svenb 4262 Posted October 10 Had there been a build thread for one of these? A birthday present from the good lady a few weeks ago. Collected as many hop ups as I can find and the motor esc battery and servo are already in stock 👍🏻 Will do a thread if there's interest but probably won't bother if there has been one already. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6488 Posted October 11 Please make a build thread. It's always nice to see different set ups and builds. Especially that this is the RS Pro. Because not all modified/hopped-up builds are the same. Looking forward to it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skom25 2198 Posted October 11 It is always nice to see another good build Topic! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andreas W 2533 Posted October 11 I second Nicadraus. XV-02 is the way forward and you have the nice allround RS Pro. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 5509 Posted October 11 Agreed with the TC members above ⬆️👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bavee 1151 Posted October 11 Looking foward to your build thread! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris.B 246 Posted October 11 10 hours ago, svenb said: A birthday present from the good lady a few weeks ago I will tell this my wife and ask her, what went wrong in the plannings for my birthday during the last few years . 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 5931 Posted October 11 Definitely do a build thread. It's what sets forums like this apart from social media. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Corny 320 Posted October 11 2 hours ago, toyolien said: Definitely do a build thread. It's what sets forums like this apart from social media. I'll second that! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 4262 Posted October 11 9 hours ago, Chris.B said: I will tell this my wife and ask her, what went wrong in the plannings for my birthday during the last few years . I shall have a word with my wife, she what she can get you 🤞🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 4262 Posted October 11 Looks like the public have spoken. I shall gather the bits together for a couple of pics then get building. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 4262 Posted October 11 Ford Escort WRC Not sure what wheels I'll use but probably the spoked same as supplied with the kit. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 4262 Posted October 11 Probably the same cost as the kit! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris.alex 1349 Posted October 11 1 hour ago, svenb said: Ford Escort WRC Not sure what wheels I'll use but probably the spoked same as supplied with the kit. Apart from the Servo I really like the equipment. As an owner of the non RS version I am looking forward to seeing you building this beautiful kit! 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 4262 Posted October 12 Thanks @chris.alex What's wrong with the servo? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skom25 2198 Posted October 12 Definitely install motor fan. As above, change Servo to something modern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 4262 Posted October 12 35 minutes ago, skom25 said: Definitely install motor fan. As above, change Servo to something modern. It has to be Tamiya so what would you recommend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 5509 Posted October 12 38 minutes ago, svenb said: It has to be Tamiya so what would you recommend? Would it correct to say this XV will be for shelf duty only? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 4262 Posted October 12 42 minutes ago, Grumpy pants said: Would it correct to say this XV will be for shelf duty only? Correct 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 5509 Posted October 12 12 minutes ago, svenb said: Correct I suspect @skom25 & @chris.alex maybe think it was going to be run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skom25 2198 Posted October 12 Ah, so nevermind. It does not matter if you will not run it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris.alex 1349 Posted October 12 3 hours ago, svenb said: Thanks @chris.alex What's wrong with the servo? If it has to be Tamiya I would suggest the TSU-06 as it is a low profile servo. Standard size servos don't fit under the dust cover as good as low profile ones. Oh, wait. The RS comes without the dust cover, right? If that's the case everything is fine with the TSU-04. 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 4262 Posted October 12 6 hours ago, chris.alex said: If it has to be Tamiya I would suggest the TSU-06 as it is a low profile servo. Standard size servos don't fit under the dust cover as good as low profile ones. Oh, wait. The RS comes without the dust cover, right? If that's the case everything is fine with the TSU-04. 🙂 No don't think it has a cover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 4262 Posted October 12 6 hours ago, Grumpy pants said: I suspect @skom25 & @chris.alex maybe think it was going to be run. It maybe but doubtful under my ownership Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andreas W 2533 Posted October 14 If you want a different livery than what comes with the Escort body RC Decals have a few to choose from. My personal favorite would be the Pilot livery. There you also get OZ Racing stickers in various designs to go with the 51021 Rally Dish perfect for an Escort. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
