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**Looking for a new project... -** 10.10.2010, 05:56 PM

Well, as everyone is no doubt aware, Castle have their motor sale on at the moment. I picked up a 1518 which has a home waiting for it in my DB Flux for more comfortable 6s running. And I also picked up a 1717 for shits and giggles. I'm looking for inspiration on what to do with it. Any ideas for a good conversion/project? I was thinking about maybe a Madforce VE with custom links for a huge wheelbase...

magman · 10.10.2010, 10:22 PM

you could do a savage conversion

Chadworkz · 10.11.2010, 12:12 AM

Something 1/6 or 1/5 scale...maybe using one of the large, 1/6 scale bodies from any of the companies (Jada Toys, DUB Toys, Nylint, etc.)...

SV6000 · 10.12.2010, 12:59 AM

1/5 seems to be the rage at the moment

Chadworkz · 10.12.2010, 01:07 AM

Yea, I am currently building a 1/6 Dodge Magnum using Maxx-Based suspension and brushless, as well as a 1/6 Jesse James Chevy Truck that will end up a 1/5 "Scale Crawler" using custom solid-axles, 4-Links, and brushless...not to mention my 1/4+ scale pedal-car body that I want to make into a brushless RC car!

10.12.2010, 07:22 AM

Don't like 1/5th scale, besides which my DB17 will wear a Redcat Rampage/Duratrax Firehammer bodyshell quite happily without it looking outsize whislt weighing about 10lbs less than either.

I guess I really wouldn't mind massively overpowering an LST. That could be fun. Problem is finding a roller over here and then converting it to XXL.

justpassedu · 10.12.2010, 09:35 AM

Your in luck I have a roller fs ,,, http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...onversion.html ,,, I'll knock a few bucks off for you just email me at wurydaz@aol.com

thzero · 10.12.2010, 10:10 AM

So you DB17 with the heavy Big Joe weighs in at 6.4lbs? Damn!

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Originally Posted by E-sav

Don't like 1/5th scale, besides which my DB17 will wear a Redcat Rampage/Duratrax Firehammer bodyshell quite happily without it looking outsize whislt weighing about 10lbs less than either.

10.12.2010, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thzero

So you DB17 with the heavy Big Joe weighs in at 6.4lbs? Damn!

If it is 10lbs less than a redcat 1/5 that would make it in the 12-14lb range.

thzero · 10.12.2010, 01:25 PM

Ah yes... I completely read that wrong. 12-14 definetly sounds about right.

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Originally Posted by Fast5sRevo88

If it is 10lbs less than a redcat 1/5 that would make it in the 12-14lb range.

10.12.2010, 03:32 PM

Aye, RTR with the 3s packs, Big joes and heavy duty fibreglass shell the DB17 should sit right around 15lbs. Would most likely be 14lb with a lexan shell.

New project is decided, I have justpassedu's LST conversion on the way to me, along with the 1717 and some creative motor mounting, an MMM and a 6s pack we should be laying down some serious poke.

I need to know some stuff though, never owned or looked at an LST before... Gearing pitch? final drive ratio? metric/imperial screws? Useful upgrades?

LST bods, i need youuuuuuu!

Finnster · 10.12.2010, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E-sav

Aye, RTR with the 3s packs, Big joes and heavy duty fibreglass shell the DB17 should sit right around 15lbs. Would most likely be 14lb with a lexan shell.

New project is decided, I have justpassedu's LST conversion on the way to me, along with the 1717 and some creative motor mounting, an MMM and a 6s pack we should be laying down some serious poke.

I need to know some stuff though, never owned or looked at an LST before... Gearing pitch? final drive ratio? metric/imperial screws? Useful upgrades?

LST bods, i need youuuuuuu!

Both. grrrrr....

Good trucks tho. Lots of bods availible too. Any larger MT body should work

tashpop · 10.13.2010, 09:32 AM

idk how u feel about cen vehicals, but they have a trade in program and you can get a brand new gsr 5.0 factory roller for $200. i'm currently working on a gst 7.7 conversion and its a pretty fun project. i scored a 1717 for it, and i will most likely use my mgm 22418 to control it. i'd like to see more conversions for this truck out there.

10.13.2010, 12:38 PM

I like CEN stuff, had a couple of the 1/10th scales. Was actually looking at them before the LST. Didn't know you could get a factory roller. It's something to think about anyway.

10.31.2010, 12:19 PM

I have the LST now, got another MMM on the way, the 1717 is here. I need to setup the steering, get a 6s pack and find a motor mount to take the 1717.
Anyone know of a mount that will take it off the shelf?