Oh How Original Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 No more updates on this Mark? Is it still being used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 How do, sir. Yeah been using it, but only very sporadically. Now that my little boy is growing older, he's starting to get really interested in all things that boys do - including RC cars! It's the time i've been waiting for So I'm sprucing up Mud Pig ready for some adventures. I've been tuning the shock springs, need to make sure i'm 100% happy with it. I've also removed Arnie and his mate in order to make it less top-heavy. And looking back on my thread there, I see the last thing i was doing was adding the VP high-steer kit, and waiting for them to replace that duplicate part. Well they did so, and the turning circle on it now is insane. I really want a Jeep body for it though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 I think the time has come to sell MudPig - she's not been used for ages whereas I still manage to get out with the Yeti... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) Well I'm glad i didn't sell MudPig after all, as now my boy at age 6 has taken the wheel and we're loving taking the cars out and about Thing is, we did some mud bogging at Black Rocks at the weekend and the inevitable happened - he blew my hand-wound Tekin motor! So could any of you folks in the know recommend a cost effective but decent motor for an SCX-10 please? I'd get another Tekin, but I have a feeling he'll continue to show MudPig no mercy and so feel it better I get something less expensive... OR, as it's a brushed motor I think it may just be one of the brushes that's worn out... Time to investigate Thanks guys Edited March 26, 2020 by Zombi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 So it looks like the brushes had just worn out completely, so my boy is off the hook. Now brushes ordered from RC Mart, but the comm is looking like it's had better days... As I don't have a comm lathe (and don't intend on buying one) I'm going to need to figure out a different way to spruce it up. I'm thinking putting in a drill and using some fine sand paper... anyone else ever done a fudge for this sort of thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 If you still want a recommendation, then nobody can beat Holmes Hobbies for brushed motors. RedWinches is currently the only UK seller, well worth the money. Even the sealed can Trailmaster Sport range IMO are better than anything Tekin do, so I am sure it will fit your needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Thanks mate! I’m going to run this one into the ground seeing as I already ordered the spare brushes - may as well now. I also got some recommendations for a couple of motors on eBay for only about 10 quid...! Hope you’re doing well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 21 hours ago, Zombi said: Thanks mate! I’m going to run this one into the ground seeing as I already ordered the spare brushes - may as well now. I also got some recommendations for a couple of motors on eBay for only about 10 quid...! Hope you’re doing well? Are the 10quid ones GoolRC by chance? They are okay to get you rolling, but nothing like Holmes quality. Yep all good here dude, how about yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 It's one of these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUSTAR-540-35T-Brushed-Motor-for-1-10-Off-road-Truck-Bigfoot-RC-Car-B2G7/223705274264?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Yeah same really, despite this lock down annoyance going on! Still, it gave me the opportunity to clear out the axles and transmissions for Mud Pig and the Yeti so ever cloud and all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 @Zombi - I was going to ask if you still have the Yeti actually and how it's looking these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Yeah it’s looking the same as ever - awesome and one of the boy working his magic on Mud Pig... no longer a baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) Actually I wanted to ask. I want a jeep body for the SCX10, any recommendations? i was looking at the 2 door proline body that they do. I want as little faff as possible really for fitting. I remember you had a cool looking blue jeep body right? What was that? Edited March 31, 2020 by Zombi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 14 minutes ago, Zombi said: Actually I wanted to ask. I want a jeep body for the SCX10, any recommendations? i was looking at the 2 door proline body that they do. I want as little faff as possible really for fitting. I remember you had a cool looking blue jeep body right? What was that? The blue Jeep is still alive, currently residing on my Dads SCX10ii while he does his Power Wagon body, it's very similar to the Deadbolt, they are hard to find now though, it's the Jeep Wrangler G6 version. I did also have a couple of Cherokees and a Bronco. Not many body options at the Deadbolt wheelbase though, much more available at 12.3". Although my old SCX10 looks a lot different these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Yeah saw that thread with your new build - it looks awesome mate. Ok looks like I'll try the Proline body then at some point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 23 minutes ago, Zombi said: Yeah saw that thread with your new build - it looks awesome mate. Ok looks like I'll try the Proline body then at some point. Have you considered going 12.3"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 Lengthening the wheelbase? What advantage would I have doing that then - more Jeep bodies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Zombi said: Lengthening the wheelbase? What advantage would I have doing that then - more Jeep bodies? More bodies, better geometry (mostly) better for probably 90% of climbs, both up and down. A few pros and cons to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 What new parts would I need to do that, just the longer links? If that's the case, is the best place to get them from? In an update to MP's mobility, the replacement brushes came from Honk Hong at last, I put it all back together and the motor is running just fine. It'll be interesting to see how long it lasts now before it dies. I've also ordered one of those generic motors from eBay (China) as a backup for when it does eventually bite the dust. It'd be great if they're actually good, as it means mud bogging can continue, as for 10 quid a motor, who cares! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.