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Been working in the workshop a little more today.. Pegboard up and models hung... Edit: Managed to squeeze them all along the top row 😄

I can tell you that it'll fit, never heard of those packs before. I'd probably go for this one: edit: i lied, doesn't fit, gimme a minute. Battery tray size is 186x48x43. The GensAce one will fit, had a CNHL pack linked here before. This one: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/1361665 and buy an adaptor separately. I'm picky when it comes to LiPos, the ones you mentioned might be perfectly fine but with magic angry pixies, i always err on the safe side of things. Reason for discarding the CNHL pack i had linked prior is that the Maxx uses a "bar" to clamp the battery in, so the max height is an actual max height, or the tray doesn't close. The GensAce pack will fit. Nah, since Traxxas stuff basically arrives within 48 hours, just order a pair when you break one (one to replace, one for spares). No point in gathering spares if nothing's broken yet, imho. And you hit the nail on the head: Traxxas are (sometimes vastly) overpriced, but there's things that one simply can't argue with - be it ease of access to basically everything on the rig if it needs replacing, or the quality of the plastic used. I'm at the age now where i get angry at the price of Traxxas rigs (because they're overpriced) - but still buy them because, again age-related, i just can't be arsed to faff around anymore. I basically pay for convenience, that's how i see it. Bit arse, but in the end.. i'm german, my wife gets scared when i get angry at things lol, so i try to keep the german cursing in check. 😁

The Dynam F4U Corsair, I got it assembled today, it's an amazing airplane.

No worries mate, I also have too many projects!

Traxxas itself doesn't cover warranty in the UK anyway, it's the shop you buy from. Never had an issue and did have a re-soldered ESC to send back. I don't know if it's policy - but you could message the shop you're ordering from, and ask them if they could resolder the TRX connector on the Maxx or whatever straight away (modelsport does offer soldering services). That should be covered just fine, though i wouldn't promise anything.

Good to know, thanks. I might see you around one day then, my sister lives in Chandlers Ford, could be a 'good' excuse to 'visit' her haha

There’s a few skate parks around. The one I go to most is called ‘free space’ and is in chandlers Ford. The ramps are plastic so a bit more forgiving than concrete. There’s also a dirt jump track there for the bigger stuff. I got speaking to the guys building the jumps a while ago and they said there’s no problem using rc’s up there just not ‘race’ ones?! Essentially they just don’t want people chewing the track up. He even said they’d entertain the idea of a RC club or events up there.

They look far better with the paint schemes you’ve done mate!!

Thanks for the tips, it's certainly useful to have all this info in one place that I can come back to later (MJX and Dumbo TX/RX) Ahh OK, thanks, that's what I thought you meant. That's not good that companies do that, bit cheeky! Would this be OK/fit the Maxx do you know? https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/pink-ultra-xr-lipo-4s-148v-5000mah-50c-multi-connector-xt90-ec5-trx-deans-lp-soft-1351864 I know you said about chopping the TRX connector off the ESC straight away, but I'm not 100% comfortable doing that yet, I just want to have a bit of a play first without having to modify anything, then I'll get into upgrading/modding when I feel more confident/want to change things lol Yeah I'm aware that everything breaks, nothing is indestructible lol. I'm aware that stuff breaks, I'd be the unlucky one and trash whatever I get on the first run lol. Good to know that you have some experience with one though and think it's pretty tough 👍 Guess I'll add some extra rear drive shafts then when I place my order then! 😉 I did like Traxxas models, they were pretty easy to work on and reasonably reliable, even if they are overpriced. I will probably try one of the Chinese variants one day, but I think initially I want something that I have a familiarity with, and has spare parts readily available cos I know I'll be breaking something (that's just my luck!)

I have never had a fire with a lipo but have seen enough training videos at work to take caution

Went to my local spot to try my hpi e10. I've put on different drift wheels and a body to suit as they too wide for the one that came with it. I forgot how hard drifting is but i enjoyed it much more than when i tried in the past. I Had to use a nimh though i ain't soldered on a xt90 yet. Nimh shud be banned 😩

I've only seen 2 in person but they were stored in hot vehicles but they were first gen lipos, I've shorted one and puffed a cell (my fault it's not a good idea to check cell voltages with big multimeter probes) and i puffed one trying to recover it but never a fire in use or charging, I think the main problem people have is they trust the max c ratings too much 2 hours to charge a pack is too slow for most and I'm sure none have checked the power draw on their rigs especially when they put bigger wheels and pinions on Also people buy the cheap lipos expecting the performance of the slightly more expensive ones (prime example zee 5500s some change to 6000+ which is a red flag to me)

Nothing ever broke on both my Maxx's or my X-Maxx (at least mechanically, i did have the VXL8s nope out) - that doesn't mean they don't break, i know they do. 😉 I'm not arguing against the MJX, it does seem a good value proposition - my argument is more in the rut of "you're always one bad landing away from a parts order". And when that day arrives (and it will arrive, with any RC), personally i'd much rather have a Traxxas (disregarding my well known opinions on the brand itself) than a chinese rig (be it MJX or WLToys "long number here"). For known faults, the Maxx does have a habit of breaking the rear driveshafts on a bad landing. They're <£15, available basically everywhere, and are changed in less than 5 minutes. In regards to comparison, the MJX compares much better to the MT10 and Sketer imho. That all said, i don't have a stake with Traxxas or any other manufacturer - in the end, go for what you think suits you best. edit: as an aside, i would rate chinese jobs much higher if there was a reliable and lasting(!) local parts support for them, but there generally isn't. It's always "order from ali", with all the joys that stem from there - be it unreliability, waiting times, crooked dealers etc - and within a year, maybe two, spares simply disappear. Same crap different name with Hobbyking rigs.

Anything can break, all i can say is the 2 MJX i own have been used hard and to date nothing has failed at all , not a single thing, on the 1/16 truck the wheelie bar has bent a little but its not broke, you can bet next time i run one it will more than likely destroy its self but it does seem they are pretty tough trucks

I mean that CNHL is the most likely manufacturer to hit the numbers they advertise, as opposed to some others. I've seen capacities as low as 3600mah on a 5000mah pack - LiPos are notorious for being mislabelled. That's why buying from a reputable source is important. 👍 If "motor mount screws backing out" is the only issue with a Maxx (one i haven't even encountered, and i had two of them) - then i'd argue you're pretty well set. Comparing it to a model noticeably smaller isn't quite fair either, even ignoring the fact that you're mistaken about the "nothing breaks" part. To be very clear, every RC breaks. Anyone suggesting otherwise is a fanboy or liar. I usually agree with Lone-wolf a lot, but on this occasion, the statement made is simply wrong.

The MJX is a very good alternative if you dont have brand loyalty and yes if it does break you may have to wait a week for the parts but not the end of the world, the 1/10 will run 4s out of the box and lets just say mental fast, one thing i will say is the radio is acceptable but not stunning but upgrading to a Dumbo is only about £35, truck has normal battery plug not silly traxx plug. But to balance things up Traxxas are renowned for spare parts back up, if it breaks you will get parts from local hobby shop most of the time and Traxxas usually perform pretty good

I’ve not had any fires but I have chucked a battery already because it was damaged from bashing. Will be sticking with hard case lipos for the skate park bashers from now on.

Long story but ended up with another FMS Discovery. As with my other, repainted it and added rear LED lights. Few minor mods, mostly cosmetic. Also (as usual!) made a lightbar from keychain torch (hidden under 'box')