I have always enjoyed toy tractors, cars, trucks, helicopters, planes, boats, and RCs (radio-controlled vehicles). I have decided to go ahead and embrace my mid-life-crisis hobby, which was triggered by the covid pandemic. Here I showcase my joy in - and collection of - RC vehicles. They are in chronological order by date of acquisition, with the newest additions at the top.
2024-03-04: Redcat RDS drift car
Purchased from Redcat website for $299 on sale ($100 off) on March 4, 2024.
[] My modifications: : trimming of lower "caliper" plastic. : adjustment of gyro limits per Redcat video. Wish list: Redcat RDS RTR 2wd brushless drift car $300 on sale. Amain listing. Bumper and body post set, $9. Wing and mirrors, $8. [] From Redcat RDS website. Redcat University - RDS Video Series - Looking for help setting up, tuning or driving your Redcat RDS? If so, please check out the Redcat University RSD: Series playlist on our YouTube channel. Specifications
Other options considered: MST RMX 2.5 RTR 2wd brushless drift car. [] |
2023-05-20: homemade 1:10 gooseneck 3-car trailer
Description here:
Because I like trying to build things, just for fun, and in an effort to be able to haul all 3 kids' racers around I built a gooseneck 3-car hauler to be towed by the CEN f450. Specs: 64" x 12" deck. Parts list / upgrades: > 2024-03-06: Three sections of LED light strips and servo wiring extensions. > 6' long square 3/4" x 3/4" aluminum tubing. > drift wheels / tires to reduce squish and friction from the weight [originally on-road car wheels and tires]. > axles: 12" x 8-32 threaded rod. [] |
2022-12-25: CEN Racing f450.
8983 Ford f450 Super Duty KG1 wheel edition 1/10 4wd ready to run Silver Mercury custom truck DL Series. Direct from the manufacturer for $330 during black Friday sale (regularly $420).
My modifications: 2023-04-14: 2 pairs Deans style t-plug to big Tamiya connector. 2023-04-09: LED light strip (green / blue). 2023-02-28: ckd0453 gooseneck hitch set. Happy birthday to me, thanks wifey! 2022-12-25: CEN ckd0450 KAOS aluminum tow hitch adapter: hitch extension, shank, and ball. For $30 from Amazon. Wish list: Build a larger RC trailer for 3 ten-scale vehicles. 2006 Silverado dually crew body (to match real Sydney). Light kit. Locked rear differential? Lift? Bigger tires? [] |
2022-08-15: WPL d12 Kei Truck (turned RWD drifter).
It's not too expensive and just plain fun. It also appears to be a global sensation, with Facebook groups around the world making modifications, competitively drifting, and going off-road. I have opted for the rear-wheel-drive drift setup. Very fun inside on the laminate flooring.
My modifications: 2022-08-30: Tamiya color shift paint (teal, green, blue, violet - depending on light direction and intensity); matte varnish clear coat. 2022-08-24: narrow drift wheels & tires for $18.99 from Amazon. 2022-08-25: WPL wide body kit. Wish list: Legit brushless setup with stability control. [] |
2022-06-23: homemade 1:10 bumper-pull trailer
This was a project with the middle kiddo as a ceremonial start to summer break. It was mainly made from aluminum L-channel and flat aluminum bars from Home Depot.
Parts list: aluminum L-channel: front, rear, and sides. aluminum flat bar (tongue). re-use of HPI e10 touring wheels with rubber tires. removable cedar fence panels to serve as a wood decking (cut with chop saw; trimmed with table saw). machine screws, washers, lock washers, and nuts. receiver ball from Amazon. hitch for Traxxas TRX-4 from Amazon. ... |
2021-04-05: HPI e10 Michelle Abbate Scion FR-S AWD touring car (turned AWD "Subapu" hatchback rally car drifter).
This has become one of my favorite indoor cars: it can be run with LiPo or NiMh, the popular wheelbase allows for multiple bodies, and it's just fun to drift with all-wheel-drive.
Upgrades we've made: 2023-04-14: 2 pairs xt60 to big Tamiya connector. 2023-04-09: LED light strip (green / blue). 2022-10-07: Subapu Sti body from Amazon for $16. Relocated the spoiler over from the original FR-S body, trimmed part of mounting bracket. Just like the 2009 WRX we used to have! 2022-05-28: MST - MaxSpeedTechnology drift wheels (platinum) for $12.49 from Amazon. 2022-05-28: 1972 black Chevrolet c10 Vaterra body; body post extensions for $80.99 (too much) from Amazon. 2022-04-05: MST - MaxSpeedTechnology drift wheels (lime green) for $13.99 from Amazon. 2022-08-01: plugged in 3s LiPo battery - so much more power! Also using NiMh batteries from previous toy-grade Nikko RC. Wish list: Under body lights. Front head lights; rear tail lights. ----- Specs (from manufacturer's website): FEATURES
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2022-03-27: "Force" 1:24 scale AWD drift truck.
Lydia's mini 1:24 scale drift truck.
WLtoys 284131 rc car. WLtoys 284131 rc PARTS. Video from Tomley Rc. Video from Kevin Talbot. Upgrades we've made: 2022-11-01: metal upper and lower control arms on rear (stock ones were broken during crash). 2022-03-28: small hole drilled through back windshield to reach power button with pencil or paperclip. ----- Specs (from WL-toys website): Product Code: 284131 Product description: 1:28 electric four-wheel drive short truck Product material: PA + electronic components Product size (cm): 17.5*8*5.5CM Packing number (pcs): 24PCS Color box size (cm): 22.5*19*13CM Carton size (cm): 59*46.5*54CM Product weight (bare metal) grams: 181g (including battery) Product weight (single box/g): 611g Packing: sealed box Gross weight/net weight (kg): Gross weight: 16.2KG Net weight: 14.7KG Color: bright green Top speed: 30km/h Use time: about 18 minutes Charging time: 63 minutes Remote control mode: 2.4G remote control Remote control distance (m): more than 100 meters Drive motor: 130 brushed motor Battery details: 7.4V 400mAh Charging equipment: 7.4V 2000mA USB charging cable ... |
LECTRON PRO ACDC-10A charger.
Lectron Pro ACDC-10. www.commonsenserc.com.
Charge Power: 100w.
Charge Rate: 0.1A - 10.0A.
Discharge Rate: 0.01 - 2.0A.
Multi-Chemistry Balance charger / discharger.
LiPo/Fe/HV >> NiMH/Cd >> Pb.
AC Input Voltage: 100v - 240v.
DC Input Voltage: 11v - 18v.
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Charge Power: 100w.
Charge Rate: 0.1A - 10.0A.
Discharge Rate: 0.01 - 2.0A.
Multi-Chemistry Balance charger / discharger.
LiPo/Fe/HV >> NiMH/Cd >> Pb.
AC Input Voltage: 100v - 240v.
DC Input Voltage: 11v - 18v.
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