TMaxxDave Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thoughts on the madbull? Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, TMaxxDave said: Thoughts on the madbull? Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo My first Rc, handles like a pig, tough as old boots, very simple to work on and looks pretty good too. Very good first model and a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Its for my lad if i get it. (3 years) figure its a safer option than my brushless hyper 10 Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 24 minutes ago, TMaxxDave said: Its for my lad if i get it. (3 years) figure its a safer option than my brushless hyper 10 Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo I'd stick a slow brushed motor into it until he learns how to control it, the move him upto the sliver can motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 What Alex said. Pop a 35 or 45t crawler can in. That'll keep it nice and slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 He currently uses my hyper 10tt with a big piece of blu tack behind the throttle to keep the speed down. Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk I'd aim for 35t motor in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 With its big Wild Willy wheels and tyres mated to a DT-01 gearbox that was designed with standard buggy wheels in mind, the Mad Bull is geared quite tall, and is surprisingly quick even on a 35t crawler motor. I started my youngest nephew on a 80t in his. Otherwise, I think it is a brilliant kids' first model, with tough, rubbery plastics used on the vulnerable bits making it virtually indestructible, and a wide track combined with low CoG making it very stable. The big wheels and plentiful ground clearance mean that it seldom gets stuck. It is a simple build ideal for getting kids involved - even the manual is kid-friendly. And with a styrene bodyshell that accepts a wide variety of paints, permanent markers, stickers, etc, you can let your lad get creative if you like. If he makes a pig's ear of it, replacements are under a tenner from Muddlesport. As for hop-ups I'd go for the obvious rubber-sealed bearing kit and steel pinion, and I'd put a bit of heatshrink tubing on the steering pushrod to reduce slop like so: When he gets used to it and wants a faster motor, then I'd look at oil shocks, but the stock pogo sticks are fine for pottering about at lowish speeds. Finally, if he reaches the point that he wants something more resembling a standard buggy, you can pop a set of standard buggy wheels on it and it comes out looking much like a Grasshopper II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thank you XVP :-) Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Madbull is ordered. Look forward to another build :-) Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Ordered the ball bearings and the kit with a Tamiya ESC, forgot to order paint. One question I do have, what steering servo would be best? I'm running a Savox 1257tg in my Neo, which is seriously overkill for what it actually needs to be. I might have to swap out a 9kg servo from my TB-01 and stick a 3kg in the rally car until I have pennies for a Savox for the Madbull 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Why Savox over say Hitec or Power HD? Can't see a MB needing more than say 20kg, which makes the Power HD a good contender, imho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 I like the shiny cases of savox and ive got 2 of the already. Id say 20kg is serious overkill. Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Despite its big wheels, the Mad Bull is pretty undemanding in terms of servo requirements by virtue of its light weight and effective servo saver. I'd value waterproofness above torque, especially since it is for a youngster who will probably enjoy driving through every puddle he can find. The 4.7kg Alturn "deluxe" waterproof ballraced servo at £6.99 from Muddlesport would be my choice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Muddlesport sounds like an good shop. The servo is on hold for the moment, gonna stick with that I've got in, had to be a grown up and pay the credit card off. Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 This arrived today. 2 questions..... What paint for the body? Anyone willing to paint my driver? Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Also, which oil shocks? And any suggestions for tyre foams as I don't like the squishy tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Tamiya TS paint works well for the body. No primer is required for adhesion, but you can use some if you like to improve the finish. Warhammer collectors are usually good painters. If none if your mates are into it, perhaps a local Games Workshop store can recommend someone? I use Absima/Ansmann/Fastrax oil shocks rebuilt with Tamiya seals on mine. Pretty much any oil shocks will do though - the suspension is not really advanced or sensitive enough to be all that fussy. I'd avoid tyre foams personally - the squishy tyres perform a valuable cushioning and impact protection function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Gonna have to order some paint, I don't know anyone into war hammer, and my local games workshop has closed. Wonder if my LHS could help out. What size shocks ? Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 On 01/06/2016 at 21:33, XV Pilot said: The 4.7kg Alturn "deluxe" waterproof ballraced servo at £6.99 from Muddlesport would be my choice. Good shout. I've used that servo, several times. No issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I'm gonna get Sharkfat to paint my Bull (When funds allow purchase etc.) Have already discussed the scheme. Ping him a DM Dave, he may do your driver for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Ill fire him a pm. But then again its for my lad. I dont think he will be too fussed if the driver isnt in it. I may just leave it out and save the pennies Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 23 hours ago, TMaxxDave said: What size shocks ? Shocks are about 70mm at the front and 95mm at the rear IIRC. I just matched my oil shocks to the length of the stock pogo sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 That was the easy option, asking you was the lazy option, lol. Cheers XVP Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 No worries. Just measured mine - 70mm and 95mm hole-to-hole they are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyb84 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 is the Baja kind and the Baja champ the same car with a different shell? looking at the chassis numbers, it looks like they are. After seeing MR XVPs i want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Yup, TL01B chassis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 This one? TL-01B chassis, Baja King shell, FTX Vantage wheelset, Fastrax Turf Ripper tyres and Ansmann oil shocks (since replaced with slightly longer black Ansmann items with threaded bodies). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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