Shergar Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Theres a really good holmes hobbies video for setting up the 1080 on youtube. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4llum83 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Shergar said: Theres a really good holmes hobbies video for setting up the 1080 on youtube. Yes this one... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post c4llum83 Posted May 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2022 (edited) On 04/05/2022 at 21:28, Trunkle said: Looking good! 👍 Out and about getting the Mando Mauler's wheels wet for the first time.. Edited May 21, 2022 by c4llum83 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 1 hour ago, c4llum83 said: Out and about getting the Mando Mauler's wheels wet for the first time.. Looking good mate 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Looks great in its natural habitat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4llum83 Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Stormbringer said: Looks great in its natural habitat Thanks all. The Hobbywing 1080 and the ftx parts have now arrived for making it 4 wheel steer, just waiting for the flysky fs-gt5 transmitter/receiver to arrive from China via AliExpress... Also wondering whether to upgrade the stock 20T motor to a Holmes Hobbies Trailmaster 21T seeing as so many people rate it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 The holmes motors are good .you could order 1 and when/if kit motor packs up change it then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 THIS IS THE WAY INDEED! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Freddy Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 On 17/05/2022 at 19:20, Shergar said: Theres a really good holmes hobbies video for setting up the 1080 on youtube. Thanks…. Only just saw this by chance (I don’t have a Mauler) and I plan to set up a 1080 tonight. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trunkle Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 If you can't wait for the slow boat from china , look whats back in stock 👍 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/ftx-mauler-optional-receiver-for-seperate-esc-use-not-2-in1--422676 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4llum83 Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Trunkle said: If you can't wait for the slow boat from china , look whats back in stock 👍 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/ftx-mauler-optional-receiver-for-seperate-esc-use-not-2-in1--422676 Lol yeh saw that but decided not to spend twice just to avoid waiting a few days. Controller is guaranteed delivery by 8 June. Got my mate (and YouTube guides) to help me figure all this lot out for the 4WS setup at some point - might as well do it all at once! Then when the stock motor packs up I'll replace with a HH. I've asked Red Winches their UK stockist for some advice on whether 21T Trailmaster is the best choice... The Crawlmaster / Trailmaster range and turn/torque/speed variety etc is a little confusing! Edited May 21, 2022 by c4llum83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 I think the crawlmaster is better and may have more torque but worth checking out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 And I prefer the Trailmaster 😁 Either is good, I have tried both and have one of each in two similar trucks running your transmission! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4llum83 Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Shergar said: And I prefer the Trailmaster 😁 Either is good, I have tried both and have one of each in two similar trucks running your transmission! I want to be able to get some good strong slow crawling in, but also open up the throttle on the open beach with the family and bomb around a bit at speed - nothing crazy quick obviously, just have some fast fun with it occasionally... Appreciate there's always a compromise but trying to find that sweet spot for the mauler... How would you say both crawlmaster and trailmaster compare in terms of crawling v speed? Edited May 21, 2022 by c4llum83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 (edited) Im using a trailmaster in my dc1 and there is a noticeable speed increase and better crawling than my sons dc1 with a generic motor I also have a crawlmaster motor but not used it yet as its awaiting 1 of the trx,s motors to pack in But Shergars the man to ask as he runs both motors Edited May 21, 2022 by Stormbringer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 46 minutes ago, c4llum83 said: How would you say both crawlmaster and trailmaster compare in terms of crawling v speed? I’d say they are as quick as each other! Crawlmaster is super smooth low speed, Trailmaster has a better drag brake. I like a full 100% drag brake on a low turn 45+ turn motor, however on a low turn 21/27 turn motor it will hurt the gearbox when you (effectively) near enough stop itself dead if you come on the throttle sharpish! You can have fun trying the 1080 programmer with different settings (and a hill!). Go for the crawlmaster this time round 👍 Read through the Homles advice, the Mauler gearbox and ratios is effectively an Axial AX10 copy so take the gearing advice on his site too, buy a RW pinion and a spare spur FTX gear off someone like Modelsport too. https://holmeshobbies.com/motor-recommendations If your beach running a set of rubber shielded bearings might be a good service part, the 2 gearbox to propshaft outputs and each axle propshaft output seem to go first. https://www.rcbearings.