ChrisRx718 4470 Posted November 1, 2015 That 540 looks small in your pictures. Looking forward to the next step.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted November 2, 2015 Thanks guys, let's continue then with step 14 The torsion bar setup This is also the biggest improvement on the original XR311 / Cheetah design The old ones were plastic torsion bars which had the tendency to break, so they were replaced by metal ones (part BP-2) step 14 !! The parts and the result Didn't put tension on it yet, otherwise the legs will be in the upper position Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted November 2, 2015 And let's get on with 15 right away, the rear suspension Same set of parts as step 14 And put together, it almost doesn't fit anymore on my A3 cutting mat..... Tom 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted November 2, 2015 That suspension certainly is a characteristic huh. When you said torsion bar it immediately made me think of how they work on 1:1 cars, with independent bars running parallel with the axle and independent dampers. I have owned 4 different Peugeot 306s over time (for my sins) and replacing the rear torsion beam is a job I hope never to have to repeat! I've always wondered if the same setup could be replicated on an RC and whether it would work. Given the skill I'd love to redevelop the rear end of my FF02 to mimic a torsion beam... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted November 6, 2015 Yup, indeed, the suspension system is very typical for the XR311 / Cheetah design..... and I must say it works quite well anyway, lets get on with step 16 Step 16, the tyres the parts (this sprue times 2 of course) and the tyres (total x 4 of course) The rims have been painted in the correct colour takes some effort to put the middle piece in the tyre and the endresult.... the rims don't have to be glued, because they will be held together by the screws Tom 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted November 6, 2015 And step 17 The chassis is nearing its completion parts for fixing the chassis later on and the tyres with 5 screws each and completed (upper view) sort of sideview Tom 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeekelemental 528 Posted November 6, 2015 Very clean thread and very clean build, I like it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted November 8, 2015 Glad to see that it is read So lets go on with step 18, the front underguard.... something that I will definately need with my driving skills The parts and mounted Like I said, I don't find it very appealing on the model, but i will mount it, to minimize damage when driving it Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted November 8, 2015 Agree, bumper looks almost like an afterthought, but probably a necessary evil! How will you decorate the body? Boxart? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted November 8, 2015 It looks very long. What scale would you say it is? (I have seen it advertised as both 1/10 and 1/12.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted November 10, 2015 The scale of the Vehicle is 1/12 !, and yes, I will refer to the boxart... (just the way I ike it ) Lets get on with step 19 Step 19 ???? yeah, well not reaaly a build step More like testing th transmitterand receiver..... I will be using an Acoms transmitter, with a Tamiya TRU-02 receiver, a TEU-104BK Speed controller, and for now a Futaba S3003 servo And the parts.... thank God it all works fine Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted November 10, 2015 And the installation in Step 20 The servo arm And how it looks like put together!!! ready to run !! Tom 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrdetailing 1241 Posted November 10, 2015 Tom What a fantisic build.. Simple and precise.. I must get one of these soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skottoman 306 Posted November 11, 2015 Looking forward to seeing the body painted up! Lovely chassis... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaMa666 6 Posted November 11, 2015 Nice build, thanks for sharing. I have to build mine soon.... Do you pant the body like the original one? Marcel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks !! Yep, will paint the body like the original ! I forgot to put in step 21, But I guess you understand that I really did this Tom 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted November 15, 2015 Here Step 22, the adjustment of the torsion bars, Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted November 15, 2015 And to complete the chassis, step 23 with the parts..... And the end result of the chassis just a few more detail pictures Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted November 17, 2015 Finaly, lets get on with the body Step 24 (It's about time isn't it here the body parts and the small parts that need to be mounted... you have to cut the wire mesh yourself Mounted and painted Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted November 17, 2015 Looks like you are making good progress! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted November 22, 2015 And lets get on with 25 The parts Jerry cans The trunk rear bumper front bumper Perhaps you can see that the racks are mounted in a way that they are not straight.... I didn't think this was very nice So I cut the rack. Mounted this loose And afterwards munted this in an angle of 90 degrees ! Looks a lot better to be honest And the end result. I also took the liberty of changing the pins on one Jerry can, Otherwise they are mounted in the same way, I like the look of this better Also the hook is not mounted yet... I'm still looking for a small chain for this..... Unfortunately no hobby store in the neighbourhood.... Any chance anyone got something lying around ???? Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pintopower 1456 Posted November 25, 2015 What an odd chassis. I really want to know how this runs. It is a seriously cool car. What about scale? As I recal it is on the small side. Do you have a more mainstream car to put along side it for comparison? I really kind of want one now.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s2-g2 432 Posted November 25, 2015 Really like your step-by-step details. Makes me want one of these! Thanks for all the time and detail you put into documenting this. Since my experience with Tamiya (and other) RC models is pretty limited at this point, this is an awesome way to see what other fish are out in the Tamiya pond and how they work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted December 15, 2015 Scale is 1/12.... and unfortunately this is my only ine... so nothing to compare it to.... Anyway time to get on with the show Here step 26 Not more then putting the parts of the previous steps together. As you can see I put the right Jerry Can the other way around... just liked it more this way Tom 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp44_tom 45 Posted December 15, 2015 And step 27 let's get on with the body... it's pretty fragile, so I hope I don't destoy the car with the first test runs Parts The back part mounted and inforced with some evergreen strips..... and detailling the dashboard looks pretty good if you ask me the fuel lid I presume and an overview of the upper body mounted and painted.... Tom 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites