RC4WD Trail Finder 2

For all things R/C, post '90s to today.

Moderators: scr8p, klavy69

Post Reply
User avatar
Seabass
Business Member
Posts: 1402
Joined: Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:34 pm
Location: Mississippi
Been thanked: 12 times

RC4WD Trail Finder 2

Post by Seabass »

Hey guys just picked up two of these kits over a month ago. Built one and put the other up for the time being. I was very meticulous when I painted the body making sure the thing looked right when I was done. I had to use stuff called bare metal foil in the light buckets to give the right appearnce. Over all the truck really turned out nice and I love the color I found.

After just cruising around the house I wasn't having much fun so I started doing some real wheeling. After a couple minutes i said what the hell and started beating the piss out of the truck. As you can see from the pics, it has gotten some abuse and i have definately found some weak points with the truck.

The kit driveshafts are awful, I been popping them out of the truck quite a bit. I finally found a way to keep them in the truck and then I started twisting the driveshafts. Currently the front driveshaft is completely screwed so it is missing from the photo of the under carraige. Time for some beefy driveshafts.

I picked up a set of Mud Slinger tires and a 3Racing winch. I still need to get the battery source for the winch to make it operational. I am running a Flysky radio that is hacked for 6 channels. I currently have 4 channels programmed, steering, throttle, hi - low range shifting, and in and out for the winch.

I really like the truck and it is a blast to drive. I have always wanted a Tamiya Bruiser but this truck is much more realistic than the Bruiser. I have been toying with machining a 3 link front suspension and 4 link rear. I have also thought about going a bit different and looking at a 1/4 elliptical rear suspension. Hopefully I can get some wheeling pics soon.

Jake

Image
Image
Image
Image
Image

Charlie don't surf
Approved Member
Posts: 8921
Joined: Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:44 pm
Location: USA
Been thanked: 8 times

Re: RC4WD Trail Finder 2

Post by Charlie don't surf »

I missed the first run of these for my dad, but got a "local" shop to order one- still don't have one for him :x super cool

User avatar
nvxwax
Approved Member
Posts: 1070
Joined: Tue May 25, 2010 8:28 pm
Location: Front Royal, VA (AKA: Helltown)
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: RC4WD Trail Finder 2

Post by nvxwax »

Very cool truck,

I kinda went scaler overboard so i have about 7 trucks now (Not a Trailfinder 2), I will be getting one of the TF2's at some point lol, for now i have to but a roof on the house :(

on a side note, im not sure if you have your truck waterproof but i have been looking into this stuff, we are testing it at work at the moment, this stuff is crazy for repelling water :)

[youtube]YqGkC5uJ0yM[/youtube]

Post Reply

Create an account or sign in to join the discussion

You need to be a member in order to post a reply

Create an account

Not a member? register to join our community
Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics
It’s free and only takes a minute

Register

Sign in

  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “21st Century Modern”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 10 guests