basgetz 17 Posted September 14, 2014 Today i started on my ols usa-1 to make it electric, i sold today my nitro engine, painted the worn silver rims to tamiya white (as it should on a usa-1) and removed anyting nitro related (gas tank, brake etc,) im going to order a new servo an the trackstar waterproof 1/8 120A kit from hobby king, i will test is i go for 2, 3 or even 4S power. i will follow this example: http://www.rcmt.net/forums/showthread.php?18961-look-what-Artie-wants-me-to-ship-to-him-_-(brushless-nitro-USA1-2 ok some pics!! first im of for a short hollyday, and will order tomorrow so i see you in a week or so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted September 14, 2014 Cool! I have contemplated making mine brushless as I just haven't gotten around to making the engine mounts for the .28 and it would be cleaner and less problematic. Are you using the same mount as Will? Looking forward to this build Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pizzachaude 130 Posted September 14, 2014 I didnt know this could be done, economically speaking, the electric and nitro versions have no common parts except the body, wheels and tires. I have 2 electric versions, a runner and shelfer. I gave up on the runner as it is not a reliable truck, it simply will never be as reliable as the Clod (it is a much better performer though). The nitro version is based on the Burns buggy, looking forward to this thread to see how reliable it will be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya1/10 382 Posted September 15, 2014 You what, you are / started to convert the nitro version to electric?! Is like turning a Viper into a Testler. I had the gas verision as to me this is the grand daddy of all the big foot for RC and it must be loud with gas fumes not quiet and clean. You must now be a tree hugger. Sincerely GW Bush. Have fun with the conversion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
basgetz 17 Posted September 15, 2014 I didnt know this could be done, economically speaking, the electric and nitro versions have no common parts except the body, wheels and tires. I have 2 electric versions, a runner and shelfer. I gave up on the runner as it is not a reliable truck, it simply will never be as reliable as the Clod (it is a much better performer though). The nitro version is based on the Burns buggy, looking forward to this thread to see how reliable it will be im using the nitro version usa-1 i first will try to mount the motor front-left, and use saddle packs in the rear both sides to keep everting inside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted September 15, 2014 Oh man am I looking forward to this, USA-1 is one of my favourite monster trucks and I've always wanted a Kyosho one. Can't wait to see what you do with this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
basgetz 17 Posted September 18, 2014 3s setup: keeping everyting inside: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz-trash-cowboy 63 Posted September 24, 2014 Wont you miss the smell, the sound and the bleeding knuckles that nitro provides??? I might do the same for a burns i have in bits somewhere?????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites