Hello Everyone!
Today is my 6-year-old’s B-day. I got him a Gen8, Scout I in Blue from ebay. His favorite show since before he could speak is how it’s made. When I showed him some modding videos and the manual he turned to me and said “I can’t wait to break it so I can fix it.” Looks like this hobby may be up this engineer to be’s alley.
So, I need to get some tools while keeping my wife from strangling me (she gave me a budget of $200 for everything. LOL!) I also need to get enough supplies to be able to do some basic modding and maintenance. Maybe more the latter than the former. After reading threads making some notes I came up with this list. If anyone could contribute any information to help me make this more complete or to edit some things. I would sincerely appreciate it.
I assume to start I need some Marine grease, purple permatex and basic drivers, whether for had tools or drills, so I can grease the axels and tighten the screws. Thankyou!
• Hex set and other hand tools with handles. (Any recommendation of a brand that is quality (Most important) but not too expensive? I have plenty of allen wrenches but I think the tools are more specified? I have CPE (CPE-HEXTOOLS), EDS, Team Associated and MIP as Brands that are good quality. Any others?)
I assume it is best to get them with individual handles than a set with one handle.
• Hex set that fits a drill (Which brand is great in quality but not so costly)
• Drill (Is there a spefic type I should use? I have a Rigid ½” chuck hammer screw gun, but that may be too powerful? Will this work? RAQUL Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver with USB Charger and LED Light,3.6V 1800mAh 3~10N.m Electric/Manual 2-in-1 Portable Electric Drill Hand Tool (https://www.amazon.com/RAQUL-Rechar...wdriver&qid=1607019949&sr=8-6&tag=googhydr-20))
• Needle nose pliers (I already have thexe. Many of them in fact)
• Small tubes of E6000 glue. They sell 'em in a pkg of 3 or 4. Used over drywall tape it will patch up cracks in your lexan body. (Which version should I buy? there is a yellow and grey one and there may be others.)
• Thread-locker medium strength (Purple Permatex?)
• Curved Hemostat for holding nuts in awkward places (have these as well)
• Good soldering iron (Already have for electronic soldering, unless a specified version is necessary)
• Most automotive grease, so get a tube or tub (Which grease should I use? I heard some use marine grease?)
• 30wt shock oil (No other weights needed? I have read that some use 40 for everything.)
• Spare bearings, screws, nuts (What size, which brand? Lost on this.)
• Xacto knives and blades, specifically #11 blades
• Hot glue Gun
• Dremel
• Pocket or laser Thermometer
• Little tub of silicon O ring grease for sealing waterproof receiver boxes
• A selection of cable & Velcro ties
• A fishing tackle box & Plano
• 5 in. Micro Flush Cutters (https://www.harborfreight.com/micro-flush-cutter-90708.html)
Today is my 6-year-old’s B-day. I got him a Gen8, Scout I in Blue from ebay. His favorite show since before he could speak is how it’s made. When I showed him some modding videos and the manual he turned to me and said “I can’t wait to break it so I can fix it.” Looks like this hobby may be up this engineer to be’s alley.
So, I need to get some tools while keeping my wife from strangling me (she gave me a budget of $200 for everything. LOL!) I also need to get enough supplies to be able to do some basic modding and maintenance. Maybe more the latter than the former. After reading threads making some notes I came up with this list. If anyone could contribute any information to help me make this more complete or to edit some things. I would sincerely appreciate it.
I assume to start I need some Marine grease, purple permatex and basic drivers, whether for had tools or drills, so I can grease the axels and tighten the screws. Thankyou!
• Hex set and other hand tools with handles. (Any recommendation of a brand that is quality (Most important) but not too expensive? I have plenty of allen wrenches but I think the tools are more specified? I have CPE (CPE-HEXTOOLS), EDS, Team Associated and MIP as Brands that are good quality. Any others?)
I assume it is best to get them with individual handles than a set with one handle.
• Hex set that fits a drill (Which brand is great in quality but not so costly)
• Drill (Is there a spefic type I should use? I have a Rigid ½” chuck hammer screw gun, but that may be too powerful? Will this work? RAQUL Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver with USB Charger and LED Light,3.6V 1800mAh 3~10N.m Electric/Manual 2-in-1 Portable Electric Drill Hand Tool (https://www.amazon.com/RAQUL-Rechar...wdriver&qid=1607019949&sr=8-6&tag=googhydr-20))
• Needle nose pliers (I already have thexe. Many of them in fact)
• Small tubes of E6000 glue. They sell 'em in a pkg of 3 or 4. Used over drywall tape it will patch up cracks in your lexan body. (Which version should I buy? there is a yellow and grey one and there may be others.)
• Thread-locker medium strength (Purple Permatex?)
• Curved Hemostat for holding nuts in awkward places (have these as well)
• Good soldering iron (Already have for electronic soldering, unless a specified version is necessary)
• Most automotive grease, so get a tube or tub (Which grease should I use? I heard some use marine grease?)
• 30wt shock oil (No other weights needed? I have read that some use 40 for everything.)
• Spare bearings, screws, nuts (What size, which brand? Lost on this.)
• Xacto knives and blades, specifically #11 blades
• Hot glue Gun
• Dremel
• Pocket or laser Thermometer
• Little tub of silicon O ring grease for sealing waterproof receiver boxes
• A selection of cable & Velcro ties
• A fishing tackle box & Plano
• 5 in. Micro Flush Cutters (https://www.harborfreight.com/micro-flush-cutter-90708.html)