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VintageCopal · 01-16-2011, 02:24 AM

my brother got those baja claws from his friend ryan and they were awesome... but he has moved on... :(

chicostaxxs007 · 01-17-2011, 12:20 PM

how did you waterproof your servo?i know how i just want to know how you did it.

BENDER · 01-18-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by yfz350

can you post a pic of how you mounted them please

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Originally Posted by discgolferlee

yes I am curious as well. truck is looking good. I love to look on this forum at the different stages our vehicles go thru.

Thanks guys. I don't have pictures, but old servo posts work great to mount the boxes.

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Originally Posted by 408crawl

Nice Rig Bender. Can't wait to finish my honcho build and start adding some of your changes.

By the way, do you still not have any weights in your front tires?

The weights are actually in my rear tires right now. Without a bed or spare tire the rear of my truck is really light, almost too light. So, I moved the weighted wheels to the rear to help balance the truck out.

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Originally Posted by racerrandy

Man, I love this build Brad!

Here is my take on what to do with the ass end of the rig. I still have to lengthen the wheelbase and move the shocks back and such, but its heading in the right direction I think.

Thanks. I like the new look on your truck too.

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Originally Posted by chicostaxxs007

how did you waterproof your servo?i know how i just want to know how you did it.

I haven't done any waterproofing to the servo. But, I am going to waterproof the electronics again. Look for an article on Axial's blog soon for that.

chicostaxxs007 · 01-18-2011, 11:22 AM

what servo are you useing that didn't need waterproofing?

Cave Dave · 01-19-2011, 07:55 AM

What brand of orange paint did you use on your driveline yokes?

You should have asked santa for a can of WD-40 for Christmas.....

See65 · 01-19-2011, 08:13 AM

Are those boxes water proof?

th67ss · 01-19-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cave Dave

What brand of orange paint did you use on your driveline yokes?

You should have asked santa for a can of WD-40 for Christmas.....

Your just plain mean

But funny

BENDER · 01-19-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chicostaxxs007

what servo are you useing that didn't need waterproofing?

I have used servos from most manufacturers in the water without issue.

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Originally Posted by Cave Dave

What brand of orange paint did you use on your driveline yokes?

You should have asked santa for a can of WD-40 for Christmas.....

It's "Rustic Orange" by Pactra, it'll give your ride that "antique" look.

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Originally Posted by See65

Are those boxes water proof?

No. I am going to waterproof them, but I haven't had a chance yet. I am either going to put my electronics in balloons, or try and seal these boxes with o-rings and Shoo Goo.

discgolferlee · 01-19-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BENDER

No. I am going to waterproof them, but I haven't had a chance yet. I am either going to put my electronics in balloons, or try and seal these boxes with o-rings and Shoo Goo.

I got same boxes and am planning on ballooning my RX, led controller,winch controller. then some grease or rtv sealant between lid and box then some liquid tape all over seams..... at least that's my plan.

ROWDY RACING · 01-19-2011, 04:20 PM

I am getting ready to build a SCX based scaler and have a couple questions about waterproofing. I see what the water, mud, and sand have done to the internals on your rig and wonder if bushings would be a good thing to use instead of bearings. I understand bearings are smoother and better than bushings but not after they are exposed to the elements of scale crawling. I think a nylon bushing kit would be sweet (may already exist I don't know, I am new to scale.). Also I plan on building mine using a stainless screw kit so rusted hardware wont be an issue. Just curious what your opinion is on these topics?
Thanks,
Chris

93-12smoke · 02-02-2011, 04:17 AM

In you YouTube video Hancho in the mud what motor and pinion set up were u running?

BENDER · 02-02-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by discgolferlee

I got same boxes and am planning on ballooning my esc, led controller,winch controller. then some grease or rtv sealant between lid and box then some liquid tape all over seams..... at least that's my plan.

That should work.

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Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

I am getting ready to build a SCX based scaler and have a couple questions about waterproofing. I see what the water, mud, and sand have done to the internals on your rig and wonder if bushings would be a good thing to use instead of bearings. I understand bearings are smoother and better than bushings but not after they are exposed to the elements of scale crawling. I think a nylon bushing kit would be sweet (may already exist I don't know, I am new to scale.). Also I plan on building mine using a stainless screw kit so rusted hardware wont be an issue. Just curious what your opinion is on these topics?
Thanks,
Chris

Bushings will work fine too, and are a cheap alternative to replacing bearings. The only thing I don't like about them is when water and sand get in and around the bushings they can wear pretty quick leaving you with sloppy gear mesh and play in the axle shafts. The bearings will seize up over time too, but they don't seem to develop the slop bushings do. SS screw kits are nice too, and eliminate that "rustic" look I have going.

