Front axle articulation is so much better with the servo properly mounted on the Brat. This tree root is even less of an obstacle than last week. #carismamsa1e #carismasubarubrat #rcsubarubrat #msa1e #minicrawlers #scale #124crawler #rccrawler (at Warren Hill, Storrington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFDG1HLlTrs/?igshid=1d4jh1qhl6kg3

Front axle articulation is so much better with the servo properly mounted on the Brat. This tree root is even less of an obstacle than last week. #carismamsa1e #carismasubarubrat #rcsubarubrat #msa1e #minicrawlers #scale #124crawler #rccrawler (at Warren Hill, Storrington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFDGGPHF7FE/?igshid=8yks7d2vtjmp

Phase one of my Carisma MSA-1E project is now complete after a new metal-geared high-torque servo arrived in the post. Properly mounted rather than servo taped in like the broken original, front articulation is greatly improved and the torque is more than enough. That means all the original Carisma electronics have been replaced now, although a smaller receiver wouldn’t hurt. Now to test it properly! #carismamsa1e #carismasubarubrat #rcsubarubrat #msa1e #minicrawlers #scale #124crawler #rccrawler (at West Sussex) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFCAcNKlEdK/?igshid=13zwqfp4o4jwm

Despite generally negative reviews on the internet, I’ve been really impressed with this Carisma MSA-1E Subaru Brat. Low speed control was the biggest complaint, however the unbranded ESC fitted makes it easy to gently apply torque and the chassis is far more capable than my FTX Outback. Considering by bodged servo mount limits front travel, articulation is very good and the standard servo’s torque is sufficient. The new metal geared servo is almost certainly overkill, but why replace when you can upgrade? #carismamsa1e #carismasubarubrat #rcsubarubrat #msa1e #minicrawlers #scale #124crawler #rccrawler (at West Sussex) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzp1fdFhIx/?igshid=adqp50xjhkwm

I took a gamble on Facebook marketplace for these two RC crawlers, an FTX Outback and a Carisma Subaru Brat. The former just needed a charger from my loft, but the latter has needed a bit more work... #ftxoutbackmini #ftxoutback #outbackmini #carismasubarubrat #carismamsa1e #rccrawlers #rccrawling (at West Sussex) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEugg9jlKNF/?igshid=r8eazohtfdpn

A new motor, a receiver borrowed from another car, a random ESC that came with the car plus lashings of superglue, servo tape, cable ties and nail varnish has got the Brat up and running! It sounds like a chore, but the repair bill came to £11 and a couple of hours of blissful tinkering. Result. #carismasubarubrat #carismamsa1e #carismamsa1ebrat #carismamsa1esubarubrat #rccrawler #rccrawlers #microrccrawlers (at West Sussex) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEugn_yB0jP/?igshid=mz1r4lue5usx