Tools for getting started in RC

[ARRMAgeddon]

Mip hex drive is the best for me
Like some i don't believe any reviews on youtube
I want to make sure of it
So when i bought my mip hex drives
I tried it on my old ofna nitro buggy
Its been under the weather for 5 or 10 years lol
2.0 put to the test
Tried to loosen the screw it wont budge
Two hand still doesn't move
Use a vicegrip to turn it
It came off
So if you really looking for hex drive thatll last a long time
MIP is the one you want
I have it for over a year now and it didnt fail me yet

 

[TheJoker]

don't forget the simple cleaning tools:

- paintbrush in different sizes
- old towel or some old underwear ( preferebly clean lol)
- brake cleaner
- wd40
- compressor

Sounds dumb, but its important to clean your rc, especially when you need to clean en rebuild the diffs. (Thats where the breakcleaner comes in)

I also think a small bench vise ( i hope this is the correct translation) is very usefull. If you need to work on parts, it lets u use both hands wich comes in very handy sometimes.

All of these things are dirt cheap except the compressor is a little bit more expensive.

Now lets clean all those dirty cars! Haha

 

[ARRMAgeddon]

Or just get one of this

100 bucks from cow rc

 

[Steve]

don't forget the simple cleaning tools:

- paintbrush in different sizes
- old towel or some old underwear ( preferebly clean lol)
- brake cleaner
- wd40
- compressor

Sounds dumb, but its important to clean your rc, especially when you need to clean en rebuild the diffs. (Thats where the breakcleaner comes in)

I also think a small bench vise ( i hope this is the correct translation) is very usefull. If you need to work on parts, it lets u use both hands wich comes in very handy sometimes.

All of these things are dirt cheap except the compressor is a little bit more expensive.

Now lets clean all those dirty cars! Haha

Whoa! What?!?!
I'm supposed to clean the car?

 

[Jerry-rigged]

Whoa! What?!?!
I'm supposed to clean the car?

Does donuts in a water puddle count as cleaning? =)

 

[Aflan]

@Steve :Yes, you do need to clean it...
@Jerry-rigged :No, it does not...

And now go wash your hands...You naughty boys...

 

[TheJoker]

Anyone using marine grease to put on the spurgear?

 

[Jerry-rigged]

No nope, nada.

Pinion Spur should be run dry.

Unless you are talking Diff Pinion/Spur. In the gearbox, marine grease is OK, but white lithium grease is better.

 

[WoodiE]

Anyone using marine grease to put on the spurgear?

Get you some white lithium grease, you'll be happy you did.

 

[TheJoker]

Roger that...i will! Tnx for the tip

 

[ARRMAgeddon]

Anyone using marine grease to put on the spurgear?

I have use it its all i have from my boats

 

[chalmene]

I have used the 936a soldering station for a while, awesome rig. Pretty sure its the same as Trakpower TK-950 but under half the price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GAOYUE-936A...732616?hash=item4d439b4b48:g:ao0AAOSweW5VgCGf

Have been using one of these infrared thermometers for some time, works well, compared with other guns and is temperature accurate.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Temperature...825986?hash=item3f659e8042:g:G-cAAOSwZ1BXcNFN

I use this great little power screwdriver for light drilling and removing/installing hex screws. Saves a lot of time opposed to doing all by hand, be sure to tighten remaining threads by hand though as not to strip them out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKIL-2354-1...094150?hash=item4650c98286:g:VWAAAOSwmtJXZWqZ combined with these hex drivers http://www.ebay.com/itm/4pc-Metric-...829117?hash=item3f63f34d7d:g:8KUAAOSwepZXTbGo

I cant say enough about Dynamite hex drivers, machined heads and have yet to strip or even slightly damage one after years and lots of RC builds.

 

[Smithmw84]

I just received my Kraton this week and this tool kit has been amazing and has many more uses
https://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B015F734P0/

 

[The German]

What kind of glue do you use for the tires and rims ?

 

[Jerry-rigged]

What kind of glue do you use for the tires and rims ?

You generally want CA glue. My local hobby shop sells THIS brand of CA. I have also used CA glues from Hobby Lobby, from back in the modeling / trains / rockets section of the store.

One other note - I have noticed that about 2 months after the bottle is opened, the glue stops curing right. So if you are not planning on gluing a bunch of tires, you don't need the big bottle.

 

[The German]

You generally want CA glue. My local hobby shop sells THIS brand of CA. I have also used CA glues from Hobby Lobby, from back in the modeling / trains / rockets section of the store.

One other note - I have noticed that about 2 months after the bottle is opened, the glue stops curing right. So if you are not planning on gluing a bunch of tires, you don't need the big bottle.

Thank you.
That seems to be same like This .
And do you glue just little spots or around the whole tire ?

 

[Jerry-rigged]

I do a small bead around the whole tire.

Hang on - there is a good vid on gluing - let me get it.

Here you go -

He is glueing SC tires, but the idea is the same. Instead of velcro straps or rubber bands, I use some cheap 200mm zip-ties, three of them rigged in a triangle, to pull the tire tight on the rim while the glue dries. When the glue is dry, I use the point of a razor blade to release the clip in the tie, so I can re-use it.

 

[The German]

I do a small bead around the whole tire.

Hang on - there is a good vid on gluing - let me get it.

Here you go -

He is glueing SC tires, but the idea is the same. Instead of velcro straps or rubber bands, I use some cheap 200mm zip-ties, three of them rigged in a triangle, to pull the tire tight on the rim while the glue dries. When the glue is dry, I use the point of a razor blade to release the clip in the tie, so I can re-use it.

Thank you very much. That helps a lot.

 

[Steve]

Thank you very much. That helps a lot.

If you plan to reuse the rims by adding new tires, then put about 6-8 drops around the diameters.
Should be easier to separate rubber from rim with less glue.
I've yet to have a rim/tire separate while running that I have glued using this method.

 

[The German]

If you plan to reuse the rims by adding new tires, then put about 6-8 drops around the diameters.
Should be easier to separate rubber from rim with less glue.
I've yet to have a rim/tire separate while running that I have glued using this method.

Thant is a god idea !
Thank you.