"Blue" another new guy with a spawn

[ACU18]

Hi all, just wanted to say hi and thanks for all the great threads on this site. I've been learning a ton. I just got my first wraith spawn kit a few weeks ago. It is my first battery RC, I'm a now converted nitro runner. I'm happy with my decision. Pics to come soon and some questions I'm sure.

[kohout]

Welcome. I, too, have come here after getting a Wraith. It has been a great experience and helpful people. Have fun.

Originally Posted by ACU18

Hi all, just wanted to say hi and thanks for all the great threads on this site. I've been learning a ton. I just got my first wraith spawn kit a few weeks ago. It is my first battery RC, I'm a now converted nitro runner. I'm happy with my decision. Pics to come soon and some questions I'm sure.

[ACU18]

Well here they are, these are right after I got her running. I made the panels out of an old no trespassing sign. I have the spawn body I'm working on a design for.





More updates to come.

[ACU18]

just for a little more info the electronics I'm running are:
Axial 55t motor
Horizon Hobbies 60A forward/Reverse Waterproof Brushed ESC
Spectrum DX2E Transmitter and the receiver that came with
Tactic TSX45 Metal Gear servo
Turnigy 20-30C 1300mAh 1.3 2s Li-Po batteries
I am only running these electronics because I got the Spawn Kit and all the electronics in a trade. I will be doing many upgrades.

[Brake Weight]

Doesn't look that bad at all. Just a remark, the Rx will still pick up signal even when it's nearly out of sight without using the antenna tube. Just makes for cleaner body lines.

[mikemcE]

Body looks like mine before I cut more out. If you mark and trim the top edge to line up in the back, it would look loads faster.
Sorta like this



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[ACU18]

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

Doesn't look that bad at all. Just a remark, the Rx will still pick up signal even when it's nearly out of sight without using the antenna tube. Just makes for cleaner body lines.

I didn't know that. Not that I do I'll make that change in the next set of panels I make.

Thanks for the info.

[ACU18]

Originally Posted by mikemcE

Body looks like mine before I cut more out. If you mark and trim the top edge to line up in the back, it would look loads faster.
Sorta like this



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I'll be making that change too. I like those panels you have. The lines look amazing. What tiers are you running?

[ACU18]

Here's "Blue's" first make over.






More to come.

[mikemcE]

Ruptures , by jconcepts


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[ACU18]

I've made a few items to help Blue out in her travels.
First up winch anchor

sand ladders

cargo box that holds a few allens, shackles, tow ropes, and the 9V my winch runs on

[mikemcE]

I like using my go pro as do you , my mount screws on


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[ACU18]

Here are the pics from Blue's second makeover... err rather upgrades I guess.
First up are the custom diff skid plates. I had my doubts about how these would preform, but they did pretty good.
Front

Rear


The next upgrade I did was a Belly Tuck. I used MaxxCrawl's idea I saw on Tummy Tuck basically I used 1/4 aluminum C-Channel to reinforce the mounting points




Let me know what yaw think.

[panama]

Did you cut the skid back to allow for the c channel or just spread it out looking at there I would have run the sea Channel as the C not U

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[ACU18]

Originally Posted by panama

Did you cut the skid back to allow for the c channel or just spread it out looking at there I would have run the sea Channel as the C not U

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I shaved that little lip on the skid to put the c channel flat against it. I figured the way I did it it would be stronger now that the lip is gone. I've ran about 4 packs through on the trails and it's holding great. I'll post if problems arise.

[ACU18]

Another update on Blue's third makeover. I finally did the Fastback mod. I also got the Spawn interior painted up and decals put on. Just a side note on the Belly Tuck and Spawn Interior... I did not need to do any modifications to the interior to get it to fit with the Belly Tuck. Now I just need to take the cage off and finish painting the parts I used for the Fastback.

[dondraper25]

Great build so far! How do you like the Trapador's? I have them on my list of things to buy for the Ranger Buggy build. But not a lot of the rock bouncers I am modeling my build after run them.

[ACU18]

Originally Posted by dondraper25

Great build so far! How do you like the Trapador's? I have them on my list of things to buy for the Ranger Buggy build. But not a lot of the rock bouncers I am modeling my build after run them.

Overall I like them. I like the compound and they conform pretty decent. However for the terrain I'm running on i tend to loose traction when I'm going on a steepish incline that is loose dry dirt. I have been able to get up by steering left and right back and forth quickly. I haven't had any other issues with them. I am only running them because they come with the spawn kit I got. I am looking into getting the Ruptures by jconcepts that I saw on mikemcE's rig.

[dondraper25]

Originally Posted by ACU18

Overall I like them. I like the compound and they conform pretty decent. However for the terrain I'm running on i tend to loose traction when I'm going on a steepish incline that is loose dry dirt. I have been able to get up by steering left and right back and forth quickly. I haven't had any other issues with them. I am only running them because they come with the spawn kit I got. I am looking into getting the Ruptures by jconcepts that I saw on mikemcE's rig.

My only qualm with tires like that is they don't look scale to me. It's a oversight I'm not willing to give in to. With that said, if you see my builds, you'll know that I am a tire whore. Is that a thing in the RC world?

[ACU18]

Originally Posted by dondraper25

My only qualm with tires like that is they don't look scale to me. It's a oversight I'm not willing to give in to. With that said, if you see my builds, you'll know that I am a tire whore. Is that a thing in the RC world?

I get that for sure. I haven't totally decide on what tires I want to try out. There are sooooo many to choose from. I'm sure that is a thing, and I'm sure I'll be one once I start trying some.