Topic: General welcome (Read 5358 times)

rob1468 · « **on:** May 03, 2006, 10:20:00 AM »

hi all
thought it was time for a general welcome to all new members

i have noticed we have had quite a few new members join recently

but a lot havent introduced themselves

well all newcomers please introduce yourselves this is a very friendly and informative site and openly welcome newcomers of all ages so dont be afraid speak up and say hello

any questions or queries dont hesitate to contact any moderators we are here to help

with that out the way enjoy the benefits of the site and its wealth of information

all we ask is that you all fill in your forum profile with as much info as you can

the Rck team

Dagger Thrasher · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2006, 11:10:21 PM »

Well said Rob!

Yup, all newcomers are shaken warmly by the hand (or in this case, mouse)! Please, get stuck in with all the activities here at RCK...we're all one big happy family. Of course, if you ever have a question about anything RC-related, then don't be shy; post all the questions you like! And us Mods are just a PM away, should you need help related to RCK itself.
Whatever your background, we're glad to have you onboard.

Drew555 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2006, 12:20:41 PM »

Well said you two.

Thought I'd post here, I aint new, but I been away for a while (kinda lost the love while saving for a new car) but it feels good to be back!

All you new people who haven't introduced yourself, go on, we dont bite (unless you ask nicely) and the help and information you can access here is second to none (in my humble opinion, anyway).

just watch out for Mini-Angel, she's a bit unhinged (eh, Savageman.......?

)

Drew

Oh and LP, hows about some new smilies? I'm bored with these ones.....

T-Maxx Teaboy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2006, 05:57:37 PM »

Was wondering what had become of you Drew , welcome back m8

Laughing Potato · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2006, 06:30:55 PM »

I would also suggest placing a pin the the member map

http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/smf/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=127&action=mm

It good to know roughly what bit of this blue and green rock you inhabit. I expect the UK to get plastered, but would be great to see some more overseas members adding their pin.

Also I'm doing a general guide to the site, not finished but it will help you get up and running
http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=2462.0

Please don't forget the main site, lots of stuff gets added all the time on www.rckingdom.co.uk as we are not just a forum

All the best and welcome to RcK

Spidervan · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2006, 07:11:07 PM »

i guess i'll be the first newcomer to hello, Hello, looks like you have a good site here, everyone seems really friendly as opposed to all the "flaming" you get on a lot of other forums. so thanks everybody and i hope to add and learn from the wealth of knowledge that is rckingdom.

Laughing Potato · « **Reply #6 on:** June 13, 2006, 09:32:52 PM »

Quote from: Spidervan on June 13, 2006, 07:11:07 PM

everyone seems really friendly as opposed to all the "flaming" you get on a lot of other forums.

Yeap, I can honestly say that a great deal of respect is shown on the forum, and I wouldn't want it any other way. Whatever level you are in the hobby you should not be afraid to ask questions, or seek help. We all got stuck on some of the simplest things in the beginning, and I still manage it most of the time now

Thanks for the comments about RcK, and a very big welcome to the site

Pug205 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2006, 09:35:55 AM »

welcome

Scythe · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2006, 03:43:27 PM »

Well hello there. I'm a South African living in Newcastle Upon Tyne (hopefully permanent, speak to me in 2.5 years). Not into RC but I'm looking to get myself a car later this year. Hopefully at that stage I'll be able to participate in the forum more. Joined the site because it seemed like the best UK one I could find, initial reason for joining was for advice about what to get, when I actually get one I'll probably need advice on how to use it

Until then I'll probably just flit around and try and participate as much as possible. Anything else you wanna know feel free to ask.

Glypo · « **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2006, 04:22:15 PM »

Welcome to the site.

There are a few south africans racing RC here. Everyone here is nice and friendly and we'll help you out the best we can.

Welcome

Savageman26 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2006, 08:45:48 PM »

We sure will try and help.

I only joined last year, but since then, it's become my second home, with good advice and reviews of new stuff. Join in, and submit your own pics of your models, we're all gagging to see fresh new stuff!!!!

Welcome to the best UK based web site for r/c nuts!!!

gatzy · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2006, 07:33:28 PM »

Hello all! Been a member of RCk for a couple of weeks now and it's been great . Posted a few qustion and all have had excellent reply's. Ive mainly been involved in US forums and Im sooo glad to find a UK forum. These chaps are very helpfull and I find myself flitting around the whole site just to see what everybody's up to

. I don't race, just bash in and around Northampton. I have even just ordered my 1st set of Rck decals from colin!!! Maybe you'll see me and the ST on a dirt track some day? Anyway, thanks for a great site and keep the great work

Laughing Potato · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2006, 10:30:41 PM »

Quote from: gatzy on July 19, 2006, 07:33:28 PM

I have even just ordered my 1st set of Rck decals from colin!!!

