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Ric
03-17-2012, 05:48 PM
Heres what I got:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/Rix4rnr/Axial%20Wraith/17%20Mar%202011/DSC_2811.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/Rix4rnr/Axial%20Wraith/17%20Mar%202011/DSC_2802.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/Rix4rnr/Axial%20Wraith/17%20Mar%202011/DSC_2800.jpg
Marc P
03-18-2012, 09:16 AM
I have a few...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/2012-03-18_09-13-21_76.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/2012-03-18_09-12-49_796.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/RC%20Crawler/2012-01-28_14-14-53_215.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/RC%20Crawler/2012-01-11_20-26-43_517.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/RC%20Crawler/downsized_0704011916.jpg
Ric
03-18-2012, 10:15 AM
Mark, I love that 4runner, tell us more please and more pix please :thumbup:
Obi..
03-18-2012, 04:04 PM
:D Nice, is that the TrailFinder?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=G42JKaXBME4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G42JKaXBME4#ws)

FWIW I just got back from NorCal Hobbies playing around and showing a kid how to throw down 360's w/ the new truggy. Also played around w/ one of these: http://store.rc4wd.com/Tamiya-110-Toyota-Bruiser-4X4-Pick-Up_p_2245.html

~Gun Controller: Full throttle sprint, slam to reverse+turn full right then simultaneously hit full throttle and full left turn. It'll take you a few tries to get the trick down right but if done well you'll be able to pull 2 or 3 in a row. I'll try to get a pic of the one I did it with and am lusting over.
Marc P
03-18-2012, 06:38 PM
It is the same body shown above, but on my SCX10. It is powered by an LRP Brushless crawler system. It is a blast to drive. I almost have more fun with my rc crawler than I did with my old 4runner.
paddlenbike
03-20-2012, 01:50 PM
I went to Hobbytown last week to get parts for my Blade 120SR helicopter...there are so many cool RC cars to choose from I had to leave immediately.
Ric
03-21-2012, 08:05 PM
I went to Hobbytown last week to get parts for my Blade 120SR helicopter...there are so many cool RC cars to choose from I had to leave immediately.
aint that the truth lol
slomatt
03-21-2012, 11:38 PM
Some friends I go wheeling with are REALLY into R/C cars of all sizes. A while ago I built up an AX10 but I haven't driven it in a few months.

I started with this.
http://www.blankwhitepage.com/gallery/albums/ax10/IMG_1755.jpg

Built a custom chassis.
http://www.blankwhitepage.com/gallery/albums/ax10_stego/IMG_1940.jpg

http://www.blankwhitepage.com/gallery/albums/ax10_stego/IMG_1967.jpg

http://www.blankwhitepage.com/gallery/albums/ax10_trips/IMG_0593.jpg


I'm now running BTA steering but not very happy with it since my servo is not strong enough for the shorter steering arms.

- Matt
4x4mike
03-22-2012, 07:52 AM
Is that chassis wood? Is that the same chassis you had a Pardoes? I guess it had to be 2 years ago and not this past year. Well it could have been last year but I don't remember much after we set up camp.
slomatt
03-22-2012, 11:16 PM
Is that chassis wood? Is that the same chassis you had a Pardoes? I guess it had to be 2 years ago and not this past year. Well it could have been last year but I don't remember much after we set up camp.


Nope, it's made out of Delrin. Same chassis you saw at Pardoes two years ago. :)
Seanz0rz
03-23-2012, 09:50 AM
i would really like to build a chassis on my 3d printer. i think it would be VERY cool!
Ric
09-17-2012, 07:12 PM
hey guys, wheres a good place to get things like a Gerry Can, ax and shovel, hi-lift etc for these RCs ?
Marc P
09-17-2012, 08:50 PM
Look on rccrawler.com

There are a ton of vendors there
mastacox
09-17-2012, 09:46 PM
RC4WD is about as good as it gets when it comes to scaler R/C stuff. Just bring your fat wallet...

http://store.rc4wd.com/

Probably the area you're interested in: http://store.rc4wd.com/Scale-Accessories_c_15.html
Ric
09-18-2012, 06:28 PM
Mark, Im on there, as 4x4Ric.

Brian, thanks for the link
Ric
09-20-2012, 06:18 PM
well I snapped a Steering Knuckle today, lol I already found both a stock set and the aluminum set in town, and will pick the up tomorrow. :thumbup:
Ric
09-20-2012, 06:23 PM
heres a quick pic
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RUBJzg1kD3A/UFvBV3zUKPI/AAAAAAAASoo/9YI-APNCeS8/s576/2012-09-20_16-20-18_535.jpg
Marc P
09-20-2012, 08:39 PM
Broke the same part on my Wraith
Ric
09-20-2012, 08:50 PM
what did you replace it with ? do you happen to have a link ? Im thinking that most aftermarket are going to be about the same, but Ill at least have a stock replacement tomorrow, lol

I love this thing lol
Marc P
09-21-2012, 09:59 PM
I just used a stocker...I upgraded my steering links and servo horn to aluminum.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/RC%20Crawler/DSC05615.jpg

I also moved my battery up front for more weight over the front wheels..

