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Hornet

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Finally finished my Hornet

Integy Mini-T Rear Oil Shocks on the front w/Super Hornet A-Arms

Stainless Screws from RC Screwz

Made a radio plate

Full ball bearings

Stock 540 armature in a HPI motor can(stripped and polished)

Stock esc with: Novak wires, Deans plug, rewired so only 1 connector is needed to connect to the RX.

Aluminum ant mount
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looks good & clean.

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Thanks :D

Haven't run it yet,
might stick to onroad with it and build another for offroad.

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nice job indeed. Would be cool to run in a vintage tamiya class

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Mr. ED wrote:nice job indeed. Would be cool to run in a vintage tamiya class
Thanks :D

That would be cool,
maybe it'll be the next big thing :wink:

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I love these kinds of builds. I would still run a bumper though. :)
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Very clean and nice, but made me realize how much I stink at soldering Dean's connectors, that is perfect. :lol:

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Thanks for the compliments :D

I find Deans connectors alot easier to solder when held with a clamp or vise.

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Nice clean Hornet. The 3 GH/Hornet chassis we have as runners are still very enjoyable to run... especially all at once, like an angry swarm. :lol:

BTW I use one of these to solder my deans: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3928375
I use them for almost all my soldering jobs. :wink:
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Thanks :D

I finally ran it today, brings back memories,
a 3600 battery lasts a long time :wink:

We have one of those clamp units @ work, I just use a small vise, but I think your setup would be better.

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What do the super Hornet arms do? Do they widen the front track any? It looks like the increase the wheelbase slightly as well? Thanks.

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losiXXXman wrote:What do the super Hornet arms do? Do they widen the front track any? It looks like the increase the wheelbase slightly as well? Thanks.
They widen the front track, and have a lower shock mount, those shocks would not fit with stock arms.

Wheelbase stays the same.

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Ahhh, the old hornet, brings back some memories. Nice job on the build!

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Thanks :D

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i have to ask is that a homemade plate or can u buy these im working on making a similar one for my frankenhornet project...

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