Just dropped them into an envelope and they will be posted in the morning. Glad you are finding the site useful and getting the help and replies you need

jimbob · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2006, 06:02:15 PM »

did i hear someone else from northampton

renault25 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2006, 08:09:16 PM »

Well hello!
Joined up yesterday after buying my first RC car for nearly 10 years - the last one I had was the Tamiya FWD Mini Cooper, which got wrecked when I decided rather stupidly to drive in the snow.....

Looks like an excellent site, friendly and easy to navigate!
New machine is an Academy Griffin Pro buggy - I reckon a week or so of evenings ought to see it up & running (with any luck.....)
Any tips on building, setup or driving gratefully received!
For the record I'm 26, a 'white van man' living in sunny Worcestershire. If your're near or far, I'd be glad to hear from you.

rob1468 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2006, 08:21:31 PM »

hello man in a van

and welcome to rck , there is a wealth of info at your fingertips so dig in well and post away ,
as for your buggy i have never seen one in the flesh , but im sure someone on here will give you some pointers all i can say is take your time with the build and if it hasnt got diff oil in put some in lol , thats the beauty of a kit if anything brakes you will know how and what to take off to get at it , take some pics of the build and post them up im sure others will enjoy looking , and have fun

cheers rob

Dagger Thrasher · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2006, 08:28:45 PM »

Hi there! Welcome to RcK, it's always good to have new faces around here

IMO you've picked up a great little buggy, too...the Griffin Pro is a very nicely specified buggy for a very nice price. Let us know how you get on, and if you have any issues whatsoever, we'll do our best o help out. The Griffin is primarily designed as a racer, and you'd get ten-fold the enjoyment out of it if you take it to a club and race her in the Worcestershire area (does anyone here know of a suitable club around there?).

Anyways, a BIG welcome!

Laughing Potato · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2006, 10:39:33 PM »

Welcome to RcK

Academy are very good kits and that one will serve you well. The only problem you will find is the weak shock caps which can and will pop off after mild jumps. The thread on them is very fine, not creating enough bite. I strongly suggest using a good quality thread lock on the caps

Here is the Griffin for those wanting to know

renault25 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2006, 11:20:14 PM »

Thanks for the welcome - think I'm gonna be happy here!
I shall bear that in mind with regard to the threadlock - always nice to eliminate at least one potential source of grief......

The Griffin does seem to be good value - I had not heard of Academy until recently. I considered some RTR buggies in the same class from Traxxas, Associated etc but, as a bit of a mechanical numpty

, I reckoned it was probably better for me to build one up from a kit so as and when it breaks/needs upgrding, I might have some sort of idea of what to do.....
'Package' price with Acoms radio, Nosram Hawk ESC & Yokomo pro-stock motor came in at under ?180.

There certainly used to be an RC club in Worcester, racing indoors on carpet if memory serves me correctly.....
Nothing showing up on web search though. $:-\$

Pug205 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2006, 03:24:57 PM »

welcome to the forum.

i'm not sure want happed to the worcester club though. $:-\$

Danny c · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2006, 10:35:55 AM »

Hi im Danny
Im new to all this and im not to sure what rc to start with.
Its iver a CONQUISTADOR or CONDOR PRO.

rob1468 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 31, 2006, 11:36:48 AM »

Quote from: Danny c on October 31, 2006, 10:35:55 AM

Hi im Danny
Im new to all this and im not to sure what rc to start with.
Its iver a CONQUISTADOR or CONDOR PRO.

hello danny
and welcome to rck a top choice of site to join

as for your model choice there are a few people who has or still have one of the above and im sure one of them will give you some advise regarding these , feel free to have a good look around and look forward to seeing some more posts from yourself

cheers rob

Danny c · « **Reply #22 on:** October 31, 2006, 11:43:51 AM »

thank you for that i will do that.
Cheers.
Is there any nitro rc clubs in lincolnshire do you Know.
Danny

Laughing Potato · « **Reply #23 on:** October 31, 2006, 10:33:24 PM »

Quote from: Danny c on October 31, 2006, 11:43:51 AM

Is there any nitro rc clubs in lincolnshire do you Know.
Danny

Take a look here http://www.rckingdom.co.uk/mam/index.php?option=com_google_maps&Itemid=179

Is there any reason why you have settled on those two? Before you buy anything, think about the following

Is the model well supported with parts
Is it going to suit my needs, racing, bashing, or general use over the park etc
How much do I have to spend
Nitro/Electric
reliability, quality, hop-ups
re-sale value
etc

I know these models are the cheap end of the market, but that need not put you off. I run a Acme Cyclone onroad car and it has been amazing and gets used much more than I ever thought it would.

Danny c · « **Reply #24 on:** November 01, 2006, 10:28:25 AM »

:-[ As im only a beginner i thought i would start with one of them
plus you can upgrade them as i progress.
Im getting it from NITRO TEK so it from a shop with parts handy.
My back gardon goes to open farm land plus im not far from skeggy or mablethope
so off,rders would be good for me to use.
My mate has a HPI nitro truck he offerd me whats all upgraded
for 150 and it clocks at 72mph but im not going to learn to do them
up if its done already.....

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