4NJBOYS

Added some photos FYI 2 show repairs with a Plastic repair kit. One showing the Motor heat sink moved forward from front end hits have to fix so it won't move anymore. Another is a 3000 battery That went bad and Redcat is replacing under Warranty with a 3800
Another is a hard day running with Dirty Chassis,
When upper arm went and came apart the drive shaft disconnected did not realize it till got home but I fixed on site and ran 3 wheel drive.
Photo showing velcro strap for Battery Use it.
Also lost Rear Mudflap but not effective anty way

KodeMechanic

I've had success with Loctite Plastic Epoxy. Kept a chassis together for 8-10 runs until I received the replacement. Also did well on a wheel and the front bumper.

4NJBOYS

All good information many plastics do not take to repairing. The one I mentioned I have had good luck and a few breaks, not a success The trick I found is to get the material into the break and good coverage. this also is the first time on this Plastic. but will look into the Loctite Epoxy Thanks In advance

krokodyl

Plastic parts are a pain to glue together. Maybe have a look at Lepage plastic super glue. It's essentially just a CA glue, but comes with a primer, which you put on first (It's kinda like a crayon, so you "draw on the parts), then let that dry for 1 min. Then, you put on the CA, and hold for 30 seconds. I haven't tried gluing together rc parts yet, but it seems to work very well.

Only downside is, that it's expensive, hard to come across, and ontop of that, the tube with the CA is not very generous.

My go to glue for stuff that needs lot's of strength is epoxy. It doesn't always stick to plastic vvery well. For metal, I use JB weld.

Hubert

4NJBOYS

Thanks for the Reply and info. The plastic repair kid in my photos is 2 parts an activator and a powder the liquid literally Melts the Powder to a past and adheres by also melting to the Broken Plastic got it on amazon many years ago. Warning The Liquid part the Fumes will overtake you big time has to be I use it outside only and the repaired part smells for hours like overnight outside.
What is a CA glue? Bill

krokodyl

CA glue is cyanoacrylate glue, which most people know as super glue or krazy glue. I'ts supposed to be very strong and bond fast. That is, unfortunately not my experience with it... It is strong on a few surfaces, but very often does not stick to a surface, and is also very brittle. In my experience, without a accelerator, it only dries fast on your hands. I have had it dry for well over 2 hours. The plastic super glue, seems to bond better to surfaces that it usally won't, and the primer allows it to dry faster (though still takes a while if you put alot and it is exposed).

That plastic repair kit sounds like it should work fairly well. The best way IMO (if the peice is big enough is to screw it together with a screw (with no head), aswell as gluing it. Otherwise, it often doesn't hold for too long.

Hubert

4NJBOYS

I too have no luck with Super Glue Look up that kit on amazon Bill

Ewaddell1982

Can anyone help me

4NJBOYS

[QUOTE=Ewaddell1982;12312375]Can anyone help me[/QUOTE

Just join in with your Question That is why I started this thread for Beginners How share and help. Bill

It is for BlackCat owners mostly.

Ewaddell1982

I have a redcat shockwave that I put a 2 speed transmission conversion in and when I roll the car back by hand it spins the clutch bell and spur gear but not when I roll it forward also if I tighten the clutch bell completely it locks

Ewaddell1982

Just wondering if this is normal I'm new so I'm not sure

4NJBOYS

Got me on that one how does one to the another match up something is missing or bad fit. can you take any Photos to post might help other members to help you? I run Stock but for a few Upgrades no Conversions

Ewaddell1982

It all seems to fit fine it was made for the car I'll try and post some pictures not sure how to on here though

Ewaddell1982

And I haven't even been able to break it in yet due to crappy weather here in ny

4NJBOYS

In reply go to box with Go advanced to post pictures Then manage attachments

If you search How to install a Redcat 2 speed conversion kit you will get many links and youtube videos that may help incase you installed it wrong Also when I looked it up on amazon it had a aluminum clutch as part of a added kit check that out also. ( Redcat 2 speed conversion ) that is where i got the photo of it.

4NJBOYS

Heads up on a Redcat Blackout SC the heat sink on the motor can slide forward after front end hits and cover the vents. I put a dab of Liquid electrical Tape on the motor to prevent it anymore. photo shows proper location