ill just turn it back up http://www.socal-rc.com/forum/images...s/rolleyes.gif im not as dumb as branden!

got mine! I'm 32 years old with 2 kids. I got the call from the lhs and when I walked in I became a 5yr old at x-mas morning. :lol::lol::lol:

didn't get very far yet building. stearing and tranny's are all I had time for. off to work now. thought of calling in sick to finish the truck :sneaky:

right place at the right time
 

I walked into the Hobby People in Murrieta today and there were 3 kits sitting there. the guy said 4 kits were delivered just 2 hours earlier, 1 sold 30 minutes before i got there. While I was there another guy came in and picked one up.
Cant wait to start building tomorrow.
Thanks to all the posters with all of the helpful info :)

What gears are everyone using for the 1410 Castle the 32pitch with the reducer or the 48? And if the 32 what's a good starting point forr the pinion?

age
 

getting mine today at my local hobby shop. Im 61 years old and a kid at heart. He dies with the most toys wins. at i will win at something. lol:D

I wanna know myself aswell
but I think it is best to use the 32 pitch. maybe around 12T or 13T pinion for a small track and 14T/15T for larger tracks

On the little brown truck for delivery today. I'll have it on the track this weekend. Can't wait.:D

the question on losi wheels fitting. they fit but are they under the body or sticking out?

Of course, who doesn't have time for trannys? :p

I ordered it from my LHS in Canada and will get it Friday. I doubt yours will be delivered by then :P

I should have an answer for this early today.

Started my build last night. Diffs had "differing" :) amounts of fluid but neither correct. One had minimal amount.

Servo install not hard just different.

Rear tranny case binds. It looks distorted like it cooled improperly coming out of mold. I will try a new case from my LHS. May shim in meantime if that will work.

Interesting way to hold pin in rear cvd. I kept looking for retainer like for the front. Finally looked ahead in manual and low and behold bearing retains pin! Clever idea but will have to pick up spare bearings as those are not normal size.

So far everything appears well thought out and well made.

Will finish tonight (hopefully)

Has anyone made a new mounting plate for the ESC, RX, and Transponder and not use the stock RX box?

I plan on doing one out of some CF plate I have so I can get the ESC back further and the RX forward more to help with not having to use a servo extension.:nod::nod:

This way you just unplug the steering servo and unsolder or remove the motor and ALL the electronics can be removed for cleaning.

You can make flexable cover for the RX out of scrap Lexan from the bodies if you want to protect the RX, but it has not been an issue in the other 4 trucks/buggies so far.
Bob Oaks

Hey guys, if I miss anything important to add to the front page feel free to PM me or point it out in a reply or something.

Craig

Got my truck last night and the build went pretty well. Just curious about the belt tension? I started with the recommended belt tensioner settings and it seems ok.. Just not sure of how tight it should really be.