RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board - RC4WD Trail Finder 2

RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board - RC4WD Trail Finder 2 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/ 1/10th Scale Offroad Truck en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:44:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board - RC4WD Trail Finder 2 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/ Throwback Yota TF2 Build... http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/449730-throwback-yota-tf2-build.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:53:40 GMT Well I picked up a new TF2 kit right when it came out from Corey at RPP, and just wired it up and rolling, but never had a chance to finish priming and applying my main color with much a lot of assistance on perfecting a hard body paint job from the one and only JWalker. So it sat on the crawler... Well I picked up a new TF2 kit right when it came out from Corey at RPP, and just wired it up and rolling, but never had a chance to finish priming and applying my main color with much a lot of assistance on perfecting a hard body paint job from the one and only JWalker.

So it sat on the crawler stand for literally a year as of today LOL. I got caught up with many other projects but finally got around to finding Bad Apple selling his brand new painted Mojave body set.

Specs:
Holmes TorqueMaster 35T
Holmes BRXL WP Edition
CC BEC 7.2V
Steering: Self WP Htec 5645MG
Shifting: New Hitec 645MG (needs WP)
Upgraded Rc4WD Shift Rod Linkage
MIP Drive Lines front/rear
Light Marine Greased tranny, T-case, and axles.
Crawler Graphics Toyota Hilux in White (retro stripes and tailgate letters)
Cheapo 3Racing LED kit
RC4WD Interior bench seat
RC4WD Steel TOYOTA rear lettering
RC4WD Sponsor Decal Sheets
Futaba Micro R204GF-E w/my 4PL

Planning on building this rig just to be as scale as possible with intentions of full waterproofing.

Well got tired of sanding, wetsanding, priming, wetsanding, priming, wetsanding, and then priming so the original Mojave body is half primed lol.

Thanks Bad Apple for your awesome deal on his sick detailed body!

Definitely going to finish up the interior and tidy up/seal all the electronics. Then going for a light polish and apply the stripes and lettering. This will be the show body.

Dug up my old first hardbody banger Tamiya Tundra I fused together which just so happens to be the same wheelbase as a stock Mojave/Hilux body!!

And finally the naked shot:

Wheels/Tires will probably be changed at one point. I like the 1.55''s just not too fond of the typical Mud Thrashers. Leaning on my favorites in 1.55'' which will always be the Rock Stompers first and Mud Slingers second. ]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 alexchen86 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/449730-throwback-yota-tf2-build.html Guys need help setting up shifting http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/448999-guys-need-help-setting-up-shifting.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:52:23 GMT I have a spectrum dx 3 r pro and I can't figure out how to set up the shifting at all I set up a button for 2p but can't get any more from there. Don't even know where to start no instructions with tf2 and can't understand damn radio instructions ]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 mtgrizzlymn http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/448999-guys-need-help-setting-up-shifting.html One more Trailfinder 2 build! http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/448485-one-more-trailfinder-2-build.html Sun, 09 Jun 2013 01:37:04 GMT Well I kind of found the trailfinder a bit later than most and I have loved every min I've spent with it so far!

This is my first Scale Crawler, not new to RC, I have a pile of trucks, planes, and helicopters. Just a basic run down of what I've done so far...

Built the kit by the book, after researching a bit I discovered that a few guys wished they would have just stuck with the basic setup so I will enjoy it as is for awhile. After I bobbed the bed and it turned out nice and had fun doing it I just kept going. Chopped the bed up so it was separate from the cab, put the full back on the cab and added the drip edge around the top of the cab that was missing over the back window. For reference I took about 1/2" out of the bed, it was super simple using my table saw with an 80tooth blade. Went real slow and had nice razor sharp edges to join back together. Little bondo and some sanding and its perfect. I just wanted the rear bumper to terminate at the edge of the fender, looks pretty clean and not too short, can always get shorter if I want later. Spent some serious time cleaning up any visible seams and sliced the goofy looking lip off the bottom of the door frame and box.

