The Phoenix Tackles Ice and Mud!

February. It’s not the beginning of spring. It’s not the end of winter. But some days, it feels like the beginning of the end. Or maybe even the beginning of the beginning. We will still have a cold spell or two before it’s all over, but at least we have more daylight to enjoy.
Ice lingers in the shade while snow melts in the sun. Rivulet of water flow over frozen ground, making muddy trails. It seems like the perfect time to take the Vanquish VS4-10 Phoenix out for a little trail run in the late afternoon sun.
I’m still learning to shoot with the new full-frame video camera on this outing. As a result I’m still focusing (pun intended) more on the filming than on the driving. This familiar and less technical trail was welcome.
Truck: Vanquish VS4-10 Phoenix Portal Kit
* Motor/ESC: Hobbywing XeRun Axe 540L R2 2800KV ESC Motor Combo
* Rx: Spektrum SR515
* Servo: Reefs 422HD v2 w/ 20mm servo horn (VPS02412)
* Winch: Reefs 422HD v2
* Auxiliary servos (dig/overdrive): Reefs 299LP w/ 24mm servo horn (VPS02410)
* Tires: Pro-Line Interco TSL SX Super Swamper XL 1.9x4.75x1.75
* Wheels: Vanquish Method Race Wheel 105 Red/Black Anodized Beadlocks
* Foams: Crawler Innovations Deuces Wild TSL SX XL closed-cell
* Lights: Incision Series 1 Light Kit
* Driver: Tamiya Driver Figure 4x4 (TAM54416)
* Team KNK Vanquish VS410 Stainless Hardware Kit (not a perfect match for the Phoenix)
Camera: Canon EOS R6 Mark II w/ RF 25-105mm f/4 L IS USM
Software: Adobe Premiere

[@jeffreypursley1914]

Spring is just around the corner when you did this, won’t be long. As always fantastic work and thank you.

[@RCBirds]

Awesome crawling. I really like the Phoenix.

[@RandomRCTV]

cool location

[@rcstories_ca]

The spring flows year round so it’s a favourite destination. There are some rocks nearby but they are flooded with river ice right now. Can’t wait for spring to really be here so I can do some proper rock crawling.