Prof. Monkey Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Cant believe my eyes! Here is the blurb: Return of the Frog! First introduced in 1983, the 2WD racing buggy Frog made a huge splash with its eye-catching design and high performance running. The Frog now makes a comeback, updated for a new age, but with its basic structure essentially unchanged. Preserving its characteristic space frame, the oil dampers for trailing-arm type rear suspension have been updated to diaphragm type. Rear drive shaft features dogbone type joint for secure power transmission. Sleek polycarbonate body remains the same, while 3-piece wheels feature front grooved and rear spike tires for excellent off-road running. 2WD Chassis Packed with Innovation Electric R/C racing buggy features ABS space frame and nylon suspension and bumper for a lightweight yet rugged form that is perfect for off road running. Battery is held in ultra-low position, giving this car the stability and weight balance to handle rough terrain and wild jumps. Advanced 4-wheel independent suspension composed of front double wishbone type featuring in-board spring and durable steel radius arm. Rear trailing arm type features horizontally mounted aluminum cylinder oil dampers for effective shock absorbtion. Sealed differential gearbox ensures high speed cornering, while full ball bearings and 3-step gear ratio secures maximum transmission efficiency. Does anyone remember them, I used to stare at the kit in the window of my local model shop, many years ago, wishing I could afford it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 my brother had one. he sprayed it red and went to local races and stuff. i never got to touch it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Yup I used to have one when I was 13. Had a few over the years, Hot shot, RC10, Subaru Brat. Others were the Hornet, Wild one, Wild Willy Jeep, Baja Bug etc. I have still got a Lancia Delta from when I owed a real Lancia Delta. I think they are doing a few retro ones again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Nah the only r/c car I had was one of those ones with catapiller tracks had controls like a tank was well cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 ive still got my hornet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 i had a grasshopper 2....that thing use to fly.... literally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I had a hornet. Fast for its age! I'd jump at the chance if they brought it out agian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I miss my Hornet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 WOOHOO!!! I had the Frog. Still have it in the loft The frog had the same chassis as the Subaru 4x4 which i had the body for. I also had the Black Foot last Christmas I bought my self a Castrol TOMS JGTC Supra ALL made by Tamiya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 We had the Boomerang and the Manta-Ray, best one I owned was my Team Losi XX, but it kept eating the batteries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I had a hornet too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 found it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 I had a hornet. Fast for its age! I'd jump at the chance if they brought it out agian. They have! http://www.modelsinmotion.co.uk/product.asp?productid=5987&catCode=52&tamiya=268 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 found it! [qimg]http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/Cawdell/PIC00902.jpg[/qimg] Dude that some set up! The PC that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 i had a grasshopper 2....that thing use to fly.... literally Me too, strapped two batteries to it and bypassed the resistor, thing was dangerous! VERY FUNNY though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 hummm,.. its my G4 which has seen better days Need a new mac badly for work but after seeing so many nice mods at JAE my priorities are fooked again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 They have! http://www.modelsinmotion.co.uk/product.asp?productid=5987&catCode=52&tamiya=268 Yay!!! Ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 ok, next club event all bring your models (err,.. model cars not girl friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 Yay!!! Ordered. Good lad! Thats a quality idea, we could have a buggy race! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I was well into nitro cars a few years back. I had an awesome monster truck that did 80mph! When that thing was at full pelt you could hardly see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I nearly got a job at Hyper rc cars in Derby designing new models. How good would that job have been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I bought the subaru and upgraded it to the frog body shell and other bits. I also had an original Wild Willy..infact I still do. Its in my parents loft waiting for my children to be old enough to use it. http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/images/tamiya_58242_2.jpg JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 WOW! This is cool. Talk about coincidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I also had an original Wild Willy..infact I still do. JB Oh man! I so wanted a wild willy when i was a kid. Parents never bought me one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 They have! http://www.modelsinmotion.co.uk/product.asp?productid=5987&catCode=52&tamiya=268 I used to get all my bits from that shop, its in Stevenage old town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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