Tips for Building a Competition R/C Car Kit
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มี.ค. 2020
- Are you new to R/C Kit Building? Let's take a look at what it takes for a successful R/C kit build, and what key areas to pay close attention to.
We start the build @ 4:49
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Metric Hex Driver Set: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-r...
Metric Nut Driver Set: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-r...
Needle Nose Pliers: www.amainhobbies.com/excel-ne...
Hobby Knife: www.amainhobbies.com/excel-gr...
Blue Thread Locker: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-r...
Nitro Spray Cleaner: www.amainhobbies.com/t.a.-eme...
Shock Shaft Pliers: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-r...
Shock Stand: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-r...
Digital Calipers: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-r...
Premier Blue O-Ring Grease: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-r...
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Ball Cup Driver (1/10 Scale only): www.amainhobbies.com/schaffne...
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Before starting any of these steps get some beers in the fridge to maintain hydration levels throughout the build. this also helps you not worry too much when you still have parts left over after the build, after all...(lightness and weight saving are key with rc racing)
Im 13 should i drink apple juice
Drink more water Carl
@@tanklesspolarstar no have the beer your dad wont care
@@Averageguy1345 nah my mom will
A white towel also makes the small screws more visible
I know I'm a year late but this was such a useful comment. That's such a small thing but the thought never would've crossed my mind lol
Best RC car TH-camr there is.
He said lubricate the o-ring. In all seriousness, your videos are great and I truly appreciate them!
Being prepared and having the patience 🤘
Another thing to add: If you can find buildlogs or anything like that online, read those before starting to build. More often than not they will point out errors in the manual or tricky parts of the assembly so you can prepare for that.
My first kit was a RC10T4 Team Kit and those shocks are near impossible to build without their green goo, which isn't included. Even then you'll probably need two or three extra sets of o-rings because they will break during installation. I talked to many people who built one of these and I don't think even one person managed to get those shocks perfect just by using the included materials.
I appreciate these videos so much that I buy all my RC kits and tools and parts from you guys. Thanks for helping me into the sport!
Thanks for the support Two Niner! We always appreciate the support at our shop and here on TH-cam!
-Brett
You make the most excellent sets of videos. They are practical, to the point, and so informative. I am looking to get back into the hobby after 30 years. Your instructive videos are so helpful. Thank you for doing this!
Yep. Another well produced and informative video. Great job Brett, but I do miss those table bongos.
I needed this video years ago...
If the only space you have to build your RC is on then kitchen table then build it on the kitchen table! It is better to have a dedicated space of course but many don’t have the luxury of extra space.
I bought a diff rebuild tool from you guys that holds the diff out drives for you. Highly recommend it
Awesome job Brett as always. Love watching your vids
Strong work and solid tips Brett👊!!!! No cutting corners or rushing here. Having a clean and clear workspace and quality tools is key. Appreciate you sharing. I need one of those ball cup bits like yesterday🍻😎💪👊👊
It makes my day when I see a new video is up Brett!!👍🏻🤘🏼
these are AWESOME tips! thanks.
Very helpful , well done Brett !! Thanks
This video was incredibly helpful!
Thanks much for the tips! Excellent video! 👍🏼👌🏼🤛🏼
Great vid... Parts organizers are my best friend during build
Awesome info dude, thanks!
Amain hobbies is my favorite rc channel by far. Brett is the best there is!!!
Thanks man!
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies yer welcome man!
Great tips guys! That's a handsome shirt!
Team associated has the best and easiest to follow manuals in my opinion.
Tekno way better manuals
Excellent Video 😊🤙🍻🇦🇺
Nice Video 😎👍🏻
I just like so much your job
Very good.
Serious subject and grown up Brett all the way. Great presentation!👌😎👍
Thanks Grumpy! This video took forever to make while building the car.
-Brett
I can imagine. Back when I built RC planes, I'd think I would never get done. If you were working on something I thought I needed to see better, I'd just slow the video down. I wish we had this tech stuff when I was young enough to really be able to use it. Don't ever let me get you into trouble at work by picking on you. Just let me know and I'll ease off!
Ha. It's no problem and don't worry about it. I think it's funny.
-Brett
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Massive missed opportunity for Brett to make a fresh haircut a requirement of having a clean work surface. Hahaha lookin' clean bruv! Awesome video, with some pointers I haven't even thought of! Keep it up guys, love the content as always!
Ha! I like it. Another requirement, smashing that like button.
-Brett
I went to the all for a dollar and bought a couple of aluminum trays to use for a build
Empty tabaco cans work great for holding screws.
I thought I was the only one who did this, snus snuff and big lids from plastic canisters
Obviously, when you get to the mythical D bag. You have to photograph for social media during the build! It's the law.
