OT: Slot cars and Radio Control cars

[smarm]

Sunday morning is good for me. Keen to get the Spitfire in the air.

I'll bring the pitts. It's seriously that good mdt.

[mdt]

The kids are away that night, so I can get there early. How early can you get there?

[smarm]

The kids are away that night, so I can get there early. How early can you get there?

8?

Windsor is too small to fly though

BTW I saw that spot in Graham st where you bash WAY. There was a drunk sleeping in the grass. I didn't stop.

[Zorg2]

any special glue required for the tires??

[WAY]

CA glue Zorg. Get medium one.

EDIT: Just realised you asked me about gluing tyres on last page. Sorry didn't see it till now. You absolutely need to glue the tyres. Big jumps can make the tyres unglue themselves as the tyres balloons in the air. If you go brushless, then you will probably find that the tyres all come unglued at some stage as a lot of factory glueing isn't any good. Search for glueing tyres on YouTube for tips.

[WAY]

8?

Windsor is too small to fly though

BTW I saw that spot in Graham st where you bash WAY. There was a drunk sleeping in the grass. I didn't stop.

That night I was there, at about 11pm, there were all sorts of weirdos walking by. Then this harikrisna guy stops and watch me for a min, then started talking to me. He likes my car, but knows nothing about it. He used to fly nitro planes. It was just such a weird conversation because here is a guy in full harikrisna gear, with the hair and thongs and everything, telling me about frequencies, 6 channel radios etc etc.

[smarm]

It's a tight fit, but it works. The TT01 was never designed for brushless. Not game enough for 3S on it. Yet.

[mdt]

8?

Windsor is too small to fly though

BTW I saw that spot in Graham st where you bash WAY. There was a drunk sleeping in the grass. I didn't stop.

I suggest 7:30am and then migrate to Windsor Siding when Wayne wakes up.

[Zorg2]

looks awesome great job james have to get a vid of it running. After Matty's kind donation another friend has just donated a nitro powered kyosho 4wd that hasn't run for like 5 years. Wonder if it might be suitable for a brushless conversion as well. I'll get a pic it's in a sorry state at the moment but all the electrics work.

[WAY]

looks awesome great job james have to get a vid of it running. After Matty's kind donation another friend has just donated a nitro powered kyosho 4wd that hasn't run for like 5 years. Wonder if it might be suitable for a brushless conversion as well. I'll get a pic it's in a sorry state at the moment but all the electrics work.

James? You mean Ryan! Show us pic of the nitro Kyosho. I have a HPI 4WD nitro touring car from way back as well. Actually I have a few nitro cars sitting around.

So you in on Sunday morning?

[Zorg2]

oops yes ryan sorry my bad.. Will get a pic a bit later and post. Wayne - show us a pic of the nitro collection lined up.

Sunday morning have Auskick so going to be tough unfortunately then birthday party.

[Tank Engine]

Wayne - Traxxis purchase made for Tank#2 - thanks for the intel.

[mdt]

I'll bring the pitts. It's seriously that good mdt.

Looks pretty good. The vertical stall at 3:45 is particularly impressive.

[WAY]

I suggest 7:30am and then migrate to Windsor Siding when Wayne wakes up.

Works for me!

[smarm]

Works for me!

+1

[WAY]

I'll be at Windsor by say 9?

[mdt]

I'll be at Windsor by say 9?

Good. We may be a few minutes late, but it sounds about right.

[jettatfsi]

Err, in the house as in indoors? You do realise that they are pretty quick? Unless you mean the yard and you have a big yard. I have one of those mini E-Revo VXL so I know how quick they can be.

so it appears you were right about using it in the house..

[WAY]

so it appears you were right about using it in the house..

So you have ran it?

[jettatfsi]

So you have ran it?

Yup. plugged it in with one nimh and it was already doing major skids in the house...
battery doesnt last long tho...

Have ordered in some 8000mah SPC lipos and will run that on the summit.

now looking at a HPI savage flux HP.

Also.. what are you guys doing with regards to lipo safety? ie using lipo bags etc? its not like the old days when i didnt have to worry about the batteries catching on fire and burning the house down....

[mdt]

I don't use a lipo bag because the battery chargers are so good these days, they will stop charging at the appropriate time. I'm more worried about forgetting one inside a car and allowing it to run down too much. Not sure how much of a fire risk that is in practice, but I know it's a good idea to take them out after use.

