CRT.5 Finished

[jhautz]

Hey, Just finished my CRT.5 so I tought I would share. Its been a work in progress for a while now. Time to work on these things seems to be hard to come by lately.

So far just a few laps around the living room. Seems like it has plenty of grunt. The Hacker 8L is probably a bit of overkill for this little beast, but I had it, so I'm using it. Its got Traxxas Bandit 2.2 Anaconda Tires on it right now because I am planning to take it out parking lot oval racing Friday night. Its geared 20/46 for around 45mph. Should be a handful at that speed being as little as it is. Final RTR weight is 4.2lbs with lipo. Overall I gotta say, I'm pretty impressed with the model so far. Seems really solid, makes 1/10 buggies feel like toys.

Setup:
Mamaba Max
Hacker 8L (3019kv)
3s 3300mah 25C Polyquest Lipo
RCM Motor Mount
Custom Carbon fiber center dif top plate/esc mount
Custom CF battery tray
Spektrum Micro Rx
UBEC
20T RCM Hard Pinion

Anyway, heres a few pictures.

[Dafni]

Looks good there, J! Real good. But the body... man, you should have told me

Cheers
Daf

[gixxer]

looks good. seems like everyone has one of these little suckers now.

really nice, but believe me, you'll need the white spring!

Nice conversion, you'll love it

[jhautz]

Thanks guys.

David, I have already ordered the white springs.

Daf, I know its not a sexy paint job, but sometimes god things come in plain whaite packages. I did order a 2nd body as well though. I do plan on doing a proper paint job when I get some time. This one is temporary to get it up and running by this weekend is all. (Maybe I'll try to dupliacte my revo paint sceme)

Gix, It sure does seem like everyone has one. I think its cuz they are a (relatively) cheap project, they are nice trucks and are pretty easy to do. I didnt really plan on doing this one.... the opportunity just kinda presented itself so I decided to do it.

[Dafni]

Heheh J, I was just playing. It's under the hood what counts.

[jnev]

Very nice truck man!! It looks great. Good luck at the parking lot race too.

[jhautz]

Originally Posted by Dafni

Heheh J, I was just playing. It's under the hood what counts.

I know you were kidding Daf. But, I do agree that it is rather "plain" looking. Sometime this winter when I have more time I'll do a nice airbrush paintjob on it.

[ClodMaxx]

wow, nice .5! really nice!!

personally, i like the white body. my design philosophy is 'simple is better' - i gag when i see those bodies painted with 6 different kinds of fluorescent paint with 4 different types of stripes, checks, flames and lightning all on the same body.

[supralover72]

Man, it has been a long work in progress. You got that puppy ages ago! Where'd you buy yours from? ;)

Looks M-azing though. That means it's amazing with M&M's to boot!

Every time I see a CRT.5, it make me want one more & more
Good job, looks great!

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by Dafni

Looks good there, J! Real good. But the body... man, you should have told me

Cheers
Daf

Whats wrong with single color paint jobs, Why spend three hours when its going to be messed up in about 5 seconds. I saw you second post and know you were joking, I prefer silver myself

[rchippie]

your car looks great . The more of these conversions i see the more i think i want to convert mine .

[rschoi_75]

great looking conversion dude. I gotta say that these things are awesome trucks.

About your battery mount though... you're going to need something to stop the battery from popping out from the top in a crash. Mine is similar, and needed one too. A simple "L" shaped bracket does the trick nicely.

Hey Dafni... does this mean you're willing to paint some bodies? I could use a buggy body...

Sweet! I like it! Very clean...

I remember when mine looked like that, but like most of my RC's, it turned into a "Frankentruck" (i.e. ext.chassis and 4s lipo). Although it is one of my better creations...

Bye