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mcrdave said:
Is that a Cougar 2 on the RHS?
Not sure about left, maybe a Losi!?
It's a Cat XLS isn't it? Think that's when they introduced "crashback" - pivoting the front wishbones and tying them together with an elastic band. Although this one seems to have the shock towers bolted together thus disabling it. Had to be a Schumacher: they were the only ones to use allen bolts to hold the wheels on rather than a nut.Not sure about left, maybe a Losi!?
groomi said:
Here's a couple of my vintage racers:
"You see but you do not observe" Sherlock Holmes
C.A.R. said:
Is it just a standard M03 Mini?
They go for anywhere between £30 and £80 on eBay, depending on condition and electronics / upgrades which may be included.
No electrics. I figured £30 was about it, thanks. Might just buy a new shell and make it into a shelf queen. I'm just feeling FWD for my RC cars!They go for anywhere between £30 and £80 on eBay, depending on condition and electronics / upgrades which may be included.
MrBig said:
No electrics. I figured £30 was about it, thanks. Might just buy a new shell and make it into a shelf queen. I'm just feeling FWD for my RC cars!
Did you see my mini shelf queen a few pages back?Took my truck out yesterday down the park and the modifications have had the desired effect - wheelies everywhere! Only problem I have is that with such a fast steering servo it's very easy to send the car into a barrel-roll from a standing start! All good fun though and the truck is surprisingly tough considering there are no upgrades on it barring the ball bearings. I don't subscribe to the alloy parts 'upgrades' people spend £££s on anymore.
jrb43 said:
mcrdave said:
Is that a Cougar 2 on the RHS?
Not sure about left, maybe a Losi!?
It's a Cat XLS isn't it? Think that's when they introduced "crashback" - pivoting the front wishbones and tying them together with an elastic band. Although this one seems to have the shock towers bolted together thus disabling it. Had to be a Schumacher: they were the only ones to use allen bolts to hold the wheels on rather than a nut.Not sure about left, maybe a Losi!?
groomi said:
Here's a couple of my vintage racers:
"You see but you do not observe" Sherlock Holmes
It is indeed an XLS with a few hop-ups, one of which being a brace between the rear of the front shock towers connected with ball joints. It allows the crashback to operate but reduces the inwards flex under load of the towers. They're about the only ball joints which didn't keep popping off when I ran it for the first time in 20 years recently.
Edited by groomi on Sunday 10th August 18:18
jrb43 said:
mcrdave said:
Is that a Cougar 2 on the RHS?
Not sure about left, maybe a Losi!?
It's a Cat XLS isn't it? Think that's when they introduced "crashback" - pivoting the front wishbones and tying them together with an elastic band. Although this one seems to have the shock towers bolted together thus disabling it. Had to be a Schumacher: they were the only ones to use allen bolts to hold the wheels on rather than a nut.Not sure about left, maybe a Losi!?
groomi said:
Here's a couple of my vintage racers:
"You see but you do not observe" Sherlock Holmes
It is indeed an XLS with a few hop-ups, one of which being a brace between the rear of the front shock towers connected with ball joints. It allows the crashback to operate but reduces the inwards flex under load of the towers. They're about the only ball joints which didn't keep popping off when I ran it for the first time in 20 years recently.
Edited by groomi on Sunday 10th August 18:19
Ha ha - same here!! My fifth-scale has been er - re-engined - and so I needed something in my life simple and easy to play with - it's been effing fantastic! It's also my first ever foray into electric. I'd be interested in the pics of the insides/suspension of yours - wondering if the MT is actually any different apart from wheels and body! It's overall fantastically solid and well-made - great attention to detail at every corner - so, amazing bang-for-buck (Wheelspin Models).
There next two are my solutions to the parasitic drain that the switch that comes with it has on the battery (so, a dedicated switch which completely disconnects the battery); and also for the need to be able to programme it readily - hence the permanently-affixed programming module! I also found it easy to flip and cartwheel without meaning to - and so wished to be able to play with settings such as drag braking force, braking force, and actually sometimes overall forward force. Acceleration I have set at Level 1 the whole time. For me, the Transmitter and receiver upgrade was key - as there are further settings which are important for me at speed - e.g. Steering Expo. I'm running it with 3S Lipo (deliberately, for run-times). I have actually also upgraded the steering servo (to a Savox), as the original was indeed a bit weak - now it will turn strongly from lock-to-lock on carpet, even with a bit of weight on the nose. Either way - more responsive in the field.
And so this is all the access I need until I need to actually change the battery (so very rarely) - just windshield access to turn it on, and charge it when needed! The body stays on the entire time. Very easy now to just pick up and play/charge!
The HPI Mini Recon I got for my seven year old girl - who loves it, and is amazing with it (a year ago she was rubbish at it, & I thought that they must just be a boy's brain thing). The Recon is solid and well-executed.
There next two are my solutions to the parasitic drain that the switch that comes with it has on the battery (so, a dedicated switch which completely disconnects the battery); and also for the need to be able to programme it readily - hence the permanently-affixed programming module! I also found it easy to flip and cartwheel without meaning to - and so wished to be able to play with settings such as drag braking force, braking force, and actually sometimes overall forward force. Acceleration I have set at Level 1 the whole time. For me, the Transmitter and receiver upgrade was key - as there are further settings which are important for me at speed - e.g. Steering Expo. I'm running it with 3S Lipo (deliberately, for run-times). I have actually also upgraded the steering servo (to a Savox), as the original was indeed a bit weak - now it will turn strongly from lock-to-lock on carpet, even with a bit of weight on the nose. Either way - more responsive in the field.
And so this is all the access I need until I need to actually change the battery (so very rarely) - just windshield access to turn it on, and charge it when needed! The body stays on the entire time. Very easy now to just pick up and play/charge!
The HPI Mini Recon I got for my seven year old girl - who loves it, and is amazing with it (a year ago she was rubbish at it, & I thought that they must just be a boy's brain thing). The Recon is solid and well-executed.
Edited by Arif110 on Monday 11th August 12:00
Arif110 said:
Ha ha - same here!! My fifth-scale has been er - re-engined - and so I needed something in my life simple and easy to play with - it's been effing fantastic! It's also my first ever foray into electric. I'd be interested in the pics of the insides/suspension of yours - wondering if the MT is actually any different apart from wheels and body! It's overall fantastically solid and well-made - great attention to detail at every corner - so, amazing bang-for-buck (Wheelspin Models).
I will try and get you some snaps tonight, I like the mod that you have made for the switch. I want to get used to it before I make any mods. Gassing Station | Scale Models | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff