Clean cut, and to the Point. Instead of dragging this into a video series, I considered that this style of film would really help some folks that wanted a “quick”, yet in depth tutorial / DIY in one film. The model I am building today is the RC4WD Trail Finder 2, Long Wheel Base (LWB) 4x4 1/10th scale Radio Control truck “Kit”. A Kit is a model that you assemble, and does not come with electronics.
In this film I assemble, (summary style), the entire rolling chassis as well as choose and install the waterproof steering servo, and transmission servo. The transmission is a 2 stage (high and Low gear) and can shift on the fly.
In my opinion this kit is a fun, and “easy” to do model for those who are just starting in the hobby, or is already a senior hobbyist. The quality of the parts, the thought put into the package of hardware and the overall building experience is very simple. I would give building the chassis a difficulty rating of 2 out of 5, where 5 is the most difficult. The instruction manual is very well written and the graphics are clear.
A lot of viewers ask me where I get the products I show in my films, so here is the direct link to RC4WD:
Here are some of the highlighted features of this kit:
Custom Designed for True to Scale Looks
Realistic Billet Aluminum Ladder Frame Chassis
2 Speed Remote Selectable Transmission
Center Mounted Realistic 4x4 Transfer Case
Cast Metal Axles
True to Scale Leaf Spring Suspension
Highly Detailed Body with Dropped Bed and More
1.55" Stamped Steel Beadlock Wheels with Lug Nuts
Super Grip High Performance Mud Thrasher Tires
Realistic Tube Bumpers - Rock Rails - Skid Plate
All New Hammer Transfer Case
Ratio: 1.47:1
Gears: Wide 32P Steel Gears
Features: 8 Bearings, Cast Casing, Hardened Gears
All New R3 2 Speed Transmission
Ratios Pinion/Spur 14/64 = 4.57:1
1st Gear                                3.47:1
2nd Gear                              1.27:1
Gears: Wide Steel 32P, Delrin Spur, Slipper Clutch
Features: Machined Billet Aluminum Casing, Scale Looking, Motor
Mount can be adjusted with up to 10 different positions, Compatible with other brand spurs (Axial, Traxxas, Robinson)
Cast Yota Axles
Ratio: 15/40 = 2.67:1
Width at Hex (Using 4mm TF2 Hexes): 176.5mm
All New Trail Finder "LWB" 2 Chassis
Features: Billet Aluminum Constriction, Adjustable Shock Hoops
Drive Shafts
High Quality Plastic Material, Very Durable High Quality Steel Yokes
Wheels
Name: 1.55’’ OEM Beadlock Wheels
Hub: 12mm Hex
Width: 22mm
Back Spacing: 9mm
Features: Stamped Steel, Aluminum Hub, Internal Beadlock, Very Scale Looking, 6 Lug Design
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