[WAY]

I have lipo safety bags but I hardly ever use it. If I do, it is if I have to go out while charging. I do try to avoid that though. As Matty said, transportation of lipo is probably more dangerous if they get thrown around etc. Puncturing a lipo cell can cause fire, however I have seen a couple of people intentionally do that and all that happens is that massive white smokes come out but no fire.

As for the SPC, have you measured if it fits????? If not sell it to me cheap lol. SPC is a good battery, as is Gens Ace and Turnigy.

About HPI Savage HP, I had one. It now belongs to Sweaty. Tough truck, but what is the purpose of this car? Maybe something else is a better option and cheaper?

[jettatfsi]

I don't use a lipo bag because the battery chargers are so good these days, they will stop charging at the appropriate time. I'm more worried about forgetting one inside a car and allowing it to run down too much. Not sure how much of a fire risk that is in practice, but I know it's a good idea to take them out after use.

Think running them down is not that much of a safety hazard but costly as it effectively ruines the lipo? happy to be corrected tho as I'm still learning.

As for charges, i have a hyperion duo 3 to charge both batteries at once... I'm sure its a good charger but its the bulk and noise of the PS that worries me.. ha.

I have lipo safety bags but I hardly ever use it. If I do, it is if I have to go out while charging. I do try to avoid that though. As Matty said, transportation of lipo is probably more dangerous if they get thrown around etc. Puncturing a lipo cell can cause fire, however I have seen a couple of people intentionally do that and all that happens is that massive white smokes come out but no fire.

As for the SPC, have you measured if it fits????? If not sell it to me cheap lol. SPC is a good battery, as is Gens Ace and Turnigy.

About HPI Savage HP, I had one. It now belongs to Sweaty. Tough truck, but what is the purpose of this car? Maybe something else is a better option and cheaper?

Yup that SPC should def fit. See http://spcracing.com/index.php?productID=61

from site
PACK DIMENSIONS: 145mm x 45.5mm x 29.7mm, 400g. (Please check your vehicle for size and fit.) This pack readily fits the Traxxas Summit and E-Revo vehicles.


As for the Savage.. i had one of the old savage SS nitro from yonks ago and was looking into converting to brushless (less hassle tuning etc) but the costs of conversion + motor + Tx is about the price of buying the RTR kit..

Just want something to bash around with.. or maybe something for the road? recommendations?

[smarm]

Think running them down is not that much of a safety hazard but costly as it effectively ruines the lipo? happy to be corrected tho as I'm still learning.

As for charges, i have a hyperion duo 3 to charge both batteries at once... I'm sure its a good charger but its the bulk and noise of the PS that worries me.. ha.



Yup that SPC should def fit. See http://spcracing.com/index.php?productID=61

from site
PACK DIMENSIONS: 145mm x 45.5mm x 29.7mm, 400g. (Please check your vehicle for size and fit.) This pack readily fits the Traxxas Summit and E-Revo vehicles.


As for the Savage.. i had one of the old savage SS nitro from yonks ago and was looking into converting to brushless (less hassle tuning etc) but the costs of conversion + motor + Tx is about the price of buying the RTR kit..

Just want something to bash around with.. or maybe something for the road? recommendations?

I think it fits the full size Revo, not the 1/16th revo

[The Pork Hunt]

Think running them down is not that much of a safety hazard but costly as it effectively ruines the lipo? happy to be corrected tho as I'm still learning.

the ESC has a low voltage cut out that prevents any damage, hence they just STOP and dont start up again or run slowly like nicad etc RC's used to on low bat

FWIW i have a charging bag but never use it, just charge it in carport/garage so if it explodes or sets itself alight there isnt much it can burn except a concrete floor.

[jettatfsi]

I think it fits the full size Revo, not the 1/16th revo

yup. i have the full sized summit so it should fit.
I have bought the small lipo's for my 1/16 revo.
This hobby is starting to take over my life again.

the ESC has a low voltage cut out that prevents any damage, hence they just STOP and dont start up again or run slowly like nicad etc RC's used to on low bat

FWIW i have a charging bag but never use it, just charge it in carport/garage so if it explodes or sets itself alight there isnt much it can burn except a concrete floor.

thanks for the info. Its been interesting getting back into RC.

