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kincer

10-13-2019 04:35 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by TheLetterJ (Post 5968769)

Yep, the "buy once, cry once" ESC is definitely the Mamba X. I don't have much experience with the Slate motors, but I can say that the Holmes Hobbies Puller Pro (standard size) would definitely tick all your boxes. The 3500kv geared down would be my first choice. I've had my share of cheap brushless systems and I'd honestly rather have a wp1080 and 550 brushed than another crappy brushless setup.

Along the same thought process, the Savox 2290sg has been the longest lasting servo I've had in a crawler (well, my Promodeler 420 is older, but that car rarely gets used, and I like more power for my 2.2" cars) which has made it the best value. It doesn't hurt that it makes 694oz of torque either. My latest no b.s. servo is the 1027oz Futaba A700, but it's way too early to make any longevity claims, and it was the polar opposite of cheap. I'd say if you want to cut to the chase, go with the 2290. Otherwise the ds3218pro is a great bang for the buck servo that probably can't be beat for less than $100 (I think I paid $12 each for a 4 pack of 3218pro's.)

Do you have a link for that 4 pack of DS3218 pros?

TheLetterJ

10-13-2019 08:28 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by kincer (Post 5969903)

Do you have a link for that 4 pack of DS3218 pros?

Price seems to fluctuate a little, but I bought them from Aliexpress

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/327198...g1571019656778

Edit: just select the pro from the "color" menu

kincer

10-13-2019 09:07 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by TheLetterJ (Post 5969940)

Price seems to fluctuate a little, but I bought them from Aliexpress

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/327198...g1571019656778

Edit: just select the pro from the "color" menu

Thank you!

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kincer

10-16-2019 09:49 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

So I think I'm goin with the 67 C10 body, I just set that Marlin Rollbar on there for now, I need opinions on that Rollbar, I kinda like it but am on the fence.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...996db063b0.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...560d6d06f3.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7be475a605.jpg

aqualungs

10-16-2019 09:49 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

I like the rollbar

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kincer

10-16-2019 04:04 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

I think I'm gonna stick with the Rollbar, looked at it a bunch of times and I like it, went ahead and reamed the holes before I painted it, made it much easier to mark the holes."thumbsup"

smog	10-16-2019 05:40 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

That 67 Chev is a really nice body set. My kid used it for his RBK build.

it definitely changes up the look.

kincer

10-16-2019 05:48 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by smog (Post 5970725)

That 67 Chev is a really nice body set. My kid used it for his RBK build.

it definitely changes up the look.

I'm impressed with way they did the grille, and it looks like an old Chevy should look, some Lexan bodies are out of proportion and just don't look quite right.

mewalsh100

10-16-2019 05:55 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

Looking forward to seeing her in paint kincer. ‘67 Chevy was a good choice as well and I like the roll bar with it - gives it a bit of an old school feel.

kincer

10-16-2019 07:15 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by mewalsh100 (Post 5970734)

Looking forward to seeing her in paint kincer. ‘67 Chevy was a good choice as well and I like the roll bar with it - gives it a bit of an old school feel.

I just set that roll bar in the bed and it just fit, I think I'm gonna trim off about a quarter inch of the tubes to drop it down just a hair so it's just a bit above the roof. What do you think?

indybama

10-16-2019 07:40 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

Rollbar looks good kincer. I agree, id take a quarter off to drop them down just a tad. Wat color(s) u goin with?

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kincer

10-16-2019 08:33 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by indybama (Post 5970777)

Rollbar looks good kincer. I agree, id take a quarter off to drop them down just a tad. Wat color(s) u goin with?

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I'm going with Metallic green and bright silver two tone. Hopefully lol

dr frankenstyle

10-16-2019 09:17 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

I always liked those old Chebbys. Can't wait to see what you do with it. "thumbsup"
.... and yep, quarter inch off .... ;-)

8) jim

mewalsh100

10-17-2019 04:50 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by kincer (Post 5970762)

I just set that roll bar in the bed and it just fit, I think I'm gonna trim off about a quarter inch of the tubes to drop it down just a hair so it's just a bit above the roof. What do you think?

Yep, I’d for sure do that and just like you said - a hair over the roofline.

kincer

10-17-2019 07:12 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

Ok I trimmed the rollbar a little over a quarter inch and I think it looks just right, also put some spacers on the sliders to bring them up with the body. Pretty happy with the look so far, I also have the the longer stub axles ordered so I can run the center caps, these Traxxas Blazer wheels complete the old school look in my opinion.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...15585bd71b.jpg

carpetfuzz17

10-17-2019 10:22 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

Roll at looks good but soon as you finish that up you better start working on that pile of laundry hahaha
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d269c5a5dc.jpg

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MaX-D

10-17-2019 10:24 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by carpetfuzz17 (Post 5970897)

Roll at looks good but soon as you finish that up you better start working on that pile of laundry hahaha
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d269c5a5dc.jpg

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That's why the laundry has been piling up, because he's been working on the truck. LOL

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carpetfuzz17

10-17-2019 10:54 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by MaX-D (Post 5970899)

That's why the laundry has been piling up, because he's been working on the truck. LOL

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:lmao::lmao::lmao:

kincer

10-17-2019 11:34 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

I'll do the laundry when I'm good and ready or when I'm waiting for parts:lmao:

carpetfuzz17

10-17-2019 01:05 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by kincer (Post 5970916)

I'll do the laundry when I'm good and ready or when I'm waiting for parts:lmao:

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

Hey buddy just had to bust your balls a little bit.

