The new DC1 from HoBao is on sale now and available in either a Ready-To-Run or kit format. Racer was lucky to get a sample from CML Distribution who represent the HoBao brand in the UK and as it was the latter kit type, we decided that a build blog would be perfect to show off the 1:10-scale trail crawler. So over the next few days, we will be uploading photos going through the build from beginning to finish.
To start off, here are all the parts laid out and ready to be opened
The instructions are clear and easy to follow
The parts that make up the two-speed transmission
The completed two-speed transmission
The kit version requires a motor and we selected this HoBao 550-size brushed model
The motor was attached to the mounting plate and the mesh set through the holes
Now we could attach the two-speed to the other side of the motor plate
The two parts of the transmission
The chassis parts all laid out
The initial chassis build
The motor sits at the very front of the chassis
Hooking the two-speed up to the gearbox
The suspension linkages and ends
Assembling the linkages
Pre-tapping the ends
Attaching the links to the chassis
We used this Savox servo to operate the two-speed transmission
The gear change servo and linkage
Side plate fitted
A HoBao servo for the steering with horn installed
Assembling the axle unit
The steering knuckles and driveshaft
A completed steering knuckle with CVD installed
Differential unit with the cover in place
A close up of the pumpkin (diff cover)
Fine adjustment for the caster angle using these splines
The steering knuckle located on the axle
The front axle virtually complete with the steering arms
The rear axle is a much simplified arrangement
Shock bodies and bright blue springs
One assembled shock absorber
An egg box makes for a handy shock holder!
Springs fitted to the shock absorbers
Wheels and tyres for the DC1
Deep tread on the rubber tyres
The finished chassis from above
The front three-quarter view
The motor and servo in position
The Panhard rod steering set-up
The speed controller and switch
The body masked up and ready for some paint
The completed model – and doesn’t it look great!
If you have any questions, feel free to post them on our social media feed – we have a Facebook group and page as well as a Twitter feed and these will also be used to notify you of updates to this on-going process…
Look out for a detailed build report in the September issue of Racer that will include our driving experiences too. The DC1 will remain one of our long-term test models and we will add some accessories and custom features over time!