My next thing is FPV quadcopters. been seeing vids of a guy in australia called Juz that does that most amazing videos..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c98uHvqY9Ok&feature=plcp

[smarm]

yup. i have the full sized summit so it should fit.
I have bought the small lipo's for my 1/16 revo.
This hobby is starting to take over my life again.



thanks for the info. Its been interesting getting back into RC.

My next thing is FPV quadcopters. been seeing vids of a guy in australia called Juz that does that most amazing videos..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c98uHvqY9Ok&feature=plcp

I know Justin. He's pretty damn good. I've got an FPV quad with the same flight controller as Juz which makes a huge difference, but am pretty crap. Happy to give advice as needed.

[The Pork Hunt]

i randomly came across this way in his youth look-a-like and his toy and immediately got a boner..

do want.

[sweatyworker]

Also.. what are you guys doing with regards to lipo safety? ie using lipo bags etc? its not like the old days when i didnt have to worry about the batteries catching on fire and burning the house down....

I'm using the LiPo bag but mainly for when I have them in the car for transport. guys have burnt their houses down by having the wrong settings on their chargers but I think the latest chargers are somewhat foolproof. I'd NEVER leave one on charge when I'm out of the house.

I'm running the Savage. Fun truck, LOL fast on 4S. Had a few issues mainly due to 1) Previous ownership by Wayne ...Joking 2) Ill advised tinkering on my part 3) My inability to jump an RC truck.

Hoping to get at least a solid 2 pack run out of it tomorrow

[WAY]

Think running them down is not that much of a safety hazard but costly as it effectively ruines the lipo? happy to be corrected tho as I'm still learning.

As for charges, i have a hyperion duo 3 to charge both batteries at once... I'm sure its a good charger but its the bulk and noise of the PS that worries me.. ha.



Yup that SPC should def fit. See http://spcracing.com/index.php?productID=61

from site
PACK DIMENSIONS: 145mm x 45.5mm x 29.7mm, 400g. (Please check your vehicle for size and fit.) This pack readily fits the Traxxas Summit and E-Revo vehicles.


As for the Savage.. i had one of the old savage SS nitro from yonks ago and was looking into converting to brushless (less hassle tuning etc) but the costs of conversion + motor + Tx is about the price of buying the RTR kit..

Just want something to bash around with.. or maybe something for the road? recommendations?

Hyperion is very charger. And sounds like the battery is made for the Summit! I'm actually looking for a long run lipo too so let us know how you go with it. One thing though, i am assuming your summit doesn't have LVC? Unless it was bought in the US in the last month or so, it wouldnt. Careful using lipo.

Not sure how much savage brushless conversion cost, but the motor and ESC and radio can be had real cheap these days! If you want something that can handle on road as well as off road well, then I would buy a truggy. Or buggy if you don't need to go too rough off road. 1/8th scale stuff specifically. They are tough. But if you want to do serious off road bashing, then savage HP or Thunder Tiger MT4-G3 is your toy.

Btw, I think you need to move to melb lol.

[WAY]

I'm using the LiPo bag but mainly for when I have them in the car for transport. guys have burnt their houses down by having the wrong settings on their chargers but I think the latest chargers are somewhat foolproof. I'd NEVER leave one on charge when I'm out of the house.

I'm running the Savage. Fun truck, LOL fast on 4S. Had a few issues mainly due to 1) Previous ownership by Wayne ...Joking 2) Ill advised tinkering on my part 3) My inability to jump an RC truck.

Hoping to get at least a solid 2 pack run out of it tomorrow

I take it the new ESC is all sorted?

[WAY]

i randomly came across this way in his youth look-a-like and his toy and immediately got a boner..

do want.

Funny you say that. Growing up, one of my local hobby store in KL had a massive F14 and SR71 just like that one displayed for years. It belonged to the owner of the store who took them out once in a while.

[smarm]

Great day chaps. I still maintain that pitts is glueable!

[mdt]

Great day chaps. I still maintain that pitts is glueable!

Fun indeed. Congrats on being the only person to leave with a RC unit intact.

Have ordered the Kyoshi Kite. I think I need to go back to basics.

[Zorg2]

how was the bash any good vids?

Wayne what is a good driftable r/c car, I have the bug for drifting now after chasing around Aston at the skate park on the power wing he he