Monster Truck Madness – Building a Corvair for the Mud
Hello everybody and completely satisfied Thursday to you all!
Today is the primary day of August, and that implies that Summer is nearing its conclusion. I imply, I suppose that’s constructive thinking- right here within the Midwest it’ll in all probability be scorching for no less than one other two months, however hey, I can dream, proper?
Anyways, with the calendar inching in direction of Fall, I’m very a lot trying to benefit from the eventual cooler temperatures with a brand new path truck. I’ve been eager to get again into trailing in a giant approach the final couple years however I’ve simply been too busy. That’s altering this yr!
Getting again into trailing means it’s time for a brand new package construct. I’m attempting to think about the final crawler package I’ve constructed, and I’m having hassle doing so. It in all probability must be a gen 1 Axial SCX10 or Wraith? Yeah, it’s been awhile. I imply yeah, I’ve had a bunch RTR’s and all that, but it surely’s been near a decade since I’ve completed a real crawler package.
I began with a body- I believed it could be enjoyable to make use of a JConcepts Corvair and go from there. The Corvair has a 12.3″ wheelbase, the most well-liked physique dimension for this phase of the pastime, so there have been numerous selections for chassis. Ultimately I went with an Axial SCX10.3 Base Camp Builder’s Kit.
The electronics are a JConcepts 21t Silent Speed brushed motor that might be mated to a Hobbywing QUICRUN 1080 WP ESC. For steering, I’m attempting out a ZOSKAY 35 kg waterproof servo. I’m locking out the dig, so no servo wanted for that. All of it will feed right into a Spektrum SR315 3 channel RX (I run all of my non-RTR vans with a Spektrum DX6C radio).
The wheels are some classic fashion Treal 1.9’s with a bronze end that might be sitting inside a set of inexperienced compound JConcepts The Hold 1.9 tires. I LOVE the aesthetics of this stuff, what with the look of an aggressive hand reduce tire.
You by no means fairly understand how wheels and tires from completely different producers will go collectively, so the very first thing I did earlier than anything was attempt to mount them up. I’m completely satisfied to report they go collectively (and look) nice!
I’ll share the completed rig in a couple of weeks!
Until subsequent time, preserve it on all 4’s!