Stormbringer Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jack Reacher said: As we are doing pics, here is one from the weekend, i am starting to like this rig I thought you might mate Trucks looking good there as well Edited September 15, 2021 by Stormbringer 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Friend of mine is looking to build his first crawler. With this thing going for just £199 on Modelsport, would you guys recommend it over the usual suspects? That price just seems too good to pass up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 40 minutes ago, PraetoR said: Friend of mine is looking to build his first crawler. With this thing going for just £199 on Modelsport, would you guys recommend it over the usual suspects? That price just seems too good to pass up! I really don’t need another truck but I’m still super tempted - it has great heritage and the price is a giveaway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 @PraetoR I really dont think he will be disapointed with a DC1 and only bad thing i would say is the stock shocks 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxman Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I must say I quite impressed with this kit and might get one myself. I was thinking about building Bronco using HPI kit but after reading this thread I will most likely get this ordered shortly. I might swap the body for Bronco and see what I could achieve with this kit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Cheers for the replies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 No probs mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post m33bhardwaj Posted September 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2021 (edited) Hey all i had been looking to get a crawler since long and found one built kit on eBay. It has been nicely built, yet to take it out in the wild and get it dirty. It came will all electronics(absima 1060 and a 25kg servo) and lights fitted as an rtr and with a dumborc 6ch tx/rx. there have been some metal mods as well. Pics attached. the tyres are not glued to will order one. Will keep it as it is for now and look for upgrades later. I think I got a good deal Edited October 25, 2021 by m33bhardwaj 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Nice find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Very nice and welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m33bhardwaj Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 I was wondering if a similar body would fit the DC1? Any views on what mods would be required? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 youl need shorter rear body mounts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Possibly even shorter rear shocks and a lower mounting position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, PraetoR said: Possibly even shorter rear shocks and a lower mounting position. Maybe but you might just get away with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 A full depth pickup bed is difficult with any truck - a shallow bed, “toolbox” or tonneau cover makes life much easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m33bhardwaj Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 I get what you guys are saying, the body fitting would require some mods. But the killer body in my post above is too expensive. Will look for some some budget models with such bodies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 1 hour ago, m33bhardwaj said: I get what you guys are saying, the body fitting would require some mods. But the killer body in my post above is too expensive. Will look for some some budget models with such bodies! Lots of much more affordable choices both in the UK and from sites like AliExpress, also depends on whether you want the toughness and durability of a polycarbonate body or the scale realism of an injection moulded hardbody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 11 hours ago, m33bhardwaj said: Hey all i had been looking to get a crawler since long and found one built kit on eBay. It has been nicely built, yet to take it out in the wild and get it dirty. It came will all electronics(absima 1060 and a 25kg servo) and lights fitted as an rtr and with a dumborc 6ch tx/rx. there have been some metal mods as well. Pics attached. the tyres are not glued to will order one. Will keep it as it is for now and look for upgrades later. Got this for 200£! I think I got a good deal looks pretty sweet love the coloured alloy rods and your lightbar looks very similar to my one and the drive shafts look pretty decent, bargain 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m33bhardwaj Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Do you have any links for any hardbody? Sorry to pester you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, m33bhardwaj said: Do you have any links for any hardbody? Sorry to pester you! Sorry no Yrkoon and I are running the stock shells on ours still and they have taken a fair bit of abuse so far 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) On 20/09/2021 at 16:59, m33bhardwaj said: Do you have any links for any hardbody? Sorry to pester you! ah soz like dad says we are on the stock shells but they do protect it pretty well from some of the mad stuff i try to power over when it tumbles and rolls 20 foot or more down steep rough stuff lol Edited September 24, 2021 by Yrkoon 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 So in response to me moving the battery tray to rear of chassis and a couple of you suggesting move it back to stock position i propose a compromise....................................i have ordered a second battery tray, to mount in the stock position so i will be able to run single battery in either place or even better twin lipo so 10400mah should give all day run time. Just waiting for new one to arrive 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 cool let us know how you get on with that mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m33bhardwaj Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 When I connect my led roof bar to the light system I have, upon accelerating the light dims and fluctuates. Is this normal? Or do I need a better esc? I currently run the absima 1060 to esc. The roof bar is connected to the lighting system for the truck which powers the front and rear lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dag Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Just ordered a DC1 kit this morning from Modelsport. Should be here tomorrow. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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