Studio Build Ep3 - My setup and PC!

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My Studio has been function well over the last several months, but I have continued to tweak things that aren't seen on camera as well. I'm taking this opportunity to show you a full behind the scenes of what my mess looks like in the areas not normally seen by the camera!

LED Softboxes: https://amzn.to/34oaQoS

Zoom H4N Pro Black: https://amzn.to/2LYyYrs

Zoom H4N AC Adapter: https://amzn.to/2Z1T7CF

Hosa Mic Cable: https://amzn.to/35oIqfy

Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/36yB1ui

Audio-Technica AT875R Mic: https://amzn.to/35q0PZD

Wall Mount for Lighting: https://amzn.to/36DYgDh

Remote Control Light Switch: https://amzn.to/2EkGtoL

Overhead Spot Lights: https://amzn.to/2qUaBnC

Car Stand Shelves: http://bit.ly/36GaD1L RGB

Strip w/remote: https://amzn.to/2ssER9E

3 Small Shelves: https://amzn.to/35tWswo

Sound Deadening Material: https://amzn.to/2YRD7CO

3D Printer Cart: https://amzn.to/2YQq5Wk

Filament Spool Holder: https://amzn.to/2PogvqE

Organizing Totes: https://amzn.to/2PQ0Xek

NZXT H500i Case: https://amzn.to/2rSlXZL

Ryzen 2700X CPU: https://amzn.to/35wBs8A

G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16bg x 2 (2): https://amzn.to/35p5MSd

MSI X470 motherboard: https://amzn.to/2suuoKP

RX580 8GB GPU: https://amzn.to/35mlHki

Logitech G602: https://amzn.to/2RVzUkh

Extended Mouse Pad: https://amzn.to/2sxslpe

Thermal Take AIO Watercooler: https://amzn.to/34lvCFD

Mechanical Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2rTsWSa

34" LG Ultrawide: https://amzn.to/2Q2k3y3

Card Reader: https://amzn.to/34lvi9T

Headphone Stand: https://amzn.to/35snFzD

Sound Bar: https://amzn.to/2szj53S

Audio Switcher: https://amzn.to/35qhpsf

Habit Journal: https://amzn.to/35p2gHv

No Prep RC Drag Racing - Intro - DB10 Trophy Rat

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It's finally time to build a RC drag car for the no prep racing scene that's booming here in California! I'll be using the Team Associated DB10 Trophy Rat for this one!

Parts list:

AE Trophy Rat: http://bit.ly/2PcHTry

Front arms: http://bit.ly/2RUQssX

Rear Arms: http://bit.ly/2taVIOG

Axle Shafts: http://bit.ly/2YLWpcT

Turnbuckles: http://bit.ly/2Pf5PdM

Front Wheels: http://bit.ly/2Pcp6MU

Rear Wheels: http://bit.ly/34etjnN

Front Tires: http://bit.ly/2Pwp5SQ

Rear Tires: http://bit.ly/2NE3bxp

Scale News Update - $500 Redcat - Episode 81

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This week's Scale News Update gets into news from Redcat, Incision, Tamiya, Horizon and more. Are you ready to drop $500 on a Redcat?

Tamiya 1995 Mustang: http://bit.ly/2YvV7mg

Incision Capra Link Set: http://bit.ly/2sgp2CF

Redcat Gen 8 Axe Edition: http://bit.ly/2Ywcjbl

Scale News Update - Free Trucks! - Episode 80

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This week's Scale News Update gets into news from Redcat, JConcepts, Axial and Losi.

Traxxas White TRX6: http://bit.ly/2kchmxX

Losi Super Baja Rey: http://bit.ly/2rLgjbJ

Roll Scale SCX IFS: http://bit.ly/38ahL8e

Mad NGH VS4 Bracket: http://bit.ly/2OxhZjK

JConcepts JCI Creep Body: http://bit.ly/2OHNBl0

Team KNK TTC7: http://bit.ly/33Eab24

TRX4 VS4-10 breaks at Duncan Peak! - Vlog

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After building the custom tube bed for the TRX4 and getting it mounted to the VS4-10 chassis, it was time to test it. I found another new spot I wanted to get to and the pay off was worth it. Duncan Peak was an easy hike with some great terrain.

Full Build can be found here: https://harleydesigns.com/trx4-vs410

Holmes & Harley 2019 Scale RC Wrap Up and History

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John Holmes was in town and we took the opportunity to get together, sit down, and discuss the options available in 2019 and tell you a few stories of where we came from. This was a good time to just sit and talk about the history of scale RC and some of how we got to where we are now.

