Ok I know this isn't a new concept, Small Haul, RVJIMD, Frizzen and a host of others have been doing them for more than 10 years. I'm new to RC and really like the concept and I have used ideas from these builders, So here is my take.
First cost was a major concern, I wanted these to be budget friendly and build-able with basic tools. I don't have a lathe or milling machine or a great deal of skill....I have an old benchtop drillpress, a cheap benchtop bandsaw and a cheap benchtop disk/belt sander..and years in building models and 1/32 slot cars...
I used the parts from WPL some are decent (so far) and some ..not so much....
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