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I am thinking of buying a Tamiya 501x we, but I just wondered how easy is it to buy parts in the UK.
Can anyone tell me where is the best place to buy bodies and undertrays, wishbones etc?
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I am thinking of buying a Tamiya 501x we, but I just wondered how easy is it to buy parts in the UK.
Can anyone tell me where is the best place to buy bodies and undertrays, wishbones etc?
Thanks
Chris
Use the search function mate theres loads of these threads...

http://www.brockmodels.com/ = SALE

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Your best bet is Hong Kong for parts

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Yeah go to HK for parts, takes days to reach the UK, and theres quite a bit to be had, i just bagged a few parts missing from one i just bought, the chassis is MINT, but a few parts were just missing, real silly bits that take an age to find lol, grabbed a new undertray from www.rcmodel.hk too hope that helps.

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Thank you for your help!!
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No worries bud, good luck, there are some bodies on a well known auction site right now too as it goes
Going to add some pics of mine to the TRF thread soon, do that same, love looking at 501's lol...they look fast even on the shelf...chuffed i bagged one!

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I just use EBAY. Once you type 501x millions of parts pop up. They are mostly based out of HK as well but better prices than anywhere on the web.
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