Hi there,
I've wanted a scale crawler for years after basing about with a Twin Hammers I've done some mods too, and finally bit the bullet and ordered a load of bits.
I'm a tinkerer and always spend lots of money upgrading toys I get, so thought I'd save the trouble and get one of the Chinese carbon and aluminium SCX10 clones, after watching a few youtube videos.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000116670626.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.52a65fa9RieOXy&algo_pvid=d562f0b6-00f2-418a-bd41-18fc89e6f809&algo_expid=d562f0b6-00f2-418a-bd41-18fc89e6f809-2&btsid=0b0a0ac216003596015592968ef014&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
I believe this chassis is a copy of the Mk I SCX10, with a slightly different layout. I'm looking to get all the bits I need, and have ordered a 35t brushed 540, a Hobbywing 1080, a 20kg steering servo, and already have the radio gear, wheels, and tyres.
Please can someone advise me on any other essential bits of kit, such as a servo chassis mount, I was thinking this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001043716489.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.4762c1c4eWhJbt&algo_pvid=d9ee08c2-c554-40a6-9c55-9c50ee85b491&algo_expid=d9ee08c2-c554-40a6-9c55-9c50ee85b491-22&btsid=0b0a187b16003601786288456e47d6&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
Is that the right part?
Also I think it is advised to do a panhard bar mod. I have seen a couple of kits for this, but don't want to spend too much, and would appreciate any advice on the best way to do this. I did see a cheap one that mounted on the pumpkin and requires a new steering rod, like this https://www.ebay.com/c/1051774747 is this any good? Thanks
Finally I need a body! I was thinking a Bronco body (I think it's team raffee) and is also compatible with the TRX4. I'd really like a land rover, but they all seem to be £100, whereas the bronco can be had for £45. Also considering a wrangler - but don't know what other options there are for sub £50 - but I'd like a hard body.
Thanks for any advice or tips Cheers.