Built my Tamiya CC-01 and TT-02 the same way.
Hi Brett, sorry to bother you, but I’ve bought a vintage kyosho sandmaster st with an Alps 10 pull start engine with an alloy chassis, but i can’t find any information on it anywhere, like what air filter i need, what plug etc and can you get a taller cylinder head for better cooling. It’s not the st2 and it has an alloy top deck.I had a laugh with you when you mentioned the shock stand, i was actually thinking about one literally when you mentioned it lol Awesome builders tips, the amount of bodges I’ve seen, especially using pliers and vice grips on shock shafts with nothing in between scoring the shafts, then wondering why they leak. Awesome video Brett, you make videos really enjoyable to watch and you explain everything beautifully, making it easy to understand better.👌🎩🇬🇧
Hey Mikey! Happy to hear the video has helped. I couldn't find a manual no matter what was searched, and i believe the name was Sandmaster 10. I would recommend finding some vintage groups and ask for info in the forums. You can probably still find some parts for the buggy, but the engine will be really hard. Not sure how set you on using this buggy, but from what i've read, that engine size is too small for the vehicle size and weight. Might be best to clean her up and shelf her, but you should still ask more in the groups.
-Brett
1:34 you missed a great opportunity for ''abc whatever the case may be''
I wish I could own one day
Hey That AE has Aluminum chassis? I used to Like Associated Electronics but after 2002 not anymore since Thunder tiger bought them out.
Excellent video for a rookie like me.
What’s the best way to remove a ball cup from the ball?
Needle nose pliers to turn it over. Some ball cups have a hole on the top to unscrew the ball stud with it still installed in the cup. This is best if your intentions are to remove the ball stud. Each time you remove a ball cup and snap it back on, it fatigues the material, making it slightly weaker each time. Ball cups are super inexpensive though, so it doesn't really matter (until a ball cup pops off when you're leading the race).
-Brett
Wish there were more kits outside highend competition space.
Bret I find it absolutely hilarious that each and every person who does any tips and tricks for rc car shocks always builds them wrong
. I actually have a video on my channel showing the proper way to build them. What i am talking about is the O-Ring pack or X-ring pack. Everyone always builds the O/X-ring pack by putting all the seals into the hole then tightening up the cap before putting the shaft threw then all say becareful to not damage the orings with the treads. You know how to never damage the ring pack. Build the shock shaft up with the piston send it into the shock body. Then slide the O/X ring pack onto the shock shaft and slide the assembly down to the ring pack area then tighten the bottom cap up. The reason I say you all do it wrong is when you assemble the way you show what your doing it squishing the rings which in turn closes up the hole where the shaft slides threw. Inturn sliding the shaft threw this can and will damage the rings as no matter how you look at it the threads act like a file. So by slideing the seals down the shaft gives the rings room the swell around the threads and shaft and once they are in the bottom with the cap tightend down the rings will then shrink up the proper way as designed to do so around the shock shaft with a perfect air tight leak free long lasting perfect performing damper. Try it once you do it you will always build your shocks this way. Check out my vid if you need a visual
Sounds like a good idea! I'll have to give it a try.
-Brett
I have a Sakura s64 car. Why does it gave a locked front axle?
i like every explanations he does straight to the point very clear and understandable....goodjob man🇵🇭..
hiring for fm dj..ur hired man
Mr. Brett, I'm a year and a tad late but a simple question on that mat with the screw catch. I searched on Amain's site and that mat is no where to be found. I only find them as separate items. Is it not available anymore? I rather have it as one piece than two separate pieces.
Hey Fernando. The mat used in the video is not available but we do have this similar mat: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-5x9.75-magnetic-screw-catcher-ptk-8153/p825366
It's the same magnetic mat, just a different size and layout. Hope that helps!
-Brett
If you have a question leave a comment below and we promise not to answer
Did you ask a question? I don't see one.
-Brett
Can you do a video on how to build a rc nitro car from to finish, like what parts are needed and how to choose the chassis etc
Yeah, that's a great idea, very expensive, but a great video idea.
-Brett
how do I know if my transmission fits onto the chassis? and do I have to buy the chassis with the suspension or can I get different ones?
Vehicle kits includes the transmission, chassis, suspension components and more, and it is all designed to work together. Parts not designed to work together will probably not work together.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies So how do I find the ones that are designed to work together? would i find them from the manufacturer of the kit?
@@henryfisher3477 I realize this is old but when you're building a kit it comes with step by step instructions that show you how and what parts fit together.
