Isn't new RC day so exciting? First though, before I get into the details, pics, and other stuff, I do need to clarify something. It WAS new RC day on Sunday, TBH I just didn't have time until now to sit down and make this post!
Ok, so any guesses on what I got (actually one of my relatives bought and sent it to me, I got to choose the RC)? I'll give you guys some hints, it's 1/16 scale, it's an MT (the category this post is under probably gave that away), and it's brushed (more on that later). No, it's not a Mini E-Revo, it's not made by any of the "big brands", it's the SG 1601 brushed (aka the popular HBX 16889 brushed re-branded)!
*Skip the part if you don't want to know the whole history of these models*
So a little history of the model here, the original model is the HBX (aka Haiboxing) 16889. So there's the HBX 16889 (brushed, MT), 168890 (brushed, it's the truggy version of the normal 16889, just different shell and tires), 16889 brushless (MT), 168890 brushless, and the 16889A Pro (it's a fully upgraded version of the brushless 16889, it has a full metal drivetrain, oil filled shocks, and a slightly bigger BL motor).
Then there's another brand, SG (owned and made by Pinecone Models). The SG 1601 (brushed MT, what I have), 1601 brushless (MT), 1602 (brushed, truggy), 1602 Brushless (truggy) are all re-branded HBX models (respectively, for example the SG 1601 brushed is a rebranded HBX 16889 brushed). Exact same models, just a different brand, and sometimes different body shell color sceme. Oh, and there's also the Flyhal FC600, which is a rebranded, truggy version of the HBX 16889A Pro.
Edit: Oh, and the Redcat Volcano 16 is, you guessed it, an HBX 16889! It has a different body shell paint scheme, the body shell, as far as I can tell, is the same as the 16889 and all its MT variants. The wheels (tires + rims) are different, the tires have a different tread, and apparently are a little harder. The rims have a different design. Everything else is the same!
*End of history*
I thought I was getting the brushless SG 1602, but when I opened the box, I found a brushed SG 1601 (MT)! Both are good rigs though, and I can always upgrade the 1601 to brushless (like what I did to my Wltoys 144001)! Now, the pics! (sorry to bore you all out of you brains with the above stuff!)
And yes, I still need to rip off the clear film on the body. You'll also see that I have Gorilla taped the chassis to protect against scrapes from bottoming out from drops, jumps, ect. I've also done a screw check (at least all the screws I can access easily, so I didn't take the car apart to check the diff screws and stuff). I've installed the included front LED lights, and am working on backing the body shell with Gorilla tape to reinforce it (even though I'm a more cautious driver, just want the body to last a long time), same as my 144001 buggy shell (yes, that was overkill!). I also just finished a second, extended battery try mod thingy last night, basically, it comes with an 800mah Li-ion pack, and the battery tray/chassis is just not big enough to fit my Awanfi 1500mah packs I use in my 144001. So I cut down a spare piece of paint stirrer I had (I have a big ol' pack of them), Gorilla taped over it (to make it black), drilled six holes, zip tied it onto the top deck, made my own little Velcro strap thing to secure the battery (the spare battery straps I had were way too long), add Velcro to one of my Awanfi LiPo and the battery tray thing, and boom; I now can use my bigger 2s batteries! I got this idea (of making and securing a battery tray onto the top deck for these cars) from this guy on YT. I'm also going to add some more simple mods to the car/body shell, I'll post more pics of those later. Hope you guys enjoyed seeing my new rig!
Also, here's a size comparison to my 1/14 scale Wltoys 144001!
Ok, so any guesses on what I got (actually one of my relatives bought and sent it to me, I got to choose the RC)? I'll give you guys some hints, it's 1/16 scale, it's an MT (the category this post is under probably gave that away), and it's brushed (more on that later). No, it's not a Mini E-Revo, it's not made by any of the "big brands", it's the SG 1601 brushed (aka the popular HBX 16889 brushed re-branded)!
*Skip the part if you don't want to know the whole history of these models*
So a little history of the model here, the original model is the HBX (aka Haiboxing) 16889. So there's the HBX 16889 (brushed, MT), 168890 (brushed, it's the truggy version of the normal 16889, just different shell and tires), 16889 brushless (MT), 168890 brushless, and the 16889A Pro (it's a fully upgraded version of the brushless 16889, it has a full metal drivetrain, oil filled shocks, and a slightly bigger BL motor).
Then there's another brand, SG (owned and made by Pinecone Models). The SG 1601 (brushed MT, what I have), 1601 brushless (MT), 1602 (brushed, truggy), 1602 Brushless (truggy) are all re-branded HBX models (respectively, for example the SG 1601 brushed is a rebranded HBX 16889 brushed). Exact same models, just a different brand, and sometimes different body shell color sceme. Oh, and there's also the Flyhal FC600, which is a rebranded, truggy version of the HBX 16889A Pro.
Edit: Oh, and the Redcat Volcano 16 is, you guessed it, an HBX 16889! It has a different body shell paint scheme, the body shell, as far as I can tell, is the same as the 16889 and all its MT variants. The wheels (tires + rims) are different, the tires have a different tread, and apparently are a little harder. The rims have a different design. Everything else is the same!
*End of history*
I thought I was getting the brushless SG 1602, but when I opened the box, I found a brushed SG 1601 (MT)! Both are good rigs though, and I can always upgrade the 1601 to brushless (like what I did to my Wltoys 144001)! Now, the pics! (sorry to bore you all out of you brains with the above stuff!)
And yes, I still need to rip off the clear film on the body. You'll also see that I have Gorilla taped the chassis to protect against scrapes from bottoming out from drops, jumps, ect. I've also done a screw check (at least all the screws I can access easily, so I didn't take the car apart to check the diff screws and stuff). I've installed the included front LED lights, and am working on backing the body shell with Gorilla tape to reinforce it (even though I'm a more cautious driver, just want the body to last a long time), same as my 144001 buggy shell (yes, that was overkill!). I also just finished a second, extended battery try mod thingy last night, basically, it comes with an 800mah Li-ion pack, and the battery tray/chassis is just not big enough to fit my Awanfi 1500mah packs I use in my 144001. So I cut down a spare piece of paint stirrer I had (I have a big ol' pack of them), Gorilla taped over it (to make it black), drilled six holes, zip tied it onto the top deck, made my own little Velcro strap thing to secure the battery (the spare battery straps I had were way too long), add Velcro to one of my Awanfi LiPo and the battery tray thing, and boom; I now can use my bigger 2s batteries! I got this idea (of making and securing a battery tray onto the top deck for these cars) from this guy on YT. I'm also going to add some more simple mods to the car/body shell, I'll post more pics of those later. Hope you guys enjoyed seeing my new rig!
Also, here's a size comparison to my 1/14 scale Wltoys 144001!
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