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XR311 (2000 re-release) Build

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Hi guys

My first "real" post here, will show you the build of my XR311

I'll show the number of the build description

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then the loose parts

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and finally a few pictures of the build part

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step_01_04.jpg

Hope you like this approach :)

Tom

www.mp44.nl

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You're welcome

here step 2

I tried to find flanged ball bearings (5x10x3) for this, but Tamiya doesn't have them (at least I haven't found them......)

Instructions step 2

step_02_small.jpg

The parts

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and the assembly

step_02_02.jpg

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Tom

www.mp44.nl

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Rcbearings.co.uk should be able to get the correct flanged bearings for you.

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Great Thread with excellent - almost studio quality photos . I'd forgotten just what a simple chassis design this is . In its own way a piece of art IMO

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Thanks !!

Indeed, I think the chassis design is pretty good and sturdy.... as for the photo's, I'll do my best, but with the current conditions (winter coming) it is difficult to get some good lighting... and I don't have a studio ;) so I try to get it right with the white balance.....
In the mean time I ordered some ball bearings to replace the messing 1150 and 850 types that come with the kit
And here step 5
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with parts (and sub-constructions)
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step_05_02.jpg
and the result
step_05_03.jpg
step_05_04.jpg
Tom

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Just received my ball bearings" from Hong Kong, so i can make some progress

Here step 6, front suspension almost finished
step_06_small.jpg
the parts
step_06_01.jpg
and assembled
step_06_02.jpg
step_06_03.jpg
step_06_04.jpg
step_06_05.jpg
Tom

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Like I said, I received the ball bearings from Hong Kong
Total cost was 9,50 euro
stellamodels.jpg

so , lets go on with step 8

step_08_small.jpg
and the parts
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the difference between the normal 1150 and the new one
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and assembled.....
step_08_03.jpg
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Tom
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Step 9

The Gearbox assembly

step_09_small.jpg
The parts (I put up the new 1150 bearings on the photo)
step_09_01.jpg
and the result from different angles
step_09_02.jpg
step_09_03.jpg
step_09_04.jpg
Tom

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And we continue with step 10

step_10_small.jpg
The parts (here the bearrings (BM2 / 850) are also replaced with "real" ones
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and the result
step_10_02.jpg
step_10_03.jpg
step_10_04.jpg
step_10_05.jpg
Tom

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Ah yes, it's up and running now.... anyone want me to finish this report here ?? (I admit that I forgot.... :ph34r: )

Tom

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I'd love to see it finished too, always been intrigued by these models. I know it's easy to feel disenchanted when people don't comment on a thread, but rest assured I'll be reading!

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Me too! I'm still tempted to pick up one of these weird things if the prices stay good...

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[...]

There doesn't seem to be much love for build threads on this forum.

I do believe that depends on 1) the model that's being build and 2) the mods and/or ideas that might be of use to other TCers.

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I also would love to watch. I have to admit that I do read and fail to reply. Just because you don't get a reply doesn't mean you shouldn't post. Trust me I have had many threads started by me and responded to only by me. Post because you want to (though seriously, I do want you to).

... and 3) the member who's doing the building... There is somewhat of a clique on this forum, as there is on many others.

However this thread is not the place to discuss such things.

Dorvack.

Really? Glad I haven't noticed. I'm on a ton of forums and I have no time to care how popular or derided (the second is more accurate) that I am. Cliques are lame.

Comense the build...and like mongoose said, the action shots!!

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Hi Guys

Well, at least there is interest, and that motivates me enough to continue :)

So let's continue with step 12

The RS 540 motor
step_12_small.jpg
The parts
step_12_01.jpg
And I made some pictures, but the lighting was totally wrong, so this is actually the picture of part 13......
step_12_02.jpg
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And I'll continue with 13 right away....

step_13_small.jpg
The parts (lets start with Gear B,
step_13_01.jpg
step_13_02.jpg
and the result..... sorry for the bad picture, don't look at it too long or else you're gonna be sick :wacko:
step_13_03.jpg
and like I said with step 12, the same picture
step_12_02.jpg
Tom
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Thanks for continuing the thread. I am looking forward to the next update!

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Yes thank you for continuing, I remember reading the start, and always been intrigued by the torsion bar setup that people said always broke on the original.

It is an interesting model, and the price is good. Suprised not to see more of them. :)

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