NEW BUILD! Matt's Recovery Corvair + JConcepts + Redcat = Awesome RC Trail Truck

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Inspired by "Matt's Offroad Recovery" YouTube channel, in 2023 JConcepts dropped a tenth-scale body of the Chevrolet Lakewood Corvair. This narrated RC build starts with that clear Lexan shell and takes it in a different, more northerly direction, with step-by-step details about the body prep and chassis mods. Here's the first trail run if you're interested in how it performs:    • New JConcepts Corvair + Autumn Hills ...  

BACKSTORY
With frost on the front lawn and a nip in the air, I was reminded that I didn't have a rig specifically set up for winter driving. But I had a broken-down old Redcat Gen8 chassis that I had been meaning to sell, or give away since it was in rough shape, and I thought let’s see what a winterized Corvair would look like. Maybe come up with a paint scheme and decals to go with the season. JConcepts bodies are relatively cheap so it wasn't like I was going to be out a bunch of dough if the project was a dud. You decide whether it turned out okay, and kindly leave a comment to explain.

BODY
JConcepts 1961 Lakewood Corvair
https://jconcepts.net/1961-corvair-la...
The Chevy Corvair was introduced as an affordable compact car to compete in the 1960s sales market with the Volkswagen Beetle. Having the distinct pleasure of being the only American-designed, mass-produced passenger car with rear-mounted and air-cooled engine, the Corvair was unique. During the 1961 model year, Chevrolet introduced a station wagon version giving an amazing amount of floor space and trunk space to an emerging customer base.

FAKE WINCH
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B072B782LD

CHASSIS
Redcat Racing Gen8 PACK
Heavy Duty CVDs and axles
SSD alloy link mounts
Double-reinforced brass strap Panhard mount
Avid bearings
Axial coil springs

WHEELS, TIRES, FOAMS
SSD Beadlock Steelie Rims
JConcepts Tusk – Performance 1.9" Scaler Tire (4.75" OD)
https://jconcepts.net/tusk-performanc...
Medium, open-cell foam insert - stock

ELECTRICS
Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster Sport 15T 5-slot brushed motor
HobbyWing 1080 ESC
Default settings except for 15: Freewheeling enabled
JX 20KG Waterproof, High Voltage, Metal Gear Servo
Flysky GT5 Transmitter
Flysky A3 Receiver
2200mAh 3S Lipo