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RIP Buster ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Apr 2009
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| ![]() I had to try one of the mini class SCT's, I choose the Losi Mini SCT because it comes with the Xcelorin brushless system, I also liked the raised center chassis (similar to a slash) for added center clearance. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I really like the mid motor layout, and you gotta love the Xcelorin brushless system that comes with the mini SCT. ![]() Simple, clean electronics layout. ![]() ![]() ![]() Over rough terrain like a true offroad track I think the added center clearance really helps. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Great looking tires and wheels. ![]() My first drive was out in the streets and the rig very planted and was real fun jumping up and down the curbs and over my BMX jumps, it jumps very level and is easy to land cleanly over and over. I think it would be a blast to run a bunch of these in indoor SC races at my local hobby shop. Now I didn't get the Losi mini SCT to run in the streets, I'm all about running offroad in the dirt and getting these SC rigs sideways. The weather has not been good here for weeks so my friends backyard track has been way to muddy to run anything but the last several days have only been overcast and not raining. The track was still a little muddy so we racked some loose dry dirt onto two of the corners to get some drifts going, the track was good enough to get some run time in. I ran the first couple laps with the stock NiMH battery. With how light this rig is I was really surprised how well the rig handled a 1/10 scale track. With the tires completely filled up with mud I was spinning out in the corners so I decided to add some weight (2 3/4oz) under the center of the chassis and switched over to a lipo pack. The added weight gave me the extra traction I needed with the slick muddy conditions as well as allow me to hold a drift better in the one of the corners with the loose dirt. This truck easily handled the track with the jumps and obstacles designed for a 1/10 scale rig, I was most amazed with how this rig soaked up the whoop section, you could either take it as a rhythm section by double, double, singling it or just hammering the throttle and skimming over the top of the whoops. Overall this mini SCT was easy to drive, easy to jump and handled a true offroad track with ease. It didn't take long at all for me or my friend to get used to driving it and put in some consistent fun laps. I can't wait to get this truck back out on this track after it dry's out in better track conditions. The only thing I might change on it is getting a little taller tires to fill up the wheel wells a little more and give a little more clearance under the front and rear a-arms. Here are some cell phone pics after the run. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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SC Specialist ![]() Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle
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| ![]() Nice pics Badger! I bought one for my 6 year old last month for his birthday and the Rockstar version for my 9 year old for Christmas. It's been a great truck so far. The only thing I would recommend upgrading is the servo. My son hit the wall at the track a few weeks ago and it died. My friend and I sniped it when I first picked it up and took it to the indoor track and I was amazed at how well it handled the jumps like you said. Had no problem making the double doubles and it did the triple a few times with the right run. It's funny passing people with this truck, it's the right amount of speed for it's size. I don't have any lipos for them yet since I don't feel safe letting the kids use them. Here is the servo I upgraded to, pretty sure it was around 15-20 bucks. ![]() Rockstar version ![]() After a few runs at the track still looks good. ![]() |
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Racer Join Date: Aug 2010
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| ![]() I love thse lil trucks and am considering getting one for christmas...It would be a nice addition to the fleet...I wonder how it compares in size with lets say my Hpi mini trophy..i know the hpi mtdt is definetly bigger but wondering if at a glance the size difference may not seem as big?? Hey badger how is your Hpi mtdt holding up??If i do get one it may be the new Rob “Fig” Naughton Stronghold licensed body with sponsor decals..Its scale replica of the Stronghold truck from the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series...Do you like the coil over shocks or are you thinking of switching to threaded??Would there even be a difference??"Check ya laters" ![]() |
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The stock shocks feel good and apparently work because like I said the truck just soaked up the whoops. I do have some Losi aluminum threaded shocks that I might put on but I'm not in a hurry because the stock shocks work good, although it would be nice to have the adjustability of the threaded aluminum bodies. | |
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Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Iowa
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| ![]() Badge, looks good! Just curious do you know if the 1/16th scale bodies for the Slash would fit on this? Either Jconcepts or Proline? |
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RIP Buster ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Apr 2009
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| ![]() Thanks. It looks like they should fit but I don't know for sure. I'll call my contact at Proline tomorrow and ask them, it would be good for them to know as well since they can add the Mini SCT to the list of trucks it fits and possibly sell more. |
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Support RCSC, buy a Star! ![]() Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Bend, WI
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| ![]() Nice write up badger. ![]() Was kind of interested in one of these, I think you just sealed the deal. ![]() |
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Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Iowa
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| ![]() Thanks! The Desert Rat would look cool on this truck! |
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Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Greensboro NC
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| ![]() I picked up one these last weekend. The Rockstar version too! Love it so far. Have only been able to play with it in the driveway. The steering servo is on the slow side. I hope to pick up a HS-55 today! Glad to see a good right up and that others are digging the the truck too! |
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Newbie Join Date: May 2009
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| ![]() our club is running these for their indoor series, we're running them 100% stock, no mods allowed other then using your own radio, and servo upgrades. racing the trucks and not the pocket book ![]() |
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Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 43
| ![]() Thanks for the write up on this.....I keep checking out the BND at my local shop, and may finally pull the trigger on my next visit. I've been thinking about the Blitz, but money is a bit tight. This would hold me over until spring when I can get the ESE and build it properly. |
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Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Greensboro NC
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I would love for that to happen here in Greensboro NC! Stock class for the mini's. | |
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Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Greensboro NC
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What are you doing over here??? Your supposed to be building crawler chassis's.... | |
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RIP Buster ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Apr 2009
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| ![]() So Proline got back to me a couple of days but I've been slammed at work and forgot to post up their response. It looks like it won't fit. Quote:
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Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Iowa
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| ![]() Ok. Thanks Badger! I kinda liking the Rockstar one! ![]() |
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SC Specialist ![]() Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle
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| ![]() Horizon does make a servo saver that fits the Hitec and the Mini SCT. The part numbers #LOSB1226 Went on without an issue. The only problem is the Hitec only has one hole on each side for the mounting screws. Stock uses two holes on each side of the servo to mount it up. So you will need to drill two smaller holes on the Hitec, not a big problem but thought I would let you know. ![]() ![]() |
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Basher Join Date: Mar 2010
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Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Greensboro NC
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| ![]() I put a Hitec HS-65MG Micro Servo on mine. Did not use a servo saver. |
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