Holmeshobbies.com

Youtube.com/HolmesHobbies/

Facebook.com/HolmesHobbies/

Instagram.com/HolmesHobbies/

Scale News Update - Proline, Redcat, COPPA - Episode 79

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This week's Scale News Update gets into news from Proline, Arrma, Redcat, and a COPPA update

Proline Gladiator Body: http://bit.ly/2sjiVxF

Leave a comment for the FTC: https://www.regulations.gov/comment?D=FTC-2019-0054-0001

Sign the Change.org petition: https://www.change.org/p/youtubers-and-viewers-unite-against-ftc-regulation

Watch the FTC Conference: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/audio-video/video/ftc-press-conference-settlement-google-youtube

Scale News Update - COPPA, Kyosho, Traxxas - Episode 78

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This week's Scale News Update gets into both news and the possibility of RC videos could come to an end on YouTube.

Leave a comment for the FTC: https://www.regulations.gov/comment?D=FTC-2019-0054-0001

Sign the Change.org petition: https://www.change.org/p/youtubers-and-viewers-unite-against-ftc-regulation

Watch the FTC Conference: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/audio-video/video/ftc-press-conference-settlement-google-youtube

Team Raffee Bronco Body: http://bit.ly/2NXGPqS

Axial Capra RTR: http://bit.ly/2r4cCNW

Kyosho Blizzard 2.0 Ready Set: http://bit.ly/32TinLy

Traxxas Stampede 4x4 unassembled kit: http://bit.ly/342weQT

Team Fast Eddy Stainless Bearings: http://bit.ly/2KyVnew

TRX4 VS4-10 gets Custom Tube Work

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I finally got around to building the tube work I wanted for the bed of my custom VS4-10 Chassis build using TRX4 axles. This build is really turning out to be a nice package deal. I'm looking forward to getting this up and running.

BAC Industries Mighty Rod Bender: https://amzn.to/2Ox4YUr

Silca Bronze filler rod: https://amzn.to/2OjYMPj

Full Build Breakdown can be found here: https://harleydesigns.com/trx4-vs410

Scale News Update - Axial, Traxxas, RC4WD - Episode 77

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Join us on Tuesday for all your Scale News Update needs! This week we have news from Axial, Traxxas and RC4WD!

Axial SCX24 Jeep JL: http://bit.ly/2KebMVk

Axial SCX10-II F100: http://bit.ly/2Qa1TvV

Axial Capra: http://bit.ly/2kMZeLd

Vanquish Products VFD Trans Kit: http://bit.ly/32AIpTt

VFD Assembly Video: https://youtu.be/Vqm1oUm6vyY

Tamiya CC02 SBG Live Build: https://youtu.be/xDb0ZrihXds

Traxxas TRX-6: http://bit.ly/2kchmxX

Traxxas TRX4 Sport Desert Tan: http://bit.ly/36UU9nb

Traxxas TRX4 Defender Yellow: http://bit.ly/2KcbjDf

Scale Nationals: http://bit.ly/32Gt6J0

Proline Grunt Tires: http://bit.ly/32F0GPN

RC4WD Falken Wildpeak: http://bit.ly/2Qa8Kpa

Jconcepts Landmines: http://bit.ly/32Cz0Ln

Proline Reaction Belted Drag Tires: http://bit.ly/2NE3bxp

Flip That Truck - Less is More! - S1 T2 E2

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In this series, we start with a modest truck purchase and do our best to Flip That Truck to meet our ultimate standards at the end! This season we are onto our second truck, this SCX10-2 based truck with custom cage work.

Element Transmission: http://bit.ly/2pZWo82

Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/2LYdEmG

Holmes Hobbies Motor: http://bit.ly/310u4zf

#flipthattruck #harleydesigns

#MonthlyMayhem Challenge InBurno - Week 5 - Smoke Show

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#MonthlyMayhem Challenge Season 4 goes up in smoke! Matt and I are attempting to build tire smoke Kyosho Inferno GT NITRO cars! It's import vs domestic, will there be fire or just smoke? Watch to find out!

