Building the All NEW Schumacher LD3 - LD3M pro 2WD race buggy

Carl is super excited about the New Schumacher LD3 which is a long way from where we started with our budget racing with the FTX Vantage and Ftx Comet.
A year of buggy racing and Carl still has not had a competitive car to race but he finally has his hands on the LD3M.
You guys asked for a more details build video so here it is part 1 of the build..
If you want to go for the stock version check it out rochesterrc.uk...
more info on the schumacher website www.racing-car...
Massive thanks to Rochester RC, who are going to be helping us with the electrics for this amazing buggy. So if you want to get a LD3 use discount code: PopalongRC for a discount at the checkout : rochesterrc.uk...

[@stuartbarham3958]

I just ordered the LD3, I’m 50 and getting back into rc cars 😅👍🏼

[@PopalongRC]

Can’t wait to get on the track

[@millhouse2612]

Lil tip. I like to empty parts bags into old plastic takeaway cartons (washed of course). Avoids any small items going walkies off under the table and under the beer fridge never to be seen again.

[@PopalongRC]

I normally do that but with it being one little bag at a time I found it easier this way

[@shaunodriscoll]

I like to tip everything out on the bench and spend hours looking for the bits and rebuilding multiple times for bits I’ve missed out 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@paulrobinson9355]

Great build video! Nice bit of kit - love my LD2 Stock Spec. Schumacher builds are all about staple management and I wish they find another way to seal the parts bag although I’m going contradict myself here and say that is quite satisfying opening the bags and removing the staples 🤣

[@PopalongRC]

Still finding staples a week later

[@kanenstuff]

That steering hop up part was full of bling this car looks great. I think when I go to the Netherlands for work soon I will get one delivered to our HQ then take back to Malaysia.

[@PopalongRC]

Sounds like a plan

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Good job Boss! Great to see you tackling the LD3 and a build video. Very enjoyable to watch!

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers buddy car finished now

[@threeohm]

Nice build so far Boss! Building it yourself at least you don't have to worry that Mark has made any mistakes that will show up on race day!

[@PopalongRC]

True but then I need to trust that I have not made any mistakes

[@goingforspeed]

I know I'm mental but I feel like if you build your car you will feel more connected to it!

[@PopalongRC]

I get it ….

[@mattluszczak8095]

Thats normal. Thats how it has been throughout history with anything

[@kevinbehnke2131]

Bravo! Well done. The personal POV is really a nice touch.

[@PopalongRC]

Thank you very much!

[@haraldh.9354]

nice review.....(and this from a touring car driver ;))))

[@PopalongRC]

Hahaha thanks for watching

[@simonz28]

tyres are going to be a huge decider with this rig

[@PopalongRC]

Just waiting on a delivery

[@Helghast73]

My god, I didn’t expect you to have started so soon 😂 but superb stuff and thank you Carl for doing so.
Turn buckles, my god my fingers wasn’t happy doing them on the dirt master 😂
looks like it goes together very well and the instructions so far are clear to follow.

[@PopalongRC]

Yeah turn buckles can be a challenge

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Awesome stuff, I'm tempted by an LD3 maybe early next year....

[@PopalongRC]

We will have loads on the channel by then

[@hunterrider349]

Great video, really enjoyed it, looking forward too part two

[@PopalongRC]

Car done just need editing now

[@ChrisVegas1000]

you forgot the grease on the outdrives 🤣 the manual told you that

[@SomeHandle576]

He probably did but didn’t show it

[@PopalongRC]

The grease is there now

[@benstutley2904]

Nice!

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks!

[@geoffburnham3967]

Up to now, all my RC cars have been RTR. I think im ready to build a car. It may give me some idea of how it works.😂

[@PopalongRC]

It is an enjoyable process

[@Robert-gy4lv]

Great stuff keep um coming 😁

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks! Will do!

[@HandyManUK]

A great video

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers handy man

[@Luke-en2tk]

I will leave Mark to do the shouting at you after watching this video 😂

[@PopalongRC]

Yeah
Par for the course

[@pcplayermalc]

If you weigh in the staples at the end of the build, you'll get half your money back!
I love my LD2, but it's way better than i can drive it

[@PopalongRC]

I imagine this car is far better than I am a driver

[@Garethfrostturkeythroat113]

Brilliant thanks for doing this big like
Any ideas what servo you will use

[@PopalongRC]

Not yet
Suggestions ???

[@Garethfrostturkeythroat113]

@@PopalongRC I like savox servos there not the fastest or slowest but do the job
SAVOX DIGI LOW PROFILE SERVO 9.0KG@6V £45 - £50

[@markbruton-young9228]

Interesting that the cut outs are not in the towers? Maybe a late change for durability?

[@mishmash3442]

Pockets on the other side perhaps? Carl are they the correct way round?

[@oliverslater78]

Looking to get an LD3 for mainly Grass outdoor racing, would you recommend the M or D for this?

[@PopalongRC]

I’d imagine D but not run much on grass so can’t confidently say …

[@paulsmith9106]

Looks like I’m selling the Radix 6 for an LD 3 then😅

[@PopalongRC]

Hahahahah

[@beandean356]

Boss now you have this new car you have no excuses! You need to suck less. Good luck 👊

[@PopalongRC]

Very true
Hahaha