Wednesday 19 December 2012

Umm Agama

Well I have both my new toys built and ready for action....just need the rain to sod off! Has this not been the worst year for cancelled races ever???

 My 1st impressions are that the kit is well laid out and packed in a 'logical' way which should make the build easier and most parts are finished ready to use, a few bits to cut off molding trees as is normal. Overall the quality of the plastics is good, a bit harder feeling than some kits, but not brittle, just a bit harder putting in the screws, so should stiffen up things around the whole chassis nicely. All the fitting hardware is good old metric, so a decent 1.5, 2 &2.5mm hex tools will get you through the build along with some pliers and a bit of grease.

















All the turn buckles are nice and chunky and a bit odd in only fitting on 1 side not double sided at the hubs, so requiring an extra washer to be added to prevent 'pop off's' when I crash...lol  Adjustable alloy hinge pin holders are used all round with numbered inserts to make the adjustments. A noteworthy feature of the wishbones is the use of 2 types of plastic, normal semi-flexible for the main part, but with a harder insert where the hinge pins go through, giving you strength and long wear from the same part, very logical.

The centre diff and brakes are a nice on it's side setup with simple 'pucks' that push out on to the pads.
Just a note on the bearings, they are smaller in external diameter than the ones used on the front or rear ones, one to watch when build them up ;) hopefully they are man enough for the job.


Rear end is off-set to allow the engine to be closer to the centre line and the chassis is super narrow down the back as well, take some care shimming the rear diff gears and if your not sure, just ask anyone who's had a Losi to help you out. A 4 part engine mount allows you to remove / refit the engine and keep the mesh the same and the fuel tank has a clunk so you can keep revving whilst you wait to be marshaled...just put the brakes on once they get there......


Radio tray allows you to place the battery in either the rear or front boxes and then put RX and PT in the opposite box, I'm sure some even manage to squeeze it all in the front one....no idea how! I made a little mod to mine so that the steering servo wires aren't so close to brakes, just a small hole in the bottom of the front box (see pic). I also chopped out the PT holder thing so it was easier to feed wires through. Added a Robitronic solid state switch, nice bit of kit, and NO cut off so you get the chance to finish even if the battery goes flat, but has indicators to show battery condition.







The shocks feel good once built up, depending on what brand of oil you use the listed weight might be a bit off, only track time will show what's needed. The body shell is an 'angular' design and narrow at the rear to match the chassis.

I can't wait to get out on track with this truggy, should be a blast.



If you need set up or parts advise feel free to send me a message or talk to NemoRacing for advise. 
A big thanks to Rob & Jon from NemoRacing for supplying the kit and all the bits to make this kit up.




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