Robitronics Scalpel 1/18th Pan Car?

[jeffb]

Originally Posted by HVAC25000

Guys I'm looking for a brushless esc that will fit in this car that isn't made by Castle.

I'm running 4 cells. The quark won't work.

Any other options?

Thanks guys

You could give this a try....http://www.teamtekin.com/minirage.html

[HVAC25000]

According to my calipers and Tekin's measurements, that esc won't fit in a scalpel.

[bigb11]

ATTENTION

We have a few 6 cell chassis kits left, until we restock. Also have Porshe 956 and Nissan R-390 bodies in stock. We have t-plates in stock to.

Coming Fall 2008

updated 6 cell chassis kits, were making it better thanks to your comments.

[HVAC25000]

Originally Posted by Kings Kid

my scapel is up forsale. this is a package only.
http//www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?p=435299#post4352099

no it's not...

[Lee_123]

I'm thinking of upgrading to a 6 cell chassis. For you guys who have made the switch to 6 cells what do you race against? Where I race there are only a couple of Scalpels and I can't recall the last time there was a Scalpel class. I'd like to race this puppy again and think the 6 cell would allow me to race with the M18s especially if I drop a sedan body on it.

[trailranger]

For those with the 4-cell scalpels has anyone tired LiPO or LiFePO4 cells?

I have been runing some Sub-C LiFePO4 cells in my 1:12 and oval cars with sucess so I thought I would try them in my mini's. http://rcbuy.vstore.ca/product_info..../cName/lifepo4

Anyone have some Pro's and Cons to using a LiPO or NiMH? All I have used in my Mini is NiMH. The NiMH are ok, but loose life and going up in capacity adds weight.
The Life Cells that cells that I have used in my oval car have good rip and about 5-cell speeds. Races over 5-min may be hard making run time.
Then there is LiPO, I've heard they lack the punch/rip but have good speeds on longer straights.

[all4fun]

Originally Posted by trailranger

For those with the 4-cell scalpels has anyone tired LiPO or LiFePO4 cells?

I have been runing some Sub-C LiFePO4 cells in my 1:12 and oval cars with sucess so I thought I would try them in my mini's. http://rcbuy.vstore.ca/product_info..../cName/lifepo4

Anyone have some Pro's and Cons to using a LiPO or NiMH? All I have used in my Mini is NiMH. The NiMH are ok, but loose life and going up in capacity adds weight.
The Life Cells that cells that I have used in my oval car have good rip and about 5-cell speeds. Races over 5-min may be hard making run time.
Then there is LiPO, I've heard they lack the punch/rip but have good speeds on longer straights.

Trailranger,
I like to run the Thunder Power 2 cell 1320 20c 7.4v battery. Compaired to NIMH they are smaller aprox. 13mm x 38mm x 64mm and weight less. And they don't lack punch. Because they are smaller and weight less, you can put the lipo on one side of your Scalpel and the electronics on the other side. You will not have run time or speed issues. I'm also designing a new chassis for the Scalpel to make your setups much more user friendly.....stay tuned to this thread. I will have pics in the very near future of my new ride. Once testing is completed and I am satisfied with it's performance, they will be available on line. I have soooooooooooo many projects going right now that it's hard to get everything completed as I origionally planned. I'm really hoping that Robitronics will sell all there advertised optional hop-ups here in the US. I know all of us Scalpel owners are anxiously waiting for that to happen. Later

[HVAC25000]

Originally Posted by all4fun

I'm also designing a new chassis for the Scalpel to make your setups much more user friendly.....stay tuned to this thread. I will have pics in the very near future of my new ride. Once testing is completed and I am satisfied with it's performance, they will be available on line. I have soooooooooooo many projects going right now that it's hard to get everything completed as I origionally planned. I'm really hoping that Robitronics will sell all there advertised optional hop-ups here in the US. I know all of us Scalpel owners are anxiously waiting for that to happen. Later

I can't wait to see your chassis!

I also can't wait for Robitronics to get off their asses and begin delivering to the u.s.

[bigb11]

Here are some pictures of the new parma body.

[HVAC25000]

Originally Posted by bigb11

Here are some pictures of the new parma body.

Which have been on Parma's, Tower's, and Horizon's website for weeks now...

[bigb11]

parma's the only one who has pictures.

[HVAC25000]

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=PAR10084

What's that? A touring car?

[bigb11]

tower does nt, but this just to let people see the body.

[Bermbuster]

Originally Posted by HVAC25000

I also can't wait for Robitronics to get off their asses and begin delivering to the u.s.

The Scalpel is a "winter" car....Robitronics is in no rush...

[MikeR]

Originally Posted by bigb11

Here are some pictures of the new parma body.

Thanks- First time I've seen it. I don't get to browse as much as I used to.