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Hi you lot Jethro here Im just coming to the end of my "Sovereign of the seas" build and fancy the idea of the RB7, but am a complete novice at RCs can you enlighten me on the pitfalls I will encounter from this project regards 
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The only pitfall if you can call it that is understanding nitro engine operation as with all nitro engine product, which can be a steep learning curve. But once mastered, nitro powered vehicles are a heap of fun.
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The instructions are pretty clear, sometimes they assume an element of understanding that I'm not sure all people have,. but clearly they're written to a certain audience so maybe that's an unfair point.
The build quality of this kit is very very good and as long as you follow the GX21's brake-in procedure and then tune it properly (which is relatively easy if you use the manufacturers recommendations) then you should be fine.
I have previously owned and ran 2 nitro RC vehicles, a random no-name RC buggy and a Schumacher Nitro Fusion, an absolute machine capable of 80Mph. The fundamentals are the same for every vehicle and don't take that long to learn the basics. The new part for me was building one as those two were ready to run out of the box.
Building it is fun, and frustrating in equal parts. Its great to know how it all goes together (and have re-assembly instructions for if you break something!!) but frustrating that it takes 2 years to complete, + another few months if you go with the 2 speed upgrade and other tyre sets!
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This was/is my first model build by this type of format, I have played a little bit with RC cars in the past but never built one from the ground up. It is a two year plus build whilst that seems a long time to wait I found that life in general slowed things down and am still working towards finishing mine even though I now have all the issues I enjoyed the mechanical side of the build but struggled with the painting decisions; there are so many differing points of view and of course is it going to be a display or working model? I'd say go for it once you get into it it's all good. Chasecar
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well thank you everyone great to have all your comments and pointers once ive finished the project im on im going for it you say there are extras. can you enlighten me please thanks jeff
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Extras? These is this http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=8547
Obviously during the build you need a good sharp set of scissors, paint for the two different body types, superglue, a bodyshell reamer, and some angled needle nose pliars. Cant think of anything else I've used.
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