Kyosho Inferno GT Details: http://bit.ly/2m3kOv8

Part of this challenge was to replicate a TV show or Commercial or something... well I didn't exactly nail that part of it. So I went with copious amounts of tire smoke and here are a few pieces of inspiration:

Inspiration 1: https://youtu.be/JhdRv3KNHXA?t=177

Inspiration 2: https://youtu.be/F_g8slTfyoo?t=91

Inspiration 3: https://youtu.be/kHAksb4gSIM

Inspiration 4: https://youtu.be/01jCUM5eYOE

Inspiration 5: https://youtu.be/sQUfsq-0z-s

Trails, Racing and Destruction! - Squirrel Fest 2019 - Event Vlog

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I traveled to Grants Pass Oregon to experience Squirrel Fest 2019. The event had massive trails, U4 style racing, and plenty of destruction! This was a unique event and an awesome opportunity to go to some place totally new to me.

Choosing your Axial Capra Electronics - Cheap and Best Options

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Choosing your electronics can be a tricky subject especially for an all new kit. This time we go over several choices for your Axial Capra to give you budget friendly options as well as top of the line choices!

Motors:

Brushed - Holmes Crawlmaster Sealed Can 16t (35t equivalent): http://bit.ly/3273INa

Brushless Option 1 - Holmes Puller Pro 540 2700KV: http://bit.ly/2Eyyyo6

Brushless Option 2 - Holmes Puller Pro 540 Stubby 2700KV: http://bit.ly/323Um4T

ESC

Brushed Option 1 - Hobbywing 1080: http://bit.ly/2OK9tN9

Brushed Option 2 - Tekin BXR: http://bit.ly/2MwzNrd

Brushless Option 1 - Tekin RX4: http://bit.ly/2MsrgFx

Brushless Option 2 - Castle Mamba X: http://bit.ly/2HDVncb

Steering Servos

Option 1 - EcoPower 120T: http://bit.ly/2WKoM9A

Option 2 - Spektrum S6390: http://bit.ly/2ISdGdV

Option 3 - Futaba S9177SV: http://bit.ly/2pWwyl3

Micro Servo (Dig)

Option 1 - Spektrum SX107: http://bit.ly/2Ozl6WX

Servo Extension: http://bit.ly/2IEHzxZ

Optional Servo Horn Parts for other servos: http://bit.ly/2VsuvBb

BEC & Accessories

External BEC: http://bit.ly/2pbNjs1

BEC Bypass Adapter: http://bit.ly/2AUHQJ1

Radio Gear

Futaba 4PM: http://bit.ly/311QRdJ

Futaba R2106GF RX: http://bit.ly/2VsuPjn

Batteries:

Dynamite 2s Hardcase: http://bit.ly/2AZRytC

Gens Ace 3s LiHV: http://bit.ly/2MpLpfw

#MonthlyMayhem Challenge InBurno - Week 4

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#MonthlyMayhem Challenge Season 4 goes up in smoke! Matt and I are attempting to build tire smoke Kyosho Inferno GT NITRO cars! It's import vs domestic, will there be fire or just smoke? Watch to find out!

Kyosho Inferno GT Details: http://bit.ly/2m3kOv8

Flip That Truck - Bronco Rolling Out - S1 T1 E2

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In this series, we start with a modest truck purchase and do our best to Flip That Truck to meet our ultimate standards at the end! This season kicks off with this Bronco which has been cleaned up and is ready to roll out of the shop!

Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/2LYdEmG

Holmes Hobbies Motor: http://bit.ly/310u4zf

Servo Tester: https://amzn.to/2LTkRUW

EcoPower Servo: http://bit.ly/2WKoM9A

Gens Ace 5000mah 2s Adventure Series: http://bit.ly/31XMZf0

Axial Capra - Can Axial compete in the portal game?

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The Axial Capra is the first attempt that Axial has made at competing in the portal market. I have found many things to like in this build, but also no shortage of issues to look at.

Scale News Update - Axial, Spektrum, Kraken - Episode 76

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Join us on Tuesday for all your Scale News Update needs! This week we have some news from Axial, Kraken, Spektrum and Proline!

Proline Gladiator XMaxx Teaser: http://bit.ly/2mjJWOv

Kraken Stryker Crowdfunding Campaign: http://bit.ly/2kkQBqZ

Spektrum SMART ESC: http://bit.ly/2lXPPAy

Axial Capra: http://bit.ly/2kMZeLd

TRX4 Axles with Axial Transmission - Gearing Calculations

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Update to the TRX4 VS4-10 build and how-to tackle the math of calculating overall gearing so I could finish installing the Axial style 3-gear transmission into this build.

Full Build Breakdown can be found here