Plans are to tastefully trim up the front while retaining the bumper, cut out grill and place mesh behind it, build a simulated radiator. Going to build up a plate to finish the front of the box where it meets the cab. Sand off the emblems. Should be a good time! Then I will think about an interior. Not sure on color yet but the brown primer is kind of growing on me.

Enjoy!

]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 Falconer298 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/448485-one-more-trailfinder-2-build.html newer tf2 kits http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/448227-newer-tf2-kits.html Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:08:09 GMT i know most of u guys have had this kit for a long time. i've been reading all the posts about the horror stories & inherent problems with this kit. it almost swayed me to keep looking but my love for these trucks in 1.1 made me bite the bullet. she got here today & upon inspection, i already see 2 improvements that have been made by rc 4wd. people have mentioned there not being enough threads in the shift collar on the trans. & have to buy the new, deeper version. my kit came with it. some people talk about the screws that go thru the housing up towards the springs being to short & stripping out. this kit came with bolts long enough to reach all the way through & use a nylon nut. i did still notice some in & out play on the pinions though. u would think shimming the pinion in towards the ring gear would help, but in my case, pushing it in makes the gears crunchy. by pulling it out, about the width of the e-clip holding the pinion, it smoothes out nicely. my question is, where do i find shims small enough to go between the e-clip & outer pinion bearing? ]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 maximum destruction http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/448227-newer-tf2-kits.html hilux fender emblems http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/447952-hilux-fender-emblems.html Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:02:13 GMT hi fellas. after 30 years of being out of r/c, a broken leg & 2 months off from work have caused me to re-new my interest in the hobby. sitting around the house with nothing to do is a real drag. i read about every thread here about the trail finder 2, & since i have owned 3 1.1s throughout my life, it felt natural buying 1. i have used the search engine here trying to find someone who has the fender emblems. seems every vendor/member who used to have/make them, no longer does. can someone point me in the right direction to find some. i would like 4 or 5 sets because i am sure this will not be my last tf2. it is truly a work of scale art. ]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 maximum destruction http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/447952-hilux-fender-emblems.html screw size for rc4wd stamped 1.55 wheel? http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/447734-screw-size-rc4wd-stamped-1-55-wheel.html Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:28:15 GMT Looking online but no data on them. Trying to buy new screws and nuts as I stripped a few of them , thanks in advance! Looking online but no data on them. Trying to buy new screws and nuts as I stripped a few of them , thanks in advance! ]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 trailhunter http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/447734-screw-size-rc4wd-stamped-1-55-wheel.html Bought a TF2! http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/447730-bought-tf2.html Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:24:19 GMT Well, I have had a Wraith for quite some time now and after seeing the TF2 kits, I just couldn't hold back! I will let you know that it will be a slow build due to me just buying a house.

Anyway, I have ordered the kit from RPP and ordered a screw kit from RCscrewZ. Awaiting arrival on both...

Here is a pic of my 1:1 because everyone likes pics. I plan to make it as exact as possible to my 1:1...

]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 Testykalz http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/447730-bought-tf2.html <![CDATA[Name this part & Where can I get it?]]> http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/447620-name-part-where-can-i-get.html Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:07:36 GMT Hey I need a part for my TF2 its like the Dog bone cup? The thing that looks like this Image: http://www.rcinfos.com/2006/2006_05_11/hb_61397.jpg Does anyone know the correct name on those? I searched RC4WD for parts but could not find this part. Hey

I need a part for my TF2

its like the Dog bone cup? The thing that looks like this

Does anyone know the correct name on those? I searched RC4WD for parts but could not find this part.

Need it for my front passenger wheel, right now im driving in 3wd, not fun. ]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 milestone http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/447620-name-part-where-can-i-get.html Dead diff http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/447538-dead-diff.html Mon, 03 Jun 2013 01:43:53 GMT Well today was a short trip to the forrest :cry: my rear diff gave up on me and is just grinding now. I never cheked shimming on the diffs from new, i just added a Little extra grease and put tread Lock on the screws on both Axels. The axle housing look fine as it at it sit under the car,... Well today was a short trip to the forrest :cry: my rear diff gave up on me and is just grinding now.

