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THE FATBOYS RC STORY

FROM GRASSHOPPER KID TO FATBOY RC LIFER

Some kids grow up. I just got bigger RC cars.

That first Tamiya Grasshopper changed everything. While the other kids in the ’80s were getting Hornets handed to them, I was sweating through odd jobs to earn every penny for my beloved entry-level kit. That green machine might have been basic, but it was MINE – built with my own hands and powered by pure passion.

THE EDUCATION OF A GEARHEAD

That painfully slow 380 motor wasn’t cutting it for long. I still remember the weeks of saving, the triumphant walk into One 0 One Models in Chatham, and the disappointment when my upgraded 540 motor STILL couldn’t match my friend’s stock Hornet.

But that’s when the real education began:

  • Discovering the dark arts of battery modification
  • The revelation that bearings could transform performance
  • Learning to fabricate my own parts when replacements were nowhere to be found

Each broken part wasn’t a disaster – it was a masterclass in mechanics that no classroom could provide.

THE FATBOYS RC ODYSSEY

Over the decades, my RC journey has taken flight (quite literally). From cars to planes, I’ve:

  • Watched gliders disappear into the horizon, never to return
  • Rebuilt vehicles that looked destined for the scrap heap
  • Mastered the art of the “make-do” modification long before YouTube tutorials existed

WITNESSING THE RTR REVOLUTION

The explosion of Ready-To-Run models changed everything. Our nerdy little hobby burst into the mainstream, bringing in drivers who want the thrill without the build.

Do I miss the old days? Sometimes. But watching the hobby grow has been incredible.

Do I still build kits? Absolutely. There’s nothing like customizing from the ground up.

THE FATBOYS RC FLEET

Today, the Fatboys RC garage is home to a growing family of machines that my younger self could only dream about. My sons and I currently run:

  • Corally Syncro 4
  • Maverick Phantom XB
  • FTX Carnage
  • FTX Stinger
  • FTX Vantage
  • Tamiya TT02 GR
  • Tamiya Grasshopper (yes, the nostalgia is real!)
  • Tamiya TA02 RS Cosworth
  • TT01 E Truck
  • 2 x Kamtec Minis
  • 2 x UDI’s
  • 2 Blackzon Slyders
  • 1 x Blackzon Smyter
  • 1 ROG 1
  • Durango DETC 410
  • CARTEN 210 R
  • Schumacher MI9
  • PD Racing PD16
  • Kyosho Phaser MK2
  • FTX Banzai
  • and the list keeps growing…..

A perfect blend of RTR convenience and kit-built love.

WHY FATBOYS RC EXISTS

Launched in June 2024, this blog isn’t just another review site. It’s a culmination of decades of hands-on experience, hundreds of crashed vehicles, thousands of repairs, and endless hours of RC joy.

My promise to you:

  • Honest reviews without the marketing fluff
  • Real-world performance information that matters to drivers
  • Heads-up on potential problems before they burn your wallet
  • Guidance for both newcomers and veterans alike

Whether you’re trying to choose your first RC vehicle or your fifty-first, I’m here to help you navigate the increasingly crowded RC landscape with straight talk and practical advice.

JOIN THE FATBOYS RC JOURNEY

Got questions? Want to share your own RC adventures? Disagree with one of my reviews? I want to hear from you!

Drop me a line at: fatboy@fatboyrc.co.uk

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Still that same excited 12-year-old at heart… just with a bigger workbench and more RC cars than my wife approves of.

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