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Turtle Labs Spire. Crawler storage rack & Repair Stand

Introducing: the RC Spire. This versatile stand was engineered to be the pillar of your RC collection. With its sturdy design, and simple construction and modularity, it is effortless to customize into a storage solution that fits your storage needs.

The main upright consists of a formed steel C channel, with holes located every inch, so that every shelf, or attachment, can be placed exactly where it needs to be. We have a number of available shelf options that can accommodate anything from 1/28 scale cars and trucks, up to 1/10 scale cars and trucks.

Along with a variety of shelving options, we also offer a fixed shelf, or a foldable shelf, so that the entire stand can fold virtually flat, for transport between the home and track or RC event.

Each upright has keyholes cut into them, so they may be mounted on a wall, or used as a freestanding unit, with the purchase of optional feet. If you would rather not permanently attach it to the wall, we also off a wall-mounted docking station that can be attached to the wall. With this docking station, the Spire may be quickly clipped on and off the wall.

An optional foot tray may be installed within the feet to both stiffen the base up, and add more storage for a charger, batteries, or other gear.

The Spire is available in a number of different heights, so that it can cater to the exact need at hand.

Specifications:
- Powder Coated Finish
(The main upright color may be selected. All attachments, feet, and shelves will come in a charcoal hammertone finish)
- Heavy gauge steel construction
- Stainless Hardware

Options:
- Heavy Duty
- This option includes a reinforcing strongback, welded to the backside, to increase strength and rigidity. It is highly recommended that a Heavy Duty option be purchased for heavier rigs, such as RC Crawlers.
- Color of Powder Coat - (Custom colors can be discussed, just shoot us a message!)
- Attachments - Customize your Spire with modular attachments. All attachments may be seen here: SPIRE ATTACHMENTS
- Want to place your logo on these, and sell them at your Hobby Shop, Maker Space or next event? Talk to us about wholesale pricing, and custom graphics or wraps.

What's Included:
- Main Upright, and associated shelving for the selected height (See below)
- Stainless Hardware for Assembly

What Size Should I Buy? Below are rough estimates for how much height is consumed, including a shelf. Please remember that your configuration may differ, depending on body, suspension, and wheel setups. These measurements are with bodies mounted. Keep in mind that the very top RC car only consumes around 2" of height on the Spire upright.
- 1/10 Drift/Touring - 7", including shelf
- 1/10 Stadium/Buggy - 7", including shelf
- 1/10 Short Course Truck - 10", including shelf
- 1/24 Crawlers - 7", including shelf and Mini Crawler Cradle
- 1/28 Z cars and similar - 6", including shelf and Mini Z Cradle
- 1/10 Crawler - 11", including shelf and Crawler Cradle


Details on Optional Heights:
12"
- This is a good height for 2 buggies, or drift/touring cars. It will hold 1 RC crawler or short course truck with another shorter car. Includes 2 shelves.
16" - This is a good height for 3 drift/touring cars, 2 crawlers, or 2 short course trucks. Includes 2 shelves
18" - This height is good to hold a larger vehicle, like a crawler in combination with a smaller car like a buggy or drift/touring car or 1/24 scale trucks. Includes 3 shelves.
24" - This is a versatile height and can hold. 3 crawlers or 3 stadium trucks. It can hold 3 stadium trucks or 4 drift/touring cars. Includes 4 shelves.
36" - This is currently our tallest option, and can hold 4 1/10 scale crawlers securely. Due to it's height, it only comes in a heavy duty configuration, with a welded strongback. Our large feet are recommended for this height, unless it will be wall-mounted. Includes 5 shelves.
 
They have some nice stuff and the prices I've seen aren't totally crazy unlike most other things these days. Nice find.
 
Thier repair stand seems neat as well


We were tired of working on our personal rigs on readily available RC repair stands, so we came up with this design. The design is based around a camera ball mount, and the ball mount allows for your RC car to be rotated or tilted at any angle to make maintenance much easier.

The ball mount used, as pictured, is: https://amzn.to/4cFeyih

The larger the ball mount, the more frictional surface area to create a more sturdy stand. Most ball mounts are equipped with a quick release. If additional quick releases are purchased, it allows for a quick change of the RC cradle to fit different style RC chassis' better. Ball mount not included!

The steel construction has some weight, and is extremely stable. The steel construction also allows for magnetic components, such as magnetic helping hands to be attached to assist with repairs, such as soldering, when holding multiple wires is helpful.

This repair stand kit includes:
- Main Steel Base -
The sturdy base is constructed from steel, and is welded for ultimate durability, even with the heaviest of rigs. The steel also allows for magnetic accessories to be placed on it, to assist with your projects.
- Chassis Cradle - The steel cradle that nestles your RC vehicle on the stand while you work on it. We have them in different configurations to accommodate your vehicle.
- Truck Cradle - This works well for 1:10 scale short course trucks, stadium trucks, buggies, and crawlers.
- Car Cradle - This works well for 1:10 drift, race, and touring cars.

What is required to finish the stand:
- Ball Mount -
Any ball mount may be used. We include a 1/4" hole in the base and RC cradle, which may be easily drilled out to 5/16", should your ball mount have that sized mounting hole. Many ball mounts have a 5/16" hole, some with a 1/4" threaded adapter to reduce the 5/16" hole to 1/4".

Finish:
- Hammered Black Powder Coat:
As pictured, an ultra durable powder coated finish that
 
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