*Spoiler Alert* Glimpse of a future build in the middle *Spoiler Alert* I have spent lots of (probably too much!) time fiddling with my scale winch set-up. Hopefully the following will help others avoid some of the problems and frustrations I have solved along the way: Get ready for a 'deep dive' into mounting scale model winches, hooks, line, snatch blocks, fair leads etc....
I will cover 'pull pals' (ground anchors) in another video. If you are interested in better performing winches than these scale looking ones, search for "servo winches" (make sure your winch line is strong enough!) - Of which some of the best 'off the shelf' come from 'KMS Winches' who make monster power servo winches with a free spool: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/general-scale-talk/425943-kms-k2-free-spool-servo-winch-2.html
For a useful article on scale model winches see: http://rctruckstop.com/2012/09/06/rc-winches/
Parts used in this video (take a look at RCBitz's winch section for lots of useful stuff & ideas: http://www.rcbitz.com/winch-accessories-hooks-rope-etc/):
----- 3Racing "Automatic Crawler Winch With Control System For Crawler Car" (1/10th Scale) (Model No.:CR01-27): http://os.3racing.hk/products.php?products_key=3686 (look on eBay for them or I recommend http://www.rcbitz.com/scale-crawler-winch-with-automatic-control-system-cr01-27-fittings-3racing-10th-cr01-27-winch-control-system/ :-) ).
----- RC4WD 1/10 Warn 9.5cti Winch (Part Number Z-S1079): http://store.rc4wd.com/RC4WD-110-Warn-95cti-Winch_p_3734.html (look on eBay for them or try http://www.rcbitz.com/rc4wd-1-10-warn-9-5cti-scale-working-winch-metal-hook-and-mountings/ :-) ).
----- HeyOKPerformance Winch Controllers (has options for control by a 2 or 3 position switch on your transmitter, they also sell a servo winch and a bunch of other useful controllers): http://www.freewebstore.org/HeyOK-Performance (you can also get winch controllers from RC4WD, CAPPU etc.).
----- RC4WD 1/10 Warn 9.5cti Winch CNC Mounting Plates (Part Number Z-S1168): http://store.rc4wd.com/RC4WD-110-Warn-95cti-Winch-CNC-Mounting-Plates_p_3848.html or http://www.rcbitz.com/1-10th-warn-9-5cti-scale-winch-cnc-metal-mounting-optional-plates-screws/
----- RC4WD 1/10 Warn Hook (Part Number Z-S1011): http://store.rc4wd.com/RC4WD-110-Warn-Hook_p_3741.html
----- RC4WD ARB Winch Snatch Block (Part Number Z-S0341): http://store.rc4wd.com/ARB-Winch-Snatch-Block-_p_1638.html or http://www.rcbitz.com/rc4wd-arb-winch-snatch-block-10th-scale-z-s0341-metal-very-strong-and-reliable/
----- Fishing line: Look on eBay etc. for "braided fishing line", "dyneema line" etc. make sure it is around 0.5mm diameter.
----- MadDogRC Scale Winch Upgrade Kit (P/N: MDRC010): http://www.maddogrc.com/MDRC010.php
Legal Stuff: Please note that I do not sell this product and am not affiliated with any of the vendors or manufacturers in this video. I am not liable for any damage or loss through the use of products or techniques shown - Use at your own risk!
