Martyn_T

Cheers Bane, I went on to a site that had the dimensions and was able to compare against mine. I've got one on order now. Cheers for your reply.

Alright everyone. Its been years since I've been on this forum and wasn't very active even then. I've got a Maverick Blackout XB which has been discontinued for a while. I've started cleaning mine up and found the pull start mechanism isn't working. The rope itself broke a couple of years ago and I was able to replace that (great!) and it has kept going since then. So, with all that background I need to replace the mechanism. The question is, as the Blackout is discontinued, if I get one for a Baja, can I expect it to fit? Alternatively, anywhere I can get the dimensions for the Baja starter cover (the four bolt holes in particular)?

I am really liking the look of that truck. I am led to believe there are a few differences - like the fuel tank is the 'other' way round (filller cap I think). Dunno why fuel should leak from tank. I have heard in the past of people drilling through the cap and rubber seal under the cap to allow it to breathe more easily but I would be surprised if it has only had 10 minutes drive time before you got it. Interesting how it was for sale in this country... I thought Redcat Rampage was US territory? Bet there aren't that many in the UK. I like the look of it a lot.

Like the look of this... glad you think it is solid because I think my Blackout is pretty solid. Trouble is, I have nothing to compare it to. How much of the DNA is the same as the Maverick Blackout XB? I can see most of it looks very similar. Shell is different and the metal plate on the roll cage has an access hatch (I guess?) for the spark plug. Reason I am asking in particular is I am off to the US next month and thought I might get some gear while over there. Parts look similar but doesn't necessarily mean the same... Price of kit over there is a lot cheaper so thought I would stock up on Rampage parts if they are the same.

Hmm... thanks for that. If you saw how I normally drive the car you'd think my EPA was already at 10% :-) I'm torn now because I asked for advice and I have always got good advice from this forum. I will have a good look and probably do a bit of both - the deeper cracks will get the hole attention and everywhere will get the tape and shoe goo treatment. I will do all potential weak points on the shell too. I found a further crack below one of the windows so that certainly needs some strengthening. Cheers everyone.

OK gents, I have taken a photo of the cracked shell because I am not sure the crack is so bad. However, if it is, I have circled the areas I suspect I should be drilling through. Can someone confirm this is correct? Thanks, Martyn.

Hi everyone, I went online last night and ordered the 110ml tube from eBay. The crack isn't huge - it spreads out like a bullet has hit some bullet-proof glass. About diameter of 10p piece. Thought I would try and give it some support from the inside and also a few other areas too that might be susceptible. Cheers everyone.

Right-o. I've got the tape already and eBayed the shoe-goo seems as I cannot find a local supplier.

Hello forum experts, OK, so my Maverick overturned in a car park/dirt track and hit a brick at pace. Outcome is I've got a little crack on the shell of my Blackout XB. I did a search on youtube and saw this video that describes using plasterers tape and shoe goo to offer some protection. Does anyone have any positive or negative experiences of this... and also can they suggest any adhesive other than shoe goo? Also - any other suggestions for fixing the cracked roof. It isn't too bad but thought I would take the opportunity to toughen up the edges too. Cheers for any ideas gents (and ladies). Martyn.

If it's owt like mine was it will wait until it is as far away as you want to take it before it chooses to cut out again. Good luck with it.

I had a similar problem with a different brand of kill switch. I discovered my connections weren't as good as they could have been. In fact, it took me a few attempts to get it right. Other advice I had been given on the issue was 1. check spark plug cap is properly pushed on 2. check/replace for quality spark plug. One further thing I have done (but don't know if it has or would make a difference) is to wrap the cable around one of those little magnets you see on some laptop power cables. Supposed to stabilise the signal but like I said, no evidence to suggest this helped on not). Happy to report that my K/S is working perfectly now though. Hope that helps a bit. Edited to add image.

I feel your pain mate... I am a total newb to RC and my car spent more time in the garage (well, back room) than out bashing. I have remained persistent and every problem I've come across I've sorted - primarily thanks to the help from this forum. Hopefully you enjoyed a day out with the sun on your back in any case, even if there wasn't as much track time as you were anticipating.

Not a daft question but the 25:1 is any unit of measure - you could use 25 eggcups (of fuel) to one eggcup of oil. As long as you use the same unit of measure the 25:1 ratio remains the same (hence, it is a ratio, with no unit of measure). FWIW I use a measuring jug for the larger volumes (fuel) and syringe for the smaller volumes (oil). Once they are measured I put them in the old style mixer bottles and shake it all up. Hope this helps (I am hopeless with mechanics and R/C but I do know a bit about science ;-) ).

I've managed to get mine off by manoeuvring it around like those old toys with the hoop and the electric wire - just keep being patient with it and it comes off eventually when all the angles are just right. ;-)

OK no probs... I am sure someone might be along soon with some experience to tell us what they do...