Go Back   RCCrawler Forums > RCCrawler Brand Specific Tech > Heritage Crawlers > Losi Mini-Rock Crawler
Loading

Notices

Thread: Gfresh's mini juice build.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-01-2011, 04:02 PM   #41
RCC Addict
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Los Altos, California
Posts: 1,509
Default

good job gfresh!
MRCCRAWLER1.9 is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Old 04-03-2011, 04:32 PM   #42
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Hampshire, UK
Posts: 396
Default

Good to hear, where did this take place? And where and when is the next one ?
neiloid1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2011, 08:24 AM   #43
RCC Addict
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Dallas
Posts: 1,848
Default

Quick note from Texas. I went from a 33t on 3s lipo to a 2s setup for other electrical reasons. The 2s on a 33t is just not where it is at my friend. Either stay with the 3s and 33t and sell me the 22t or be happy and don't worry...or something like that.
RickM is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2011, 09:31 AM   #44
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Hampshire, UK
Posts: 396
Default Body Panels

So, where did you get those body panels from? I love 'em

Anymore updates or video of it being driven in anger?
neiloid1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2011, 02:11 PM   #45
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dewsbury, UK
Posts: 250
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by neiloid1 View Post
So, where did you get those body panels from? I love 'em

Anymore updates or video of it being driven in anger?
Me and a mate ran a mini crawler comp at Brimham Rocks (North Yorkshire, England). The rock is gritstone and immensly grippy - after a flip and self righting, I broke the tranny gears - still managed to finish the course, but very noisy and jumpy. Luckily I had a spare MRC with me (!) and swapped out gears.

Took the mini juice back to Brimham again, a few weeks later for a play (with the XR10). Lots of interest from people passing (its a popular walking/climbing/picnic/family day out type area), let a guy from Sri Lanka have a go, he loved it - and was prety good with his throttle control!
Carnage: Broke a shock lower rod end after a fall.

Generally pretty tough all round, I give it a fair bit of abuse (especially running the 22T holme motor). An impressive little beasty. Always impresses me after using the XR10, as the mini will go 90% of the places the XR10 will (depending on the size of the obstacles of course!)

Panels:
Made from lexan sheet, the design I threw together a while back ("Borrowed" some images from the web).
Easy to do - I printed my design onto printable vinyl sheet cut out and stuck on! (first I scanned the lexan panels into the computer, then overlaid the deisgn onto the panels before printing.)
I then cover the skin with a self adhesive film to help protect from rock rash.

I use the same design for my xr10 (BJ4 chassis) panels:



have fun everybody!

Last edited by Gfresh; 05-03-2011 at 02:20 PM.
Gfresh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2011, 03:38 PM   #46
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: mountains of ca
Posts: 317
Default

Very nice build

Where can them Holmes motors be bought? I couldnt find anything on ethem
rockeater is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2011, 03:45 PM   #47
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Hampshire, UK
Posts: 396
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by rockeater View Post
Very nice build

Where can them Holmes motors be bought? I couldnt find anything on ethem
Only place you can get Holmes Hobby MRC motors these days is second hand. He is looking to find a replacement as the supplier went bust I believe. Alernative would be a Contraband motor but these are out of stock until June/July apparently.
neiloid1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2011, 03:51 PM   #48
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Hampshire, UK
Posts: 396
Default

Thanks for the update Gfresh. I've been to Brimham Rocks - it's a great place, but that was before I was crawling. Got a friend who lives in Harrogate and I'm up visiting in July, so maybe we could hook up? Got any pictures from either trip?

I love the look of both your trucks in that picture

Thanks for the panel info, you make it sound easy but is it easy for a chap with a PC, printer and the interweb? Any tips on programmes and suppliers of printable vinyl sheet?

Thanks in advance
neiloid1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2011, 01:04 PM   #49
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dewsbury, UK
Posts: 250
Default

Toying with the idea of selling the mini juice :-(

Not got time for two rigs, with work, kids etc.

Any advice on whether to sell as a running rig, or split. How much is it worth etc etc.

Would be sad sad sad to see her go, but I feel guilty having her sat in a cupboard.
Gfresh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-31-2011, 02:25 PM   #50
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dewsbury, UK
Posts: 250
Default

Had the mini out this weekend, forgot how capable and agile it is. Getting less tempted to put the beasty up for sale.

The holmes 22t motor really packs a punch.
She might benifit from another oz of weight up front I reckon, going to hunt for some big washers to fit inside the front hub/wheel.
Gfresh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-31-2011, 03:03 PM   #51
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Austin
Posts: 414
Default

I sold a GC3 comp ready rig and regretted it so I bought one of the cheap MRC Pros because I missed my MRC. With the MRC possibly being discontinued, it might be something worth hanging on to unless you need the money.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gfresh View Post
Had the mini out this weekend, forgot how capable and agile it is. Getting less tempted to put the beasty up for sale.

The holmes 22t motor really packs a punch.
She might benifit from another oz of weight up front I reckon, going to hunt for some big washers to fit inside the front hub/wheel.
Slaughter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-11-2011, 05:44 AM   #52
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dewsbury, UK
Posts: 250
Default Mini Juice - up for sale

I decided to put the mRC up for sale. Just had our second child, and with work, family and an XR10 to look after, the little mini crawler is dormant.
I never like to have things lying around not being used so I put it for sale on our UK forum and ebay (UK).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Losi-Mini-...item3a6a399e9b

I was not sure whether to stick it on here, but with the pound vs dollar exchange, not sure it would be a great bargain for those in the US.

(I wanted £295 plus postage. Which is about $475 !)

If she sells, I will miss her - such a great rig. But there you go.



Gavin
Gfresh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-11-2011, 06:36 PM   #53
RCC Addict
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Los Altos, California
Posts: 1,509
Default

Darn it, She will definitely be missed.

But, she will be placed in the wrong arms i hope!

good luck Gavin!
MRCCRAWLER1.9 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-11-2011, 10:11 PM   #54
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Hemet
Posts: 279
Default

where can you buy a mini beetle juice chassis?
mhflies is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-12-2011, 12:53 PM   #55
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dewsbury, UK
Posts: 250
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mhflies View Post
where can you buy a mini beetle juice chassis?
from me, it comes with the rest of the rig and only costs £295 plus shipping!!

Or look on here for Y town crawlers:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=272958

Gfresh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2011, 01:28 PM   #56
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dewsbury, UK
Posts: 250
Default Mini juice available:

A great rig for someone:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=336929
Gfresh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-19-2011, 02:46 PM   #57
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dewsbury, UK
Posts: 250
Default

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=336929

Still for sale,

although I may remove it if no further interest, as I still have a soft spot for the little shafty.

G
Gfresh is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:30 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
Copyright 2004-2014 RCCrawler.com