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BENDER · 02-08-2011, 01:32 PM

We have received a lot of questions over the years on waterproofing our SCX10 line of trucks. So, I have been working on an article that covers waterproofing for our customers. Here's a link to that article.

Link:
http://axialracing.com/wordpress/201...of-your-scx10/

ROWDY RACING · 02-08-2011, 01:36 PM

Nice read.

DickyT · 02-08-2011, 01:55 PM

Great writeup Brad!

Jeepkid · 02-08-2011, 02:42 PM

Great writeup. I like the way you stated if you are going to run in water above your headlights, to get a snorkel.

brazwewn · 02-08-2011, 03:00 PM

Good ideas and write up. I ended up using a combination of boxes from the shack and liquid tape. The servo got waterproof grease on the gears and the other side was super glued. So far I have not had any issues and the rig has been in over the roof.

Wes

slowpoke69 · 02-08-2011, 04:22 PM

Awesome write-up. Thanks for the tips. I need to get my cc sidewinder set-up so I can put it in the balloon and not have to reprogram it.

Stormin2u · 02-08-2011, 04:42 PM

Super nice job Brad.

chicostaxxs007 · 02-08-2011, 05:00 PM

is this optional when i order my new scx-10?

just kidding that was well put

08sv · 02-08-2011, 05:16 PM

ghetto subscribed, nice work on da double baloon!!!

stewbaru · 02-08-2011, 05:18 PM

Love the note about the Hi Quality Snorkel....

I remember ballooning a home made boat 20 years ago, technology hasn't outstripped common sense, good to see, and well written. Nice work Mr B.

blckgnx · 02-08-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brazwewn

Good ideas and write up. I ended up using a combination of boxes from the shack and liquid tape. The servo got waterproof grease on the gears and the other side was super glued. So far I have not had any issues and the rig has been in over the roof.

Wes

What "Boxes" are you using, and are they from Radio Shack. Any photos? Thanks, Ron

Lemonlegs28 · 02-08-2011, 05:51 PM

WOAH WHAT ESC IS THAT? I WANT ONE! lol how much are they

fortysixandtwo · 02-08-2011, 06:01 PM

Great write up. I will be doing this shortly! Thanks for posting it.

matrix243 · 02-08-2011, 06:19 PM

Are people still ballooning the hitec 985mg even though it says its waterproof?

My traxxas 2218 and fxr fits great in the receiver box with a bit of trimming.

cmyers1 · 02-08-2011, 06:19 PM

Good write up

But do any of you have problems with the esc over heating I run a rooster esc and it says its " water ressitant" so... would it be worth it to wrap it up in a balloon?

rockn · 02-08-2011, 06:31 PM

I dont have anuff hands for that ballon wrap

TexasSP · 02-08-2011, 08:01 PM

Good write up, pretty much what I do, except I use a condom instead of a balloon. Much easier to stretch over the electronics. Just make sure to use a new one and wash it out and dry it well.

bahogtubig · 02-08-2011, 08:16 PM

very good write up, one thing i'd like to confirm is will putting the esc inside the baloon cause overheating?

cmyers1 · 02-08-2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasSP

Good write up, pretty much what I do, except I use a condom instead of a balloon. Much easier to stretch over the electronics. Just make sure to use a new one and wash it out and dry it well.

Well........at least its protected

murky123 · 02-08-2011, 11:54 PM

I do not understand why people would protect their esc inside a baloon.

The esc could get hot ( for what sort of reason that may be ) and the baloon will melt onto the esc. ( I have seen it happen )

I think it would be wiser to put the esc in a waterproof box.

02-08-2011, 01:32 PM	#1
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	How to Waterproof your SCX10 We have received a lot of questions over the years on waterproofing our SCX10 line of trucks. So, I have been working on an article that covers waterproofing for our customers. Here's a link to that article. Link: http://axialracing.com/wordpress/201...of-your-scx10/

02-08-2011, 01:36 PM	#2
ROWDY RACING I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 7,967	Nice read.

02-08-2011, 01:55 PM	#3
DickyT I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh Posts: 5,181	Great writeup Brad!

02-08-2011, 02:42 PM	#4
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	Great writeup. I like the way you stated if you are going to run in water above your headlights, to get a snorkel.

02-08-2011, 03:00 PM	#5
brazwewn RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alburtis Posts: 1,227	Good ideas and write up. I ended up using a combination of boxes from the shack and liquid tape. The servo got waterproof grease on the gears and the other side was super glued. So far I have not had any issues and the rig has been in over the roof. Wes

02-08-2011, 04:22 PM	#6
slowpoke69 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kalamazoo Posts: 49	Awesome write-up. Thanks for the tips. I need to get my cc sidewinder set-up so I can put it in the balloon and not have to reprogram it.

02-08-2011, 04:42 PM	#7
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	Super nice job Brad.

02-08-2011, 05:00 PM	#8
chicostaxxs007 RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bradenton Posts: 1,299	is this optional when i order my new scx-10? just kidding that was well put

02-08-2011, 05:16 PM	#9
08sv Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: orlando Posts: 218	ghetto subscribed, nice work on da double baloon!!!

02-08-2011, 05:18 PM	#10
stewbaru Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Way down under!!! Posts: 314	Love the note about the Hi Quality Snorkel.... I remember ballooning a home made boat 20 years ago, technology hasn't outstripped common sense, good to see, and well written. Nice work Mr B.

02-08-2011, 05:51 PM	#12
Lemonlegs28 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 131	WOAH WHAT ESC IS THAT? I WANT ONE! lol how much are they

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02-08-2011, 06:01 PM	#13
fortysixandtwo Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N. California Posts: 424	Great write up. I will be doing this shortly! Thanks for posting it.

02-08-2011, 06:19 PM	#14
matrix243 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 193	Are people still ballooning the hitec 985mg even though it says its waterproof? My traxxas 2218 and fxr fits great in the receiver box with a bit of trimming.

02-08-2011, 06:19 PM	#15
cmyers1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: pickens county Posts: 532	Good write up But do any of you have problems with the esc over heating I run a rooster esc and it says its " water ressitant" so... would it be worth it to wrap it up in a balloon?

02-08-2011, 06:31 PM	#16
rockn Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Temecula Ca Posts: 566	I dont have anuff hands for that ballon wrap

02-08-2011, 08:01 PM	#17
TexasSP RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,619	Good write up, pretty much what I do, except I use a condom instead of a balloon. Much easier to stretch over the electronics. Just make sure to use a new one and wash it out and dry it well.

02-08-2011, 08:16 PM	#18
bahogtubig Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 62	very good write up, one thing i'd like to confirm is will putting the esc inside the baloon cause overheating?

02-08-2011, 11:54 PM	#20
murky123 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: netherlands Posts: 348	I do not understand why people would protect their esc inside a baloon. The esc could get hot ( for what sort of reason that may be ) and the baloon will melt onto the esc. ( I have seen it happen ) I think it would be wiser to put the esc in a waterproof box.

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