I Found A Dream RC Car In A UK Hobby Shop Then Reality Hit!
Building an RC car collection requires knowing when to walk away from a great find. See how I handle the struggle of spotting a rare model I cannot bring home during my latest trip through UK. This video documents a train journey across the UK, shifting from the busy platforms of a transit station to the quiet aisles of a local hobby shop. For any RC hobbyist, these stores are essential stops, but they often present a difficult choice: buy everything you see or stick to your travel budget. I show you the specific models I found and explain why some deals are better left on the shelf. After returning from the trip, I settle back at my desk to review the gear I actually own. Surrounded by my current remote control cars and my favorite mug, I reflect on the hobby and the simple joy behind the sign that reads Still Having Fun. Whether you are hunting for rare parts or just enjoy a good hobby shop tour, this glimpse into my setup offers a realistic look at the collecting lifestyle. Subscribe for weekly RC car collection updates, and tell me in the comments about a time you had to leave a model behind at a store. Big shoutout to Max at Redfin Models in Baldock, Hertfordshire, UK. If you're ever in the area, go. Just go. Buy Me A Coffee - coff.ee/alphonso.torranceMerch Store - https://sparetime-shop.fourthwall.com Affiliate links for the channel, and yes I will receive a portion for any purchase using any of the links below. All proceeds will go for new RC, tools, equipment to create and more. Link to XC-ESC https://www.xc-esc.com/rc-esc/ 20% Discount Coupon: SPARETIMERC (Good until 31 July) HOBBYKING🎯 Special Discount for My Viewers For HobbyKing Use my exclusive discount code ATHKBT at checkout to get [5]% off your entire order at HobbyKing 👉 How to use: Simply enter code ATHKBT during checkout 💰 Benefits: Save money while getting premium RC Products 🔋Turnigy 3s Rapid Batteries Get These Batteries https://fas.st/t/N6T4R3Pf 🛩️🏎️🚤 Somethig other than RC Cars Look Here!! - https://fas.st/t/HtdsUARx 🔋CNHL US Warehouse Discount - https://alnk.to/8ELsQIb 🔋Uegenex RC Hobby - https://urgenexrc.com/collections/rc-... 🏍️ AMain Hobbies - https://alnk.to/dez6D5f 🏎️Hobby Town - https://alnk.to/dLjnzye Music from Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/uv213w Artlist. ioartlist.io

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