Waterproofing an Axial SCX10: Bearings, Receiver, ESC, Servo

[@BasBoyRC]

Good information, liked the filling of the axles with grease to add weight.

[@Codesempire]

Always like how you do your video Jason. You use what you can get your hands on. It's a great idea to paint the plasti dip on. That's what this hobby is all about, trying new ways to do things. Thumbs up bro!

[@pacbeltrr38]

I find it humorous, when I watch Build Videos, and the guy says "Be sparing with the Grease"! 😱 REALLY?? Like you, I FILL my Axle tubes and transmission output shafts with Marine Grease! 👍👍. Like you said, these things rarely go over 8mph..... So a little rolling resistance is no big deal. I'll have to try it on the Servo too! I hadn't thought of that. Great tips! Carmine 🚂

[@MotoErgoSum]

Conformal coating is only better because it has a much higher temperature it can handle before melting and it hardens pretty well. Liquid electrical tape and Plasti Dip can't handle as much heat, and if you're running your castle settings on HIGH, it can get pretty hot. For people who can't find Plasti Dip, look for 'liquid electrical tape'. It's basically the same stuff.

[@poppysrcandmodels]

Great info Jason! I think I'll use these tips!! Thanks my friend!!👍👍

[@poppysrcandmodels]

***** I'll have to check out that conformal coating. Never heard of it before.

[@BUILTLIGHTWOUNDTIGHT]

Wow on the monster servo!!!

[@satorrotas]

Excellent explanation , great video !!

[@sirchirpalot]

My Axle's , T case and tranny i have packed with marine grease. I do open my stuff up every few weeks to check and clean,

[@RCTeamAustria]

great info video! many thanks for sharing!

[@RCTeamAustria]

***** We waterproofed our SCX10, but it's always interesting to see the way other people handls the same topic.. I think the next time we will use one or two of your tricks :-)

[@RCVHX22]

thank you for the information my good brother 👍 👍 👍

[@midliferc1165]

Awesome info Jason!...

[@midliferc1165]

***** same here, I've only purchased " waterproof " servos for the blue truck, other then that... I just opened the rear axles and packed them.. Gotta re do it tho... I didn't get the bearings!! Oops!! Then I'll do the front... And then all over again on the red one..

[@midliferc1165]

***** .... I'm considering starting a Trailfinder only community..... A one stop shop for tips n tricks on this awesome rig.... But at the moment, I don't have the time

[@midliferc1165]

My blue one was a kit build w/ the 2 speed and has the t/z boxes on the front...and yes.. If I decide to run with that idea I'll hit you up!

[@midliferc1165]

They fit, had to do some disassembly.. I'll get you a better shot later

[@HowToDIYRc]

Very interesting vid thanks for uploading... added to playlist by the way great channel looking forward to seeing more useful vids like this thumbs up

[@JaxTellerRC]

Fantastic, a guy at work has been promising me marine grease from his yacht club for months ha ha Seriously need to waterproof my Unimog properly. Nice how to vid, maybe the best waterproofing one I have seen (-:

[@JaxTellerRC]

***** Ha ha, I just got a big tub of it from a friend who sails at a yacht club on weekends yesterday. Will fill the mog up with it this weekend hopefully and get a run in, haven't had her out for a while (-:

[@JaxTellerRC]

***** The Mog already weighs about 2 tonnes so a bit more won't hurt ha ha

[@JaxTellerRC]

***** The other way that I think is good is to wrap the sticky lead around the inside of the rim (inside the tire) you can still run foams that way. Hmm maybe you could cut holes into the inner side of the foams and jam larger lead BBs into the foam?

[@JaxTellerRC]

***** My Unimog is so tall and so top heavy but with all that weight way down low in the tires makes it virtually unstoppable, I think it is the best solution, but yes problematic if running foams

[@yulmerced4434]

i used liquid tape had it on my esc and reciver for 3 yrs no problem yet

[@HowToDIYRc]

greetings from the Netherlands :D

[@HowToDIYRc]

Wow 0 drone laws.. very smart people in Ecuador and beautiful country shut make for some awesome vids hahaha shame importing Rc electronics is difficult but you can build lot's of Rc project at home and utilize broken Rc drones and cars that's how I grow up with the hobby :D

[@HowToDIYRc]

I'm very oldskool and like that style It'amazing what people can create with low tech and there for the more respect tp you and the quality video your bringing out. big thumbs up!

[@HowToDIYRc]

Never to old for RC hahaha

absolut great work👍👍 thanks for sharing my friend

[@bigboy1121]

How long can you keep the greace in the bearings an drive shaft

[@colibrifpv]

Sorry for not responding. Theoretically... forever if you never run it, annually if you run it often, and every 3 or 6 months if you expose it to a lot of water...

[@anthonyredman4621]

How do you keep your body from rubbing when you run 2.2 tires. I have a lift too but my Power Wagon body still rubs with 1.9 tires. What size shock are running?

[@leonjak09]

Can I use a Brushless Motor I think their better and plz make a tutorial video because i need to know the exact name of the parts and then a video of how to assemble every electronic i hope ill be able to use a Brushless motor

[@leonjak09]

And im using a All metal and carbon fiber Axial SCX10

[@rauda3070]

so ill be getting a yeti and want to waterproof the bearings though you mentioned grease wasn't good for speed, does it reduce the speed by a lot? By the way, I plan on running 2cell batteries on it so I don't really seek speed. So would grease ok to use

[@rauda3070]

+The RC Cave I see the yeti in between, not a crawler yet not a speedster and don't plan on facing very harsh environments with it, just mild water coverage for rain, snow and maybe light mud. Would WD40 be good enough for me? By the way I plan on getting the rtr version.

[@rauda3070]

+The RC Cave I'm also considering filling up the axles with marine grease, (if that's a good choice) because as this will be my first RC I would like to take care of it. What's your thought?

[@rauda3070]

+The RC Cave thanks for the info! Really appreciate it :)

[@mariedavis1409]

Perfect for me I am in New Orleans right now

[@everythingoff-road6637]

Thanks a bunch sadly the water claimed my axial deadbolt so I'll be doing this

[@PabBruceCherryor66]

Well don't you look good with your beard👍😌 Is that like 'Waterproof' for the face😂 Excellent video bearded bro,. I'm pretty much the same, except the plasti dip I use is called PeelCoat, removable rubber coating.. 😌😊👍

[@PabBruceCherryor66]

***** Bwahahahah😂😂 I'll have to try that😂😂😂😂 Yep, dust for 8 months then water😉 It's a lovely Windy Autumn in Melbourne, up north is the crazy rain (Queensland, Northern Territory & Western Australia) cop that weather, it's more sedate for me(we do get pretty good thunderstorms) But it's cold,, Brrrrr I've actually got my thermals on tonight, it's 11°c 😂😂 👍👍

[@tomv3361]

i can't find marine grease in my country, i don't even know what is "marine grease" said in my language

[@tomv3361]

I live in Czech Republic :-)