rcer55 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Hi, Just wondering if anyone has ever built a 5th scale monster truck. I have an XL Savage Flux which is great. But i like a change. Thanks for any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick-blackout-mt-1-5th-monster-truck/rc-car-products/375995 Like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcer55 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 I only want brushless and waterproof. The petrol ones are too noisy and require quite a bit more maintenance. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Isn't the xmaxx 5th scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas2504 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I have to say as much as that is 5th scale it looks fairly small for one. A Cen gst is pretty much the same size Take a look at it, it says 1/8 scale but its much larger than any other 1/8 scale, http://www.cenracing.com/cars/gst/gst-e.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 you could get a 1/8th big truck then add wheel wideners & make the chassis longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcer55 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, Lucas2504 said: I have to say as much as that is 5th scale it looks fairly small for one. A Cen gst is pretty much the same size Take a look at it, it says 1/8 scale but its much larger than any other 1/8 scale, http://www.cenracing.com/cars/gst/gst-e.html It looks good. Anyone heard anything about their durability and parts availability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas2504 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Very durable but yeah have fun finding aftermarket or even replacement parts. Tires are a standard size I believe, also cheaper than the x maxx, but I think the x maxx is waterproof by default well as the CEN isn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcer55 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 5 minutes ago, NOFX said: Isn't the xmaxx 5th scale? Never heard of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas2504 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, turok007 said: you could get a 1/8th big truck then add wheel wideners & make the chassis longer You could but it might look kinda odd unless you found some way to extend the suspension arms or mount a larger body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas2504 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) here is the x maxx, https://traxxas.com/products/landing/X-Maxx/ (its new) Edited January 4, 2016 by Lucas2504 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, Lucas2504 said: You could but it might look kinda odd unless you found some way to extend the suspension arms or mount a larger body. the TT mt4 with wheel wideners and a longer chassis would be ok for a losi5 shell even the traxxas revo is a good start for a conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcer55 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 4 minutes ago, Lucas2504 said: here is the x maxx, https://traxxas.com/products/landing/X-Maxx/ (its new) Good find, it looks good but i think only available in the USA right now thanks for the link. I like traxxas trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcer55 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 My bad. It is available here, when in stock this HTML class. Value is http://www.modelspor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Maverick Blackout MT is the one you want...... It's amazing 1/5th scale...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Well, I thought that too, seeing as the question asked kinda directly pointed toward the Blackout (why reinvent the wheel, etc etc), however, as it is a gasser, the power source doth not his needs suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, Noj said: Well, I thought that too, seeing as the question asked kinda directly pointed toward the Blackout (why reinvent the wheel, etc etc), however, as it is a gasser, the power source doth not his needs suit. In stock form though the Blackout isn't exactly that intrusive, some nitro's make more noise and the engine now is as reliable as any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 4 hours ago, rcer55 said: I only want brushless and waterproof. The petrol ones are too noisy and require quite a bit more maintenance. Thanks. We can only try...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 4 hours ago, rcer55 said: I only want brushless and waterproof. The petrol ones are too noisy and require quite a bit more maintenance. Thanks. But they run for nearly an hour per tank and aren't known for bursting into flames.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D64givAePxY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 X-Maxx v. T-Maxx [ short chassis t-maxx but ... ] If your determined for true 5th scale - why not a converted Losi 5t to electric - then just do the mods needed to make it a Monster Truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I think FG do their MT as a brushless now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I wanted a petrol powered 5th scale truck...so I shortened ( a lot ) a KM Baja and converted it to use FG wheel squares. Bolt on a set of FG truck tyres and an FG monster shell and you are done. Easy job to convert a Baja driveline to brushless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Here you go Quite a rare beast Exhaust option.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcer55 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 15 hours ago, Rover Man said: Here you go Quite a rare beast Exhaust option.... What is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcer55 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 So if i had a Maverick Blackout MT converted to brushless and waterproof, what parts would you use? Trying to keep the cost under £1200 total cost. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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