Totally Noob Crawler

[socal_crawler]

Hello guys........I just got an early present from my wife. Growing up I have been wanting to get myself an RC. Fast forward today I finally got one. Im totally a newbie in RC in general so I have a lot to learn from this forum.

So far the upgrades I did:

Aluminum links and steering
Servo Horn
Front battery relocation

Future upgrades:

Pitbull tires
Axial beadlocks
C-hub & knucles

The rest I will upgrade as they break along the way.

[TacoCrawler]

all 'dem details ain't bad for a newbie

but please add inner fender wells on your "to do" list

the view thru to the other side looks noobish

[ScGRaceR]

very very nice start! welcome to the team! keeo this thread updated too!

[505tj]

I like it!

[novarider]

Not having inner fenders doesn't make you a noob. I personally don't care about inner fenders

[socal_crawler]

Originally Posted by TacoCrawler

all 'dem details ain't bad for a newbie

but please add inner fender wells on your "to do" list

the view thru to the other side looks noobish

LOl thank you for the recommendation. You can definitely tell Im a noob

Originally Posted by ScGRaceR

very very nice start! welcome to the team! keeo this thread updated too!

thanks man

Originally Posted by novarider

Not having inner fenders doesn't make you a noob. I personally don't care about inner fenders

How does the inner fenders help? Or is it just for the look? I dont even now what it looks like lol.

[FloridaCrawler]

the wheel wells are just for extra detail, maybe will keep some mud,water and dirt off of your electronics too. I broke the plastic chubs pretty quickly I'd make that my next move just to avoid downtime. You are on the right track so far imo.

[socal_crawler]

ok, I just ordered the pitbull rockbeast 1.9 tires and axial beadlocks. which CI foams should you guys recommend. I mostly do trails/hills and some rock crawling. is the stock foam that came with it suffice enough? on CI website they have this single stage closed cell specifically for pitbulls but recommended for rigs that is 8 lbs heavier (my rig is about less than 5-6 lbs).

[TacoCrawler]

Originally Posted by novarider

Not having inner fenders doesn't make you a noob. I personally don't care about inner fenders

I said noob (ish)
I personally don't care... that you don't care

Originally Posted by socal_crawler

How does the inner fenders help? Or is it just for the look? I dont even now what it looks like lol.

Inner fenders offer more then solely their scale appearance...
Keeps the tire's dirt, mud and water kick up from landing on top of your chassis.

If one doesn't care about the scale appearance/aspect...
that's their call.
But why purchase/operate a scale rig...
if a scale visual is not of interest ?

I don't generally like the full chassis tray additions tho'
reason being... it just turns the chassis into a dirt/mud shelf.

Not generally a jeeper hoe... (tho' I am building a 1/6 scale TJ)
but I'd add them to any SCX-10 chassis platform that I own.
Not difficult... and it costs little-nothing to do if plastic dehli cups
or other left over food container's/waste are utilized.

recycling should be everyone's responsibility and goal

they can easily be mounted to the outer shock upright surface,
between those and the shock with just a screw (or two)
and some double sided tape on the frame if wanting a more precise seal.

I prefer the softer more pliable plastics...
but some use the stiffer tupperware containers.

Cutting them in half and painting them is the only real effort involved.
Not a difficult thing by any means.

ie: Honcho frnt inner fenders. (rears aren't needed on a Honcho)












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[flatfoot]

great looking jeep.that's the same model I re-started my rc crawling adventures with.now I have 3 scx-10's.i might have to start a rc crawlers anonymous thread for other's with my problem.feel free to join.and great first mods.the list is endless.

[crawlhog]

[QUOTE=flatfoot;5263963]great looking jeep.that's the same model I re-started my rc crawling adventures with.now I have 3 scx-10's.i might have to start a rc crawlers anonymous thread for other's with my problem.feel free to join.and great first mods.the list is endless.[/QU



I have the same problem as you

scx10 x 3

wroncho

lunchbox

kyosho go fast


wraith wit scx10 axles

building a new rig

[flatfoot]

sorry socal crawler, didn't mean to hi jack your' thread about the addiction thing.still great starting rig.

[flatfoot]

I started my own thread, crawlers anonymous.i will post pix in the future.

[socal_crawler]

Just got my Pitbull Rock Beast tires with CI foams. So far so good.

[waw]

love the look.. I also have the C/R version myself.. a bit here and there, it's fun have an awesome time in this forum

[socal_crawler]

Done with Led lights......

[aliveathome]

Nice! What light kit do you use?

[socal_crawler]

Originally Posted by aliveathome

Nice! What light kit do you use?

Thanks, I got it from Amazon about $11

[Krazie Sj]

Is that a Bishop action figure?

[aliveathome]

Originally Posted by socal_crawler

Thanks, I got it from Amazon about $11

Mind sharing the link to the kit, thanks!