Candyman Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I had a merv when they first came out, I liked it but sold it after about a year, tried a savage xs, didnt like that , tried a mini 8ight, didnt like that so now back to build the ultimate drivable mini revo! Im building the car mostly from new parts bought off ebay and choice hop ups. Fist off a set of bearings and a tough screw kit that wont rust from "tonys screws". After some research im going with the tunigy 2845 in 3700kv, tis is a drop in fit but has 4 poles and lots of grunt, also retains the 1/8th shaft so pinions wont be a problem. The merv is a wheelie machine but after fitting a center diff the car is a lot easier to drive, the first bit of bling is the lovely alloy transmission case from GPM. For extra strength and reduced slop as much as bling factor the servo saver again from GMP Slight issue encountered, the case is obviously meant for the standard fixed gears as the centre diff catches the case! I had to machine a small section out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) This is a bit extreme but I always liked the idea of these parts, titanium pivot balls all round along with titanium hinge pins all from lunsford. Also the titanium coated traxxas gold shock shafts. Rpm wishbones front and rear along with the front bumper. Finally for now Hot racing's shock bodies, I have used these before and found them leak free due to the screw on bottom collar, plus they will match my colour scheme Edited November 1, 2014 by Candyman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 don`t expect the bearings to last long i had a set in my scx10 and they did`nt last too long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b19jas Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Be warey of the lundsford stuff too. I have found it to be very soft and very easy to bend. My Maxx hinge pins bend easier than stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Ive had Lunsford over the years and found them to be good, I did break a turnbuckle once and they sent me a new one to replace it for free, which is nice. Shocks together with black and tan springs, 90wt shock oil. Another addition is the metal hollow balls as the stock black plastic ones are.... balls. Started to assemble it now Shiney gearbox in place and turnigy micro servo is going to be tried out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Basher Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'd strip it back down if possible and rit dye the grey bits black. Done it to my lads one and it looks so much nicer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Yeh I did think about that, im sure i'd make a mess if I tried that, need someone to do one for me really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Got a cool motor mount and mostly together motor shaft was a but too long so I had to grind it down, but now it fits. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Nice build so far, a Traxxas 1/16 Summit was my first "proper" step back into rc. Those Lunsford parts are awesome, I had them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmini Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 That is a lovely revo dude. Got a link for the shocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 That is a lovely revo dude. Got a link for the shocks? The shock bodies I got here, althought they are out of stock right now http://www.liquidrc.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=61834 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 ritt dye is really simple mate if you can strip the car and boil the kettle your golden. Ive done afew just by putting the chassis in hot water letting it soak mayb clean it too then leave it to soak while preparing another tub of fresh boiled water stir in the powder once stirred throw the plastic stuff in and put something on top to try and hold the heat in longer. Ive done half a sachet with the chassis and parts dunked for 20min and they came out black and looking like new. It takes scratches away too usually. The most take care part is not spilling any of the dyed water on anything you do not want dyed and also the vapour coming out the bucket will slightly dye stuff too. plus you can taste it lol. Just go for it they look 10x better when dyed. Ive had one come out with a bronze tinge to it which i liked. But to get absolute black use the whole packet and leave to soak longer. I used an old microwave to reheat used dye once too and it dyed more parts i forgot to put in. I wouldn't do it with your own microwave or pots tho lol. check youtube. But it is one real easy worthwhile mod. I thought letting the plastic soak in hot clean water first would soften it up and let the dye kick in quicker and believe it works too. Since ive done it in 20min and seen others say leave it an hour or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Plus black and silver looks ace. You can use silvo polish to make those alloy parts sparkle aswel. again little effort great effect mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 dying parts is easy, i'll do them for you if you like, i don't mind. car looks good as is though, black would be better lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Yeh I have googled it, looks a bit messy! i'd have to buy a few bits and pieces if I was going to do it myself. dying parts is easy, i'll do them for you if you like, i don't mind. car looks good as is though, black would be better lol Might take you up on that in the future if its ok? obviously i'll pay you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 if it wasn't ok i'd never have mentioned it fella 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 appreciate it thank you. im planning to get a Tekin rs pro and fit it in the battery compartment, then run the wires in and out of the top so I need to machine some holes in it and have a test run before I tear it down for dying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 yea thats ok fella, upto you. should cost about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Nice build chap, if you're still unsure about dyeing the chassis, here's my Slash before and after: If in doubt, dye it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Mostly together now, just need the esc. I made a wheelie bar out of delrin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 The wheelie bar looks nice and simple, looking very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) Got me a Tekin RS for Edited December 14, 2014 by Candyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmini Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Won't that get a little hot in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Won't that get a little hot in there? I was thinking the same, there is vent ports front & rear so might be ok. Just have to keep any eye on temps for the first runs until you know it's safe. Neat install though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) Well the esc can move a 2kg buggy with a 540 size 5.5t, I have it in a 1kg revo, with a 380 size motor and 3s so less current. Im expecting it to be very cool running, if not I can always make a hole and mount a fan on the chassis. Edited December 14, 2014 by Candyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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