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Originally Posted by 93-12smoke

In you YouTube video Hancho in the mud what motor and pinion set up were u running?

I run an Axial 27t motor with a 17t pinion and stock 87t spur gear, on 3s.

93-12smoke · 02-02-2011, 05:53 PM

Picked up that 17t today and it made night a day difference. Took the 65t out and went back with the 27t. Probably get a new esc and may try the Holmes hobbies hand wound 35. What's your thought on the 35?

BENDER · 02-02-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 93-12smoke

Picked up that 17t today and it made night a day difference. Took the 65t out and went back with the 27t. Probably get a new esc and may try the Holmes hobbies hand wound 35. What's your thought on the 35?

I think the 35t motors are great for scalers, good wheel speed and torque.

VintageCopal · 02-02-2011, 06:32 PM

what ESC you got in there? looks like a good one?

R/C BUM · 02-02-2011, 08:04 PM

well thanks i really appreciate the fact that you are now making me make a class 3/ttc truck, after i just barely managed to afford my class 2 truck. and i also have a class 1 truck to build for msd nats , so i have to get a job. i am going to have to talk ben palmer in to hiring me at his shop so i can give him his money right back.

BENDER · 02-03-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by VintageCopal

what ESC you got in there? looks like a good one?

I am running a Tekin FXR.

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Originally Posted by R/C BUM

well thanks i really appreciate the fact that you are now making me make a class 3/ttc truck, after i just barely managed to afford my class 2 truck. and i also have a class 1 truck to build for msd nats , so i have to get a job. i am going to have to talk ben palmer in to hiring me at his shop so i can give him his money right back.

Sorry man.

herman712 · 02-27-2011, 10:50 PM

happen to know when axials new tire will be for sale?

VintageCopal · 02-27-2011, 11:41 PM

I dont get it... How do you raise the rock rails because everyone is telling me to but i dont know how...

The heck with me, nice rig man, i suggest putting the electronics in balloons seems easier to me. But just a suggestion...

Keep up the good work!

671_oners · 02-28-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by herman712

happen to know when axials new tire will be for sale?

yup really wanna try them out....

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01-16-2011, 02:24 AM	#181
VintageCopal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: West Linn Posts: 467	my brother got those baja claws from his friend ryan and they were awesome... but he has moved on... :(

01-17-2011, 12:20 PM	#182
chicostaxxs007 RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bradenton Posts: 1,299	how did you waterproof your servo?i know how i just want to know how you did it.

01-18-2011, 11:22 AM	#184
chicostaxxs007 RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bradenton Posts: 1,299	what servo are you useing that didn't need waterproofing?

01-19-2011, 07:55 AM	#185
Cave Dave RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kennewick, Washington Posts: 1,382	What brand of orange paint did you use on your driveline yokes? You should have asked santa for a can of WD-40 for Christmas.....

01-19-2011, 08:13 AM	#186
See65 Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Roseville,Ca Posts: 540	Are those boxes water proof?

01-19-2011, 04:20 PM	#190
ROWDY RACING I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 7,967	I am getting ready to build a SCX based scaler and have a couple questions about waterproofing. I see what the water, mud, and sand have done to the internals on your rig and wonder if bushings would be a good thing to use instead of bearings. I understand bearings are smoother and better than bushings but not after they are exposed to the elements of scale crawling. I think a nylon bushing kit would be sweet (may already exist I don't know, I am new to scale.). Also I plan on building mine using a stainless screw kit so rusted hardware wont be an issue. Just curious what your opinion is on these topics? Thanks, Chris

02-02-2011, 04:17 AM	#191
93-12smoke Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 84	In you YouTube video Hancho in the mud what motor and pinion set up were u running?

02-02-2011, 05:53 PM	#193
93-12smoke Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 84	Picked up that 17t today and it made night a day difference. Took the 65t out and went back with the 27t. Probably get a new esc and may try the Holmes hobbies hand wound 35. What's your thought on the 35?

02-02-2011, 06:32 PM	#195
VintageCopal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: West Linn Posts: 467	what ESC you got in there? looks like a good one?

02-02-2011, 08:04 PM	#196
R/C BUM Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hobby Garage (Helena) Posts: 287	well thanks i really appreciate the fact that you are now making me make a class 3/ttc truck, after i just barely managed to afford my class 2 truck. and i also have a class 1 truck to build for msd nats , so i have to get a job. i am going to have to talk ben palmer in to hiring me at his shop so i can give him his money right back.

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VintageCopal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: West Linn Posts: 467	I dont get it... How do you raise the rock rails because everyone is telling me to but i dont know how... The heck with me, nice rig man, i suggest putting the electronics in balloons seems easier to me. But just a suggestion... Keep up the good work!

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