Build Thread Tamiya F-350 Build

[NCNitro]

Alpine, you can waterproof the receiver using dielectric grease. Just open the case, coat the board and fill the inside of the case with the grease, then simply put it back together. This is what I plan on doing for the receiver on my tuber.

 

[ThunderTiger]

hang on NCNitro, what is "dielectric" grease, does it void warranties, is it any good, how much is it and finally, where can i get it ??

Sorry, i'm not trying to hijack the thread, but for reasons of possible interest by others, i just asking.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

It has the hookup for 4 wheel steering, just havent decided if imma use it.

If i use the traxxas tq3, then i will use the grease and stuff, but if i use the spektrum reciever, imma balloon it twice, and seal it up.

 

[Rolex]

You can get the dielectric grease at any electric supply house, and possibly radio shack. I'm never without it. I just used it today while replacing a brake bulb on the car.

 

[NCNitro]

If you are building it scale you don't want rear steer. You ever see a 1:1 F-150 with 4ws?

 

[ThunderTiger]

now theres somethingthats true !!!. Monster trucks on the other hand.................................

 

[alpinehyperlite]

Yea, thats true, ima pass on it for now, can always add it later. What about the big ass grill guard on the front? Leave it off, or put it on??? can't decide.

 

[RC Addict]

Definitely a big no on the grill guard!

 

[alpinehyperlite]

I think imma make one to match my 1:1. anyone know how to make a billet grill?

 

[alpinehyperlite]

Small/final update for today....

Got the suspension done, shocks, and leafsprings. Also finished rear bed mount, so the bed can flip up and down to get to the electronics.

 

[ThunderTiger]

The more i see of this rig, the more I'm thinking "Sod the price" and just go get one !!

It's really looking good now

 

[Rolex]

I'ma seein' finger prints on the frame rails. Please refer back to this page in your manual. It's the most important part of the instructions:

 

[B-MILLER]

thanks for waterproofing it......this is what i will go with for the receiver in time and just seal the hell out of ti

 

[rollinlow]

alpine why dont u buy a traxxas waterproof box and seal it up thats what I'm doing

truck looks good u painting it the same as your 1:1 ?i think u should pick up another cab off rpphobbies and crew cab for sure

 

[kenazzo2000]

keep up the good work:banana-mario:

 

[alpinehyperlite]

alpine why dont u buy a traxxas waterproof box and seal it up thats what I'm doing

truck looks good u painting it the same as your 1:1 ?i think u should pick up another cab off rpphobbies and crew cab for sure

I was considering crew cabbing it, but it is my first rig, and i know i could do the body stretch, but i dont have any way of stretching the chassis.

 

[Bartek]

lol I would put a brushless crawling system in there by Novak,it would give you so much more torque for climbing!

I'ma seein' finger prints on the frame rails. Please refer back to this page in your manual. It's the most important part of the instructions:

I don't see any but I have seen few on your Savage.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

Put the wheels together and checked ride height. Looks pretty good:
The tires are 3.6 inches. which is a 1:10 of 36in tire. I have 35's on my 1:1 so imma stick with these.

Some goodies:

 

[Lessen]

Sweet. Leaf springs in an r/c truck is just plain cool.

 

[Bartek]

so you are going with double steering (four wheel steering) ?