01-04-2018, 12:09 PM | #41 |
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Just ordered a yellow RTR Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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01-04-2018, 12:51 PM | #42 | |
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01-04-2018, 09:23 PM | #43 |
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I couldn’t resist either, just ordered up the “kit”. Can pull the radio, etc from my VMG(two!) that sits unloved.
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01-04-2018, 09:57 PM | #44 |
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I almost buy one. luckily I've search enough before i pull my trigger...Anyway small car |
01-05-2018, 12:22 AM | #45 | |
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01-05-2018, 05:19 AM | #46 |
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Here's an idea: take the body and offer it up to a ECX Barrage or FTX Outback. Make it look like a TF2 on wraith axles Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk |
01-05-2018, 05:47 AM | #47 |
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Here's a brand new review of the RTR. Something tells me there aren't any of these trucks in the USA yet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4DZsM6CJzU I ordered a FlySky receiver, a small 30A Hobbywing ESC (meant for planes I think) and a cheap 6V NIMH battery pack. From what I've read, that should be all I need for whenever the kit finally arrives. |
01-05-2018, 06:58 AM | #48 | |
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01-05-2018, 02:36 PM | #49 | |
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01-05-2018, 04:57 PM | #50 |
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If this pic is correct I’ll be going all in with some china gear. This is basically a Sumo clone for less than $50. https://www.banggood.com/WLtoys-2443...-1083552.html? Then add some of Fungi’s offset wheels should bring it flush or a little past flush. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/lynxmicrotech |
01-05-2018, 05:15 PM | #51 |
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I thought this truck uses the same axles as the other 1/16 WL trucks? Either way the crawler you posted isn't a sumo clone. It's a Losi micro clone. It has worm gear axles and is supposedly identical to the ECX and HSP version. For sumo axles look for the redcat sumo, 1/24 Reely, HBX devastor, or even the new 1/24 barrage which has axles with identical dimensions and the same ring gear as the sumo. All of these are only 4" wide however. I'd think going an extra inch and a half would give you a horrible scrub radius. The RC4WD 1/18 mini gelande yota 2's are an extra 1/4" over the sumo, but still seems short. If anything I'd widen the sumo/HBX/Barrage axles. That would give a more true to scale pumpkin. There may still be pix of the mod in the micro crawler sub forum Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk |
01-05-2018, 06:53 PM | #52 |
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I couldn’t find the pics. Well, that one is on order anyway. I do have the HBX one, too.
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01-05-2018, 07:24 PM | #53 |
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| Re: WPL C14 Oh no, you may be right! It says it has brake but no mention of reverse. I ordered one of these (link) just in case. Nothing but the finest $4 electronics for this truck https://www.ebay.com/itm/1x-Syntheti...8AAOSw5VtaJiLC If nothing else works out I'll get one of these (pictured) because I know they work and they're still less than $10. Seems like overkill for this application though, and I wanted to try something different. |
01-05-2018, 07:39 PM | #54 |
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I have a similar version of that red 30amp esc, but it's listed as 10amp. I doubt it's 30amp I also use the $8 or so xys-bl20a "without brake" which does have a brake, it just means it has no reverse delay These are great for micro crawlers. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk |
01-05-2018, 07:57 PM | #55 | ||
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01-05-2018, 08:01 PM | #56 |
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Yeah mine are the non switched version, but the switch on the board is to toggle between reverse delay on or off I'm told. The actual power switch can be removed like any other ESC Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk |
01-05-2018, 08:04 PM | #57 | |
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01-05-2018, 08:05 PM | #58 |
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Fwiw for those that haven't seen the xys before. Left to right Castle Mamba Micro X, Mamba Micro pro, Mamba Micro pro decased, micro sidewinder V2, micro sidewinder, Xys-bl20a, Losi micro crawler/trekker ESC/RX unit decased, Losi unit with case. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk |
01-05-2018, 08:06 PM | #59 |
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01-05-2018, 08:30 PM | #60 |
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| Re: WPL C14 Correct. I ended up using that switched one I had on a Losi McRally using a n60 heli tail rotor motor and a Maisto Samba van. Enough torque to jump diff gears full throttle take off. Not very good off the hardpack though.
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