doodlsquid
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Fairly new to RC, purchased a used Typhon 6S about a year ago. Starting with a car that can go 70MPH+ is not without it's dangers and regretfully I ended up bending the chassis in a terrible accident - but replacing it was a great way to get my hands dirty and learn a bit more of the maintenance part of the hobby.
So, onto the Kraton. While the Typhon is definitely an excellent all-rounder I found myself more and more wanting to give the Kraton a try due to it's extra ride height. Then they released the EXB and I said, what the hell.
Build List:
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Fast forward 2 months...
What a journey that has been. The Kraton landed on my doorstep in mid August and I've been building it bit by bit in the spare time that I have got. I hit a major roadblock when I took apart the diffs to install the LSD plates. After screwing everything back together the gears were too tight to turn and didn't feel right at all. After being just about ready to give up and purchase a premade open diff Arrma posted a very helpful vid on their Youtube channel. After following it through and installing the plates in the correct orientation the diff now feels good but will see how it stands up to scrutiny.
Going to take it for a shakedown run very soon despite the bad weather. I know there have been some concerns with the quality control out of the box but hopefully everything is well. Hoping the shroud, shock stocks and protection to the underside of the chassis plays it's part in keeping it from getting too trashed in these dingy Autumn months.
Shoutout to Comp0 and ArrmaAimee for all their help over the last few weeks!
So, onto the Kraton. While the Typhon is definitely an excellent all-rounder I found myself more and more wanting to give the Kraton a try due to it's extra ride height. Then they released the EXB and I said, what the hell.
Build List:
- Hobbywing EzRun Max 8
- 4274 2200KV motor
- 14T pinion gear
- JX Ecoboost CLS6336HV 36kg servo
- Yeah Racing motor heatsink
- 2x 25mm Wild TurboFans (w/ Yeah Racing fan guards)
- Rear diff installed with Arrma LSD parts and filled up with 10,000 CST oil
- Custom Kraton 6S body w/ LED lights - Many thanks to Comp0 for designing this; unfortunately, the colour choice was my idea
- RPM rear skid plate
- Arrma Wheelie Bar
- Murat-rc.pl shock socks
- Dusty Motors Kraton shroud
- Chassis protected with clear vinyl
... ... ...
Fast forward 2 months...
What a journey that has been. The Kraton landed on my doorstep in mid August and I've been building it bit by bit in the spare time that I have got. I hit a major roadblock when I took apart the diffs to install the LSD plates. After screwing everything back together the gears were too tight to turn and didn't feel right at all. After being just about ready to give up and purchase a premade open diff Arrma posted a very helpful vid on their Youtube channel. After following it through and installing the plates in the correct orientation the diff now feels good but will see how it stands up to scrutiny.
Going to take it for a shakedown run very soon despite the bad weather. I know there have been some concerns with the quality control out of the box but hopefully everything is well. Hoping the shroud, shock stocks and protection to the underside of the chassis plays it's part in keeping it from getting too trashed in these dingy Autumn months.
Shoutout to Comp0 and ArrmaAimee for all their help over the last few weeks!
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