Figured out the link did not work to build thread is signature; did not select RC Build log
. So copied both posts from yesterday and continue from there.
Finally! Looking so forward to getting it ready to run. It looks so d@mn good, almost a shame to get is dirty/scratched
. Ah well worries for later.
Made two nameplates for the remote, one was MOJAVE, but installed the other one
.
And next to its’ little sand loving brother. Will definitely try those wheels on the Mo at least to see how it looks.
Ok. Let’s start disassembling. Need to keep telling myself to take my time (‘battle plan‘ isn’t 100% written in stone yet, but will figure it out along the way
). Baby steps, and since this also part of the fun in the hobby; the longer it keeps me busy and thinking the longer the fun, right???
To be continued...
OK, electronics.
All from the spares bin: primarily purchased as spares for the Kraton and DR8, but quite frankly also in case a MEXB would be purchased
.
- Motor:
Leopard 4082 2000kv. Replaced stock bearings with ceramic ones. Covered end cap bearing opening with gorilla tape and covered front cap completely with gorilla tape, except for the 2 motor screws. A 4082 with only M3 screws??
Tapped motor screws M3 to M4; found out was tapping was on this forum
, and bought a hand tap set to give it a try. Seems to have worked, but will need to see if it actually fits the motor mount
- ESC
Hobbywing WP-8BL150. Basically the BLX185 and also have it in the DR8. So far flawless.
- Servo
DS3225. One thing that I don’t like about this is the servo arm that I stripped one out due to the tiny hex1.5 screws coming lose, so won’t be using those servo arms anymore. Bought one piece servo arms, but MEXB also came with a servo arm
- Transmitter/receiver
DumboRC 6CH. I like them, especially after I put foam on the turning wheel and tape on the handle. Better fit and grip.
Now preparing chassis to fill all unused openings.
. So copied both posts from yesterday and continue from there.Finally! Looking so forward to getting it ready to run. It looks so d@mn good, almost a shame to get is dirty/scratched
. Ah well worries for later.Made two nameplates for the remote, one was MOJAVE, but installed the other one
.And next to its’ little sand loving brother. Will definitely try those wheels on the Mo at least to see how it looks.
Ok. Let’s start disassembling. Need to keep telling myself to take my time (‘battle plan‘ isn’t 100% written in stone yet, but will figure it out along the way
). Baby steps, and since this also part of the fun in the hobby; the longer it keeps me busy and thinking the longer the fun, right???To be continued...
OK, electronics.
All from the spares bin: primarily purchased as spares for the Kraton and DR8, but quite frankly also in case a MEXB would be purchased
.- Motor:
Leopard 4082 2000kv. Replaced stock bearings with ceramic ones. Covered end cap bearing opening with gorilla tape and covered front cap completely with gorilla tape, except for the 2 motor screws. A 4082 with only M3 screws??
Tapped motor screws M3 to M4; found out was tapping was on this forum
, and bought a hand tap set to give it a try. Seems to have worked, but will need to see if it actually fits the motor mount- ESC
Hobbywing WP-8BL150. Basically the BLX185 and also have it in the DR8. So far flawless.
- Servo
DS3225. One thing that I don’t like about this is the servo arm that I stripped one out due to the tiny hex1.5 screws coming lose, so won’t be using those servo arms anymore. Bought one piece servo arms, but MEXB also came with a servo arm
- Transmitter/receiver
DumboRC 6CH. I like them, especially after I put foam on the turning wheel and tape on the handle. Better fit and grip.
Now preparing chassis to fill all unused openings.
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