Formby Models

I'm sorry if anyone visited the shop and found it closed today. A couple of us had got a vomit bug so we closed to avoid spreading it to you (and for us to curl up at home). I can honestly say that was THE worst vomiting bug I have ever had in my 50 years. I am 50% better now so all being well I will be at the 3rd round of the Southport Radio Car Club Cactus Classic tomorrow with plenty of tyres etc. See you soon!!

WE ARE CLOSED NOW SORRY Unfortunately, we have a couple of staff suffering a vomiting bug and have decided to close the shop rather than potentially exposing customers to it. You can still contact us on Facebook or by email on formbymodels@gmail.com and the shop will be open as normal on Monday.

Right, let's get started!!!

More lucky people!! I best get started on one of these then I guess!!

Happy new car day to one of our lucky customers!!

Corally hardware cases have arrived today. Tough boxes to keep small parts in with adjustable slot sizes. Way better than the cheap ones that spray the contents to the far reaches of the universe if dropped!!

Sefton Wargames Club in full swing tonight, with a couple of younger players joining in too. #warhammer40k #gamesworkshop #formbymodels

Another repair completed, this time on a Tamiya Mercedes truck. Gearbox was assembled incorrectly, now has all 3 gears!!

Just the rider to assemble now and sticker up, then we can test it briefly when the customer arrives to collect.

We've fitted the upgraded oil filled forks on this Anderson M5 Cross so far, now to fit brushless system, steel spur gear, hard rear spring and wheelie bar - it's gonna need it!!! This customer is going to be delighted!!!

At #formbymodels we don't just sell, service and repair #rccars, we race them too! Phil Tennant smashing it on Sunday at #srcc Classic Cactus Indoor round 2.
#shoplocal #fmrc

Ready for practice!! SRCC Cactus Classic indoor round 2. As local to Formby Models as possible (1 mile away!!)

We get some wonderful items in for repairs at #formbymodels. This rare Peers Hardy Horse Racing Derby is now fully working and a joy to watch!
#fmrc #shoplocal #peershardy

New arrival at #formbymodels today, it does not get more iconic than #theflyingscotsman
#modeltrains #fmrc #hornby

Another repair completed for a customer, this time it's a brushless FTX Outlaw. Ready to crash again!!

Coming soon!!! Estimated 14 to 21 days arrival, the Team Associated B6.2 competition kit has some exciting new features!!!
RRP is £329.99 call now to order on 01704 870432
The B6 platform introduced the use of two separate chassis configurations -- the B6.2 continues this theme. The B6.2 will be the buggy of choice for high-grip carpet or turf track surfaces with its Laydown transmission assembly and anti-roll bars for optimal mass balance. The B6.2D includes both Layback an...d Laydown transmission assemblies to fine-tune mass balance to track conditions; add to that the addition of +1 Ackermann plates and gull wing suspension arms to tune the steering for razor-sharp feel and control.
Both cars share many great features, such as an easy-access differential, outer rear hinge pins captured with bolt head and locknut for increased durability, new symmetric rear arms that can be flipped to allow an in-between rear shock mounting position, and a new slipper assembly. The setups and tuning parts remain interchangeable between the two configurations. Both versions come with the speed, durability and lineage expected of a true champion. Choose the configuration that suits your track and conquer the competition!
Due to ongoing R&D, photos may not match final kit. Vehicle shown on these pages equipped with items NOT included in kit: Reedy motor, battery, ESC, servo, receiver, wheels, tires, fan, and pinion gear. Assembly and painting required. Features Lightweight 7075-T6 hard anodized and +3mm increased length New symmetric 75mm rear arms with improved geometry and stiffness can be flipped to allow an in-between rear shock mounting position Longer rear arm (75mm) improves stability and jump landing Outer rear hinge pins captured with bolt head and lock nut for increased durability Updated left side rail with motor fan mount (fan not included) New rear hub assembly with modular vertical ball stud camber link mount and axle height adjustment New front wing mount and front wing included Bolt-on +1 steering block arms for improved steering response 69mm CVA bones for reduced bone plunge and minimized friction at drive pin New body design with lower center of mass Clear body and wing included 24g and 36g steel chassis weights included for improved balance and lower overall center of massll center of mass 5mm aluminum clamping wheel hexes Fluid filled gear differential 3-gear Laydown Stealth(R) transmission for lower and forward CG Differential height adjustment with 0, 1, 2, and 3mm inserts included 7075-T6 aluminum arm mounts with optimized roll center positions and inserts for tuning anti-squat and toe adjustments Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite front shock tower with tower guard Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite rear tower, standard V2 12mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shocks with X-rings
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