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Mclaren M23 WIP

Mclaren M23 WIP

Sunday, September 20, 2026

ARC A11 with Steel Chassis - WIP #6

Chassis build is completed, pending final setup


Fitted with the Avalon Vortex bodyshell



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Monday, September 14, 2026

ARC A11 with Steel Chassis - WIP #5

Continue the basic setup for the ARC A11

Trying the up-stop first time ever. Measurement is done by the Infinity Droop Gauge without the two 10mm block underneath the chassis. Front 24.6mm and rear is 23.6mm as a starting point. 





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Saturday, September 12, 2026

ARC A11 with Steel Chassis - WIP #4

Wiring completed

ESC : Cayote Crest X 160amp

Motor : HW G3 4.5T

Gear ration : 1:7.19



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Friday, August 28, 2026

ARC A10 23’ 17.5 Blinky setup - 29 Aug 2026

Another track day with ARC A10 23’

Today main changes are the tyres - using Team Powers 36M v2 and rear gear diff oil changed to 7k from 3k.


Wing is a bit unsecured from the bodyshell, added a wide wheel hex shim to keep it in place

Setup change : rear diff oil is now 7k cts, and front steering EPA is 26 degrees max.

Overall lap time (single / overall 5 / 6/ 8 mins) has been improved from 15 Aug setup

Still, cannot beat single lap below 17 sec.




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Sunday, August 23, 2026

Friday, August 21, 2026

Bandai 1/35 Brutishdog

This should be my next kit to build



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