R/C truck... - DPChallenge Forums

03/22/2006 08:21:06 PM · #1

heh...Thanks for all the help the other day...I decided on this bad boy here:

It's a Traxxas Stampede. I played with it a little because it was dark, this is definately what I had in mind, it's a sick little beast...even does a little wheelie if you hit it hard enough...you can buy tons of stuff for it like a new motor that is faster and shocks, etc...

Anyway, thanks again for the help all.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

03/22/2006 08:23:13 PM · #2

If you start looking at brushless motors and controllers, you can really make the best fly.

BTW, I have a Traxxas Rustler, basucally the same truck and they are tons of fun for the money.

CzechMan

Nikon D200

03/22/2006 08:26:44 PM · #3

Leroy, if I can be so bold, how much did you pay and who did you buy it from?

03/22/2006 08:28:59 PM · #4

I think about $125 on sale at Tower Hobbies... They have it for for $139 right now.

Traxxas Rustler

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Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

03/22/2006 10:43:39 PM · #5

You will also need a battery and a charger, at least with mine, I did. Then you'll want to upgrade stuff...it's like buying a dslr lol...

I got the charger that you can plug into your wall, or clamp onto your car's battery...2000mah nicad battery...so figure add $60 for the battery and a decent charger.

I picked up RC Driver magazine, and there's a nice article in there about how to make your own battery packs. I'm probably going to make a spare myself...not sure why, maybe because I feel I can solder it better than wherever they put them together anyway.

I'll probably actually end up selling my nikkor 80-200 f/2.8D ED and picking up a T-maxx nitro-powered truck as well...actually I may sell everything except the 18-70 and the d70 itself...I have issues.

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

03/22/2006 10:45:38 PM · #6

Looks like this one, kind of. If it is that thing is fast.

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

03/22/2006 10:46:57 PM · #7

Originally posted by deapee:

and picking up a T-maxx nitro-powered truck as well...

Got one of those too... they are loads of fun! Set the suspension tight enough and it'll do a 4-wheel burnout on asphault :-)

colyla

Canon EOS-50D

03/22/2006 10:48:54 PM · #8

I am "hiding" this thread so that my kids and BF can NOT see this!!!!! (otherwise I'll have three of these around my house!) :)

03/22/2006 11:28:37 PM · #9

LOL...Boys and their toys...hehehe

03/22/2006 11:29:22 PM · #10

Originally posted by colyla:

I am "hiding" this thread so that my kids and BF can NOT see this!!!!! (otherwise I'll have three of these around my house!) :)

oh...and they'll be like "mom...can you please order a dumptruck full of dirt so we can make a track in the backyard" hahahah...I've already considered that myself.

03/22/2006 11:45:08 PM · #11

Originally posted by deapee:

oh...and they'll be like "mom...can you please order a dumptruck full of dirt so we can make a track in the backyard" hahahah...I've already considered that myself.

Don't worry, with enough runs you'll make a track :-)

ShorterThanJesus

Nikon D300

03/23/2006 12:03:20 AM · #12

Find a local track, most cities have them but few know about them (alas RC drivers are fairly quiet). There is good fun to be had on a dirt track, especially with a few other drivers.

I run offroad electric buggies, Losi XXCR and and an Associated B2. Great fun (and there's a certain sick joy in waiting for the neighbour kids to bring out their RadioShack 'Camaro' and then burn by it at 40km/h (top gearing on these things).

These things are also great practice for motion panning. If you can pan with a 20" vehicle going on 30km/h at 5m away, you're in good shape (I've yet to master it but I've seen it done).

03/23/2006 12:04:20 AM · #13

There's no doubt that I definately cannot make one here...but at my camp, in Pymatuning, we have 2 acres...unfortunately, the trailer sits near the back of the lot, so it would have to be infront of it...not sure if I like that idea, but what are you going to do...a plan is definately in the works.

Do you guys think a Ranger with a 4.0L can pull a trailer with a bobcat on it from Pittsburgh to Pymatuning? I can get the bobcat no problem, my bro-in-law owns a few...how the heck do I get the dirt there though...I guess you'd have to order in a dump-truck full somehow...that or go to a baseball field, pull my truck and load it up with some infield haha.

03/23/2006 12:07:22 AM · #14

NOOOO... those Bob Cats are heavy and will squat a full-sized truck. You'd need at least a 3/4 ton to haul one safely.

Pulling it is not the issue. Stopping it is the problem.