RC truggy dedicated to Luna

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  1. Parker Izing

    Parker Izing Well known member. NOT.
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    Well I'm a recently re incorporated fan to Radio Control models, I managed to build a small collection (mainly old stuff, vintage and such...) But I got some time ago a model truck from Tamiya...The cheapest from the pricy ones...

    The box even before of first opening...

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    Scoots fooling in a tyre

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    The planned design: (this dates from before having the kit)

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    The framework.

    some tech tidbits...

    Electric 540 powerplant
    4wd alltime via two rigid axles with leafspring and piston dampers
    7 channel radio equippment.
    Integral LED lights.
    double Steering.

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    The finalized model...

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    I am planning to make a video of the little critter working, anyways, it's slow... (lol) and when it tips over I cry...
     
  2. NotWhatWeExpected

    NotWhatWeExpected Today is tomorrow New Zealand
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    Looks fancy! I can't say much more than that since I'm more of a computer engineer, not electrical. It does look pretty cool though! Did you have fun making it?
     
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    Ohhh yesss... Albeit I developed a fond hatred for E-Rings... Now my dad wants one too (not ponyfied) , but some nod would be, because guess who would built it? Exactly, me!
     
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    That looks awesome. It looked fun to make as well. I'm sure you can slip in a couple of pony references in your Dad's version (but, whatever you want to do is fine)
     
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    All it needs is Luna in the cab driving it
     
  6. Yetione

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    not bad.
    looks great actually.
    Needs scale moddel of the Moon in the trunk
     

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