 1 was a motor I refuse to collect and the Radon 2 are ok to beat on, but brushed motor construction is definitely inferior now. But a 40th anniversary 17.5 brushless? hmm.....

[1911Colt]

That is quite a bummer since it would be nice to see a blue label Lake Forest motor. I would have also liked 32pitch gears. For a pure display piece the blue label motor would be a nice addition.

The older kit motors having the color coded label, and address from the time of manufacture, was a quality touch. Seems like a missed opportunity to not have a matching 40th motor for this, even sold separately.

Even though I agree with the point you are making, I don't think "No.7, 6th Road" would have the same historical appeal as "Edinger" and "Cadillac".

[Jeep-Power]

Where is Amain East?

off Westinghouse Blv in Charlotte, NC

[Brendan2904]

In the picture, the foil sticker says 0040 which looks like a serial number, but hard to know for sure. They might all get that number.
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If it was serialized that would be fine but might hurt my build one keep one plans.

[Brendan2904]

Where is Amain East?

off Westinghouse Blv in Charlotte, NC

Maybe I can stop by when I head to NC this summer to visit my parents. Do they have a store there too?

[morrisey0]

Do they have a store there too?

Yes. https://www.amainhobbies.com/store-locations/i784

I may be wrong there. I thought they did have a store there, but per the site, it is only a distribution center.

[Brendan2904]

Do they have a store there too?

Yes. https://www.amainhobbies.com/store-locations/i784

I may be wrong there. I thought they did have a store there, but per the site, it is only a distribution center.

No worries. With that tragic bridge accident in Baltimore I am going to have to get creative driving this year. I could always just make a detour

[GreenBar0n]

That is quite a bummer since it would be nice to see a blue label Lake Forest motor. I would have also liked 32pitch gears. For a pure display piece the blue label motor would be a nice addition.

The older kit motors having the color coded label, and address from the time of manufacture, was a quality touch. Seems like a missed opportunity to not have a matching 40th motor for this, even sold separately.

I hear what you guys are saying and I love the opportunity to get another nice brushed motor, but I'm not convinced it would be a quality brushed motor. The Radon 1 was a motor I refuse to collect and the Radon 2 are ok to beat on, but brushed motor construction is definitely inferior now. But a 40th anniversary 17.5 brushless? hmm.....

That is quite a bummer since it would be nice to see a blue label Lake Forest motor. I would have also liked 32pitch gears. For a pure display piece the blue label motor would be a nice addition.

The older kit motors having the color coded label, and address from the time of manufacture, was a quality touch. Seems like a missed opportunity to not have a matching 40th motor for this, even sold separately.

Even though I agree with the point you are making, I don't think "No.7, 6th Road" would have the same historical appeal as "Edinger" and "Cadillac".

Just a cheap 540 that said 40th Anniversary would've been cool for display purposes. Or including an AE 40th sticker for any motor of choice, for use or display.

[Frankentruck]

Just a cheap 540 that said 40th Anniversary would've been cool for display purposes. Or including an AE 40th sticker for any motor of choice, for use or display.

I disagree. I wouldn't care if it had a sticker on it, I still hate seeing a POS motor installed in an RC10.
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[morrisey0]

This thread is all over the place at this point.

Yes, HH / TH sucks and I go a long way out of my way to avoid them. I used to encourage others to join TH's member program as it really is a deal, but after my last dealing with them with a backorder, and a couple of random easily available items that they shipped two months after I requested they be canceled, nope, done with them for now and hope they get themselves straightened out.

I am glad the 40th edition has bushings. Your call if you want to add bearings. The bushings look a little more authentic to me, because nobody I knew at 10-14 years old went out and bought bearings.

Fine with no motor. Add your touch to it.

[RogueIV]

Mine's on order. But still I would have preferred an unlimited edition. I'm sick of Limited Editions, I want to run my stuff and not feel bad about it. Probably going to buy a CC chassis and build on that so I can run a fresh RC10 without guilt or scuffing the chassis. At least we got JC Racing and Fan RC making parts if AE decides to not have spares again.

[Frankentruck]

Should they have worked a little more on the front alignment before taking this picture?
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I get that visual effect all the time with phone pictures. The picture isn't representative of the actual buggy.

Mine's on order. But still I would have preferred an unlimited edition. I'm sick of Limited Editions, I want to run my stuff and not feel bad about it. Probably going to buy a CC chassis and build on that so I can run a fresh RC10 without guilt or scuffing the chassis. At least we got JC Racing and Fan RC making parts if AE decides to not have spares again.

I agree on hoping they are not making it a limited edition.

I noticed with the CC chassis that the top edge around the tub is sorta sharp, not blunt like the older chassis. I'm not a fan of that difference, but it didn't stop me from buying a spare set. Building on a new chassis is nice.

[GreenBar0n]

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Just a cheap 540 that said 40th Anniversary would've been cool for display purposes. Or including an AE 40th sticker for any motor of choice, for use or display.

I disagree. I wouldn't care if it had a sticker on it, I still hate seeing a POS motor installed in an RC10.
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Even though this is just a '96 CE, with a DS motor, I still like having the motor for display purposes.


Not sure what motor I'd put in the 40th, if I were going to keep it.

[Frankentruck]

Just a cheap 540 that said 40th Anniversary would've been cool for display purposes. Or including an AE 40th sticker for any motor of choice, for use or display.

I disagree. I wouldn't care if it had a sticker on it, I still hate seeing a POS motor installed in an RC10.
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Even though this is just a '96 CE, with a DS motor, I still like having the motor for display purposes.


Not sure what motor I'd put in the 40th, if I were going to keep it.
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I'm reedy to pick out a nice appropriate motor for mine.
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Sure I'd like them to include a motor, as long as it isn't a POS motor. I don't want a free motor if I'm going to hate it.

[GreenBar0n]

I'm reedy to pick out a nice appropriate motor for mine.
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Sure I'd like them to include a motor, as long as it isn't a POS motor. I don't want a free motor if I'm going to hate it.

That's a nice collection you have there. I have no electric motors laying around besides a newer Kyosho, so I would take the free POS motor all day long. If it said AE on it, or 40th, someone would buy it at the very least.