Geehawk Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 For my third RC I'm planning on getting one or the other but I have 1 question. With it's light weight, and 'puny' motor, are they capable of towing a trailer weighing up to 0.75kg? Just over grass, gentle slope up on the return journey. If not is there any way of improving the pulling power? Failing that, any other 'scale' models that would have the grunt, but not cost too much more? Hmm. Thats 3 questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) Wouldn't bother changing the motor as you'd then get into new axles and driveshafts etc. You might consider one of the Tamiya CC-01s. They start at about the same price as the Outback.They aren't as good at crawling as an Outback and are more of a trail runner. They are the same chassis but have a number of different bodies available. Easy to fit a high torque motor for pulling. Tyres would need changing for something with more grip. John Edited April 2, 2017 by johninderby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbadger Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 You could consider fitting a pinion with less teeth, that provides more torque, and they can do with slowing down anyway,. From the box they can pull wheelies, especially if you use lipo. I now have 2 outbacks and i also own a cc01 pajero,. The outback model is far superior across rough ground. They give my scx a good run for its money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geehawk Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Just came across this video. I realise the trailer is light, but the terrain is far more than I need to traverse (and towing duties would be infrequent), so I might just give it a go. After all what's the worse that can happen ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geehawk Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) Well I decided on a Barrage (due mainly to the electronics) and had one in my MS basket yesterday but life got in the way before I could checkout. Today they don't even list them. Sent a query and got this reply "With regret due to our supplier's decision to sell direct to the public means we will no longer be stocking Horizon Hobby products. So unfortunately once our stock is sold out we won't be getting any more" Anyone have any ideas where to get a Barrage at a good price from a decent retailer. I've only ever bought from MS and have got used to their (IMO) superb customer service. Edited April 12, 2017 by Geehawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/274370/?gclid=CLCZk6vnntMCFdZAGwodtWAI5Q Although I'd ring and doublecheck stock. Some complain about Wheelspin's service but I've never had a problem when the item's in stock. John Edited April 12, 2017 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geehawk Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Ordered. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geehawk Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 And arrived about an hour ago via DPD, even though I chose the Free, 4 day service. So far I can't fault Wheelspin's service. Impressed so far. Out of the box it tackled and cleared a short rock course in my garden that my bog standard Scout faired no better on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Glad you got good service from Wheelspin. It's not bad right out of the box and needs very little in the way of mods. Just remember when the stock servo goes you'll need the Outback servo mounting plate as well as a standard servo. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geehawk Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Already have a servo on order for when that time comes. Pretty sure I can knock up a mount for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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