Anyone into R/C?

Nice. Looks sick.

 

Put a new servo in my spawn. See how long this one lasts. Also broke the bumper mount off the frame.

 

I'm not into RC but saw this while looking through local ads.



https://www.kijiji.ca/v-hobbies-cra...aign=socialbuttonsVIP&utm_content=app_android

 

I just ordered another project rig. A 1/16 mini/micro crawler. It'll need proper axles and a tranny. A smaller Chinese clone of the Cross HC4.


https://m.banggood.com/WPL-WPLB-1-116-2_4G-4WD-RC-Crawler-Off-Road-Car-With-Light-RTR-p-1194636.html

 

Found a pic with my old body.

 

lol scs sr8 wheels

 

Rollin on methods

 

Did the battery forward mod today, aluminum driveshafts, rear lid to cover the old battery tray and ESC, added a rear Gear head light bar, removed rear tail lights, and relocated On/Off switch for easier access. What's next?!

 

Sounds like it's time to hit the dirt

 

Though you do need a driver...

 

I see your battery wire. If you haven't done a hood mod then do that. I've got a bought forward mounting plate, CI I think it is it was in a used chassis, and then mount the ESC forward, too, and all wiring would be tucked. I used some pieces from a Yeti parts tree for hinges. A strip of Velcro under the hood holds it down.

Plus a driver or even a copilot, too, like Luke and Butch.

 

Curious to know what you mean by a 'hood mod'?

 

Velcro.... how does something so simple seem so brilliant? The body clips on my hood are the one thing I dont like about my wraith, velcro never crossed my mind!

 

I've got a cross bar so that the lower half of Velcro can make contact with the cowl hood shape. The 'hinges' look like the single wire holders that use a single fastener.

This is the best pic on my phone.


Edit: better link
https://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/cwr-5002.htm

 

Aha, nice idea. What is keeping your battery from rattling around?

 

I run a large 5000mAh 2s and just by lay the wiring across it kind of wedges it in. If I ran a slimmer battery I would use a Velcro strap like what comes with most Axial rigs and cinch it down. But a 2-3" strip of some Velcro tape would suffice.

The esc is double sided stickies on the forward side of the tray. The tray is a simple idea and can replicated with a little patience using any medium stiff enough to support the weight of the battery. If I get time in the upcoming weeks I'll remove the tray and scan it like I did the body panels a few pages back.

 

Just procured a used RTR Twin Hammers with DX4C Tx/Rx in good shape online this morning. Helluva deal, I think, at $160. Excited about this deal because I've been wanting a TH for quite some time now. I should have my hands on it in a week or so. Seller will include the original spare as well.

 

$160 is a steal. It looks new.

 

I know, right. Just hope the tranny gears are all one piece. But he said it was 100% stock electronics and I doubt that a stock brushed motor would strip any driveline parts.

Edit:
The RTR with that 4ch Tx works lights and the two speed.

 

Damn! Good job!