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thecrusader · 08-04-2009, 06:19 PM

first off hi to everyone. i dont really consider myself a complete newb
but i didnt want to clog up the 1.9 section with all its cool builds in
there. anyway i have a 1.9 jeep that i made a servo winch for (from info
i got off here) anyhoo i got her working and it runs great, but all i had lying around was heavy fishing line. it functions well and is strong i just want the scale look. what rope or line should i use? my other question
is the roller thingo that lets the cable go at an angle without chaffing.
are these homemade or do you buy them? thanks in adance.
heres my jeep :

heres a pic under the hood showing my servo winch.
the winch hub is a sewing machine cotton bobbin.

constantmotion · 08-04-2009, 08:19 PM

Here's a link to some scale winch cable from TattooKenny

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=184045

thecrusader · 08-05-2009, 04:13 AM

cool thanks. that stuff looks great but i might end up having
to use watever i can get my hands on.anyone have any ideas
for the rollers?

tjb · 08-05-2009, 04:22 AM

Grab a 3Racing winch..

http://www.shop.rpphobby.com/product...&categoryId=61

Will solve all your questions, plus for the price if it takes a dump on you, you still have a working fairlead (the part you're looking for) and housing...

They are strong, and look great..quality control is a bit hit and miss though. But worth it either way

DonsATV · 08-05-2009, 07:29 AM

If you feel like fabing a roller fairlead check this out: Custom steel bumper + fairlead

Or you could get one of these non roller fairleads: http://www.freewebs.com/thescaleshop/fairleads.htm

constantmotion · 08-05-2009, 08:18 AM

There used to be a Vendor on here that sold the Delrin non roller fairleads.

JRock · 08-05-2009, 12:31 PM

I used a Nitro pull start cord and it works great for the winch line

I used a traxxas ball end to run the line through so that way it feeds the line right back in to the spool and when you winch to things the ball of the ball end moves any direction so the line feeds in and out perfect. Works great for a modded servo winch. Hope this helps

Reaper09 · 08-05-2009, 01:46 PM

i used builders line ,looks like proper scaled down rope .. and just screwd two star shaped servo horns together with a spacer between them. works perfect.

JeepinOR · 08-05-2009, 01:57 PM

At Michael's craft store I found multiple kinds of nylon coated wire (in multiple strand counts, up to 26lbs test, up to 15' lengths) and synthetic cordage for pretty good prices (don't remember the pull strength on the cord, but looked like it would work well for scale synthetic winch line). They also had scrimps and wire guardians.

If you've the resources locally, you're probably set. If not, definitely see Kenny's thread.

thecrusader · 08-05-2009, 05:08 PM

wow. thankyou thankyou thankyou. your guys are
more than helpful and i bought 2.5m off kenny.
i didnt respect such a reply. you guys are awsome

08-04-2009, 06:19 PM	#1
thecrusader Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 107	winch cable/rope, and roller thingo. ? first off hi to everyone. i dont really consider myself a complete newb but i didnt want to clog up the 1.9 section with all its cool builds in there. anyway i have a 1.9 jeep that i made a servo winch for (from info i got off here) anyhoo i got her working and it runs great, but all i had lying around was heavy fishing line. it functions well and is strong i just want the scale look. what rope or line should i use? my other question is the roller thingo that lets the cable go at an angle without chaffing. are these homemade or do you buy them? thanks in adance. heres my jeep : heres a pic under the hood showing my servo winch. the winch hub is a sewing machine cotton bobbin.

08-05-2009, 01:57 PM	#9
JeepinOR Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West of Eugene, OR Posts: 942	At Michael's craft store I found multiple kinds of nylon coated wire (in multiple strand counts, up to 26lbs test, up to 15' lengths) and synthetic cordage for pretty good prices (don't remember the pull strength on the cord, but looked like it would work well for scale synthetic winch line). They also had scrimps and wire guardians. If you've the resources locally, you're probably set. If not, definitely see Kenny's thread. Last edited by JeepinOR; 08-05-2009 at 02:05 PM.

08-04-2009, 08:19 PM	#2
constantmotion On the lookout for Rocks Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 3,711	Here's a link to some scale winch cable from TattooKenny http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=184045

08-05-2009, 04:13 AM	#3
thecrusader Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 107	cool thanks. that stuff looks great but i might end up having to use watever i can get my hands on.anyone have any ideas for the rollers?

08-05-2009, 04:22 AM	#4
tjb Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eau Claire Posts: 776	Grab a 3Racing winch.. http://www.shop.rpphobby.com/product...&categoryId=61 Will solve all your questions, plus for the price if it takes a dump on you, you still have a working fairlead (the part you're looking for) and housing... They are strong, and look great..quality control is a bit hit and miss though. But worth it either way

08-05-2009, 07:29 AM	#5
DonsATV RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States of the Offended Posts: 1,184	If you feel like fabing a roller fairlead check this out: Custom steel bumper + fairlead Or you could get one of these non roller fairleads: http://www.freewebs.com/thescaleshop/fairleads.htm

08-05-2009, 08:18 AM	#6
constantmotion On the lookout for Rocks Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 3,711	There used to be a Vendor on here that sold the Delrin non roller fairleads.

08-05-2009, 12:31 PM	#7
JRock RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: J-Braaaapin It Through Gate 10 Posts: 1,897	I used a Nitro pull start cord and it works great for the winch line I used a traxxas ball end to run the line through so that way it feeds the line right back in to the spool and when you winch to things the ball of the ball end moves any direction so the line feeds in and out perfect. Works great for a modded servo winch. Hope this helps

08-05-2009, 01:46 PM	#8
Reaper09 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 13	i used builders line ,looks like proper scaled down rope .. and just screwd two star shaped servo horns together with a spacer between them. works perfect.

08-05-2009, 05:08 PM	#10
thecrusader Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 107	wow. thankyou thankyou thankyou. your guys are more than helpful and i bought 2.5m off kenny. i didnt respect such a reply. you guys are awsome

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