building an rc help
10-17-2009 | 04:23 PM
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building an rc help
I am trying to build either a buggy, monster truck, or ashort coursetruck. I am having difficulty putting together a parts list, and there is just so much out there, I don't know where to start.
Here is what I know I need:
A rolling chassis
A motor
An ESC
A battery pack
A reciever and controller
A servo
I would like some advice upon what I need and what you would recomend I get and where to find it.
Thanks,
Crash
Here is what I know I need:
A rolling chassis
A motor
An ESC
A battery pack
A reciever and controller
A servo
I would like some advice upon what I need and what you would recomend I get and where to find it.
Thanks,
Crash
10-17-2009 | 04:41 PM
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RE: building an rc help
That list is pretty much complete, maybe a bodyshell too?
if you really want to "build" it though, you should look for a kit. Then you'll be able to build it from the ground up, and know what goes where and how to replace it if something breaks. I've just had 2 rolling chassis's come to me in the past week... and I somehow have 3 screws leftover from taking them apart & putting them back... not good!
Good luck with it though, its not too hard a task,
I doubt it'll turn out as bad as my cars xD
if you really want to "build" it though, you should look for a kit. Then you'll be able to build it from the ground up, and know what goes where and how to replace it if something breaks. I've just had 2 rolling chassis's come to me in the past week... and I somehow have 3 screws leftover from taking them apart & putting them back... not good!
Good luck with it though, its not too hard a task,
I doubt it'll turn out as bad as my cars xD
10-17-2009 | 07:23 PM
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RE: building an rc help
I would like to build the truck because in end, I get way more experience building it, and I get more joy out of it, too. Building it, that is.
10-17-2009 | 08:04 PM
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RE: building an rc help
With the overabundance of RTR vehicles out there, Tamiya and Associated are the only two that come to mind that make kits in the categories you're considering.
10-17-2009 | 08:53 PM
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RE: building an rc help
You my friend are a true automotive grease monkey!! They say all the great ones have parts left over when they are done!! =)~ Sorry couldnt resist, my dad use to laugh at me all the time when I was "tinkering" in his garage and would have "extra" parts.. =)
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That list is pretty much complete, maybe a bodyshell too?
if you really want to "build" it though, you should look for a kit. Then you'll be able to build it from the ground up, and know what goes where and how to replace it if something breaks. I've just had 2 rolling chassis's come to me in the past week... and I somehow have 3 screws leftover from taking them apart & putting them back... not good!
Good luck with it though, its not too hard a task,
I doubt it'll turn out as bad as my cars xD
That list is pretty much complete, maybe a bodyshell too?
if you really want to "build" it though, you should look for a kit. Then you'll be able to build it from the ground up, and know what goes where and how to replace it if something breaks. I've just had 2 rolling chassis's come to me in the past week... and I somehow have 3 screws leftover from taking them apart & putting them back... not good!
Good luck with it though, its not too hard a task,
I doubt it'll turn out as bad as my cars xD
10-18-2009 | 10:14 AM
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RE: building an rc help
Check out the tamiya dark impact.I'm looking to get one myself.http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXMFW1&P=ML
10-18-2009 | 10:17 AM
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RE: building an rc help
You forgot the all important first step: Decide what type of vehicle you want.
Once you do that you can start looking for kits within your budget.
Once you do that you can start looking for kits within your budget.
10-18-2009 | 11:51 AM
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RE: building an rc help
the sc10 is a great kit to build, it's very simple and reliable. If you're worried about the chassis, particularly in the front, there are a variety of chassis braces on ebay that would reduce the chance of breakage. a lot.
10-19-2009 | 05:26 PM
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RE: building an rc help
I have officially decided that I want to build a short course truck. I want to do build it cheap, but I need to know where to get all of my self. I am thinking about an SC10, but I would like to have a couple more options than that. Any ideas?
10-19-2009 | 07:16 PM
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RE: building an rc help
So far as I know the SC10 is the ONLY short course truck available in a kit. Slash is RTR only, Strike is RTR only, Blitz will most likely be RTR only, and the SC10 comes in kit or RTR.
10-20-2009 | 10:36 AM
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RE: building an rc help
That is sort of what I am looking for... so then I can say, "You got that rtr? I bought all the parts for mine seperately, then put it all together!" Well, something like that, but thats what I really want to do.
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should custom build one yourself out of parts from all the short course trucks!!!!!
should custom build one yourself out of parts from all the short course trucks!!!!!
