daymo Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Hey guys I would like to get back into crawling I used to have an AX10 a few years ago, I rather like the look of the wrath are they any good & would I be better off with the kit over the RTR version Cheers Damon Edited July 15, 2015 by daymo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobisox2 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I would say kit form bud coz if then if ya brake something ya know how it got put together if get what I mean bud Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven.T Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Go for a kit, put in what electronics you want, some of the parts are already upgraded aswell. Instructions should be easy enough (scx10 ones were) Wraiths are brilliant fun and will go pretty much wherever you point them. I'd recommend beef tubes for when you avoid end up rolling down hills like I did yesterday, snapped a rear axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Sounds like a kit build is the way forwards, what motor esc combo should I run I would like to make it as waterproof as possible Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I've always been a kit guy myself as I enjoy the building. Nothing wrong with rtr's but I'll get a kit whenever possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 I've always been a kit guy myself as I enjoy the building. Nothing wrong with rtr's but I'll get a kit whenever possible. Yes I do love a good build it just costs a bit more as you buy better parts to go on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Great choice on the Wraith, if you are on FB check out the link in my Sig for a real good Wraith Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Great choice on the Wraith, if you are on FB check out the link in my Sig for a real good Wraith Group Thanks A.J just had a quick look some nice trucks on there i want 1 even more now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I don't know if it's the same as with Wraith, but the Yeti and Yeti XL kits have a bunch of hop ups included over the RTR versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Just don't get the Wraith Spawn kit as I'll be a bit jealous! I have to wait until Christmas to get mine As mond has said, the kit versions come with some hopups so it kind of balances out the extra cost of a kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Just don't get the Wraith Spawn kit as I'll be a bit jealous! I have to wait until Christmas to get mine As mond has said, the kit versions come with some hopups so it kind of balances out the extra cost of a kit. its the spawn kit i want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Any recommendations on what motor & esc combos I was looking at Novak or tekin brushed setups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Man everyone is going to have a Spawn kit before I get my hands on one If you've cash to spare, go for the Tekin FXR with 35t HD motor. If more on a budget, go for a Hobbywing 1060 and a RC4wd 35t motor (motor is only rated at 2S). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Man everyone is going to have a Spawn kit before I get my hands on one If you've cash to spare, go for the Tekin FXR with 35t HD motor. If more on a budget, go for a Hobbywing 1060 and a RC4wd 35t motor (motor is only rated at 2S). Sorry lol i have bad urges for this rig! Spare cash whats the definition of this lol? A few people on Facebook said the 1060 where the best place to get them? but i do like the tekin nice & small 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Rcecho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 What can I say, you have good taste Sorry just realised who you are, I was one of the guys on FB recommending the 1060 The 1060 is only around 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 What can I say, you have good taste Sorry just realised who you are, I was one of the guys on FB recommending the 1060 The 1060 is only around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 The 1060 is known to be waterproof but I'll be taking mine apart and coating the boards with Plastidip for further peace of mind. Doing this will void your warranty but for all the price of the esc, I'm not too bothered as I do the same thing to my touring car esc to waterproof it with great success. Sounds like a man with a plan, I'm the same but the opposite way around, scale SCX10 rig first then Wraith all out crawling machine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 The 1060 is known to be waterproof but I'll be taking mine apart and coating the boards with Plastidip for further peace of mind. Doing this will void your warranty but for all the price of the esc, I'm not too bothered as I do the same thing to my touring car esc to waterproof it with great success. Sounds like a man with a plan, I'm the same but the opposite way around, scale SCX10 rig first then Wraith all out crawling machine! ok cool is this the one? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobbywing-quicrun-1060-brushed-esc/rc-car-products/382831 i will have to look in to plastidip i read about corrosion X somewhere to waterproof things i bet you have some great terrain around you for crawling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Yeah that's the one dude I haven't used Corrosion X myself so can't really comment on it, I have head of people having good success with it too though. I like Plastidip as it can be easily peeled off if needed, I'm not sure if that's the same case with Corrosion X. I do have some awesome spots for crawling around me, spoilt for choice really. You can go to the same forest and never go the same route twice, great fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 right I'm looking at ordering this now I'm tempted to go for the full tekin kit for it, but did think about getting the 1060 esc & the tekkie 35t HD motor to keep the cost down bit would that work ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Looking at the specs on both esc's, the Tekin 35t should work fine with the 1060. I'd wait for someone else to back me up on this though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 the 1060 is way more waterproof than a savox wp servo is. i`ve dunked my 1060 loads of times and had no problems with it at anytime if your going waterproof rig then just baloon your rx with some silicone or something around the end of it and waloh waterproof rx it works with my rigs really good then do the same silicone or corrosion x on the servo you get but remember no warranty if you do that type of stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 the 1060 is way more waterproof than a savox wp servo is. i`ve dunked my 1060 loads of times and had no problems with it at anytime if your going waterproof rig then just baloon your rx with some silicone or something around the end of it and waloh waterproof rx it works with my rigs really good then do the same silicone or corrosion x on the servo you get but remember no warranty if you do that type of stuff Cool thanks for the tips, I assume you can do the plasti dip/corrosion x treatment with the servo? I have a savox 1 around somewhere that should be strong enough but it's not a waterproof 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Cool thanks for the tips, I assume you can do the plasti dip/corrosion x treatment with the servo? I have a savox 1 around somewhere that should be strong enough but it's not a waterproof 1 you could put corrosion x on the board then plasti dip the outside also i would put some marine grease on the gears mainly the one were the servo horn go`s onto then when you put it all back togther put a small o-ring on the bit were the servo horn sits before putting the servo horn on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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