New build info (landrover d90)

[Bone9]

Hi after seeing some vids on utube I really want to build a scale landrover defender d90. It will be used for trials and rock crawling etc.

This is my first build for this type. I've got a hpi trophy 3.5 buggy (nitro) for speed.

I've found the source for the hard body. I'm thinking of using the axial scx10 dingo kit and modifying it to suit. So a few questions...

Is this a good chassis to build on?
What's a good esc for it and does a 35t motor sound good? Is this good? Mtroniks TIO Rock Crawler ESC TIORC

I want it waterproof so should I start with a waterproof servo or make it waterproof?

What type of battery's should I use?

Any tips on the build?

Thanks for your help. I'll start a build thread when I get the body etc"thumbsup"

 

[crawl-o-matic]

Re: New built info (landrover d90)

I've never heard of that esc...I'd stick with Holmes, Tekin, Novak, or, for a buget minded unit, RC4WD.

35T is good for speed...if that's what you want.

Building off the Axial is a sure thing"thumbsup"

 

[Bone9]

Re: New built info (landrover d90)

For a esc my budget is £50 I want it to be waterproof, any reccomdendations?

I don't want speed not too much anyway it's more for going slow up rivers and through mud etc. what turn do you recommend?

Cheers

 

[tozrovr]

Re: New built info (landrover d90)

My old D90 build on the same chassis/wheelbase as the dingo. Also ran a 35T in there. Good setup for it.

 

[Bone9]

Re: New built info (landrover d90)

Looks good mate. Any tips on mounting the body?

 

[tozrovr]

Re: New built info (landrover d90)

Looks good mate. Any tips on mounting the body?

A few ways you can go about it. I used the factory SCX10 rear frame cross member for the rear and then made a flat mount for the front using heavy duty velcro.

You can see it here on the front of my Defender 110

 

[Bone9]

What's the best online store to buy from in the uk for my esc etc?

Need some help guys I can't make my mind up on the esc or motor. Can some one give me some models.

Cheers. Toby

 

[Pete Attryde]

I would try registering on one of the UK forums, try

UKRCRC

or

Scalerc

local advice from local people :lmao:

Pete

 

[Bone9]

Cheers bud"thumbsup"