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Trikster · 11-16-2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Unholy

I think you are in the wrong thread to promote the benefits of brushless! The guy who started this thread is a brushless demi-god!

I was ansering the guy above me's question. I have been using brushless motors in my planes for about 6 or 7 years.

JohnRobHolmes · 12-02-2006, 04:59 PM

Got a bit more work done the past few days. We have snow! It is a runner, but I dont have the body done yet. Pics will tell the tale. I have widenened it to adapt a new drivtrain.

EeePee · 12-02-2006, 05:07 PM

Those are the sweetest motors I've ever seen!

trickedoutTLT06 · 12-02-2006, 05:10 PM

I see GD600's..

Tell us what the secret motors are!

JohnRobHolmes · 12-02-2006, 05:14 PM

I get about an hour of runtime in the snow. The only problem is when the tracks get stuck. The motors wont start up properly under a heavy bind, but evey motor has its stall limit

I have my radio mixed for skid steering if I wish, or at the flick of a switch it changes to standard RC car style with left stick the throttle and the right stick the steering. The steering mix adds outside track motor speed in a turn, and takes away some inner track speed as well.

dezfan · 12-02-2006, 06:03 PM

So Johnrob, more testing I see (or don't see actually).

Looks like fun, seems you guys got about as much snow as we did.

AkCrash · 12-22-2006, 11:57 AM

Sorry to bring this back to the top, but was wondering if johnrobholmes would be willing to share what size brushless motors were used in the above setup. Thinking about making mine BL, don't think I will go the dual motor route tho. And does anyone know a good place to order the brace kit for the front plates bending where the drive cogs are mounted?

Thanks for any info, and keep the cool pics coming too.

Twitchin469 · 12-22-2006, 01:28 PM

I love the looks of the Mog body on there, very nice rig!

JohnRobHolmes · 12-22-2006, 02:38 PM

The snow melted, so I havent done anything with it lately.

The motors are the same size as a park 400 stator, but the body is a little shorter. It binds up in the snow when all is stuck, but I get 1 hour runtimes too so I aint complaining. If you are wanting BL while keeping the stock driveline, a single larger motor would suite it better. I am afraid a normally wound outrunner would be too slow though.

Moondust1950 · 12-22-2006, 02:57 PM

So what are these secret motors.

This thing is awesome i want one

Only problem is that where i live [uk] we barely get any snow:-(

Regards

james

JohnRobHolmes · 12-22-2006, 03:08 PM

They are my RevolveR 2's, but a slightly shorter stator. I didnt want to ruin my suprise. Ill take new pics once I get a new camera.

wampir · 01-17-2007, 05:36 PM

dumb question, how do these things do on dirt/mulch/pavement? I know they are for the snow, but they looks so cool, I would want to run it year round...

JohnRobHolmes · 02-14-2007, 09:14 PM

They are Ok for general bashing, but it is made for the snow. Thats when I get it out.

Made some progress on the body tonight. I got a bit of freetime so I took it all apart for lights and paint.

skidooguymxz550 · 02-15-2007, 06:04 AM

my "snow cat"

does any body know that part numbers on the kyosho chain drive stuff cause i put a ten turn in and it instsntly fried the tranny. i wan't to put my 7700 in but not with more stock gears and stuff

slow as chit stock but the 10t livened it right up. a real servo also made it turn like a caddy instead of a limo

AkCrash · 02-15-2007, 10:54 AM

not to hijack this thread, but what kind of sled is that? Is it hobby grade or one of those new bright sleds?

The snow cat is lookin good. Waitin to see the whole thing finished, might inspire me to actually paint mine.

02-14-2007, 09:14 PM	#53
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	They are Ok for general bashing, but it is made for the snow. Thats when I get it out. Made some progress on the body tonight. I got a bit of freetime so I took it all apart for lights and paint. Attached Images

12-02-2006, 04:59 PM	#42
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Got a bit more work done the past few days. We have snow! It is a runner, but I dont have the body done yet. Pics will tell the tale. I have widenened it to adapt a new drivtrain.

12-02-2006, 05:07 PM	#43
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Those are the sweetest motors I've ever seen!

12-02-2006, 05:10 PM	#44
trickedoutTLT06 RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aroostook county Posts: 1,271	I see GD600's.. Tell us what the secret motors are!

12-02-2006, 05:14 PM	#45
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I get about an hour of runtime in the snow. The only problem is when the tracks get stuck. The motors wont start up properly under a heavy bind, but evey motor has its stall limit I have my radio mixed for skid steering if I wish, or at the flick of a switch it changes to standard RC car style with left stick the throttle and the right stick the steering. The steering mix adds outside track motor speed in a turn, and takes away some inner track speed as well.

12-02-2006, 06:03 PM	#46
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	So Johnrob, more testing I see (or don't see actually). Looks like fun, seems you guys got about as much snow as we did.

12-22-2006, 11:57 AM	#47
AkCrash Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Soldotna Posts: 41	Sorry to bring this back to the top, but was wondering if johnrobholmes would be willing to share what size brushless motors were used in the above setup. Thinking about making mine BL, don't think I will go the dual motor route tho. And does anyone know a good place to order the brace kit for the front plates bending where the drive cogs are mounted? Thanks for any info, and keep the cool pics coming too.

12-22-2006, 01:28 PM	#48
Twitchin469 I joined the Band! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pulaski Posts: 0	I love the looks of the Mog body on there, very nice rig!

12-22-2006, 02:38 PM	#49
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	The snow melted, so I havent done anything with it lately. The motors are the same size as a park 400 stator, but the body is a little shorter. It binds up in the snow when all is stuck, but I get 1 hour runtimes too so I aint complaining. If you are wanting BL while keeping the stock driveline, a single larger motor would suite it better. I am afraid a normally wound outrunner would be too slow though.

12-22-2006, 02:57 PM	#50
Moondust1950 Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: United Kingdom,Scarborough Posts: 563	So what are these secret motors. This thing is awesome i want one Only problem is that where i live [uk] we barely get any snow:-( Regards james

12-22-2006, 03:08 PM	#51
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	They are my RevolveR 2's, but a slightly shorter stator. I didnt want to ruin my suprise. Ill take new pics once I get a new camera.

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01-17-2007, 05:36 PM	#52
wampir Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlottesville Posts: 11	dumb question, how do these things do on dirt/mulch/pavement? I know they are for the snow, but they looks so cool, I would want to run it year round...

02-15-2007, 06:04 AM	#54
skidooguymxz550 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the great brown north=(WI) Posts: 352	my "snow cat" does any body know that part numbers on the kyosho chain drive stuff cause i put a ten turn in and it instsntly fried the tranny. i wan't to put my 7700 in but not with more stock gears and stuff slow as chit stock but the 10t livened it right up. a real servo also made it turn like a caddy instead of a limo

02-15-2007, 10:54 AM	#55
AkCrash Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Soldotna Posts: 41	not to hijack this thread, but what kind of sled is that? Is it hobby grade or one of those new bright sleds? The snow cat is lookin good. Waitin to see the whole thing finished, might inspire me to actually paint mine.

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