e289: WPL D12 Upgrades!

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[@dabbydunkiesa9624]

That xacto knife warning made me hit the like button. It never hurts to have a warning even if you've heard it a million times.

[@AMPROEngineering]

Seriously man, lol, as often as I use those, in my mind I tell myself to be careful.

[@GhostRyderFPV]

I'm about... 21 months late to the D12 party, but what a party! I've never felt so good wrenching on such a cheap kit! The mods arrive daily, the paint's drying, lipos charging - but thanks to this video, I know it won't be done until: Weather-stripping, rubber bumpers for the bed, and headlight buckets get some love. Thanks for all you do!

[@AMPROEngineering]

Better late than never! This thing is one of my all time favorite RC's. You are gonna love it.

[@semperatis]

Love the striping that you've done on this,it really makes the body pop.

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thanks! I agree, i think it helped a lot.

[@joannewhilde7359]

Many years a go, suzuki and vauxhall created a van version called the Bedford Rascal. I drove one and it was let's say entertaining, frustrating and scary. But... I fell in love with it. The tyre part reminded me of the ones on the van, and they were Goodyear Grand Prix S heavy duty. I think they were a 13x175 size. I love these little vans and currently am without work due to covid, but I may partake in one when I have money. Keep on going with it, its great.

[@AMPROEngineering]

Yes they are very cool little things! Hang in there man, we need to get through this covid.

[@vinthefinn]

Incredible man, you do some amazing work. So much attention to detail, and patience too! ; ) You have inspired me to start my d12 project.

[@AMPROEngineering]

Glad to hear it! These are awesome cars.

[@darealkosmo]

10:00 11 stitches on my thumb agrees with that statement! K1 scalpels are no joke aha.

[@AMPROEngineering]

That's the truth!

[@Pablo668]

Cool vid. Nice upgrades. I bought one of these for my niece and nephew to play with, they love it. It's copped quite a bashing and looks a little rough but is still going strong. Champion little truck.

[@AMPROEngineering]

For sure. They seem solid

[@RCPropaganda]

You just do amazing detail work. I wish I had talent. I just ordered done of these so trying to get ideas to make mine my own.

[@AMPROEngineering]

Oh you are too kind! Thank you!

[@WoWdreamWoW]

Some excellent tips in this video. :-) I just ordered mine today and it will be my first RC car in over 25 years. I definitely will be coming back to watch this again when mine arrives later this month.

[@AMPROEngineering]

Great to hear that! I love this little D12 and take is all over the place.

[@Altgottt]

I love this truck, if there was only a 4wd conversion similar to the front IFS setup....

[@AMPROEngineering]

There may be one soon!

[@Altgottt]

@@AMPROEngineering Thats what i wanted to hear :D

[@nimblybimbly4002]

That was great! Looking forward to more on the D12.

[@AMPROEngineering]

There will be lots!

[@longtalltexanrc3358]

Absolutely excellent video sir! I love the stripe detail as well!

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thank you so much!

[@fkwcfkwc]

That mini size Frog is the best🤣👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@AMPROEngineering]

For sure!

[@een-stoom-liefhebber]

I want one yeah! That interior is great

[@ermac9549]

Looking good!! I ordered one today.👍

[@AMPROEngineering]

They are awesome little trucks!

[@RC3DPrintAdventure]

Great detailed video, lots of useful information. Really like the finished truck.

[@AMPROEngineering]

I appreciate that!

[@jaredt1356]

a few rounds of paper tape on the rear wheels makes it pretty slippery but still fast and i got pretty good at drifting it around its so fun

[@AMPROEngineering]

Yeah that makes them a lot more drift-able! I seem to go the other way and make them more grippy but the way it can slide is still so cool.

[@SneakyNinja-lb7on]

Congrats on 15k man

[@AMPROEngineering]

Holy cow i missed that! Thank you!

[@mikeb1189]

Kudos, I haven’t seen anyone else talk about the bed bumper nubs being black. Thought i was the only one who noticed, lol

[@AMPROEngineering]

LOL! Yeah It is all in the details.

[@buffalodiehard]

My favorite notification:)))))))

[@AMPROEngineering]

haha! You are too kind!

[@benndavlogger4559]

Hey, maybe you can do the trunk opening and closing modification with some strings and hinges! Thanks! Edit: maybe you can also do the doors opening and closing with hinges.

