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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / March 2005Need motor advice
Just bought my nephews a Blackfoot, since I had one when I was younger (am 30 now). I can't figure out what kind of motor to get them! Is there a guide to motors somewhere? There used to be 240's, 360's, 480's (based on how many seconds of run time), but now everthing is 18T, 12x2 BB, and I have no clue what is what! Can someone give me some advice? Thanks! Andy > Just bought my nephews a Blackfoot, since I had one when I was younger > (am 30 now). I can't figure out what kind of motor to get them! Is > there a guide to motors somewhere? There used to be 240's, 360's, 480's > (based on how many seconds of run time), but now everthing is 18T, 12x2 > BB, and I have no clue what is what! Can someone give me some advice? > Thanks! Andy Get a cheep "Stock" setup. ESC should run $50 and the motor should be a cheep $20 27-turn motor, or a traxxas 20-turn stinger. These motors won't die too quickly, and will impress your son until he grows into a more powerful setup. Beware, though. If he gets addicted to the hobby, there will be no end of accessory and maintenence purchases. There's a heck of a lot more options these days. I personally bought a Traxxas Stampede, which came with motor and speed controller, and it's plenty fast enough for goofing around. The Stinger is designed to last a while before performance fades, and is easy to change out when it gets worn out. Even though I prefer Traxxas for bashing, I beleive Tamiya still makes the good old standard 540 motor that is designed for reliability. Justin > Just bought my nephews a Blackfoot, since I had one when I was younger > (am 30 now). I can't figure out what kind of motor to get them! Is > there a guide to motors somewhere? There used to be 240's, 360's, 480's > (based on how many seconds of run time), but now everthing is 18T, 12x2 > BB, and I have no clue what is what! Can someone give me some advice? Most 1/10th scale models are running the 540-sized motors.  Signaturehttp://cbsrmt.mousetrap.net/RMTdb/ CBS Radio Mystery Theater database CBSRMT uploads each day in <news:alt.binaries.sounds.radio.cbsrmt> http://greyhound.mousetrap.net/altus/ our ex-racer greyhound http://www.mousetrap.net/~mouse/cs.html How to get good phone support |
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