Can you build a Arrma Vorteks 3s race build just for fun we like to see😊😊😊 plz
I really should get a shock tool
Is there a tool to better install e clips I lose many trying to install
Great question: www.amainhobbies.com/dynamite-ultimate-eclip-tool-1.55.0-dynt1107/p1015788
-Brett
What if I use competition car for just bashing around what would be the down falI, sorry for noob question am new to RC hobbies, cheers.
The downside is competition cars are usually more expensive. The kits are expensive and the electronics can be much more expensive too. Buying a RTR is usually half the price as building up a competition kit from scratch. But competition cars make some of the best bashers. 1/8 scale e-buggy or e-truggy are excellent bashers! If you inspect the Arrma 6S BLX vehicles, they are former 1/8 competition platforms, slightly tweaked for bashing. The Kraton 6S BLX was a competition truggy and it's one of the best bashers available. Hope that helps.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies wow this enlighten me, thank You Brett, can you recommend me any AE cars for bashing, I kinda prefer te brand, cheers
Man i dont feel good not doing it myself, Wish my local shops would do it but idk
mise en place
Anyone else notice his hat kept changing from forward to backward hahaha
What beginner kit would you recommend
A 1/10 scale kit would be a good place to start. But there are a lot of categories, sizes and classes; you'll need to figure out what direction you want to go with it, then identify what vehicles fit that bill.
-Brett
I would recommend going with a Tamiya kit
Tecno mt410
I took my kit to the park, laid down a mat and built it up. Don't let this guy fool you
I ready do like the idea of building my frist rc kit...However where I live in NE GA there are no tracks around me without me having to get a hotel to race... on the other hand I have about $500 for everything. I like SCT racing probably 17.5 or 13.5 just the thought of building a kit to sit on my shelf is just a little depressing...I don't know, chances are I will edit this later on.
Buying an R/C that sits on the shelf isn't a good idea because you'll shortly want to sell it for a vehicle you can use. Sorry to hear you don't have any tracks in your area, that is a bummer.
-Brett
Just so that you know, there is a new AstroTurf track that has recently opened up called AJC Hobbies/speedway in acworth GA. Its a fun track and constantly changing, check em out they may be within striking distance of you.
Tips for building an R/C Car:
1) Rip open the box and throw it out to clear space.
2) Open all bags at once, this will save you time later.
3) Use only the tools included in the box, these are factory tools and better than any generic crap you have in your tool box.
4) Try to get the build done as fast as you possibly can, this will allow you to get on the track sooner.
5) Assume the directions are right, even if it doesn't make logical sense. Remember, professionals designed this kit and they are smarter than you.
6) Following directions are for losers and weak men, skip step 5, man up and throw that thing in the garbage.
7) Lots of oils, grease etc, will come in the kit. These are not necessary. Skip these steps to save 10-20 minutes of time.
8) Install and solder all electronics good enough so they work, don't worry about the wires, just bunch them somewhere inside of the car.
9) Your kit will likely come with a clear body, don't waste time painting it (see step 4) slap that thing on clear and get on the track.
10) Your kit will also not come with tires and/or wheels. Use whatever you have lying around thats already mounted even if it's not for the right surface.
11) That's it! You are now ready to hit the track and become the next IFMAR world champion!
You're welcome.
Pretty funny. Might delete later...
-Brett
AMain Hobbies what why?!? That’s not funny...
Don't delete! Justice for Dylan!
So funny😂🤣
@@PrimevalOne glad you enjoyed, it took some time to write lol
what car kit is thtat ????
I think it's the Team Associated B6.2 2WD buggy.
-Brett
😖 I wish I would have known the paper plate trick a week ago😬
About how many hours for a first time builder?
Oh, it depends. My first build took 2 or 3 days to get it all buttoned up. There is no magic number really and you shouldn't worry about the time.
-Brett
5,387 hoursband a devorce
It took me over 60 days. At the end the car didn't even work properly. Don't try building an RC car if you are terrible at reading.
I got a lot better at reading within the last six years and it helped a lot with RC cars.
15:30 "if you have a whole in the backside its not gonna work so well".... Sir, I beg to differ :)
I use paper bowls
Great idea.
-Brett
All the glitches after every time he says "ball cup" lmao where are the outtakes 🤣🤣
I WAS 1 AWAY FROM THE 666TH LIKE!!!
"it'll just distribute around".. no the diff fluid will rinse it off before all the teeth are coated.
You shouldn't have any diff fluid inside your gearbox. If your diff is leaking, best to take it apart and check the gasket and o-rings to see if they need to be replaced.
-Brett
First.
I’m not first
I'm not second
I'm not third... 👍🤔
Can you please give me a car kit
Thank God for rtrs! Lol
what u mean make kids eat on floor cmon man