Pete32200
12-29-2012, 03:11 PM
Picked up a Rx-R Revolt 30 from tower for 189 bucks after my Super Saver discount while they were on sale. I like the hull design and hardware but the lipo tray left a lot to be desired and the hull felt a little flimsy ( we race pretty rough sometimes and it probably wouldn't survive )
I took a trip to the Kintec Racing world headquarters and picked up a few key parts which include an upgrade shaft, M445 prop and some carbon Fiber batt plates.
I removed the piece of foam from the nose and poured some 2 part urethane foam in its place to provide some strength up front, I also coated the entire floor of the hull with some PT-40 finishing resin to add stiffness. While the PT-40 was still wet I layed the carbon batt plates in place. The combination of batt plates, 2 part foam and the extra coat of finishing resin added some weight but I think the added strength benefits will be worth it.
I also swapped out the stock esc for a 90 amp seaking with 5.5mm bullets for the batt connection and installed one of the HK knock off spektrum receivers
Haven't had a chance to run it yet since its cold a snowy right now but hopefully I can get some run time in before the local lakes freeze
I took a trip to the Kintec Racing world headquarters and picked up a few key parts which include an upgrade shaft, M445 prop and some carbon Fiber batt plates.
I removed the piece of foam from the nose and poured some 2 part urethane foam in its place to provide some strength up front, I also coated the entire floor of the hull with some PT-40 finishing resin to add stiffness. While the PT-40 was still wet I layed the carbon batt plates in place. The combination of batt plates, 2 part foam and the extra coat of finishing resin added some weight but I think the added strength benefits will be worth it.
I also swapped out the stock esc for a 90 amp seaking with 5.5mm bullets for the batt connection and installed one of the HK knock off spektrum receivers
Haven't had a chance to run it yet since its cold a snowy right now but hopefully I can get some run time in before the local lakes freeze