Thanks so much for the fine comment. Great question. I will not go into how I USED to try (and fail) to waterproof my receivers and just tell you what I do now, which works 100% for me, is easy, and cheap. I take the circuit board out and throw away the case. I connect the servo, throttle, and light plugs and paint the board, plugs-in, brushing on four or five coats of thick latex paint, letting it dry thoroughly between coats. Then I Shoe Goo it somewhere, and maybe paint it again. Also important -- my friends and I seal our tires so that water never gets in. In other words, we do NOT vent our tires. ESCs and lipo batteries are waterproof out of the box, therefore not a concern. Waterproof servos are a good idea. Here's a link to the paint I used. One can is enough to last several lifetimes for me and all my friends. www.amazon.ca/Multi-Purpose-Paint-Flat-236-N1976730/dp/B09DDCBCCN/
I might also add that waterproofing includes drying my rig after every wet trail run, making sure the diffs and gearbox have a good fresh supply of Marine Grease, and keeping all the chassis moving parts well oiled at all times. It can be time consuming, especially if you don't like doing maintenance on your truck, but I enjoy it, so it's not a chore for me.
@@NaturallyRC Thank you so much for the reply, sir! Im just new to the RC world, got a TRX4M last year and want to move to 1/10 scale and do some trail runs too! You just gave me all the informations that I need about RCs and water proofing! May I also ask if you guys have experience with element enduro sendero SE? That’s the one I’m planning to get for my first 1/10. Durability wise and maintenance? Or would you recommend something else like the axial basecamp 10.3? Planning stick with the RTRs first. Thanks again for the very informative reply! Hope to see more videos from you since I find it very relaxing and is helping me with my mental health situation.
It saddens me when I see overly-complicated RC trucks break down on the trail, ruining the fun for the unfortunate owner. Therefore I strongly prefer RCs with a one-speed gearbox, no dig, no locking/unlocking diffs -- no fancy stuff in other words. This makes the SE a model that I approve of, especially since the Element Enduro is a good solid platform that gets better with each new version. Basically, you can't go wrong with an Element (I owned one once). To save money, however, the SE comes with metal bushings instead of bearings and I am concerned about how soon those bushings will wear out. That said...even the best bearings don't last forever and must be replaced when you punish trucks like we do around here. If a person is willing and confident replacing the SE's bearings with bushings -- no problem. And neither would it be expensive if you buy the bearings in ten packs from Amazon like I do. If you would prefer a truck that comes fully loaded with bearings, is robust and easy to maintain, the Axial Base Camp is a strong choice. Lastly, I am so glad to read that my videos help you relax, and cope with the pressures we face these days. I take mental health issues seriously, vis a vis diagnosis, treatment and acceptance. I can name dozens of friends and family who have in the past or are now benefitting from professional assistance, so I hope you look into whatever resources are available to you. NaturallyRC videos are only part of the solution LOL. Cheers and stay in touch.
What a great bonus it is when we can smile and laugh while having a great time with our tiny trucks. Every time we meet, the boys just seem to be in a good mood. Can't beat that. Thanks as always for the view and comment.
They must be from NORTHERN Ontario (Canada). I've seen them driving around half-naked like that in the dead of winter! Hardy souls. LOL. Thanks for the watch and the comment. Cheers, eh.
This looks like a lot of fun. That's how my yard out here on the ranch looks like. My trail runs follow old goat trails in the hills. I have one uphill run over 200 ft long. If you make a mistake its a long tumble to the bottom!
That's amazing. We don't have hills higher than twenty feet or so in the areas near me. We have some cliffs a few miles off that are scary and dangerous. Too rich for my blood. Thanks for the kind and generous comment. Btw I like your deer. We have a family of white tails in the forest where I trail, and I see them often, though I can never get close, as they don't trust me. Beautiful animals. Cheers.
Thanks, Chevy. The bridges are all made out of scrap lumber, so they cost next to nothing, and the guys seem to like them a lot. A real win win. Cheers!
