Mr Glassman's RC4WD Trailfinder 2

[Mr Glassman]

This is a preview of RC4WD's new Trailfinder 2 kit with Mojave body. Which should be available by Febuary. First off I'd like to thank RC4WD for the opportunity to get my hands on this top notch kit!

When available you can get one here:
Trail Finder 2 Truck Kit w/Mojave Body Set




First off I had to take photo's of this packaging, It's of very high quality in it's printing and very well packed! (this box is a keeper)









The instructions are very well drawn out and very detailed way to go RC4WD!




Here's all the contents out on the table very well packaged:






and after opening the bags I was impressed on how well everything is bagged and individualy marked:

[Mr Glassman]

Here is a little comparison of the new "HAMMER" transfer case with the killer transfercase. So much detail! I use to think that the killer t case was pretty scale until I look at it next to this bad boy!





Here's some inside shots, RC4WD really did their homework on this! Just look at all that beef compared to the killer. You can see how much more thicker the small gear is not to mention their hardened!:






All of this goodness and a weight savings as well!:

[Rckcrwlr]

Introducing the

"HAMMER"
Transfer Case

[Mr Glassman]

The transmission is top notch!

Here's a comparison with a planetary transmission:





and of course I had to tear it open and look at the gears:



Beefy and well greased too!

[BigSki]

I want those components soooooooo badly for my 1/6th Jeep build I'm putting the build on hold until I can get these!

[Mr Glassman]

She's a runner!

The first thing I could say for this kit from RC4WD is that it is very
well laid out and the instructions are top notch with very detailed
drawings that could walk even the novice builder through in a evening
to a running chassis.

I would say I have 5 hours in to this rig (thats including being to anal and
spending a couple hours on wiring, not to mention tearing things apart to look inside)

For the electronics:

JR 9100 for the steering
Hitec 645mg for shifting
Holmes BR-XL (there's no other choice)
integy v10 55t motor


Got a chance to drive it on the carpet and all I can say is WOW!
This thing is a great runner and the gears shifted ultra smooth even
on the fly. It steered very well and didn't notice much bumpsteer if
none at all.

[Mr Glassman]

It as plenty of room for a battery. Here's a photo with a 3600 3 cell fits well and has room for more if needed. I already think I'll get over a hour of run time on the 3600.





Of course I had to sit the body on it:

[Tomy]

That's a clean wiring job

[Rubbaneck]

You need chickens and a dog like Milton in the bed. Cool build Captian.

You should paint the axles yellow too, make bigBaller all jealous and shit

[maxfactor]

+1 on clean wiring job. What is the wheel base?

[BigBaller]

Originally Posted by Rubbaneck

You need chickens and a dog like Milton in the bed. Cool build Captian.

You should paint the axles yellow too, make bigBaller all jealous and shit

Hey I saw this. Asshole...

Mica, looking good man.

[ColquittCustom405]

thanks for the geartrain pics!

[saiyan46]

I really like how you covered the wiring with that sheathing, can that be got at Radioshack?

I didn't catch it if you said, but do you have a color in mind for the body?

[Mr Glassman]

Originally Posted by Tomy

That's a clean wiring job

Originally Posted by maxfactor

+1 on clean wiring job. What is the wheel base?

Thanks guys and the wheelbase is 11.3 inches

Originally Posted by ColquittCustom405

thanks for the geartrain pics!

Thanks, I can't help not to tear in to things

Originally Posted by saiyan46

I really like how you covered the wiring with that sheathing, can that be got at Radioshack?

I didn't catch it if you said, but do you have a color in mind for the body?

Not at Radio Shack, get it locally from a friend. It's called wire mesh guard here's a link to some on Hobbyking:
HobbyKing R/C Hobby Store : Wire Mesh Guard Black 6mm (1mtr)

As for the color I'm going with yellow like this one:

[Mr Glassman]

Originally Posted by Rubbaneck

You need chickens and a dog like Milton in the bed. Cool build Captian.

You should paint the axles yellow too, make bigBaller all jealous and shit

Thanks Rubba, wonder where I can get some chickens?

Originally Posted by BigBaller

Hey I saw this. Asshole...

Mica, looking good man.

Thanks buddy,

Just so you know your Jeep is it's inspiration

[Mr Glassman]

On to the body:

It's cool because you have the option to build a truggy or flat bed with the optional rear full cab. I opted to use the stock bed so I used the standard window frame.

It glues right in the only sign is this small seam.


So me being picky reached for the trusty Squadron products white putty:



and simply filled in the seam and sanded it smooth:



I also filled in these cuts on the back bumper while I was at it:

[Mr Glassman]

Body is painted, it was kinda funny to paint a yellow body white then back to yellow. I figured the white would help make the yellow "pop" a little and help to block light from shining through the body so it won't look like plastic.

I also got these awesome decals made for it on short notice from The Crawl Space here in Colorado! Can't say thanks enough!




Also painted the grill, dash, lenses and steering wheel (all included in the kit)

For the dash I went with a tan color I felt was a color that would have been used back in the day. The included decals for the dash are top notch and a very appreciated addition to this kit

[Meatwad]

Originally Posted by ColquittCustom405

thanks for the geartrain pics!

X2 Innards pics are much appreciated. Looks like rc4wd is leaning towards function along with the looks.

[Mr Glassman]

Originally Posted by Meatwad

X2 Innards pics are much appreciated. Looks like rc4wd is leaning towards function along with the looks.

Thanks, That's for sure this thing is build tough!

[Mr Glassman]

Here's a photo from today's camping trip