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/RC%20Crawler/DSC05616.jpg
Ric
09-22-2012, 06:54 PM
I want to move the battery, and NEED to get new axles, I get them soon, but Im up and running now :clap: Ive got the parts for the Hood mod, should do that this week, may be even tomorrow lol
Ric
09-23-2012, 10:04 AM
ok I got bored last night, and did move the battery up front, and WOOW does it handle so much better lol maybe today Ill do the hood mod, but I want to go wheel it, lol
Ric
09-24-2012, 06:37 PM
I just used a stocker...I upgraded my steering links and servo horn to aluminum.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/RC%20Crawler/DSC05615.jpg

I also moved my battery up front for more weight over the front wheels..

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/MarcP1971/RC%20Crawler/DSC05616.jpg


Marc, what steering links are them ? are you happey with them ? Im thinking about these axles, heard nothing but good things about them: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_25_1449_1864/products_id/216207/n/Axial-AR60-OCP-Universal-Axle-Set?utm_source=Google-Base&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Product-Feeds&source=google_ext&gclid=CI6ix_SBzbICFYhxQgodzHwApQ
Marc P
09-24-2012, 08:28 PM
The steering links are fine, the are these...
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_25_1449_1864/products_id/215100/n/ST-Racing-Concepts-CNC-Machined-Aluminum-HD-Steering-Link-Set-Gun-Metal

Are you beaking axles? I have never broken an axle on any of my crawlers.
Ric
09-25-2012, 03:06 PM
Marc,
thanks for the link.
No Im not breaking axles yet, lol they just pop out when at a full turn and have torque on them.
Heres a few pix:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3mmGZd4qj9k/UGIkv1dmGUI/AAAAAAAASpA/ot-QigIuqLc/s128/DSCN4932.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PcF8HMuJ_XI/UGIl-K1wrWI/AAAAAAAASpc/pWGO9H6m2cI/s128/DSCN4943.JPG
Marc P
09-25-2012, 08:54 PM
I adjusted my steering throw so it will not oversteer...what radio do you have?
Ric
09-25-2012, 08:59 PM
Marc, Im using the stock radio, its an AX-3, I dialed down the steering a little, I do like the tight steering though, but we will see how the new axles are.
Ric
10-24-2012, 03:37 PM
quick mod, I added the Steering links about a week ago, then today painted the springs, kind of like like what I have my my 4Runner :D
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N3SH8KbQEBk/UIhp4Cjy-QI/AAAAAAAASrk/zTbtbarN1Y0/s576/DSCN4955.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0mAnQ8TGaCU/UIhp4txRFmI/AAAAAAAASrs/7_StJs1RmTM/s576/DSCN4959.JPG
Crinale
10-24-2012, 04:54 PM
so your buggy is an F-Toy now? :P
Ric
10-24-2012, 05:49 PM
I dont know what ya call it, but its fun either way lol
Marc P
10-24-2012, 08:38 PM
Looks good Ric...I am selling my Wraith and looking at a Unimog scaler
Ric
10-25-2012, 09:32 AM
Looks good Ric...I am selling my Wraith and looking at a Unimog scaler

Thanks Mark, hey what do ya want for it ? PM me the details, I "may" have someone interested.
Ric
10-25-2012, 09:35 AM
well it snowed last night, I got about 5" in my front yard, and grabbed the Wraith
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/Rix4rnr/Axial%20Wraith/DSCN4961.jpg
This weekend is suppose to be about 50 so any snow we got will be gone :thumbup:
Marc P
10-27-2012, 05:49 AM
Wraith is gone....my next scaler project...

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/Snapbucket/3B7C8A37.jpg
Seanz0rz
10-27-2012, 09:34 AM
NICE!!! my dad wants a real one, just too expensive!
Ric
10-27-2012, 09:54 PM
well tonight I thought Id paint the shocks a silver to give it a more, realistic look, not sure I like it,
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VlayP8fwNEc/UIy5kQd4YqI/AAAAAAAASsc/e4EFB9-fWl8/s576/DSCN4963.JPG

Im thinking if I left the bottoms black, that might look better.
YES, Im bored :hillbill:
Ric
10-28-2012, 04:01 PM
well I was suppose to meet up with a guy and do some scale wheeling, but his kid is sick.
I tried to take some video, but you know how hard that is with being just me lol
OK, so I dont know how to post the video, lol heres the link
http://s224.beta.photobucket.com/user/Rix4rnr/media/Axial%20Wraith/Oct%2028%202012/DSCN4977.mp4.html
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/Rix4rnr/Axial Wraith/Oct 28 2012/DSCN4969.jpg