u/TittyTwister13

Just got MIP drivers, plus an electric screwdriver by Wiha.

Whats everyone's thoughts and experiences with MIP?

Overrated? Over priced? Dogs bollocks?

EDIT: Just wanted to say. I'm not new to the hobby or to tools in general (worked as a mechanic, welder blah blah). But MIP seems like the snap on of the RC world. I've compared the tolerances between MIP, Wera and Wiha. its clear by feel alone that MIP has a tighter fit, sharper corners etc. Thats surprising as Wera is known for good tolerances. But actually I started to chew the heads on some fastners when building my VS4-10. Soon as I saw that, I thought "fuck it. I'll get MIP". I'll use them tomorrow and see how good they really are. Definitely nice handles and surprising light weight

By fancy I mean expensive. I've had PowerHD before but their cheaper servos for crawlers and your cheap ebay stuff.

But since its my first kit and a new nitro I thought I'd get what I want.

Supposedly Perfect Pass are good so I'm trying them out.

Of course the F150 body as its a Savage!! I might do a Big Foot style build but I'm not sure. Definitely looking forward to that Hobao engine being in it. Looks the part.

Just arrived. Finally bit the bullet.

Edit: never had a new nitro before or a kit. Have wanted a new savage for about 15 years. Pretty awesome!

This is mine. Plumb double bit, about 2Kg including the Ash handle. Light, nimble and splits pretty well. 28" handle if I remember right.

Just feels great.

Post your favourite axe to use!!

A bit sceptical is this will be hardy enough and clamp properly. If anyone knows of good cheap racks please say. Contemplating making my own.

Horse shoe handle.

Sometimes redneck shut works. Uprooted a couple of tree stumps as intended. Shorter handle worked great (still 35" total)

This is mine. Unsure of the weight but is usable with one hand (just).

Had to rush this as I need it for a job in a,few days. Only needs to last that job.

Started on a better handle then split it by accident (totally my fault). So crudely made this.

Fat, rough and ready to work....

Ain't pretty it does work. Credit to the guy that made a similar post. Gave me inspiration to do the same.

Holds:

2x (of 5) MTA4s/ MGTs

SCX10

Savage XL

HPI Trophy truggy

HPI Bullet

I'd like to build this as my first kit. But finding nitro engines doesn't seem to be that easy, especially bigger CC. Most places are out of stock on LRP, OS or SH engines .32 or bigger.

If I want an XL, it makes sense to have an XL engine haha.

Any advise on sourcing big block engines? (UK)