My new RC toy...

[Maverick vRS]

 

Arrived yesterday unpainted... will keep updated when it's more complete and on the chassis...

[Maverick vRS]

I have a black magic vRS...

 

Do I paint the shell...

 

a. Black Magic to match my actual car...

b. Widowmaker Green (Rallye Green)

c. Skoda Candy White

d. Battleship Grey

[David 8]

Which chassis is it going on ???

 

 

Thinking about getting back into RC, wondered what you are running 

[Maverick vRS]

Currently on a Mardave v12 - the shell is 1/12 scale (160mm track, 210mm wheelbase) so suits the mardave quite well. I may build a custom chassis to hold this one though, with some parts from my old nitro car as a display model (rather than car park bashing it)

 

Also got a 3 wheeler project on the go that is taking priority...

[David 8]

A little small for my liking, I used to run a Mardave Meteor a long time ago.

[Coops]

Currently on a Mardave v12 - the shell is 1/12 scale (160mm track, 210mm wheelbase) so suits the mardave quite well. I may build a custom chassis to hold this one though, with some parts from my old nitro car as a display model (rather than car park bashing it)

 

Also got a 3 wheeler project on the go that is taking priority...

 

A fellow Mardave v12 owner myself - currently running a Mini Cooper shell.

[Maverick vRS]

The current shell I have is a VW camper, but also have a mk1 escort. Always been an ABS plastic guy so lexan will be a new experience!

 

I've uprated mine for car park/seafront bashing though, so not official race regs any more...

 

6 cell battery pack, 20T motor, ESC and rubber tamiya rubber tyres

[Coops]

Where do you get your rubber tyres from? I run mine outside and struggle to find them.

[Maverick vRS]

Still on the set I bought a couple of years ago! I think I got them from RCMart (hong kong based)

 

Also got the spongy foam inners

[Coops]

Thanks, will take a look.

[Maverick vRS]

Took some pics of the shell on my chassis - the chassis needs lengthening by 7mm to sit right, as the wheelbase is 210mm vs the mardave v12's 203mm. I need to re-drill the mounts to move but shouldn't be an issue!

 

I've also got a can of black magic from halfords, so will be painting imminently (if the workshop is warm enough, might even get a chance this weekend!)

 

Couple of pictures of the "mock fitting" on the chassis before painting.

[Coops]

looks a good fit - what are you going to use to lengthen the chassis?

 

never worked with lexan before.

[danny6189]

I like that. Wish I never sold my RC cars.

[vindaloo]

Needs to be an almost invisible motorbike IMO...

 

All together now.... "In the wonderland zoo. There are certain bears who......"

[Maverick vRS]

looks a good fit - what are you going to use to lengthen the chassis?

 

never worked with lexan before.

 

The chassis is a sheet of aluminium/steel with the wishbones mounted to it with bolts - I can redrill the mounts 7mm forward and re-bolt (there is ~20mm spare at the front!) Will need adjustment of the track rods but do-able.

 

The only worry is actually the track width. The rear will be a bit narrow so may have to be creative with some form of spacing/chopping to make it a usable model. However I may just use some 18mm ply and make this purely a "shelf beauty" if I can't adjust enough.

[Coops]

My Mardave chassis doesn't have that much spare at the front!

[Maverick vRS]

You can just about see in the photo above the wishbone mounted on the chassis and how it is set back. 

 

I don't have bumpers in place on the chassis so this probably helps.

[Dean-]

You guys missed out on a cracking RC car... 

 

Posted an ad on here a month or so ago, I bought it on an impulse buy and wanted rid.

 

Sadly sold it today for £51 :( 

 

...bought it in November for £155

[Updown789]

Paint it fantasy green!

[Coops]

Here's my V12 with the Mini shell:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plus the Ford Pickup shell I have:

 

[Coops]

Got this:

 

 

and this delivered yesterday:

 

 

 

 

Electronic speed control replaces the existing manual controller, and took opportunity to upgrade the motor at the same time.

 

Not fitted yet but also going to upgrade from MHz to GHz transmitter / receiver so will probably do that upgrade first and get it working before doing these.

[kilted]

So tempted to swap the Nitro engine in my RC for something similar but as it is an Ishima (they had a pretty limited run in the UK a few years back) I doubt parts will be readily available for it. Would miss the distinctive nitro sound though

 

Need to find some time to take it out of the garage and blast it.

[Coops]

Got my GHz transmitter and receiver set, but can I get the bloody receiver to work

[kentphil1]

Who makes the system?, Spectrum or is it  a Futaba clone Coops?. What voltage pack are you running?, does it need a receiver pack if it is 1S Lipo?.

[Coops]

 

 

Who makes the system?, Spectrum or is it  a Futaba clone Coops?. What voltage pack are you running?, does it need a receiver pack if it is 1S Lipo?.

 

 

 

Hey sorry for the late response, hadn't got a follow notification on the thread!

 

The new GHz system I've got is the Core RC Code setup: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/core-rc-code-2.4ghz-2-channel-fhss-sport-stick-combo/rc-car-products/38218

 

Comes complete with transmitter and receiver. First one I got the Rx was faulty but it was replaced, and Modelsport bound it to the transmitter prior to despatch. Unfortunately I've not delved into wheel transmitters yet and am still on sticks.

 

 

In terms of batteries, the Mardave runs 3.8v 3700mAh (http://www.componentshop.co.uk/4-8v-3700mah-sc-nimh-battery-pack-2-x-2.html?___SID=U) and the receiver runs straight off the ESC and doesn't need a separate battery pack.

 

Haven't migrated into LiPo yet............................but have just ordered this 1/14 Brushless Buggy from Germany:

 

 

 

4WD shaft drivetrain, Front and rear metal gear differentials, 4500Kv 2838 brushless motor, 2.4GHz technology radio system and 7.2V 1100mAh NiMH battery. All RTR and better spec'd than the UK supplied ones - aluminium chassis (as opposed to plastic) for starters.