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Forum: Rookie Zone
08-05-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,583
Posted By nctsdodgeman

Biggest thing I've read recommended is to get...

Biggest thing I've read recommended is to get hard case batteries - soft case can get cut up by the gears if they happen to fall out.

The other thing I've read as well has been to get an...
Forum: Rookie Zone
08-04-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,583
Posted By nctsdodgeman

Honestly, I don't know - I haven't had a R/C...

Honestly, I don't know - I haven't had a R/C vehicle for quite a while (getting back into it since the 90's) and only had NiMH batteries before, so I'm not the person to ask. I've just done a lot of...
Forum: Rookie Zone
08-03-2016, 07:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,583
Posted By nctsdodgeman

Again, I've seen postings of people running it on...

Again, I've seen postings of people running it on a single 3s, but a single 2s would be severely under-powered. Don't forget, the Kraton is an 1/8 scale "racing monster truggy/truck" so it will need...
Forum: Rookie Zone
08-02-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,583
Posted By nctsdodgeman

As someone who is going to be getting a Kraton...

As someone who is going to be getting a Kraton myself, you might want to take a look at the Arrma site for the manual (it's a PDF) and the Offical ARRMA KRATON MT thread in the Monster truck subforum...
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-23-2016, 09:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

Nice! In looking at the...

Nice!

In looking at the Kraton/Talion/Typhon/Senton manual pdf they say 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, and 5mm are needed, with the 2mm and 2.5mm being the most used for maintenance, so I'd probably get...
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-22-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

Ha - no 3 at the beginning - I'm not made of that...

Ha - no 3 at the beginning - I'm not made of that much money, otherwise the Nero would be a closer purchase (unless I manage to win the drawing for one on RCDriver.com).

I'm getting one to begin...
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-22-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

I'll take a look at the Talion - looks a little...

I'll take a look at the Talion - looks a little smaller so might be perfect for the wife or son maybe :cool:



I've seen that a lot too, but apparently the new revision (recently released) fixes...
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-22-2016, 09:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

I'm okay with the compromises of a RTR vs getting...

I'm okay with the compromises of a RTR vs getting a kit - nothing is ever going to be perfect:tire: - even a kit.

It looks like RPM only makes the wing mounts for the Kraton so far and there...
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-22-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

It's definitely on my list to get something good...

It's definitely on my list to get something good for drivers/etc. Only thing I see that I missed was thread lock...



I'm thinking RTR for this go-round as it's been a while since I had...
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-21-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

That looks like a good one - I found the Skyrc...

That looks like a good one - I found the Skyrc AC/DC D100 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger as an option too.
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-20-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

Went to my LHS today - a good news/bad news...

Went to my LHS today - a good news/bad news situation...

Good news - they do sell Arrma, Traxxas, and ECX... I got to see the box for the Arrma Kraton (it's huge). They just sold an Arrma Nero...
Forum: R/C Tech Site Forum
07-20-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,826
Posted By nctsdodgeman

My suggestion - when clicking on a topic that has...

My suggestion - when clicking on a topic that has unread messages, instead of going to the first post of the thread, have it go to the first unread message - many forum software has this set...
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-19-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

Thanks for the suggestion about Tekno - I'm...

Thanks for the suggestion about Tekno - I'm thinking I'll stick with the ones on my list - Tekno isn't listed as available at my LHS (but will still check). As for racing, the nearest track that I'm...
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-19-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

So for starting out, I think I've got what I need...

So for starting out, I think I've got what I need to get:

Vehicle (choosing one from the list in order):

Arrma Kraton 6S MT
Arrma Senton 6S SCT
Traxxas Slash 4x4 SCT
ECX Ruckus 4x4 MT
...
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-16-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

I'm just trying to get more opinions... Going to...

I'm just trying to get more opinions... Going to be adding the Arrma Kraton and the Senton to my list of things to look for - the Nero will go on the "later on" list.
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-16-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

What about the Arrma Senton 6S BLX Brushless? ...

What about the Arrma Senton 6S BLX Brushless? 1/8 scale stuff on a 1/10 SCT w/aluminum chassis, mod1 pinion and metal gears...
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-16-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

I meant in general - there isn't much in this...

I meant in general - there isn't much in this posting, but in a lot of other postings.
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-16-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

Thank you for your thoughts - I haven't set a...

Thank you for your thoughts - I haven't set a budget yet as it's going to be a few months before I get going on it, so this is all preliminary research - I don't want to just walk in (or browse) on...
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-14-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'm going to...

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'm going to stick with 4x4 due to the grass/terrain.

I've got in my list of things to see what my LHS has for parts and/or recommendations - in order of what...
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-12-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

Mind if I ask why the Revo?

Mind if I ask why the Revo?
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-12-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,062
Posted By nctsdodgeman

Getting back into RC after about 20 years... Suggestions?

I'm getting the RC bug again after about 20 years - I owned a (purchased used) Losi XXT electric truck back in the mid-90's and got rid of it many moves ago.

So, I was wondering if people have...
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