Problem is most brushless motors of this size are high kv
Would make terrible crawler performance
Dont know of any small low kv motor
Hi all,
New guy here, just getting back into r/c after a long hiatus.
Looking at these SCX24 kits, as they are RTR and I don't own any gear anymore.
My question: will the SCX24 chassis handle a heavier body?
I'm thinking vintage pressed steel body that weighs around 1 - 2 lbs, plus possibly pulling a pressed steel trailer that weighs another 1 lb at least.
Not looking to crawl, just drive around on flat ground. Also could reduce tire size if necessary to ease the load on the running gear.
The 1/24 size, wheel base and track all seem to align with this old pressed steel body.
Thanks for any input!!
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Great idea for a project but that body would crush the scx24 . Its a flimsy little toy like truck.
Great idea for a project but that body would crush the scx24 . Its a flimsy little toy like truck.
Thanks for the input. I was sorta expecting the scx24 to be too lightweight to add 1.5 lbs of weight to it.
My plan was to strap down the suspension to eliminate travel, mount the battery down low, and only drive on flat ground, plus upgrade the motor.
But it seems I may have to find a sturdier chassis for starters.
I'm intimidated by building a running gear from scratch, as I've been out of the hobby for too long.
Also, for as heavy as this oldschool semi cab body is, it isn't big enough to fit anything more than 1/24 scale under it.
I may have to start with a bigger steel body, so I can step up to a 1/18 chassis.
Any suggestions for a sturdier, more low-tech 1/24 chassis that can take 1.5 lbs of added weight, going slow on flat ground?
Plastic body isn't an option for this build.
Thanks!
We need to sweet talk and convince someone to make a motor of this size...maybe Holmes. But even then not sure if you can get a sensor in this size or even enough poles with the torque required to operate smooth at the speeds we drive these little rigs.
What wheel setup is this[emoji7]Was talking about that at the hobby shop. Nice to know it can be done.
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Anytime a RTR has "selectable speeds" from the transmitter using a single speed transmission it's likely to suck.
The motor is definitely undersized even for the generous gearing. It's almost N20 sized like an Orlandoo.
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