RC crawler PIC thread! scale or comp, post em up!

[jdxj]

Rcplanet.com

 

[DJManche]

Jesus H. Christ..................... it's a DISEASE!! :wow:

Yep , leaves nasty little holes in your wallet as well ...

 

[JohnJohn]

can someone post a website where i can buy a whole kit and put it together. Would be cool if it could be a jeep just a site that has one all ready just have to build it. thanks

RCCrawler.com Each of the vehicle types usually have build threads, picture threads, and even tips and tricks threads.

I personally try and buy local.

1) Dan @ http://www.finish-line-rc.com
2) Aurora & Lakewood @ http://www.colpar.com

 

[time2getdirty]

1) Dan @ http://www.finish-line-rc.com

Or Hobby Town USA in Westminster

Both places are very knowledgeable and reasonably priced.

 

[JohnJohn]

Or Hobby Town USA in Westminster

Both places are very knowledgeable and reasonably priced.

Definitely. I totally forgot about them. I have bought plenty from them too.

 

[JohnJohn]

Started my XR-10 build yesterday.

http://www.traildriven.com/forum/showthread.php?2074-TrailDriven-s-XR-10-Build-Thread&p=2090

Did a few things on the SCX-10 Scaler too

http://www.traildriven.com/forum/sh...ler-SCX-10-Dingo-Build-Thread&p=2096#post2096

 

[fireLt.]

The Dingo got in a fight with the Dremel.

 

[JohnJohn]

The Dingo got in a fight with the Dremel

Do these mods. Way better driving.

http://www.traildriven.com/forum/sh...Dingo-Build-Thread&p=2096&viewfull=1#post2096

 

[fireLt.]

Do these mods. Way better driving.

http://www.traildriven.com/forum/sh...Dingo-Build-Thread&p=2096&viewfull=1#post2096

I have done a bunch of that already. I should have bought a kit since I have already 4 linked the rear, 3 link front w/Hand Brothers steering, moved the battery, tubed the axles(nice mod since it adds unsprung weight), A nice set of Dark Soul aluminum beadlocks, Junfac driveshafts, and a bunch of little stuff.

Tell me about flipping the motor/trans, sounds interesting.

Stock electronics will be the next to go. At least I have a bunch of extras for the boys trucks now.

 

[JohnJohn]

I have done a bunch of that already. I should have bought a kit since I have already 4 linked the rear, 3 link front w/Hand Brothers steering, moved the battery, tubed the axles(nice mod since it adds unsprung weight), A nice set of Dark Soul aluminum beadlocks, Junfac driveshafts, and a bunch of little stuff.

Tell me about flipping the motor/trans, sounds interesting.

Stock electronics will be the next to go. At least I have a bunch of extras for the boys trucks now.

unhook the driveshafts, take out the crossmember and the motor and tranny as one piece. Rotate it all 180 degrees. It's really helps with the torc that jams the body into the front tires when under load at full turn. Mine doesn't torc at all after that.

 

[fireLt.]

Do you reverse the leads on the motor to make it turn the proper direction?

 

[JohnJohn]

Do you reverse the leads on the motor to make it turn the proper direction?

or just flip the switch on your controller.

 

[KRONIK]

update-
i am getting it a little closer!!:clap:

i also cut a hole in the roof under the roof rack to get to the battery connector easier. i only have to un screw 4 screws to get the roof rack off as to taking the entire body off.

and i made light buckets for it.
i have the 3racing led system on its way!
and a xl-5 esc with a titan 12.5t motor! im gonna be water proof!!!!!!

 

[Elguapo]

does the chain on the rear get caught up on you?

 

[KRONIK]

does the chain on the rear get caught up on you?

not at all.... i had a hand made styrene hitch on it and it would constantly hit..... i broke it off.... lol
i dont even notice the chain is there.

 

[JohnJohn]

renamed to Project Blackbird

still todo
- front spacers
- single steering rod
- finalize shock mount position
- electronics & wiring
- skins

 

[DutchVDub]

Single sheer coilover mounts, really. It'll never work.

That thing looks awesome, I really did the control arms.

 

[YELLAHEEP]

Yeah, this style of RC crawler is really not my thing.

What's the purpose of such a rediculously small "body"? I guess I'm a bit too traditional in my thinking. I'm sure the bigger purpose is to build a crawler that damn-near defies gravity...... but I guess I'd get more fun out of something that looks more scale correct and presents many of the same challenges our full size rigs experience...... just on a smaller scale. :dunno:

Either way, looks like a cool, quality build JJ. :thumbup:

 

[JohnJohn]

Yeah, this style of RC crawler is really not my thing.

What's the purpose of such a rediculously small "body"? I guess I'm a bit too traditional in my thinking. I'm sure the bigger purpose is to build a crawler that damn-near defies gravity...... but I guess I'd get more fun out of something that looks more scale correct and presents many of the same challenges our full size rigs experience...... just on a smaller scale. :dunno:

Either way, looks like a cool, quality build JJ. :thumbup:

Yeah this is more of a comp rig. Compare it to the 1/1 scale tube buggies we all seeing doing extreme competition stuff.

I keep the scaler some what reserved...modded, but to scale.

 

[YELLAHEEP]

Ah...... I see it now.