Brian's Christmas Trekker Build

[DANALLY]

So what vehicle is that Jeep body is from? An RC? Or just a toy?

[desii3d]

Originally Posted by 89redranger

Trust me, I'm waiting too man! Like I said in his post, I'll end up with one of each by the time all is said and done. Like I need an excuse to have more builds going. I have my two Jeeps, a 1/18 YJ FOFF rig, a micro baja that belongs to a buddy, a Trekker I'm buklding for another buddy, and various 1/10 parts for local club members going right now...

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Noob question: what does FOFF stand for?

[89redranger]

Formula off road. Paddles tires and big power in short...

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[desii3d]

Originally Posted by 89redranger

Formula off road. Paddles tires and big power in short...

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Gotcha. An off-road go fast rig.

[Sh0rtBus]

Originally Posted by DANALLY

So what vehicle is that Jeep body is from? An RC? Or just a toy?

I'd assume just a toy, but I could be wrong. Got it with the McRC when I bought it last year. Only thing I've done is trim the flares, add the stock Trekker wheels & tires, and flip the motor/trans, which I think I need to flip the wiring, too, because now it runs pretty hot. And definitely sounds different. Goes faster in reverse, too.

[DANALLY]

Originally Posted by Sh0rtBus

I'd assume just a toy, but I could be wrong. Got it with the McRC when I bought it last year. Only thing I've done is trim the flares, add the stock Trekker wheels & tires, and flip the motor/trans, which I think I need to flip the wiring, too, because now it runs pretty hot. And definitely sounds different. Goes faster in reverse, too.

Swap the motor wires and flip the switch on the radio. That will fix the problem

[Sh0rtBus]

Originally Posted by DANALLY

Swap the motor wires and flip the switch on the radio. That will fix the problem

Yup.....just gotta' do it now. Maybe this weekend. I hate soldering......probably because I suck at it! Maybe I can just swap the wires in the connectors instead. Same difference, right?

[89redranger]

I been hijacked...lol. seriously though, don't stress solder work. Heat what you need soldered and NOT the solder itself. Start with a clear workspace and all the stuff laid out in the order you need it. You can always practice on junk wire too.

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[Sh0rtBus]

Originally Posted by 89redranger

I been hijacked...lol. seriously though, don't stress solder work. Heat what you need soldered and NOT the solder itself. Start with a clear workspace and all the stuff laid out in the order you need it. You can always practice on junk wire too.

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Little harder for me on the smaller stuff.

But yeah....I just was going to say.....


/threadjack!

[89redranger]

I've got shaky hands like crazy. The small stuff sucks. I've learned to find a way to rest my arm on the table while holding parts or my iron to kinda help with that. Just like anything though, it also takes time. Stuff I used to fight with is gerting easier over time. After playing with micro helis last winter I've learned that this stuff ain't that small. The wire on those things is like two hairs thick. My iron burns the wire AND insulation.

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[RcLee]

Gotta get a helping hand...prevents swearing.

[89redranger]

I have one. Awesome for small stuff. Still sucks with shaky hands, callused fingers, terrible eyes, and a short attention span...

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