Clubin’s MCD W5 ultimate build

[Clubin]

Had one of these 15 years ago. Well had a few mcd’s but sold them all. Picked this up last week.
Baja 1000 evo 3 and mcd mt.

They have changed lots since then!

Painted the body up. Installed the engine. I’ll run a few tanks through this esp 34. But it’s getting a Taylor 71.

Mcd used their own style of clutch. Odd looking thing with fly weights. They call it pro bite. Costed in some kind of copper lubricant or anti seize. It has a stationary plate that locks into the clutch bell and the other part of the clutch rotated with the engine.

 

[Dan B.]

Very nice! I’m too scared to get into an ICE RC. I think it would take my obsession to a whole different planet.

 

[Johnny b]

Nice! Takes me back to the Losi 5T days. That clutch is similar to the turtle racing snapper clutch....hooks up awesome with no clutch fade.

 

[Clubin]

Thanks guys! It’s so fun. I have a couple 5ive t’s too @Johnny b. This is so much better!

Servos in and end linkages set up.

 

[Johnny b]

Thanks guys! It’s so fun. I have a couple 5ive t’s too @Johnny b. This is so much better!

Servos in and end linkages set up.

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Yes, obviously more superior to the Losi. The pics say it all. Interesting pipe on that Zenoah. Makes that motor a different animal for sure! Is that a g320 btw?

 

[slick2500]

I've looked at these a few times super nice rigs.

 

[Clubin]

Yes, obviously more superior to the Losi. The pics say it all. Interesting pipe on that Zenoah. Makes that motor a different animal for sure! Is that a g320 btw?

ESP ported 34

 

[Clubin]

Agfrc reciever works perfect. I thought I’d give it a try. Easy to bind and a perfect duplicate of a futaba reciever. Like maybe they make them for futaba?

Linkages all set up. End points all done. On/Off switch installed. Dynamite kill switch and l.e.d installed.

 

[Johnny b]

ESP ported 34

That's a g320 with a +2 mm crank making it a 340. I use to put these things together in my sleep. The porting makes it even faster. What's the rigs weight?

 

[Clubin]

That's a g320 with a +2 mm crank making it a 340. I use to put these things together in my sleep. The porting makes it even faster. What's the rigs weight?

I’ll weigh it tomorrow

 

[Clubin]

First startup of the 71. Flawless. I wish everything I do went this good.

Decals to put on yet. Few small things. I’ll continue the break in.
Too bad it’s winter.

First startup of the 71. Flawless. I wish everything I do went this good.

Decals to put on yet. Few small things. I’ll continue the break in.
Too bad it’s winter.

 

[Dan B.]

This entire build is a total feast for the eyes of any good gearhead. Kudos, dude. Everything is just mechanical beauty. Sounds awesome, too. Daaaaamn is miss the ring dings!

 

[Clubin]

Decals on, cage mounted to body. Some alx spikes waiting on Ddm aluminum rims.

 

[KnowAir]

Wow!! Sweet build, look's like some high quality stuff. Call me crazy but I can't help but think how much easier, faster and more reliable one of these would be in electric.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of two stroke and cold smoke but I'd want it electric myself. Enjoy!!

 

[Dan B.]

Looking forward to some video of the first rips! Also, it looks as though you have a very nice work area.

 

[Johnny b]

Just a beautiful piece of machinery! Your right, can't even compare to the Losi. Always ran zenoahs or cy motors. Not familiar with Taylor but sounds like a beast! Lots of alloy....wondering what she weighs.

 

[KnowAir]

Just a beautiful piece of machinery! Your right, can't even compare to the Losi. Always ran zenoahs or cy motors. Not familiar with Taylor but sounds like a beast! Lots of alloy....wondering what she weighs.

It's a 10 outta 10 on the bling scale for sure!! I'm sure it's a fine piece of machinery indeed!!

 

[Clubin]

Just a beautiful piece of machinery! You’re right, can't even compare to the Losi. Always ran zenoahs or cy motors. Not familiar with Taylor but sounds like a beast! Lots of alloy....wondering what she weighs.

I’ll weigh it when it’s done. But it’s not going to be that heavy.
Thanks for the kind comments guys.

 

[dure16]

I have a couple 5ive t’s too @Johnny b. This is so much better!

What is better about this over the 5ive t?

 

[violet604]

“Better” is always relative IMO.

But the main differences I think are the materials, and this is overlooked, but how quick and accessible it is to service/clean.

One more aspect I love about the MCD’s are the conversion kits. It’s one platform that can be changed to a buggy, on road rally car, short course truck like above, and a hypercar.

I like the idea of having the ability to convert the car into something complete different, and still knowing you have top quality build.