bjorklo 1620 Posted February 19, 2014 So I decided to do something special with my re release Egress, I have been looking on Member rides to get ideas for what to do of modification. There are several cool things that have been done, and I will try to replicate some of them into my Egress, but will also come up, with some new mods, that have never been seen on the forum before. This is probably gonna be a long term build so be patient, I promise that it will be worth the wait (sorry no pictures to day, I just wanted to make the build thread so there will be no turning back ) Cheers, Odd-Arne aka. bjorklo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ukfox 347 Posted February 19, 2014 Looking Forward to your build, Can never have enough of the Egress 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted February 20, 2014 I am sure it will be an Awesome build mate.. My eyes are wide open for this. Bests 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted February 20, 2014 I am sure it will be an Awesome build mate.. My eyes are wide open for this. Bests Thanks mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyosho1 86 Posted February 20, 2014 I can't wait. Show us how you build it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted February 20, 2014 Here is a picture of the parts I got so far for the project. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyosho1 86 Posted February 21, 2014 Here is a picture of the parts I got so far for the project. Is that a drill bit & CF plates? I can only guess - new lower deck design and possibly new upper deck design too to accommodate the electronics on the lower deck? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ukfox 347 Posted February 21, 2014 Is that a short prop/ centre drive shaft ? This looks like it could be very interesting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted February 21, 2014 Is that a drill bit & CF plates? I can only guess - new lower deck design and possibly new upper deck design too to accommodate the electronics on the lower deck? It's like ukfox points out, that is an Center drive shaft in Carbon fiber. Yeah, that is CF plates. At this point I will not make new lower and upper deck, but that's a very good idea :-) I will be buying me a saw this weekend so that I can start cutting carbon fiber parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted February 21, 2014 Be sure to upgrade your respiratory and ocular protection, too; that sounds potentially deadly... Though I am sure you have already addressed that. This build looks intriguing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ukfox 347 Posted February 21, 2014 Carbon fibre shards can be nasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted February 21, 2014 Be sure to upgrade your respiratory and ocular protection, too; that sounds potentially deadly... Though I am sure you have already addressed that. This build looks intriguing! I think i have everything under control :-p Time will show, i think the clue is to have a fine enough blade, that cuts both way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 834 Posted February 22, 2014 Carbon fibre shards can be nasty Carcinogenic if inhaled. Is that a TGX prop shaft? Does it fit the Egress? That would be sweet! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted February 22, 2014 Carcinogenic if inhaled. Is that a TGX prop shaft? Does it fit the Egress? That would be sweet! Yes, thats correct.. I saw an Egress on TC with this one fitted, after some custom work, so will try to Do the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted February 22, 2014 Yesterday I got the time to cut the body. Here is a comparison of the Tamiya Carbon Fiber and the Carbon fiber plates I bought. Today I went to an hardware store and bought some tools I will be needing for this build, so now I can soon start making my CF parts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyosho1 86 Posted February 22, 2014 More guesses; 😁 New front CF shock tower design? New CF steering plate? New add on CF extension on the upright steering arm to improve Ankerman? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 834 Posted February 22, 2014 Here is a comparison of the Tamiya Carbon Fiber and the Carbon fiber plates I bought. Tamiya uses what is typically reffered to as 1x1 Plain weave. Most JDM (japanese) OEM products use this pattern cause it's typically the most uniform. Your plates are 2x2 Twill, typically found in aftermarket products. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted February 22, 2014 More guesses; New front CF shock tower design? New CF steering plate? New add on CF extension on the upright steering arm to improve Ankerman? Not telling anymore just wait and see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyosho1 86 Posted February 23, 2014 Not telling anymore just wait and see 😋 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted February 25, 2014 I can't believe that I actually did cut the blister pack for the Egress, glad I have 2 more kits to keep NIB The build is going slow, still waiting for parts before I can start the build at full speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorklo 1620 Posted February 27, 2014 Today I got a bootle of RIT that I will use to dye my wheels. I wanted a light green color, so I ordered the Kelly Green. I also had to go to the scondhand market to get myself an pan. So all set to go decided to use the Vanquish wheels After some time in the RIT, they didn't turnout they way I wanted them to be. Not even close to the color on the RIT bootle. Final result So of to ebay, to find another color that will be a litle closer to the color i want. Here is the saw I will try to use for cutting the carbon fiber. I have done a little test and it ended up with that I had to order new blades Share this post Link to post Share on other sites