[@AMPROEngineering]

I thought about it but I am done with this for now. I have seen some cool mods like that!

Great video! and love the retro 70s style :) only discovered this little truck a week ago and watched your videos on it. Mine landed yesterday and its so great! Currently running it stock but I have big plans :)

[@AMPROEngineering]

Awesome! These are so great!

[@rafaelconrado6142]

Reeeally nice modifications!! 😁 You are the first one that cleverly used that port to power all the other LED's. I was really wondering if there would be sufficient current to power them all. If possible, just let us know if it affects battery time. Thanks!

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thank you!

[@rcboughtandrebuild9269]

Very nice video sir looking forward for part 2. Take care always

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thanks! You too Gary

[@mstyvz91]

loved the decals!

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thank you!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

This is now the HOTTEST thing since sliced bread!! 😲 I was hoping that you would be adding your touches to it. Any plans for 3D Printed goodies?

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

The Wheels shouldn't be hard for you to fix. The Tires are a GREAT idea!!

[@AMPROEngineering]

I have a few but this is pretty good out of the box.

[@Gonkyvador]

Great your little wpl D12, that makes me want to modify mine 😉👍

[@AMPROEngineering]

Haha! Glad to hear!

[@manong7413]

Nice upgrade d12!

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thank you!

[@iancadwallender9779]

Got one on order from bang good.Cant wait to customize it.

[@AMPROEngineering]

Its loads of fun!

[@aspectcarl]

Great video, really enjoyed it, given me some great ideas for my D12 👍

[@AMPROEngineering]

Glad to hear it!

[@rc-huina8221]

Nice Video my friend 🤗

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thank you!

[@modelnutty6503]

budget fast: a 2 dollar 280 motor with a 9t 0.5 modulus pinion to omit the first counter gear in the drive. its about 40% higher gear ratio, the 280 is about 20% more rpm and 75% more torque than the stock 260. its pretty nice for drift, nice for speed with traction tires. did you know? 1/12 scale foam donuts fit Fayee rims with the tire beads ground off. (did away with the outer 3 with last bead left to push the tire up against) result = on road tires that "poke" about 6 mm, about 1/2" wider total, very high traction with Jaco red compound front donuts for all 4. recommend a JJRC rear axle with a differential if going the on road car style, it'll corner much better, the live axle can cause tire chatter when you have traction cornering. just the 280 motor using all the gears is quicker by itself, the torque can spin traction tires pretty easily. with 1st counter gear omitted its faster and not breaking loose so easily. the one here is set up to drift, 280 with gear omitted, full body kit, front torsion wires un-pinned, some camber and toe out, the taller gearing lets it drift longer sweeps on a smooth surface. there are "52,000 rpm BLACK motor" they charge a lot for, the inexpensive neutral brush timing 280 with the counter gear out is plenty fast enough without pulling a ton of current through the stock ESC it came with. no videos yet, having too much fun modifying for now, whoops!

[@AMPROEngineering]

Wow that would be something! This thing does lack torque for sure....it seems to hate big inclines. More juice would be good.

[@brsrc759]

Eyeballing the straight lines is pretty amazing but if you eyeballed the angled pieces, then my mind is blown

[@AMPROEngineering]

LOL! Yeah that's not easy

[@crazylegz21010]

I would love to own that small tamiya that was in the crate

[@AMPROEngineering]

Yeah those were in a vending machine in Korea that I completely emptied. I have never seen them since.

[@96_sn95gt]

Definitely considering one of these

[@mikeymike3240]

What, considering??? What’s to consider, the price is amazing and the wee truck is also amazing lol 😂 go for it, you won’t be disappointed with it, trust me, famous last words lol 😝

[@AMPROEngineering]

it is a great truck. I seriously love this thing more than I should.

[@IRONSIDE_RC]

Nice video! The kei truck looks way better. I like the light upgrade

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thanks! I am such a fan of these.

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thank you! I love this truck.

[@wolffin100]

Very well done sir 👍👍💪💪

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thanks so much!

[@ayden.t3459]

Hey ampro I had an idea for a super charger for the clodbuster that works like your axial just a thought that I think I should share

[@AMPROEngineering]

Oh that could be cool! I need to look at the clod soon!

