Losing grip – Vanquish VS4-11 Dragon
Having simply completed constructing the chassis of my Vanquish VS4-10 Phoenix, however not but carried out all of the electronics, I’m already trying ahead to laying my fingers on its successor. Naturally, will probably be the VS4-11 Dragon, bringing a few enhancements to an already nice rig. Now thoughts that it hasn’t but been launched, growth may truly not have began but, however I’m hoping for it. And, extra importantly, I’ve a few recommendations.
It has been an amazing pleasure constructing the Phoenix, high quality via and thru, clear directions and an intriguing gearbox. Considering how good a equipment it’s, a few particulars has seen me shocked.
First, the motor mount. Both the SCX10-III and the TRX-4 have motor plates with preset mounting positions for various pinion sizes. That method gear mesh is at all times excellent, no have to fiddle with a bit of paper between the spur and pinion gear.
Vanquish, opposite to their progressive gear field, has an outdated fashion motor plate with infinite (and subsequently much less precise) motor mount positions. Not fairly to the requirements of the remainder of the equipment, for my part. To be addressed within the VS4-11, if I’ll counsel so.
Second, the VS4-10 is just not totally waterproof. True, Vanquish doesn’t declare it to be so and even makes some extent of noting that the gearbox is just not mud proof, so no fault on their aspect. It’s only a bit shocking in an period the place each second image of an RC crawler sees it both fording a stream or being lined in mud. More and extra servos include a real IP67 (may be immersed in 1 meter of freshwater for as much as half-hour) score. Back once I constructed my Axial Yeti in 2017 I might solely discover a single producer (Xpert servos) who had their servos rated. Finding a water-proof servo immediately is a bit of cake.
In this surroundings Vanquish has made a distinct stand, with a see-through gearbox and a receiver field with none seals in any respect. Living in Queensland to start with of El Niño this definitely received’t be an issue for me – I don’t anticipate to see a correct rain in at the very least twelve months – however once more, shocking. Look on the image under, the place the shift arm enters the gearbox: an open gap. Same factor the place the servo wires enter the receiver field, once more an open gap. Sealing it could require fairly a little bit of engineering, will we see it carried out within the VS4-11?
Third, the thread on the metal hyperlinks are all proper handed. That is, identical path of thread at each ends. In my opinion, this must be unlawful because it makes it unattainable to make precise adjustment of hyperlink lengths. The least increment of adjustment is half a flip of a crimson finish, which in M4 thread equals 0.35 mm. Sure, possibly not an enormous deal, however with one finish of the rod threaded proper hand and the opposite reverse, changes are infinite and its a breeze getting them precise. I’m fairly certain the SCX10-III bought this proper, the TRX-4 didn’t. An simple repair that I hope to see on the VS4-11.
Conclusion then? No mistake, the VS4-10 Phoenix is a superb equipment, and I’d very nicely find yourself shopping for the straight axle model as nicely. Is it higher than the Axial’s and Traxxas’ choices within the class? Can’t say. It’s completely different and that’s why I bought it. Like with most kits there’s room for enchancment – however how enjoyable would issues be if there weren’t? I imply, if there was such a factor as the right RC automotive, why does anybody of us have multiple?
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