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I got some good news! ETA is this Friday on December 6th. While I'm picking it up I need to pick up some other stuff too for other projects. So I might get it sometime this weekend when I don't have work. Lol, I have multiple projects that I'm excited for.
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Update! The aluminum control arms are on order and I have some plans for the build which I'll write down here just incase I forget in a month. I've been checking out other builds on TC for inspiration and have been getting ideas. So this build will be in stages. Stage 1. Almost stock with just a custom Chassis, Mini CVA's, maybe a homemade bumper. Stage 2. Extra tuning, make easy improvements using mostly the stockish existing stuff. (Very little custom parts added, maybe a skidplate or bumper.) Stage 3. Possibly look into aftermarket or homemade shock towers to fit longer shocks if not already done in "stage 2". Maybe upgrade motors with something faster and make other modifications if it seems needed. For all three stages the dagger build will be using a replacement chassis made by me which will have the stock mounting locations for the gearboxes and whatnot and use the same aluminum control arms. This is because these particular stock components are hard to get right now. Certain things from the 3 stages may overlap, but the goal is not to ruin the car and make changes when it seems like a good idea based on my experiences. Discussion and suggestions are very welcome and I'm excited to start this Dagger build next year.
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Take a look at the PowerHobby shorty packs or any shorty packs that are similar in price. I use them in my Hornets and Hoppers with some foam.
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Archive everything on web.Archive.org so it can be searched up via the Way back machine and be part of internet history.
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Another one I missed the boat on was the CC01 Jeep Wrangler, but I at least got me a CC01 Pajero. Really it would be awesome if Tamiya came out with the Wrangler on the CC02 chassis, then I'd have a better excuse to buy it because of the layout.
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This should answer the mystery. Don't wait, get on the list if you want a chance. If you have been paying attention to the cost of everything over time, you want to pay the price of today not the price of tomorrow.
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Nice! I can't wait to build mine, which should be coming soon.
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Oh no! What happened now? Edit: I found out.
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I don't know if that's because of logistics or something else, but hopefully they are not hard to get after January for you.
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Oh boy! Everyone is getting their Hornet Evo, that means I should be getting mine soon😋
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Monster Beetle shock travel
MadAnt replied to paul_f's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
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A Juggernaut 2 Re-Build
MadAnt replied to Mouc-RC's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
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Ok, due to the anticipation of the Hornet Evo and my limited time during the holidays, the Dagger build will begin next year. For now it will just be a discussion and maybe I might prepare some things for the project.
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I don't have my Hornet Evo yet, but from analyzing the photos I believe the front shocks are the Super Mini CVA's, which should have about 11.5mm of travel with the spring perch and no spacers inside. I don't think you need to necessarily replace your Mini CVA's, just make a bit of a modification. Cut the eye loop off the cap, then drill a 3mm hole in the center of it. Use a long enough screw a nut and an O ring or rubber bushing and make something like this in the photo. You may have to use washers or shims so that the shock cap clears the tower. Then remove whatever spacers inside the shock necessary to achieve the desired travel. Also when installing, don't tighten the top lock nut too much, only enough so that the shock can pivot easy.
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Update! As some of you may know, people are getting their hands on the Hornet Evo kits. That means my Hornet Evo build should be happening soon, I may even get the kit this week. My fingers are crossed, but we will see. Anyway, the other soon to be Dagger build will need to put on the back burner until after the holidays. Another update: So I've done a little bit more prep and assembled some shocks. I don't know if they are correct, but judging by the photos at the time, the Hornet Evo's front shocks appear to be the super mini CVA's. We'll find out soon from somewhere I'm sure.
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Lucky you! I'm still waiting lol.
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Research shows you are not alone. One person suing is not enough, but many people suing might be enough to push for the right change. I can't or will not say if you should take on the challenge of suing them, but I wish you good luck and get well soon.
