It's alive! Well, except for the telescope, and 4wd.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3ce6G72fvw
Figured out my load holding issues were not valve related. The rc4wd lift cylinder had an internal leak. Found a replacement o ring at the hardware store and no more saggy hydraulics. I do like the serviceable style cylinder and will stock up when they are available again. I haven't tried creating a custom length yet.
Also received the 3d printed engine covers. Fan mounting provisions and the flat deck will hold the electronics. It's going to be a tight fit for everything so I'm going to skip the arduino controlled light system and just run a single rotary beacon.
It's starting to look like something.