Benbot’s Planetary Explorer Wraith build
Rather than creating a separate thread for this build, I'm just going to edit this existing one.
Update 8/21/2015
I'll be building the Axial Wraith Spawn kit and equipping it for some rock crawling, backyard bashing and generally being able to go anywhere. I’d like a balance between crawling and going fast (at least in a straight line, since these things aren’t exactly known for their high-speed maneuverability). Although it’s not going in the water, I would like it to be somewhat splash resistant because a scaler/crawler that can’t get at least a tiny bit wet is pretty boring.
Here are my electronics selections so far, heavily going by Harley’s suggestions in his budget Wraith build videos. I would like some second opinions on these choices and some possible other parts I should consider.
Tekin Roc 412 3100kv motor
1/10 Mamba Max Pro ESC
Futaba S9157 servo
Futaba 4PLS radio
Nothing has actually been purchased yet because I first want to get a general parts list to make sure everything is going to work well together. What I need to know from you guys is what parts of the new Wraith Spawn should be upgraded?
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After a lengthy 10+ year absence from the RC world, I need some advice. For me, RC is all about fantasy, imagination, and telling a story. I want to build an all-terrain, all weather, go anywhere exploration vehicle. My original plan was to yet the Yeti kit because it has better potential speed and maneuverability, but I’m seriously looking at the new Wraith Spawn. The kit is more mature with better refinement in design and 3<SUP>rd</SUP> party parts support, plus I just like its look better. I also figure it may be cheaper to build than the Yeti because generally speaking going slow on the rocks is cheaper than being fast on the trail. Is the Wraith a more capable platform? I’m going through the “beginners guide” threads, but a lot has changed with the kits and parts available since more of that information was written. What other things should I consider about these two before making a final decision? <?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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Rather than creating a separate thread for this build, I'm just going to edit this existing one.
Update 8/21/2015
I'll be building the Axial Wraith Spawn kit and equipping it for some rock crawling, backyard bashing and generally being able to go anywhere. I’d like a balance between crawling and going fast (at least in a straight line, since these things aren’t exactly known for their high-speed maneuverability). Although it’s not going in the water, I would like it to be somewhat splash resistant because a scaler/crawler that can’t get at least a tiny bit wet is pretty boring.
Here are my electronics selections so far, heavily going by Harley’s suggestions in his budget Wraith build videos. I would like some second opinions on these choices and some possible other parts I should consider.
Tekin Roc 412 3100kv motor
1/10 Mamba Max Pro ESC
Futaba S9157 servo
Futaba 4PLS radio
Nothing has actually been purchased yet because I first want to get a general parts list to make sure everything is going to work well together. What I need to know from you guys is what parts of the new Wraith Spawn should be upgraded?
<original post>
After a lengthy 10+ year absence from the RC world, I need some advice. For me, RC is all about fantasy, imagination, and telling a story. I want to build an all-terrain, all weather, go anywhere exploration vehicle. My original plan was to yet the Yeti kit because it has better potential speed and maneuverability, but I’m seriously looking at the new Wraith Spawn. The kit is more mature with better refinement in design and 3<SUP>rd</SUP> party parts support, plus I just like its look better. I also figure it may be cheaper to build than the Yeti because generally speaking going slow on the rocks is cheaper than being fast on the trail. Is the Wraith a more capable platform? I’m going through the “beginners guide” threads, but a lot has changed with the kits and parts available since more of that information was written. What other things should I consider about these two before making a final decision? <?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
fficeffice" /><o></o>
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