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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Tony Phalen

Organized Charge Leads

Organized Charge Leads

You can’t charge your batteries if you can’t find the appropriate charge lead. Keep them organized and at the ready by drilling pairs of 1/8-inch holes in a block of wood. The block can be mounted on the wall or …

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RC Slash Shield

Slash Shield

Minimize the amount of dirt and debris that can enter the chassis on your Slash by creating a small shield from scrap Lexan or plastic. They can be held in place with servo tape or screwed into the chassis. Tip …

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Trigger Finger Fit

Trigger Finger Fit

You can get more accurate control of the throttle and brake when you eliminate the play in the trigger. A small piece of fuel tubing on the brake side of the trigger will provide a snugger fit for smaller fingers. …

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Marked for Drilling Your RC Body

If you didn’t drill your body-post holes before paint was applied it can be tricky to do it afterward. Here’s a solution. Gently place a small square of double sided tape on the body post then lower the body in …

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Tape It Up Protect your RC Body Paint

Paint Protector

Some car bodies can rub on the tires or other protruding chassis components under harsh driving conditions and in a crash. This can remove the paint in those areas. A little duct tape can add the protection needed to keep …

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Chip Cans RC Tire Canister

Pit with Potato Chips

Those tall potato chip canisters you’ve been emptying out and throwing away can have a second chance at being useful. Some sizes of tires and wheels will stack inside, just like the chips. Depending on what scale you choose to …

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Simple Soldering Jig

Simple Soldering Jig

A paint can cap makes a quick and easy jig for holding wires together for soldering. Cut two small slices in opposite sides of the lid’s edge. Slide the wires into the slices with the area for soldering centered in …

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Clean Your RC Clutchbell

Revive a Clutchbell

If your clutch bell is slipping it usually means it is time for new clutch shoes. While you have it apart to replace the shoes, take a few minutes to inspect the inside of the bell. It can become glazed …

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