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Forum: Monster Trucks
06-20-2015, 01:01 AM
Replies: 1,292
Views: 434,702
Posted By sschering

If you want to stretch those MGT conversions to...

If you want to stretch those MGT conversions to rival length Dollar Hobbyz has the Rival frame on sale for $4...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-17-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 1,292
Views: 434,702
Posted By sschering

Thanks for the comments.. Louis likes driving...

Thanks for the comments.. Louis likes driving it.. I can't wait to see what it'll do on 4S 5000 lipo packs.

It has the stock 14mm hexes on it for now..
One of the wheels was partly stripped when...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-17-2015, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1,292
Views: 434,702
Posted By sschering

I wish mine did.. the first FlySky RX (used) I...

I wish mine did.. the first FlySky RX (used) I put in my MGT Dewalt conversion failed to a full throttle run away.. Lucky for me it was only running on one 8.4v, hit a curb, flipped over and only...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-17-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

Any recommendations on what weight grease to run...

Any recommendations on what weight grease to run in the diffs?
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-16-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

Kershaw delivered a nice new 14.4v Dewalt 820...

Kershaw delivered a nice new 14.4v Dewalt 820 motor and wiring.

It bolted right in and was ready to rock.

http://i.imgur.com/GOnBsDLh.jpg

Video of the first run..
...
Forum: Monster Trucks
05-18-2015, 08:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

I pressed the easy button and ordered a Dewalt...

I pressed the easy button and ordered a Dewalt 820 14v with the dual feed harness from Kershaw.

If I run the 12v oddball motor I have on 16.8 it smokes..
Forum: Electric On-Road
04-10-2015, 08:10 AM
Replies: 2,868
Views: 215,845
Posted By sschering

I was running 17.5 brushless.. It's getting a...

I was running 17.5 brushless.. It's getting a 25.5 so i can run VTA
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-21-2015, 08:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

I swapped the broken axle block to the rear,...

I swapped the broken axle block to the rear, drilled a new arm hole and adjusted the tie rod to make it work till parts arrived.

I gave it a quick test run with a full charge on 16.8v
...
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-21-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

I only got 1 not so good video before I broke it...

I only got 1 not so good video before I broke it :)

This was with the packs mostly dead.. Even then the motor was smoking a little :)...
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-20-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

Well the other one isn't the right one either. ...

Well the other one isn't the right one either.

I ran it around on a single 8.4 pack and it did ok till the reciever glitched and it ran off. It slammed into a curb and broke the steering block....
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-20-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

It's alive! I don't k ow how long it will last....

It's alive! I don't k ow how long it will last. The motor was smoking after the first test. I don't think my dewalt is the same as the one everyone else uses.

I have an 18v motor from another...
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
03-19-2015, 11:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,025
Posted By sschering

Vintage Tran Am is a R/C racing class modeled...

Vintage Tran Am is a R/C racing class modeled after the full scale Trans am racing class from the early 70's..
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-19-2015, 10:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

I need to pick up some connectors tomorrow so I...

I need to pick up some connectors tomorrow so I can finish the wiring and give it a test run.

Then the fun part.. building the body mounts.

All the lights on this body have holes for bulbs.. I...
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-19-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

I caught my wife's cold and spent the day at home...

I caught my wife's cold and spent the day at home feeling like hell.

There was nothing better to do than get busy on the MGT.


After tapping the CVA cups and fitting the pins I hauled all the...
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-18-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

Well I've declared the mounts done (sorry phone...

Well I've declared the mounts done (sorry phone was dead.. pics tonight)

I finished stripping the MGT chassis last night.


On my to do today list.

Tap the CVA cups for the pins (4mm btw)...
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-16-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

I've soldered enough music wire with brass...

I've soldered enough music wire with brass winging to know it would work..

What I'd forgotten is torches burn all the flux off.. You need to use an iron or indirect torch heat. I'm hoping for more...
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-16-2015, 06:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

We picked up some 4mm button head screws for the...

We picked up some 4mm button head screws for the motor and did a test fit on the plate..

Just a little trim work to do on the mount plus make a top brace + guard and it'll be time to put the...
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-15-2015, 12:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

Slots accomplished. ...

Slots accomplished.

http://imgur.com/0d2n197h.jpg
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-14-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

OK shaft shortened.. It didn't take solder easy...

OK shaft shortened.. It didn't take solder easy but a ton of acid flux and wire wheeling got it done. It's a half lap joint inside 6MM brass tube.

After than I got the chassis opened up to clear...
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-13-2015, 06:03 AM
Replies: 1,292
Views: 434,702
Posted By sschering

Quick question for the Rival guys. How long...

Quick question for the Rival guys.

How long is the rear center CVA pin to pin?

My guess based on measuring pictures is 40mm

Am I close?
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-13-2015, 06:03 AM
Replies: 1,292
Views: 434,702
Posted By sschering

Quick question for the Rival guys. How long...

Quick question for the Rival guys.

How long is the rear center CVA pin to pin?
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-12-2015, 11:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

I didn't do much today but measure stuff since...

I didn't do much today but measure stuff since I've been helping my daughter build a 4wd rubber band car for a class project.

I need to cut 10mm out of the rear drive shaft to get it down to...
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-09-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

The next steps will be opening up the top and...

The next steps will be opening up the top and bottom of the chassis a little for the spur gear. That shouldn't be all that hard..

I've decided to give the HDPE mounts a trial run.. The stuff is...
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-08-2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

The mounts are a long way from their final form...

The mounts are a long way from their final form but they bolt in nice and square to the chassis.
The diff spins clean.. Nice!

http://i.imgur.com/je9pilPh.jpg

View from below.. I need to get...
Forum: Monster Trucks
03-06-2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,819
Posted By sschering

I don't know where I got a .700 drill bit but I'm...

I don't know where I got a .700 drill bit but I'm happy to have it..

http://i.imgur.com/Zzo2Oh9h.jpg

Followed up with the .750 reamer it makes a perfect bearing seat
...
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