Anyone do electric 1/5 scale?
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Anyone do electric 1/5 scale?
Hey, just wondering if anyone is doing anything large scale with electrics. I am in the process of building a 1/5 Skyline on road car using 14.4v and a drill motor. Top speed will only be in the 30mph range, but with a 2 speed trans it should go 50.
I'm using a Nikko Skyline as a starting point. Well, wheels/tires and body at least. You can get the bodies from Nikko for $26.00.
I'm using a Nikko Skyline as a starting point. Well, wheels/tires and body at least. You can get the bodies from Nikko for $26.00.
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RE: Anyone do electric 1/5 scale?
http://www.molzermoweryracing.com/off_road.html
Some info on the electric off road HARM
HARM sedan and Wild Tangent half way down this page
http://www.molzermoweryracing.com/product_news.htm
Speed is similar to stock off road vehicles, and stock sedan with mod motor punch. Run time 20 - 35 minutes.
FG has not released there version yet.
Some info on the electric off road HARM
HARM sedan and Wild Tangent half way down this page
http://www.molzermoweryracing.com/product_news.htm
Speed is similar to stock off road vehicles, and stock sedan with mod motor punch. Run time 20 - 35 minutes.
FG has not released there version yet.
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RE: Anyone do electric 1/5 scale?
Excellent, thanks.
I guess I go from one extreme to the other... 1/28 scale during the cold months so I can run in my basement, and now the 1/5 scale during summer. I have been only been back into the hobby for a year after 12 without a car, and suddenly the large scale caught my attention. I have always ran electrics, so for now I think I'll stay with them.
I'm not quite ready to make the jump to a gasser yet, but I have a feeling there's one in my near future.
I guess I go from one extreme to the other... 1/28 scale during the cold months so I can run in my basement, and now the 1/5 scale during summer. I have been only been back into the hobby for a year after 12 without a car, and suddenly the large scale caught my attention. I have always ran electrics, so for now I think I'll stay with them.
I'm not quite ready to make the jump to a gasser yet, but I have a feeling there's one in my near future.
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RE: Anyone do electric 1/5 scale?
http://www.mcdracing.com/images/race/big/22.jpg
As a 1:1 Focus owner and weekend backroad rallier, I think I found my callling
As a 1:1 Focus owner and weekend backroad rallier, I think I found my callling
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RE: Anyone do electric 1/5 scale?
ORIGINAL: FlyWV
http://www.mcdracing.com/images/race/big/22.jpg
As a 1:1 Focus owner and weekend backroad rallier, I think I found my callling
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RE: Anyone do electric 1/5 scale?
No, they're Gas (though, MCD's are shipped without engines, so an electric conversion should be pretty simple).
I think the only way to really do 1/6 - 1/5 scale Electric would be to utilize the new Lithium Battery technology. There are plenty of brushless motors out there that will put out power equal, or greater than a gas engine...........the problem is cost.
The Brusless motor, speed control, and batteries could put you out over $1000 if you wanted to have the power, speed and run-time of a Gas car.
I myself have been toying with the idea of doing a 1/6 scale electric 4x4 buggy for quite some time. I have most of the planning done, now it's just gathering the money and parts.
Electric is nice because of the lack of noise, smell, and clean up.
I think the only way to really do 1/6 - 1/5 scale Electric would be to utilize the new Lithium Battery technology. There are plenty of brushless motors out there that will put out power equal, or greater than a gas engine...........the problem is cost.
The Brusless motor, speed control, and batteries could put you out over $1000 if you wanted to have the power, speed and run-time of a Gas car.
I myself have been toying with the idea of doing a 1/6 scale electric 4x4 buggy for quite some time. I have most of the planning done, now it's just gathering the money and parts.
Electric is nice because of the lack of noise, smell, and clean up.
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RE: Anyone do electric 1/5 scale?
ORIGINAL: FlyWV
http://www.mcdracing.com/images/race/big/22.jpg
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As a 1:1 Focus owner and weekend backroad rallier, I think I found my callling
Where do you rally in west virginia?? lol...
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RE: Anyone do electric 1/5 scale?
ORIGINAL: FlyWV
http://www.mcdracing.com/images/race/big/22.jpg
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http://www.mcdracing.com/images/race/big/22.jpg
As a 1:1 Focus owner and weekend backroad rallier, I think I found my callling
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bIalLZz9uxM
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RE: Anyone do electric 1/5 scale?
This car may be a good starter car for a project like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-4-4WD-SCALE-R-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-4-4WD-SCALE-R-...QQcmdZViewItem
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RE: Anyone do electric 1/5 scale?
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This car may be a good starter car for a project like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-4-4WD-SCALE-R-...QQcmdZViewItem
This car may be a good starter car for a project like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-4-4WD-SCALE-R-...QQcmdZViewItem
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RE: Anyone do electric 1/5 scale?
bribeguy : The MCD vehicles are top of the line. The 4 wheel drive is an amazing set-up. I have a Baja 1000 & it's the most awesome vehicle I've ever owned & drove. I've been an rc nut since 1984, so that says a bunch about them right there. If your looking for anything MCD [link]http://www.largescalerc.com[/link]. This is the place to go & find out whatever you are looking for, in the MCD line of vehicles. A brushless conversion would be cool. There is quite a bit of development on this going on right now. Can't wait to see where it leads !