Marc G60T Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 (edited) The story so Edited April 2, 2013 by Marc G60T 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie-rich Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Nice spec... How reliable is it? Are you planning on upgrading the brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Garf Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 any more pics mate we like pics very nice toy you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef1 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Looks awesome mate, but yeah we need more pics :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterjay Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 imo the brakes don't need an upgrade mine on my redcat rampage stop it on a penny , very nice blackout there mate as the rest have said any more piccies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwik76 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Good work on the blackout its looking really good.. has it seen any dirt yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc G60T Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Cheers guys. as for comments: Brakes, more than enough. Stops no problem tho the block that the discs sit on has signs of wear. I have the end point and abs on the futaba set just right so as not to strain the drive train to much or lock the wheels. Reliability, has been good so far. When i bought it the previous owner had only just run it in. I only ran it once in that "bought from the shop" spec. It then had pretty much a full strip down and rebuild using the parts in my 1st post and also had lots of thread lock in the required parts. I did smash the shell on its 1st ever roll which also took out the rear upper arm alloy turnbuckle. All arms then got beefed up a bit. It has since survived a good few end over end and cartwheel rolls with no dramas. Has it seen any dirt, yep, she is built to be used and not sit on a shelf. Had an good outing at a local disused quarry and surrounding area (http://g.co/maps/czkvs) last weekend and she is currently in the back of the my car in a right state. New clutch needed, 1 boot shredded due to a mahoosive rock getting jammed between the rear bottom arm and the dogbone. Bottom of the chassis is peppered with marks as is the gear cover due to the amount of rock being flung up by the front wheels, and its stinking dirty. Few more pics: https://picasaweb.go...126220903076034 Edited April 10, 2012 by Marc G60T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebby Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Nice! shame the blackout doesnt have anymore upgrades out Edited April 10, 2012 by hebby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc G60T Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Thats true. Thankfully many parts fit off of other makes or car, and that is part of the fun with this car, finding compatible parts. I went for the Blackout as i wanted something cheap'ish, 4 wheel drive, ok ground clearance, quite wide and stocky with a short wheelbase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snchris1 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 nice 1/5, but we need more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc G60T Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) Few more pics. New toy: OBR/TR, Zen, Billet, Reed, Full Mod, WT990, 8.2hp, 30.5cc. Cant wait to compare it to my Pro MX 30.5 Zen. Edited April 17, 2012 by Marc G60T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterjay Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Nice! shame the blackout doesnt have anymore upgrades out my mate i got back intouch with latley is a cnc and cad programmer/worker and will be working for british aerospace soon , and i was chatting with him lastnight and MIGHT have some nice bits made for cheap , if he gets enough interest he might do some more plus other bits for other models , we haven't spoke in depth yet about it but he is very posative about this and really up for it , we will see soon thants a beast of an engine mate , get a vid of it running in the blackout lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebby Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 my mate i got back intouch with latley is a cnc and cad programmer/worker and will be working for british aerospace soon , and i was chatting with him lastnight and MIGHT have some nice bits made for cheap , if he gets enough interest he might do some more plus other bits for other models , we haven't spoke in depth yet about it but he is very posative about this and really up for it , we will see soon thants a beast of an engine mate , get a vid of it running in the blackout lol Ill defo be intrested anyway as theres not much after you upgrade the alloy parts and engine Thats true. Thankfully many parts fit off of other makes or car, and that is part of the fun with this car, finding compatible parts. I went for the Blackout as i wanted something cheap'ish, 4 wheel drive, ok ground clearance, quite wide and stocky with a short wheelbase. What parts fit from others? i havent managed to find any apart from the redcat ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterjay Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 baja rear hubs fit , baja rear exhausts fit with very little modding the shocktower (i have a rear vrc on my redcat ) mcd gears (i run blackbone) mcd fuel tank and alloy tank holders as far as ive heard , baja to fg rear hubs to run monster beetle wheels, baja turnbuckles are about the same size too ive roughly measured some and seem pretty close , a set of marks would look nice can't afford them though lol , there are a fair few other bits too but can't think offhand now , i desperatly need to upgrade mine now the gear carrier where the middle 2 gears are that hold the bearing inplace its starting to get bigger so giving it lots of play and blowing the inner bearing alot need to get rid of the plastics lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebby Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) Is it the one that has the gear shaft on it? or the ones that go to the output diffs? might have one in the shed ill have to check Edited April 18, 2012 by hebby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef1 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 loving the engine mate, looks wicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterjay Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 the middle one that is fre running , the bearings and stuff are ok at the mo as ive replaced them again but the gear carrier is on its way out the recess where the outer bearing sits is getting bigger making the bearing move up and down when the throttle is applied and let off ruining the rear bearing with the movement lol so need the whole carrier tbh it works ok for about 5-6 runs then the bearing exlodes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebby Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 As you look from the top with front facing you is it one on the left that comes from the gear carrier? cos i changed mine for an alloy one and am sure i have a spare plastic if its that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterjay Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 yeah the main big plastic carrier with 4 gears on it that attaches to the clutch housing and center diff/brake ,this thing lol http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAVERICK-BLACKOUT-MT-MV24009-TRANSMISSION-MOUNT-SET-BLACKOUT-MT-GENUINE-PART-/160781436800?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item256f520780 , i would upgrade to the alu one but not for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebby Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 yeah the main big plastic carrier with 4 gears on it that attaches to the clutch housing and center diff/brake ,this thing lol http://www.ebay.co.u...=item256f520780 , i would upgrade to the alu one but not for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterjay Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 yeah thats fine as i say its still works and stuff and i have no engine at the mo ,should have my 26cc redtop weekend though fingers crossed ,but need to find out what what copper 4 bolt gasket i need to get my stuffed 29cc crank in for the squish before its running again so no rush or anything mate get yourself sorted 1st bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc G60T Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) A few more pics. Yes the postman has been Turtle Racing v2 pull start. Outerwears filter for Turtle Racing v2 pull start. Unifilter angled foam filter. Hostile orange heat deflector. Copper gaskets. A few clutches. Steel turnbuckles. (for servos) Team Chase carb filter. Team Chase Losi 5ive rear cv protectors. Heavy duty large rear wing and Pitbull flexible mounts. Victory RC "BIGBORE" rear pipe. Lots to do... Edited April 21, 2012 by Marc G60T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornton Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 What shell are you fitting..im goingto be doing this to my blackout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc G60T Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 I have a pro-line desert rat truck body. The car is totally stripped down at the moment awaiting a full custom/diy drivetrain rebuild. Also, since this thread was started I have passed the Maverick onto my son and have thrown about 4.5K into a Losi 5ive lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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