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02-16-2022, 11:09 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco
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|  Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
Grabbed this Scx24 and it’s my first. Had a miniz 4wd that I threw some parts at but didn’t perform anywhere close to this gladiator stock. Here’s where it all started. Stock is ~271g and front has ~45% of the weight: FL 59g FR 62g RL 76g RR 74g Here’s with 9g wheel weights on the front scales, ~288g: FL 67g FR 71g RL 76g RR 74g   Last edited by CrawlingSF; 02-16-2022 at 11:46 AM. |
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02-16-2022, 11:20 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
-removed the roof tent -shifted battery towards the center of the chassis (had to remove the interior for space) -replaced Velcro with magnets glued in, sits a bit lower and closes the bumper gap Weight is now ~260g, 54% Front: FL 71g FR 73g RL 58g RR 58g   Last edited by CrawlingSF; 02-16-2022 at 11:42 AM. |
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02-16-2022, 11:33 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
Next is likely an emax digital servo. I have the Proline Hyrax wheels but they’re bead lock wheels so wheel weights wouldn’t fit so holding off on installing them for now. Proline tires are nice and soft though.
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02-16-2022, 12:13 PM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North to Alaska - go north, the rush is on....
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
I really like the Gladiator body style, but wish Axial took the steps to upgrade the electronics with the new model. Looking forward to watching your mods. |
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02-16-2022, 12:27 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
thanks! this is my first scx24 chassis and it's amazing stock compared to a miniz 4wd. what would you like to see Axial do next with electronics? I haven't ran this chassis much, but I'm not seeing much I'd like to do other than tightening up the steering and suspension along with softer tires. |
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02-16-2022, 12:40 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North to Alaska - go north, the rush is on....
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight Quote:
I completely understand that it is a decent rig for the price point, but I would have gladly paid a little more for my original SCX24 with better electronics. I still love my little rig, but it is far from stock, well it will be after this next round of mods  | |
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02-16-2022, 01:12 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago Area
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight Quote:
You should totally skip the brass weights and just fill your bead locks with 20-40 grams of lead BB’s. Better performance, cheaper, and you can dial in the weight instead of just slapping a chunk of brass on it. Brass is OVERRATED!!! Save your $$. 👍 | |
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02-16-2022, 02:36 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
Thanks for the tip with the weight. I’m just lazy to dismount and re-mount the tires on Here’s how it’s looking:  |
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02-16-2022, 03:59 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
Stopped being lazy and installed the proline wheels and tires with the front weighted with ~11g of plumbing solder I had laying around. Also, swapped the front and rear springs since most of the weight is in front now. Removed the foam inserts and drilled holes to vent the tires   Last edited by CrawlingSF; 03-21-2022 at 05:34 PM. |
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02-24-2022, 02:04 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco
Posts: 54
| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
Just got a replacement battery and charger (older style) from Horizon Hobby as a warranty replacement. First battery wasn't charging and was discharged to 4.0V. I must have left it on overnight and over discharged it. Any input on which charger I should use? new or old style? Older charger seems to charge at a higher rate:  Last edited by CrawlingSF; 02-24-2022 at 02:08 PM. |
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03-08-2022, 03:20 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
Installed the EMAX ES08MAII Micro Servo. It helps to turn the weighted softer tires:  |
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03-08-2022, 03:29 PM
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| Quarry Creeper  Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Low CG
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
What's the f/r weight bias now with all the changes?
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03-11-2022, 05:44 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Brooklyn
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
Use charger like this or similar and you can bring your overdischarged battery back. https://www.amazon.com/SKYRC-Profess...89161368&psc=1 |
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03-12-2022, 09:41 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Finland
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
Take everything off from the bed. It lovers CG. I could tell the difference with my c10, with the roll bar and without it. Fell much easier with the roll bar on.
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03-20-2022, 06:38 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
Took some pics. Will get it on a scale soon..   |
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03-20-2022, 07:56 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Raleigh
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
Great work, following... I want to do a similar build
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03-21-2022, 05:26 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco
Posts: 54
| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
Total weight with new servo is about 270g: FL 75g FR 76g RL 62g RR 56g 56% of the of the weight in front. Last edited by CrawlingSF; 03-21-2022 at 05:33 PM. |
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03-21-2022, 05:28 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco
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03-21-2022, 10:39 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Finland
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
Cool looking pics! Getting better and better. Edit: should have weighed mine stock.
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03-22-2022, 07:19 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Raleigh
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| Re: Scx24 gladiator build starts with baseline weight
These micros are slowly pulling me in, I can feel a purchase looming in my future Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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