Holmes Hobbies inventory and supply

[JohnRobHolmes]

As some of you have noticed, there are products on my site that are not in stock and sometimes very hard to catch in stock. I would like to address this issue.

Holmes Hobbies 1300 lipos- I have a few hundred packs on order. The first order was misplaced by the factory so I have been out of stock for about a month now. I should get packs soon, I will update when I get word from the factory.

Holmes Hobbies outrunners- I will not be producing any outrunners that are currently on my site, as I am in process of designing a new one to replace them all. Better performance, better specs. Still about two months out for production run.

TorqueMaster Pro motors- Since these are handwound I can only get 50 made every two weeks. I ran out of teardowns and was waiting on my next shipment. The next 80 handwinds are being done now, and due in stock within 2 weeks.

TorqueMaster mini motors- big factory problems on these, I may not be able to get more in the close future. I have contacted another motor manufacturer to get more made, but replacement parts will not be interchangable. I might as well beef up the brushes and comm too while I am at it right? This may be 8 weeks out if negotiations go smooth.

TorqueMaster ESC- in production, waiting for final bits to get done in the factory

Cobalt Pullers- in stock. These brushed versions only have limited inventory left. When they are gone they are gone and I will be designing replacement sensored brushless motors for the smaller and larger versions.

I think that about covers it. I am basically waiting on factories right now and am sitting inventory poor and cash rich. Any questions, post em up.

[Culetto]

Can i get 'old school' trade in value for my two OG Revolvers? 8)

[Cave Dave]

Thanks for keeping us cutomers up to date on what's going on JRH ! I can't wait to get my hands on those new ESC's.8)

[speedjunkie]

Dang, and I was REALLY wanting a mini for my MRC.





Mike

[fastev]

Dang, and I was REALLY wanting a mini for my MRC.





Mike

Likewise. I am hoping to not replace too many stockers while waiting for these to be available again.

[JohnRobHolmes]

Turns out the factory I hit up was the origional maker, so replacement parts should be the same. I will see what I can do to ensure that the motors are built to a higher quality so that they can last longer. 8 weeks production time is normal.

[JohnRobHolmes]

1300 lipo packs back in stock, as well as an updated design to the motor adapter plate.

[THnCS]

Hey JRH, any estimate on time frame for the TorqueMaster ESC? Don't want to drop the coin on a MMM if this is coming soon.

[frdtrkguy]

Status on the cobalt 500's? Im ready for two more..


Thanks"thumbsup"

[Rpp Hobby]

No questions, Just let us know when the new motors are in. What ever you are doing will be good and we want to support it "thumbsup"

[JohnRobHolmes]

ORdering more cobalts of all flavors today. Looks like I let them run out on accident.

Will do Corey.

[Airbornejordan]

Thank you for the updates. I am waiting to get the mini torquer for my MRC. Please let us know as soon as they are available again, I am sure you will.:)

[WOUrugger51]

I'm thinking of some 35T or 45T HH motors for a Bully I'm building.... mmmmmm

[orange-appeal]

So no more Cobalt Puller 10T ? Ahhhh man

I was hoping you would get more of them on your site about the time I get income tax....

[losikid]

Cobalt Pullers- in stock. These brushed versions only have limited inventory left. When they are gone they are gone and I will be designing replacement sensored brushless motors for the smaller and larger versions.

Why are you deciding to to stop making the pullers, why not have those and brush less versions

[JohnRobHolmes]

I can't get the cans made anymore, but I can still get armatures and brushes for the Puller motor. Brushed motors are getting harder and harder to have produced.

[losikid]

So your new brushless versions will they be better than the brushed with out being bigger

[70duncan]

When do you think that you will have stickers back in stock? I would like some for my next couple of bodies"thumbsup".

I am wanting to make a large order at the first of the year and have some stickers to show off the cool stuff I get.8)

Also, are you going to be doing any combos of your BR-XL and the HHH 540 motors?

[JohnRobHolmes]

So your new brushless versions will they be better than the brushed with out being bigger

Most likely. Torque will at least be higher without a size increase.

When do you think that you will have stickers back in stock? I would like some for my next couple of bodies"thumbsup".

I am wanting to make a large order at the first of the year and have some stickers to show off the cool stuff I get.8)

Also, are you going to be doing any combos of your BR-XL and the HHH 540 motors?

