everclear1984 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) Any other Hobao DC1 owners lurking about on here? I have oneb in kit form on it's way to me from MS, it should be here tomorrow 😬 I've gone for a HW 1080 to power it, I haven't decided on a motor or servos yet. Can't wait to get stuck into the build!! Edited November 18, 2020 by everclear1984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob bark Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I have one!! Also had kit version an also run hobby wing 1080!! I'm just running a cheap 35t motor an a cheap 20 kg servo!! Runs well!! Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 22 minutes ago, rob bark said: I have one!! Also had kit version an also run hobby wing 1080!! I'm just running a cheap 35t motor an a cheap 20 kg servo!! Runs well!! Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk Good to hear What servo are you running for gear shift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob bark Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Sorry dude didn't realise you had replied!! I'm just using a cheap servo!!it's a etronic from modelsport I just put cheaper electronic parts in for starters an was planning to upgrade to better parts once bit died but all is still running an my rig is 2 years old at xmasSent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 It is here! I planned on waiting to start the build this morning but I got a bit impatient last night 😁 There are plenty of build videos and build logs out there, but this is my first kit so here's mine Bag 1 - 2 speed transmission 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Bag 1 continued Bag 2 - Transmission 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Bag 3 - Chassis This is where I ran into my first slight issue. The manual calls fit part number 39056 but there is no mention of it anywhere else. However, part number 38303 is a perfect fit and there just so happens to be the exact amount needed. Typo maybe? And that's where I'm up to right now. More to come later on today 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) Yeah, definitely a typo. The manual even states that 2x 38303 set screws are needed, for that step. Strange though. Looking good, so far! Edited November 18, 2020 by PraetoR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Made loads of progress today, will get some pics to soon. Not sure I remembered to photograph everything but hey ho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Today's progress Links Receiver box and shift servo Side thingys (sorry for getting too technical here) and fitting of servo and esc Shift linkage The Hobao servo horn and hardware don't fit my servo so I'll have to find a workaround Steering servo Front and rear axles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) Axles continued At this point I was shouting and swearing because there was a missing screw and bearing Found them in another bag 😁 That's it for now Edited November 18, 2020 by everclear1984 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob bark Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Servo horn didn't fit on my little servo either!! I just used one that came with my servo!! It's only gear change so doesn't get much stress!!Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, rob bark said: Servo horn didn't fit on my little servo either!! I just used one that came with my servo!! It's only gear change so doesn't get much stress!! Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk That's good to hear, I'll be doing the same thing I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlC Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Looks like a good kit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Had a bit of a mare today, realised while fitting the axles that I'd assembled one of them back to front, took me a good while to work out what was going on 😁 Once I'd worked it out and got them both installed, I realised I'd fitted one of the diffs backwards, so the front and rear wheels were fighting each other. That'll teach me to rush things! Anyway, all sorted now so here are the pics Axles installed Shock assembly and fitting At this point I discovered that the shocks were binding really badly. I've seen lots of people complaining that the shocks were too stiff and this top spacer is the culprit. I gave them all a light sanding and now my shocks are silky smooth Shocks installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Another example of incorrectly labelled screws. I can't remember the correct part number, but 32212 are M2 screws where the bumper requires M3. This has been my biggest gripe of this build. Bumpers and battery tray installed The completed chassis! The body and soldering will have to wait for another day 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 All the hardware looks really beefy. Specially those milled aluminium chassis rails. Should be a strong truck. Looks pretty too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob bark Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I don't have anything else to compare mine too!! It's first and only crawler!! It feels quite sturdy when building it!! What's colour idea I chose tamiya two tone for mine!!Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 That looks a decent kit, and well bult👍 Keen to hear what your impressions are after putting it through its paces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 36 minutes ago, rob bark said: I don't have anything else to compare mine too!! It's first and only crawler!! It feels quite sturdy when building it!! What's colour idea I chose tamiya two tone for mine!! Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk I like that, I think you probably did a better job of painting yours than I have. I'll post up a pic later on today, I'm not quite done yet but I can already see the paint has bled a little around at least one of the windows 😡 Fortunately I don't think it'll be particularly noticeable once I get the decals and body pieces put on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, DartmoorTrails said: That looks a decent kit, and well bult👍 Keen to hear what your impressions are after putting it through its paces. Oh it'll be put through its paces, it won't look this clean for long 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post everclear1984 Posted November 21, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2020 Done! Well, close enough that I can take it for its maiden voyage tomorrow 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 That looks sweet mate 🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derka Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Looks like a nice trail truck. Not a fan of the big bumpers but the body looks pretty smart. It does very well built and durable 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, Derka said: Looks like a nice trail truck. Not a fan of the big bumpers but the body looks pretty smart. It does very well built and durable 👍 I can already tell the bumpers are going to be an issue, but I'll be running it stock for a while at least. There's a small step in my garden that even the Outback 2 can drive right up, this doesn't stand a chance unless I approach at quite a severe angle. Still, it does look pretty lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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