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2182 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4llum83 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 (edited) On 21/05/2022 at 23:36, Shergar said: I’d say they are as quick as each other! Crawlmaster is super smooth low speed, Trailmaster has a better drag brake. I like a full 100% drag brake on a low turn 45+ turn motor, however on a low turn 21/27 turn motor it will hurt the gearbox when you (effectively) near enough stop itself dead if you come on the throttle sharpish! You can have fun trying the 1080 programmer with different settings (and a hill!). Go for the crawlmaster this time round 👍 Read through the Homles advice, the Mauler gearbox and ratios is effectively an Axial AX10 copy so take the gearing advice on his site too, buy a RW pinion and a spare spur FTX gear off someone like Modelsport too. https://holmeshobbies.com/motor-recommendations If your beach running a set of rubber shielded bearings might be a good service part, the 2 gearbox to propshaft outputs and each axle propshaft output seem to go first. https://www.rcbearings.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2182 Thanks mate that's really useful! Of course there's so many options and a lot of it comes down to personal preference over time trying different combinations I just heard back from the really helpful Neil at Red Winches who said: "The 21T 550 Trailmaster sport is the ideal motor for your Mauler, I would go for the Trailmaster over the Crawlmaster as it will give more drag brake which you will find beneficial with the weight of the Mauler." So... Ordered TrailMaster 21T from Modelsport (Red Winches recommended as they were out of stock) so will look forward to putting it to the test! Edited May 23, 2022 by c4llum83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4llum83 Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Holiday fun on the beach, until I think saltwater got into the motor, esc or one of the connections and now lost drive. Cleaned and lubricated but still no luck. Doh! .... Lucky I got new motor, esc and receiver to go in it when I get home... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_3125 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Hi all, I’m a complete newbie to this game. bought myself the mauler last week and love it, looked to upgrade straight away and got a basket of a few bits. Are these the right for the mauler and do you recommend anything else? thanks Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trunkle Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 You'll want the 1080 brushed crawler esc mate , otherwise all good 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 It might be a good idea to get some all metal diffs for it, the plastic ones dont seem to last long 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 7 hours ago, wombat said: It might be a good idea to get some all metal diffs for it, the plastic ones dont seem to last long 😀 These fit: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294068560262?hash=item4477da2186:g:GokAAOSw6phgUWXm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post c4llum83 Posted June 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) So, back from the coast and time for some much needed repairs - my mate and RC mechanic immediately diagnosed the problem - saltwater ruined and corroded the stock combo esc and receiver, but everything else is all good - so we installed the Hobbywing 1080 ESC along with Flysky BS6 receiver to pair with the new GT5 Transmitter that arrived while I was away from China... And once all the cables are tidied up will also be adding this brilliant receiver cover that I discovered FTX produce for the Mauler design (maybe intended for the RGT version?) that obviously doesn't fit over the stock Mauler combo rx/esc but I spotted bundled as part of the standard battery/esc tray replacement set... https://www.makeitbuildit.co.uk/ftx-mauler-electronics-battery-trays-w-strap-set-10665 Perfect fit, looks good and more importantly will help better protect the RX and cable connections from future water and mud... Although I've learned my lesson and won't be running through sea water again!! 😅 Edited June 5, 2022 by c4llum83 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesnake505 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Evening all, My lads mauler is killing center drive shafts, running stock with hsp diff gears, 1080 esc and a 2s lipo. Stock shafts, after market ones none seem to last more then a pack or two. My lads only 7 and ita frustrating he can run it around the garden with out center shaft issues. Does any one have any bullet proof shafts that will fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Hi @thesnake505, in what way is it killing the driveshafts ?, my mauler has the hsp diffs, traxxass rx, tx, and esc and the stock propshafts and never broken one, even when used with 2s The only problem ive had was it kept destroying the osf axle end casing and steering hub, and bending the axle driveshaft, which was due to the super grippy deepwoods tyres on it. I fitted different tyres and have had no breakages since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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