[@bigdavesoutdoors9761]

Great Job. Everytime i grab my #11 x acto I have visions and false pain of it cutting into my finger or my thigh. They are some BLEEDING GASHES too. Still all 10 fingers👍🤙👋

[@AMPROEngineering]

God me too....ive never done much damage but none the less....they are scary.

[@jakewang243]

没想到顽皮龙在外国也这么火🔥

[@AMPROEngineering]

我知道，他们在这里很大。我认为成本，多功能性和定制化是解决方案。我有五个，爱他们。

[@camrowdrone6497]

Enjoyed that👍🏻

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thank you!

[@CrawlersTV]

i love this body 😍😍😍

[@AMPROEngineering]

Me too!

[@nealeware9163]

I liked the detail before you trimmed it.

[@AMPROEngineering]

Yeah those are from another kit.

[@Sponge1310]

So cool! 😃 I’m just wondering about possible light bleed on the inside the cabin and front + rear bumper..

[@AMPROEngineering]

I coat the backs in liquid electric tape. i show that in E33....its my secret weapon lol

[@MadAnt250]

Nice job, that looks so sweet with those stripes. I would love to know the product name of those decal sheets, navigating the MCI Racing website is a bit clunky, lol.

[@AMPROEngineering]

I actually had him print them for me but he should make them available! Ill email him.

[@gobybike99]

@AMpro engineering can you explain further about what LEDs and stuff was used to to wire the lights up? What kind of paint for the gaskets?

[@AMPROEngineering]

Check out episode 33 for LED info. I cover it all there. In fact, I was supposed to insert a card! As for paint, all I use is testors. For the gaskets it was Testors flat black. Really good stuff.

[@GIOTubes]

Have you had a look at those unlocked diffs yet? Interested to know how it affects the handling

[@AMPROEngineering]

I have. I need to buy some and see what the difference is.

[@modelnutty6503]

yup, older JJRC axle will slip right in for easier cornering.

[@GIOTubes]

@@modelnutty6503 nice. Got a set on the way

[@NLBassist]

Great! Do you use a primer first, to paint on the plastic or use normal model kit paint?

[@AMPROEngineering]

I always use primer with enamels but paint right onto the plastic with lacquers.

[@TW39]

Is it a open rear differential upgrade or locked differential

[@AMPROEngineering]

This is locked

[@bimaluthfianandito5820]

Whats scale of action figure (wanda) do you use for wpl d12?

[@AMPROEngineering]

Great question. Even though this is a 1/10 and should fit a 6", they are way too hard to squeeze in there. Go for a 5" and it will be much easier.

[@StefanBacon]

Damn I need the location of this vending machine for when I go back to Korea to shop for Keycaps.

[@AMPROEngineering]

It was at a huge train station in Seoul. I was there a couple years ago but it was selling scale dinnerware...which I also bought for the scalers! Lol!

[@matthewbirtles6846]

Can I ask why you didn't paint round the door windows ?

[@AMPROEngineering]

Those are metal and usually painted white according to images.

[@yeahmanproductions5020]

did u need to do soldering on the aftermarket lights ?

[@AMPROEngineering]

For the set I made, yes. It seems that unless WPL makes a kit for this then you will need to solder something.

[@yeahmanproductions5020]

@@AMPROEngineering ah ok thx

[@martinneps9387]

Are are you going to be getting to the king Blackfoot Front end parts anytime soon please comment back thank you

[@AMPROEngineering]

It is on the list but I have more stuff before it.

[@brsrc759]

Damn it why does Korea get all the cool stuff 🤣? Is there somewhere online that I can buy those little tiny RC car models?

[@AMPROEngineering]

Jeez I wish I knew. I havent seen them since that vending machine!

[@GyuHobbyRC]

The video is so cool. friend Become a thriving channel. Let's get along. 친하게 지내요. 😁👍😁

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thank you!

[@tiziano316]

Where did you find the adesive color stripes? Thanks a lot

[@AMPROEngineering]

mciracing.ca. He made them for me.

[@tiziano316]

@@AMPROEngineering ok thanks a lot.

[@need4drift]

Excellend video and results brother. That looks amazing. Does that micro scale tamiya frog toy and transmitter have a part number or somthing that i can search for one on ebay? I would love to add one in my trx4 blazer interior. :)

[@AMPROEngineering]

The little frog is from a vending machine in Korea. The transmitter will be on shapeways soon!

