Thunderwolf Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Looking very nice indeed, almost too pristine.... fixed rollcage servo radiobox rear shock towers shocks are the only 2nd hand parts fitted to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I did the self same to our lasses B, stuck a traxxas Rx box onto the remains, works a treat. I have made up extension cables for the ESC and fan wires to attach to, partly because it puts a little less strain on the wires, but also means if you want to attach the ESC to the PC, you don't need to open up the wp Rx box....saves a lot of faffing about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 yea, the only option i can see if the team fast eddy option but its 40 quid for abit of metal no hevier than a tr chassis plate. and while i loose the lid from this, the rx will be covered by the shell anyway plus i gives an extra 35mm of space for the battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I have the TFE set up, works well, an indulgence...hence why our lass didn't get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 quite tidy, even if i do say so myself... (this was pre extension wire, btw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 very nice. also i've weighed her again now she is more or less a roller and she has come in at just under 10kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 That's not bad at all....the esc and servo weigh little, tis the packs and can that will pile in a few pounds....iirc the 2028 weighs over 1kg.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 well to finish it off it needs shell and mounts gear cover spur esc motor battery of them the battery and motor will ad the most weight, i think once done it would be something along the lines of 13, maybe 14kg once i put everything on. depends if i got for the buggy of truck shell really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I find the B easier to deal with in the field for pack swaps, then again, the beast runs the TC cage, and I have large hands... have you decided upon the combo yet? Tried and trusted or new and daring?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 yea i think i'll keep it as a buggy, at least for now, i can always fit the 5t parts later. combo wise i'm not sure still. i stuck between putting my thoughts on castle aside and run the xl2 with their 2028 or saving the money and fitting a turnigy set up and risk it not being man enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 You know my thoughts on Turnigy...and there is good evidence to back them up. I am not a castle fanboi at all, however, a Northerner wouldn't part wi 'is brass on three identical systems if the first 'un had been poor.....and tbh, keeping a 'spare' xl2 is a bit daft, seeing as how it has lain dormant since purchase. As far as their survival rate from hard landings, having seen footage of BazookaJoe's shorty flying through the gaps in tree branches, I know they'll take it...the beats has had some very heavy landings and rolls....pop her back on her wheels and off she goes.. order from the US, save some money and happy bashing away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 well we'll see how it goes i guess. tbh i'm nore interested in getting the simple parts sorted out, but if the esc is of no use to you i'm sure i can run it instead lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Likely as not dropping it into my S5 with a 1717 from the X01...another in the long line of 'things I intend to do but have been too lazy thus far' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 black friday ddm sale items arrived today, some chrome springs for the shocks. here are some better photos for you all dunno what everyone else thinks but i love how she is starting to look, wasn't sure i was going in the right direction when she was nothing more than parts in a large box the few cosmetic bits i'm thinking about will hopefully work out, i may be hard on my cars but i actually do care about how they look lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Looks very nice to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covert Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Looks awesome ! Would love to build an ebaja! Thinking of starting to look for a roller but no idea what im looking at, more used to 1/8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Any good,used 5b platform, engine/tank/brakes not needed, buy a conversion kit, packs and leccys and off you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covert Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thanks noj, sorry to thread jack Thunder ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thanks noj, sorry to thread jack Thunder ! not at all fella, if the thread helps people out then its worth having it. in reality i don't really know a lot about conversions myself so i have no idea what i'm doing either, the 1/8th buggy i have was practicably made for me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 well its been almost a month since i last mentioned anything about this.probably have it done if it wasn't for my interest in other cars aswell (having bought a kyosho blizzard and a hpi trophy buggy) but i am working my way through.been in abit of a debate about what to do, specifically with 3 things.1. buggy, truck or short course2. safe and costly or cheap and risky - aka castle or hobbyking3. battery retention, bought or made.i've got answers for 1 and 3 now, i'll be sticking to the buggy look as its A. easier and B. shell is cheaperbattery holding wise i'm going to get the battery box from a hpi baja flux as i've found that you can get them on their own, mainly due to not trusting myself not to do it wrong and end up seeing a rather costly lipo flying from the car.esc and motor i'm leaning to castle but really it depends on funding i have, still, i got other parts required before it becomes any real issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Interested to see one of those battery boxes....not convinced that it would accommodate the zippys we run...perhaps with the aid of cunning and a dremmel.. Pics and measurements please when it arrives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 will do. looking at picture it looks like it replaces the radio box, so assuming it it shaped close to the chassis it should only make it afew mm smaller if anything. i'm planing on buying most of the parts i still need in 2 or 3 weeks, the battery box is one of ithem so i'll get some measurements when i get hold of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 something is bothering me. shells, or rather the lack of. i only know of 3 for a 5b. stock, which is rather bland and boring imo proline, which is much better but the fuel cut out would look odd imo grafil, which i think are ugly. other than them there doesn't seems as much option for bashers, atleast not if you are interested in looks for a flux baja. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Aim good news has come in that means this will be finished mid to late next month I've got a motor and esc picked out now aswell as all the other bits Just a case of getting the funds an buying them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I am glad I am not the only one that thinks the graphi shells are ugly. In regards to the combo, care to share which you have chosen? I am going to presume the castle setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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