Oh How Original Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) I imagine if you get the biggest capacity packs that fit as well, you'd have some really nice run times! I've been thinking about getting some slightly bigger packs for my SCX10, with the faster motor the run times are sub 2 hours, where as the G2 and TF2 are well over 3 hours for the same packs. Definitely worth going for as much as possible. Edited March 24, 2015 by Oh How Original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeze Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) Parallel packs for the win Fit really nicely in there and like you say, much cheaper than a shorty. After trying all sorts of options, I've found a pair of 2200s the best option for me. Didn't like the weight and balance issues with bigger packs and with 4400mah you get a decently long run before you need to swap them out Edited March 24, 2015 by Geeze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lel-95 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 I think I'll just buy more of these 2200's when theyre back in stock, they're under Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I didn't notice the 45t motor previously, I'm not sure why but I thought you were running the same motor as me lol. Yeah, on a 45t you should get 2+ hours from 4400mAh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) I ran a 35t motor with a Alturn servo, and sidewinder 3 ESC in my ascender, with a 16t pinion too. I ran the nano tech 4200mah shorty packs and got around 1 hour 30 run times but that is running it constantly and hard Edited March 25, 2015 by ostewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Try backing the paint with a white or silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Missed this thread. Looking great so far, one of my mates recently bought an Ascender and seems happy with it so far. He did comment on the plastics being "Tamiya like" compared to the SCX10. Which winch did you end up going for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Quite a few people say the plastics are as good if not better than the SCX10, but I don't know as I've never had a SCX10, but found the Vaterra plastics to be of good quality and had no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lel-95 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 To me, the plastics feel harder than Axial but i'm not sure if thats a good thing or not, I think Axials flexy-ish plastic is nice as it tends to absorb impacts and flex rather than snapping. The Vaterra plastics don't feel like they will break anytime soon either though. I went for the 3Racing winch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Far better than tamiya plastic though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lel-95 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 I've just knocked up a little parallel adapter so i can run 2 batteries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Sweet! Look forward to seeing it muddy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans4Mation Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Looking good lil , you can also run packs each side on the sliders to keep cog down , my bro runs to hard case on his . look forwards to some outside shots & updates . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lel-95 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 one completed Blazer body can't wait to get it out, should be this weekend hopefully! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 That's looking really good Lel. That paint job really pops now you've got the overspray film off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Looks good Lel. Are there any light buckets for the shell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lel-95 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 cheers Yeah the 6 light in the grill have buckets and lenses but none on the rear, the rear lights are square so making buckets for them should be easy anyway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lel-95 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 i was going to take it into the garden and take some decent photos but it seems someone has hidden the back door keys and i don't fancy breaking into my own garden, so i went into the garage. Turns out it crawls quite well on a mk1 escort and it can get to some big angles before it'll tip over! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 That's looking great, the colour suits it really well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeze Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Looking really good in the retro colour scheme, was worth sticking it through the painting traumas Eccy PV shows potential too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 you need these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hot-Racing-Vaterra-Ascender-aluminum-hd-diff-cover-VTA12C01-/381197122786?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58c11e7ce2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 you need these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hot-Racing-Vaterra-Ascender-aluminum-hd-diff-cover-VTA12C01-/381197122786?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58c11e7ce2 Agreed the kit ones are shocking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lel-95 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 i do but they need to have a 50% off sale before i consider them! Painting the standard ones is a much cheaper approach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 But they are metal! The stock hold up fine but don't look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lel-95 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 First run went very well, i'm surprised what it is capable of out of the box, certainly went places my other trucks didnt! my light kit and winch arrived today so i'll be fitting those in the next few days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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