[@need4drift]

@@AMPROEngineering Well that's something! Am from Eu so i assume theres an eu warehouse at shapeways? Thanks for the info brother. 🖖

[@laurentludres]

Hello from France. Nice upgrade. Where find the women personnage ? Have you a link? Regards

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thank you! I think the translate is incorrect. Add a new comment and try again, sorry!

[@laurentludres]

@@AMPROEngineeringOK where fin your driver?

[@modelnutty6503]

@@laurentludres Marvel action figure I believe.

[@emersonpedro3944]

Show

[@AMPROEngineering]

Sure thing!

[@guitartec]

NEED HELP WITH MY D12: I upgraded my D12 to all metal chassis, 370 motor and metal trans and upgraded suspension. If I put any kind of load on the motor, either the radio completely loses its signal to the truck (headlights flash) until I re-bind OR the truck suddenly loses signal until I stop the load w/o making me re-bind It does not do this at all if I have no load on the truck by holding it off the ground. This is real annoying and I'm wondering if I was supposed the remove the capacitor off the old 260 motor and solder it onto the 370? Any ideas why it's doing this? BTW... I'm asking this question on several D12 videos so sorry if you see my question elsewhere. I'll try to remove it when this issue is resolved.

[@AMPROEngineering]

So for me, this happens under a high load or low battery. First, if there is excessive drag in the system, the current draw will spike and the system will use the cut out to prevent damage to the electrical. Secondly can you confirm the battery is charged or even good anymore? If the battery is bad, it wont have the current/voltage needed and the esc will think the battery is dying. Less likely is a bad motor. You can take the motor out and see if it works without being attached to a gear box to test it out. Changing the cap wont do anything but you could unsolder one side to, once again, make sure that the cap isnt a dead short or something. Hope it helps.

[@guitartec]

@@AMPROEngineering Thx for the reply. The battery checks out ok and still has life. I'm betting the current draw is the culprit. I need someone to walk me thru exactly what parts to buy and hook up. If you can, cool. If not I understand and thx you.

[@captainchaos3053]

That thing is crying out for some pinstriping / sign writing.

[@AMPROEngineering]

CRAP! I forgot the ampro logo!

[@nunocahyo9938]

May i know the tire that you used??

[@AMPROEngineering]

These are RC4WD tires store.rc4wd.com/RC4WD-Goodyear-Wrangler-MTR-10-Micro-Scale-Tires_p_5837.html but the wheels are our Ampro design. There are a slightly modified version of these (I had to add spacers): shpws.me/Rk4g

[@nunocahyo9938]

@@AMPROEngineering thank you

[@martinneps9387]

I want to do a one big package with you for the king Blackfoot and for the super Blackfoot so it's just 1 package coming to me that's why I keep on asking you Thank you

[@AMPROEngineering]

Well that will cost a lot. The KBF designs will be considerable cost given the designs sadly

[@martinneps9387]

@@AMPROEngineering Are you ever going to be able to get to I've been trying to buy whole trucks just for those parts having got one in my hands yet

[@martinneps9387]

@@AMPROEngineering Do you know if there is any other truck that has the same front and parts that I am looking for please comment back thank you so very much you are the RC Man that's why I'm asking you

[@robertobuenrostro2781]

Comment

[@AMPROEngineering]

Hope you liked it!

[@RCSUPREMACY]

The paint isnt paint though, That's the color of the plastic on the D12! You should send it to me, Ill paint it for ya! ;) check out my work on the channel

[@AMPROEngineering]

Nope, this is paint lol! You can see under the body where the original color is. I thought it was plastic too.

[@PhoenixRCCrawler]

👍🏽🐒🇺🇸

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thanks!

[@gaukankadafi6645]

Velg name

[@AMPROEngineering]

Yeah i may have to

[@ironj100]

I heard the servo is awesome.

[@AMPROEngineering]

Yeah all the electronics are awesome.

[@ironj100]

Such a kool truck but I would love to put off road tires. But it’s not an off road truck. Even being a trail truck would be kool. But the D-12 is a on road drift truck.😢. But for the money it’s soooo worth getting. It’s so popular.

[@AMPROEngineering]

You can put this body on the C24 chassis but you needs to adapt it.

[@ironj100]

Question is it going on dirt. I saw one of the videos . If was driving on an off road dirt road.

[@AMPROEngineering]

It can go on smooth dirt, that's it.