The truck looks good "thumbsup"

MaX-D

10-17-2019 01:23 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

BTW, who makes that 67 Chevy body? Proline?

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kincer

10-17-2019 01:47 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by carpetfuzz17 (Post 5970931)

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

Hey buddy just had to bust your balls a little bit.

The truck looks good "thumbsup"

Thanks man!

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Originally Posted by MaX-D (Post 5970937)

BTW, who makes that 67 Chevy body? Proline?

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It's a Axial body, got it from RPP Hobby"thumbsup"

kincer

10-30-2019 10:40 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

Ok I had to take a week off to go out of town for UPS driver training school so I'm a little behind. Started on the body yesterday and have it most of the way done just a few little details I want to ad but here it is for now.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4103fe06a5.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...95d4a7d0ed.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...22d27b1e8b.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...eef3a2bed2.jpg

mewalsh100

10-30-2019 12:25 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

She's looking real good kincer. I'm really liking that green. Full disclosure, pretty much any green is my favorite color!

smog	10-30-2019 12:27 PM

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Hey, nice color choice!

Those red diff covers might need some colour consideration?

aqualungs

10-30-2019 12:59 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

Looks good! Green is my favorite color too.

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kincer

10-30-2019 01:43 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by mewalsh100 (Post 5973867)

She's looking real good kincer. I'm really liking that green. Full disclosure, pretty much any green is my favorite color!

Thanks man!"thumbsup"

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Originally Posted by smog (Post 5973870)

Hey, nice color choice!

Those red diff covers might need some colour consideration?

Yeah, I'm gonna get some ARB covers or something not so festive lol. may leave them on for the holidays though:lmao:

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Originally Posted by aqualungs (Post 5973876)

Looks good! Green is my favorite color too.

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Thanks man!"thumbsup"

dr frankenstyle

10-30-2019 07:56 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

That's PURDY! "thumbsup" I am kinda partial to that green. ;-)

8) jim

MaX-D

10-30-2019 08:19 PM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

Truck looks great. I dig the wheels!

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kincer

10-31-2019 03:57 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by dr frankenstyle (Post 5973967)

That's PURDY! "thumbsup" I am kinda partial to that green. ;-)

8) jim

It turned out better than I expected, Thanks man!

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Originally Posted by MaX-D (Post 5973975)

Truck looks great. I dig the wheels!

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Thanks man, I have the the longer stub axles on my list so I can get the center caps on the wheels too.

B-MOW71

10-31-2019 04:24 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

Looks great kincer! Looks like the MC roll bar fits the bed well! I am a fan of the green as well!

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kincer

10-31-2019 04:55 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by B-MOW71 (Post 5974024)

Looks great kincer! Looks like the MC roll bar fits the bed well! I am a fan of the green as well!

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Thanks man! It came together nicely, I wasn't too sure on the green til I pulled the clear film off and then I was like "Wow!" Yeah I think the roll bar goes well with it, gives it an old school look."thumbsup"

kincer

12-31-2020 10:36 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

Ok it's been forever on this one but it's finally a runner, three job changes later and all the other crap that life throws at you lol, ended up with a BRXL esc and a 12t Trailmaster Sport motor, Marlin roll bar, Axial 69 Blazer bumpers. Winch on the way along with some brass. Running my GEN8 wheels and tires with star cut foams, work much better this way, probably going with another wheel and tire setup at some point though. Anyhow here's a couple pics.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...94e13e1bd3.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f38ac2ca36.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...446939c1d5.jpg

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Topher Builds

12-31-2020 10:38 AM

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That’s a sharp looking rig right there Kincer. I really like the green and those wheels fit that body well.

kincer

12-31-2020 10:50 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by Topher Builds (Post 6060526)

That’s a sharp looking rig right there Kincer. I really like the green and those wheels fit that body well.

Thanks man! I've got quite a few compliments on the color from everyone that has seen it sitting on the shelf the last two years lol, it's Tamiya PS-17 metallic green in case anyone wants that color. The GEN8 tires do work pretty decent once you cut the foams and I do kinda like the look we'll have to see how it goes.

ScaleLifeNewbie

12-31-2020 11:39 AM

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Looking good! I also really like that green.

How come you went back to brushed? Not liking the brushless?

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kincer

12-31-2020 11:56 AM

Re: Kincer's better late than never Sport kit build

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Originally Posted by ScaleLifeNewbie (Post 6060541)

Looking good! I also really like that green.

How come you went back to brushed? Not liking the brushless?

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Thanks man! Color turned out great! The brushless never went into the truck, I changed my mind earlier in the build, I still have the setup and will go into something else just not sure what yet lol:lmao:

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