RC Evolution

Grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage and enjoy the slideshow. It's a collection of JPGs I display on my lock screen. It's pretty long, about 20 minutes of stuff most of you have seen before. Nothing special here, just something to run in the background while chilling out and thinking of which RC will be the next take a bite out of your budget :) Yes, I shamelessly grabbed screenshots of all that caught my eye while browsing the net over the past few months. ... So? It's legal? Ain't it? ...Guess I'll find out.

Mejgan's first run, ever, with an RC car. Can anyone think of a better starter car than a LaTrax? None better, imo. I think Mejgan would agree :)

My first Heng Long tank, it definitely won't be the last one I own. Super fun so far. I still have to add all of the accessory items and stickers, but it's a real looker! Smoke, lights and BB firing all worked perfectly. Thanks for the help, Mejgan!

New addition to the RC Crew! The Losi 22s SCT 2WD. I got a killer deal in a flash sale and just couldn't pass it up. This is a quick video of the unboxing. Run footage coming shortly!

Mad Van and T-Maxx Fun at Camp in Ocotillo Wells

More RC Day Dreamin' So many choices, so few dollars :)

Just doin' a little day dreamin' ...

Kyosho Mad Van (KYRC Sound Module) - Dirt Run Crank up the volume!

Kyosho Mad Van w/ Sound Module - Quick Clip

Traxxas T-Maxx Nitro to Electric Conversion. First run n the dirt. Running a 2S LiPo, 50C 3652 EzRun 4000kv, HobbyWing ESC. 18 tooth pinion and 72 pin spur (something like that). Anyway.. I'm really pleased with the performance. Check it out!

WLToys 12427, A959B and a Cardboard Ramp

WLToys A959-B (aka "Headphones"). Video clips of a quick run in the parking lot at lunch. Zippy little RC, but it sure is a wild weasel on pavement. It's much better in the dirt with these tires. They balloon like crazy.

Some raw footage of the Tamiya Mustang GT4 and the Redcat stockcar bashing and doing a little drag racing. The cars are a very close match in speed and handling. Check it out.

Shakedown #3 w/ Air Time! Traxxas T-Maxx Nitro to Electric Conversion Project. Here are some raw video clips of the Traxxas T-Maxx 2.5R Nitro to

This is what the truck looked like after sitting in a box for about 20 years.

Quick screen show of footage of the conversion I did of my old school Traxxas T-Maxx Nitro 2.5R to a brushless Hobbywing 4000Kv motor 2S LiPo setup. It was a fun project, mostly :) I'll post video of some runs when I get a bit more footage. (She's a ripper!! :)

Think it's going to be a ripper! I barely hit 1/2 throttle in the clip here. I need to tighten everything down and get a body! I installed a Hobbywing ESC and motor combo. 4000 Kv, 3652, 72 tooth, 32 pitch Robinson Racing spur an 18 or 19 tooth pinion, I forget. Seems to be the right choice so far! So great to see this 30+ year old T-Maxx come back to new life!

First shakedown run of the T-Maxx 2.5 Nitro to Electric conversion. Just checking basic electronics functions. Success! A lot more video to come after I get this bad-boy all buttoned up! I just finished up the install of a HobbyWing ESC / 4000 Kv setup. I'll provide a full parts list later.

T-Maxx Conversion - Electronics and Drive Train Installed

Axial Yeti Jr and Arrma Voltage - A little more raw vid from the parking lot. More to come, next time on more interesting terrain.

Raw Clip 2 - More Tamiya Mustang and LaTrax Teton

Rough Cut 3 - Axial Yeti Jr, Can-Am RC with a GoPro mounted, chases the Arrma Voltage around in the parking lot.

Raw Clip 1 - Tamiya Mustang and LaTrax Teton

Quick RC Race - LaTrax Teton vs Tamiya Mustang GT4. More to come!

Rough Cut - Parking Lot RC action - Axial Yeti Jr Chasing the Arrma Voltage