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Alrighty, I have some other decisions to make. The control arm parts trees may be in out of stock purgatory, or not a piroirty to manufacture in the near future. So my options are: Keep waiting for something to show up. Over pay and pay for pricey shipping. Buy aluminum control arms. Have someone 3d print control arms. (Someday I might buy a 3D printer.) Have the control arms cut out with a water jet, then I just need to drill the holes and round the edges. Okay, some of these ideas are getting a little expensive. I really don't want aluminum control arms and would prefer the impact absorbency of plastic, but my options are slim right now, so that may be the path I'll take. Hmm...
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A pretty well used Wild Dagger came up for sale. It definitely needs work, but I'm sure it would be a reasonable deal for the right offer. Sounds like should jump on it and make an offer, but there is one problem. I ALREADY ORDERED THE PARTS FOR THE NEW DAGGER BUILD. This just feels like a big oof, I'm already invested in the new build and have almost everything needed on order and in my inventory. That's my luck, but I can't take every deal, I think I'll still make out fine.
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That's freaking awesome! I knew the Hornet Evo parts would allow for more modding opportunities. Sweet!
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December 6th is the official release date in the USA. The hobby store I shop at still does not know when their pre-ordered shipment is coming(Mine is part of it). Lol, I'm starting to build random stuff like shocks and might build another project if I don't get mine this month. I plan on documenting a lot of the build and even finding a few parts that are cross compatible and comparing the chassis to an original vintage chassis, which I'm looking forward to because this will be the first non vintage Hornet/Hopper in my collection (That's right! I own no re-release Hornets).
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Alrighty, I have a bunch of parts on order. The WR-01 dagger build will be happening in the future. Although it's a little more than I want to spend, it's still way cheaper than buying a used truck. Really, it seems like the people on ebay, marketplace and Craigslist must be desperate for drug money or something, I'm pretty much building a new WR-01 with some upgrades and maybe custom parts for a fraction of these insane asking prices. Anyway here is what I have spent so far. Some stuff I bought is not just for the dagger build, but I will tally everything up in the end. To save money, I will use parts I already have in my inventory which are: 1x Robinson Racing .06 mod 18t pinion gear. 3x 5mm Aluminum tubes that can be cut into multiple pieces. 2x Matching set of 540 Johnson motors. 4x Mini CVA shocks 4x Traxxas long shocks still new in the package. A really big sheet of 3mm ABS for many projects. Loads of self tapping and machine thread screws. Plenty of bearings. Plenty of metal gear servos. Two Futaba S-Fhss 2.4Ghz receivers and other old but good AM 75Mhz and FM 75Mhz radios. Two dual motor MSC's. Lol, I will pick up another Hobbywing 880 ESC. I should have HPI or RPM chrome 2.2 truck wheels somewhere.(I think the offset is fine.) I do have a few bodies I can use temporarily until I find something else. Stay tuned!
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Gee I sure picked the wrong time to plan this out, lol. I have to prep for Christmas and I'm already treating myself to the Hornet Evo, and now thinking about throwing a couple hundred bucks on a monster truck build. Am I crazy? Did I get brain damage from my brain surgery? This really does not seem necessary right now, but I also feel that I'm procrastinating like I did in the past. You know... well... hmm... Ok, let's do this! I have a vision! We'll see... I might just use a body I have temporarily.
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I don't think all of them actually have it in stock. I have an idea, but I would need to jump on it quick. One person in the USA has a chassis half in stock. Using the chassis half as a template, I can make two chassis plates out of 3mm ABS. That just leaves me searching for the control arm C parts sprues #0005688. I could use aluminum arms with TL01 bumpers or maybe the bumpers from the GF-02, but I really don't like using metal suspension arms for this application as they don't absorb impacts well and transfer the shock to the next weakest link. Finding original control arms is proving to be a big challenge right now, so I wonder if I can substitute or retro fit something else. If anyone has the measurement of the length hole to hole that would be greatly appreciated.