I never cheked shimming on the diffs from new, i just added a Little extra grease and put tread Lock on the screws on both Axels.

The axle housing look fine as it at it sit under the car, but i will take apart both Axels tomorrow for inspection and lube + XVD install on the front axle.

I assume i can make do with regular diff since the helical ones are out of stock, just gotte make sure shimming is good ( i expect this have been the problem )

I think i have put 50,000 mah thru the 35T HH motor on the TF2 in the last year.

PS. my body blew off the roof of my 1:1 car while packing :oops:
So when i have glued the front fender up where it broke today it will have a even more banged up look ;-)

I was looking forward to testing my home brew light bar on the roof with 11 X 55,000 mcd LEDs, i allso removed my winch and put 3 R1 light buckets there instead ( allso with 55,000 mcd LEDs ) ]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 Peaker http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/447538-dead-diff.html All TF2 owners I have a question. http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/446624-all-tf2-owners-i-have-question.html Tue, 28 May 2013 03:47:11 GMT If you were to buy another one what would you different or the same? For example electronics, radio, aftermarket parts, etc. I'm curious because I hate wasting money on doing stuff twice so hopefully with your feedback I can figure this out without having too many oh crap moments.

And after looking at a ton of build threads all I can say is I'm in awe at a lot of peoples skills on building and fabricating. ]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 millfire517 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/446624-all-tf2-owners-i-have-question.html <![CDATA[Memorial day 2k13 hike w/ 2 tf2's]]> http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/446540-memorial-day-2k13-hike-w-2-tf2s.html Mon, 27 May 2013 20:28:43 GMT Me and a local buddy went on a hike/trail run today, it's Memorial Day, it's beautiful here and the weather couldn't be more perfect for this. We were at a place called Anglin falls, near rockastle county ky. I have my tf2 and my friend had his as well. Both rigs did awesome and only a few minor things here and there. My rear anti wrap link came out again and I was hindered without my normal tsl's. (the beads rolled off the wheels I had on my tf2) so I was using my rock crushers and my steels off my c-10 as backups.

My buddy's is a slightly modded tf2. Pitbuls on axial 8-holes an hh 35t with esc combo. He suffered the worst damage of the trip, broken something or another lol, he's headed home to take it apart and see what went, either way he only had 3 wheel drive basically. I'm thinking hex pin?

That ended our trip so here's some shots! :)

Attached Images

]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 Kykrawler http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/446540-memorial-day-2k13-hike-w-2-tf2s.html Tf2 bud naked http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/446293-tf2-bud-naked.html Sat, 25 May 2013 21:16:33 GMT Hi folks, here's my Tf2 project I would like to share. It's "bud naked" because it has no tailgate ;-)
No build pictures of course just the body and hop ups.

Enjoy

Test fit on an axial scx10

]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 Sqbiedoo http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/446293-tf2-bud-naked.html Is it durable? http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/445998-durable.html Thu, 23 May 2013 21:40:27 GMT I'm considering buying a TF2 kit. Just wondering how durable it is for everyone? Any common problems?

Thanks"thumbsup" ]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 Juicebag31 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/445998-durable.html Anyone running the helical gear set? http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/445601-anyone-running-helical-gear-set.html Tue, 21 May 2013 05:03:34 GMT Anyone running these? What are your impressions of them? I stripped the stock straight cut differential gears (yes shimmed proper) and was thinking of upgrading. I am wondering if how the bearings are holding up with the helical gears or if they need a thrust bearing in place of the inner pinion... Anyone running these?
What are your impressions of them?
I stripped the stock straight cut differential gears (yes shimmed proper) and was thinking of upgrading.
I am wondering if how the bearings are holding up with the helical gears or if they need a thrust bearing in place of the inner pinion bearing.

Any advice is welcome.... ]]> RC4WD Trail Finder 2 arnesto http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/445601-anyone-running-helical-gear-set.html