the "secret project"

[rcnut14]

Ok, so as some of u guys may know, I have a secret project now. so, today, I'm going to show it to u. this is an ertl 8420 john deere. as some of u know, I am a farmer. this was something that I saw on rcsparks. he has an articulating that he started, but never finished. I'm open to suggestions on how just to convert it to rc. I'm thinking of a 1/10 trail truck drivetrain? ill probably go with a 34t brushed motor, and I have an old duratrax esc that ill use. I'm not sure about the radio yet, I depends on what accessories I put on it. I'm going with beadlocks for the tires/rims, and I'm trying to find a small nimh battery pack. is there a small 7.2v nimh pack out there? so, ill have to buy some stuff. I'm waiting on my paycheck, so it might be a little while until I start converting it. I hope to start tearing it down soon. ill keep u guys posted!

 

[slowngreen]

Pic doesn't how for me. Cool idea though. I started a scale build for a New Holland hay stacker a few years ago but never went anywhere with it.

 

[rcnut14]

here slowandgreen

 

[Rolex]

Almost anything can be converted to RC if you have the time and talent. Your project would need a special trans since you need power and not speed for those big wheels.

 

[rcnut14]

^^^^they're only 1/10 scale wheels

 

[hamz9561]

An SCX-10 transmission would be fine as it is locked and can handle up to 2.2 wheels and tires.

 

[rcnut14]

I was thinking about the independent drive. will that work?

 

[hamz9561]

An MOA (Motor On Axle) setup would work well also.

 

[rcnut14]

^^^^that's what I meant. sorry, I didn't know what to call it.

what size brushed motor should I use? would a 35t work good?

 

[hamz9561]

A 35t would be fine. Most MOA set ups use a 540-sized motor.

 

[rcnut14]

any suggested brands? looking for something under 20$

 

[Rolex]

You might want to go with Integy's 55t crawler motor. Right in your budget range, too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/331157657433?lpid=82

 

[rcnut14]

^^^how fast will it go with that motor

 

[hamz9561]

It will have more torque than the 35t you asked about, but will turn more slowly for a given voltage than the 35t.

 

[rcnut14]

I know. that's not what I asked^^^

 

[hamz9561]

My SCX-10 ran a 55t originally and it would barely do 2-3 mph flat out on 2s LiPo. The same ESC/Battery would about 5-6 mph on my 26t motor.

 

[rcnut14]

ok. I don't need it to go fast. thanks guys, ill keep u posted

 

[tmaxxfreek]

RC4WD offers a 35t for 11.99, just bought one

 

[rcnut14]

^^^ is it 540 size?

 

[rcnut14]

so, here's what I've been doing tonight