I have stickers, just no vinyl masks. It may be awhile before I get them made, they are really expensive.

I will likely do combos when I get more motors in.

[70duncan]

Ok, thanks. When I was on the site it wouldn't let me order any stickers. It would keep saying "out of stock"?

[tj on 37s]

hey john i was wondering when you will have some 35T TorqueMaster Pro Handwounds back instock? i have a TorqueMaster BR-XL im just waiting to get a motor or two.

also i am new to this... will i need any exta brushes or anything?

about how long will it be before i need to "rebuild the motor" or do i?

what kinda brake in do you recommend for this motor?

[losikid]

I can't get the cans made anymore, but I can still get armatures and brushes for the Puller motor. Brushed motors are getting harder and harder to have produced.

Since your out of stock on your site there won't be no more or is it still possible for you to get some cans

[JohnRobHolmes]

I have about 125 cans left, last count.

[losikid]

so if i want to pic on up here in a few weeks i'll be able to

[Tommy R]

John,

I'm in need for a motor/ESC and I was all set to get your 10t puller and Torquemaster ESC, but they're out of stock at the moment. Couple questions for you....

- Will you be getting more 10t brushed pullers? If not, what brushless motor do you offer that provides comparable power/speed for a crawler?
- Your Torquemaster ESC is for brushed only. Will you be coming out with your own ESC for brushless use? I was going to buy one, but if brushed motors are going away maybe I'd be better off sticking with a Sidewinder?

Thanks in advance!
Tommy

[JohnRobHolmes]

i have 40 10t puller arms left, so I will be able to make more as my machinist finishes them for me. A few weeks tops.

I will come out with a brushless ESC too. I feel that both brushed and brushless have their place in crawling. The ESC is likely many months out however.

[TheSCorpionKing]

i have 40 10t puller arms left, so I will be able to make more as my machinist finishes them for me. A few weeks tops.

Is there any way to pre-order 1 or 2 of these 10t pullers?

[JohnRobHolmes]

Not right now, I really don't like preorders. Very hard to keep track of and it reduces my quality of service overall.

[TheSCorpionKing]

So what is the expected eta on these?

[BADASSPONY]

Email sent regarding Mini Torque masters.

[JohnRobHolmes]

1 or 2 weeks for the puller motors. I am waiting on machinist.

[Mini]

Sorry ahead of time if I put this in the wrong spot but wanted to order the TorqueMaster Puller combo 7t and it says Out of Stock when will this item but up again so I may place my order? Thank you.

[bsn]

I saw on your site that the 454s were out of stock. I am looking to purchase some but I won't have my metal gears for a couple of months. Will you have more in stock or are you going to discontinue them. Thanks and you can PM me if that works best.

[JohnRobHolmes]

Sorry ahead of time if I put this in the wrong spot but wanted to order the TorqueMaster Puller combo 7t and it says Out of Stock when will this item but up again so I may place my order? Thank you.

I'm finishing up the tooling to modify the motors myself. Machinist has flaked out. A few more hours of work will get the tooling done, but my extra time is few and far between right now. I plan to get cutting on the motors by the weekend.

I saw on your site that the 454s were out of stock. I am looking to purchase some but I won't have my metal gears for a couple of months. Will you have more in stock or are you going to discontinue them. Thanks and you can PM me if that works best.

I have a few here, I will put em up. Thanks for the heads up!

[Mini]

Any update on the TorqueMaster Puller combo 7t?

[monkey biz]

Do you have any word on the 7T pullers yet.

- Thank You -

[BansheeManiac]

Hi I am looking to purchase one of the torquemaster esc's and was wondering if you have them in stock, i'd just like to know for sure before i place my order.

Thanx,
Lance

[JohnRobHolmes]

Still working to get the Puller motors done. Can't get a machinist to work with me currently, and my old one "retired".

I do have TM esc's here, plenty of them.

[stewbaru]

Hey John,

My brother and I are also waiting for the Torquemaster/10T Puller combo to again be in stock.

Any news as to when these may next be up?

They're the last components we need to complete our parts bin before the builds start.

Rgds Stew.

[Mini]

Thanks fir the update John that's all am waiting for to get my scaler Rollin.

[Mayze]

Hey John,
I am a machinist, and would love to lend a hand. I have cnc mills and lathes at my disposal, so I'm sure I can help. PM me if you are interested.
Cheers