Elcon large scale vehicle
12-19-2006, 01:59 PM
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Elcon large scale vehicle
I was wandering around the Elcon Models web site and it occurred to me...
Why doesn't Elcon start making their own large scale vehicles? God knows they make every part on these things except the chassis plate, radio plate and engine. I guess they don't do wheels either.
I know it would not be a cheap car but I bet it would be pretty.
What do you guys think?
Why doesn't Elcon start making their own large scale vehicles? God knows they make every part on these things except the chassis plate, radio plate and engine. I guess they don't do wheels either.
I know it would not be a cheap car but I bet it would be pretty.
What do you guys think?
12-19-2006, 02:44 PM
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RE: Elcon large scale vehicle
Good point!! I think maybe because it would be very expensive and they wouldn't make as much on it as they do with parts. This is were the money is made and the guys like R&D. I think their parts are unique and having them anodized thru Krikke Racing is a nice option too. After having their parts on my buggies I wouldn't go back to FG "Alloy"
Best bet is to buy a used FG and buy Elcon parts for it. Just look at my Leopard Race and that's exactly what I did.
Best bet is to buy a used FG and buy Elcon parts for it. Just look at my Leopard Race and that's exactly what I did.
12-19-2006, 04:20 PM
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RE: Elcon large scale vehicle
Yes it would be nice to see more stuff from elcon to be able too asemble a complete RC with there great quality parts , the parts they dont make would be super easy too make for them 
Who no what time will bring !
Who no what time will bring !
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RE: Elcon large scale vehicle
I wish Elcon would take an interest in clone buggies. fg-hopups.com alloy stuff looks great and is priced right but after hearing people having trouble with FG alloy parts I'm an Elcon fanboy ;-)
I have looked at conversion charts from the Marder to the Firehammer. There are alot of compatible parts but the shock towers and body mounts are where I would probably have to get creative.
Elcon could do themselves a big favor here if they would come out with an official crossover parts list for clone buggy owners. If not Elcon then HobbyThek. Some dealer that sells FG, clones and Elcon that could take the time and try to fit the Marder Elcon parts to a clone (pictures like what hellya has done on fg-hopups.com would be excellent).
You listening chevyman_de?
I have looked at conversion charts from the Marder to the Firehammer. There are alot of compatible parts but the shock towers and body mounts are where I would probably have to get creative.
Elcon could do themselves a big favor here if they would come out with an official crossover parts list for clone buggy owners. If not Elcon then HobbyThek. Some dealer that sells FG, clones and Elcon that could take the time and try to fit the Marder Elcon parts to a clone (pictures like what hellya has done on fg-hopups.com would be excellent).
You listening chevyman_de?
12-19-2006, 04:29 PM
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RE: Elcon large scale vehicle
they almost have a full buggy or monster models now,all eclon "a" arms,clutch,diff,gears,wheels squares,cv drvies,prob only a matter if time before the release a new chassi design - thats more or less a full rolling chassi minus wheels,im likeing the look of the new elcon diff & spiral gears
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RE: Elcon large scale vehicle
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I wish Elcon would take an interest in clone buggies. fg-hopups.com alloy stuff looks great and is priced right but after hearing people having trouble with FG alloy parts I'm an Elcon fanboy ;-)
I have looked at conversion charts from the Marder to the Firehammer. There are alot of compatible parts but the shock towers and body mounts are where I would probably have to get creative.
Elcon could do themselves a big favor here if they would come out with an official crossover parts list for clone buggy owners. If not Elcon then HobbyThek. Some dealer that sells FG, clones and Elcon that could take the time and try to fit the Marder Elcon parts to a clone (pictures like what hellya has done on fg-hopups.com would be excellent).
You listening chevyman_de?
I wish Elcon would take an interest in clone buggies. fg-hopups.com alloy stuff looks great and is priced right but after hearing people having trouble with FG alloy parts I'm an Elcon fanboy ;-)
I have looked at conversion charts from the Marder to the Firehammer. There are alot of compatible parts but the shock towers and body mounts are where I would probably have to get creative.
Elcon could do themselves a big favor here if they would come out with an official crossover parts list for clone buggy owners. If not Elcon then HobbyThek. Some dealer that sells FG, clones and Elcon that could take the time and try to fit the Marder Elcon parts to a clone (pictures like what hellya has done on fg-hopups.com would be excellent).
You listening chevyman_de?
You will also have to change the chassis as the length and mounting holes are not in the same
For the front shocktower, use the onroad front bulkheads and shocktowers
Any FG part that you can use on the Firehammer... you can use that same Elcon part
You can find better quality alloy parts than what FG produces for less $$$ than the Elcon ......
..Like this entire rear end kit everything you see here only $250
12-21-2006, 09:47 AM
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RE: Elcon large scale vehicle
Hi all,
I think Elcon will have a full car ready around Feb-March, lots of testing going on.. watch this space..
Steve...
I think Elcon will have a full car ready around Feb-March, lots of testing going on.. watch this space..
Steve...
