Kyosho Scorpion on sale at tower hobbies. 189$ shipped

[mAdMan]

There is a 30$ off code and with free shipping and no tax...come on now lol


Brown Santa just dropped it off.

[mAdMan]

Getting it started



First thing I noticed was a severely scratched wheel. I contacted Kyosho they will send a new one.

[DennisM]

Darn, that "signature" is annoying
Good luck with the build.

[mAdMan]

The build went great. No issues. I wonder what electronics I should pull out. And what color to paint the body.


Wish I could make it smaller. My gif app isn't the best lol. I thought little panda was funny but I can remove it. I mean, it's possible.

[mAdMan]

Decided to paint it up. I went with a hybrid retro/custom paint job. I could really use some advise on electronics.


















WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR BODY LINE AND CHASSIS MAKE YOUR STICKERS LOOK OFF?

This bugs me:

[mAdMan]

2.4 air, it'll link to my MT-4! I'm going cheap, not even trying to be competitive with this I think I'll get a hobby wing and pull out a brushed.

[mAdMan]

Continuing with my retro/modern mix I decided to throw in an Aurora 14-2 brushed 540 and a Castle Sidewinder 3 ESC. The first run had me singing 1987's Speed Demon by Michael Jackson. LOL I just plugged it into the castle link and dialed it down to 75%. I forgot to glue the tires I don't want to roll it over yet!

[mAdMan]

The 14-2 on a 2300 mAh 30C lipo dialed down to 75% using castle link is still stupid fast but controllable. The ESC doesn't even get warm. I really like it. Can't wait to hit the sand.


Leaving this here for when it comes back in stock
http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-trucks/kyosho-scorpion-2014-hex-driver-washer-set-2-kyoscw020/p477861

[mAdMan]

The slop in the front swing arms makes me sad

[DennisM]

Looks like You followed the new manual when You adjusted the front axle.

Do it like the Original Scorpion - The bend portion is parallel with the kickup.

[mAdMan]

Thank you I'll give that a try. Just to be clear, the bend in the axle will roll forward slightly and be parallel with the frame rail bend? The frame angle is the kickup right? Any link with some photos? Thank you again!

I have the rear suspension on the wrong side of the tower.