New to vanquish/kits, could use advice on optional gear

[DavidVonDoom]

Hey y’all, so I’m about to bite the bullet and finally get a vs-410 pro. I’ve had only rtrs my whole Rc career and ever built a kit or picked electronics, so I’m a bit lost.

I’m going to blow most of my wad on the kit but I want decent (not top dollar) gear to go in it. I’m probably going to pick up a flysky radio, beyond that I’m lost (aside from just grabbing a 1080 and an amazon servo lol)

Could y’all toss me some suggestions? Thanks!

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by DavidVonDoom

Hey y’all, so I’m about to bite the bullet and finally get a vs-410 pro. I’ve had only rtrs my whole Rc career and ever built a kit or picked electronics, so I’m a bit lost.

I’m going to blow most of my wad on the kit but I want decent (not top dollar) gear to go in it. I’m probably going to pick up a flysky radio, beyond that I’m lost (aside from just grabbing a 1080 and an amazon servo lol)

Could y’all toss me some suggestions? Thanks!

Hey DVD I can say that the build is going to be very smooth. Just take your time and don’t rush. It was the best build that I have ever done and I have done many kits since the RC10T days. If you have experience in putting upgrades or changing out parts on your RTRs you are going to be fine.

As for the running gear I chose to go simple on mine also. I used the HW1080 along with a Holmes Hobby motor and couldn’t be happier with the pair. As for a servo I would suggest getting something a little better than what you can get off Amazon. In the long run you are going to be happier but if you are still low on funds for a good servo get what you can and upgrade as needed.

I do have a build thread on here for my VS4 Pro. You should be able to get some ideas from there. Also started building a chassis kit for my son which I have a thread for that one also. If you get stuck always ask away in here you we can always help. Josh has several builds on YouTube also under Harley Designs which are complete build of the truc.

Side note are you from Florida?

[DavidVonDoom]

Originally Posted by carpetfuzz17

Side note are you from Florida?

I live there briefly when I was around 10, otherwise I’ve been in SC most of my life. Thanks for the advice!


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[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by DavidVonDoom

I live there briefly when I was around 10, otherwise I’ve been in SC most of my life. Thanks for the advice!


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Hey DVD your welcome. I thought maybe Florida as I have a good brother who lives in Summerville. I could have pointed you in his direction.

[twade984]

It’s hard to beat a 1080/Holmes motor combo in my opinion.

I’ve used the ecopower 120t in a couple rigs, no complaints there. Smooth, quiet and fast. Not a power house exactly, but definitely a step up from an Amazon special.

Loved my Holmes shv500v3 but got tired of the noise. Currently trying a protek 370tbl I got for a song, also smooth fairly quiet and very powerful. Not much run time on it yet though. And they are spendy new.

[RCBrutus]

I love my Pro, it is my go to rig. As others have mentioned, the build is super smooth and straight forward. One of the most enjoyable builds I have done in my RC career.

I run a Protek 370TBL servo, HW 1080 and a HH 35T TorqueMaster Pro in my rig. I have a thread in here on mine, likely you have been through it already.

The only upgrades I put in mine were the OD kit and new shocks. Everything else is stock and I have no plans to do any upgrades. Solid kit right out of the box.

Looking forward to hearing about your build experience!

[el_Fernando]

Great kit. Best and smoothest I've ever done. Wraith Kit being the worst! Only thing I do not like is the damn leaky azz shocks. Green slime, plumbers tape... I've tried it all. Maybe some Krazy glue would be good as shock oil. Damn they suck.

[DavidVonDoom]

Originally Posted by el_Fernando

Great kit. Best and smoothest I've ever done. Wraith Kit being the worst! Only thing I do not like is the damn leaky azz shocks. Green slime, plumbers tape... I've tried it all. Maybe some Krazy glue would be good as shock oil. Damn they suck.

I’ve never met a shock that didn’t leak. And I’m an axial fan, so I worry when I don’t see oil…


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