tecnica2001 196 Posted June 8, 2019 So after many years of planning and doing absolutely nothing, I decided to finally sit down and make this a reality, assuming that all the parts work together😂 I’m starting with this: Tamiya King Hauler drop axle that I’ll be 4 linking.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 8, 2019 I had these RC4WD King Shocks from a previous build, they might be a tad too long, but I’ll make them work. The Shock and link mount is from a steering knuckle for a Tamiya Fox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 10, 2019 Some more parts arrived today as an early Fathers Day Gift from my daughters.... GMade R1 chassis and SCX10 rails.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 11, 2019 Where we stand at the moment, the rails mated to the R1 cage almost perfectly, the only problem Is the body....I might have to hack the cage to make it fit the body better. I also have to bring the rear axle in a bit more to get the wheelbase right😉 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 12, 2019 A sneak peak of the body on.... 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 14, 2019 Here are a couple of shots of the rear, to hold you guys over.... mounted the front SCX10 aluminum shock loops. mounted the stealth magnetic body mount Waiting on: front axle truss low profile steering servo and horn rare earth magnets to mount the rear of the body motor pinion and cover.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 14, 2019 Starlord will be joining the fun and he already ordered his Recaro racing seat....😁 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwistedxSlayer 1290 Posted June 14, 2019 Like the look of this 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted June 14, 2019 Hi Technica' - the way you've got your front axle set up looks like it works well with the length of shocks/upper mount on the cage for the ride-height, however, you might want to consider flipping the axle upside down so it is more like a portal if you see what I mean? - that would give you more under-axle clearance at the front if this is going to be modelled on a 2WD race truck? This is what I did with my HiLux build (above) - albeit on leaf-springs of course... but I'd have thought it would also work with your radius-arm/coil-over set-up too? Jenny x 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 15, 2019 2 hours ago, JennyMo said: Hi Technica' - the way you've got your front axle set up looks like it works well with the length of shocks/upper mount on the cage for the ride-height, however, you might want to consider flipping the axle upside down so it is more like a portal if you see what I mean? - that would give you more under-axle clearance at the front if this is going to be modelled on a 2WD race truck? This is what I did with my HiLux build (above) - albeit on leaf-springs of course... but I'd have thought it would also work with your radius-arm/coil-over set-up too? Jenny x Thanks for the suggestion, the only thing is that I ordered an axle truss similar to the one pictured below that I was planning on bolting onto the top of it, but I’m gonna take a look at it again and see if I can re-work it😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 15, 2019 Starlord sits in his final sitting position, I also mounted the Stealth Magnetic body mount... Aluminum SCX10 shock towers. I cut out the headlights from the grille in order to accept a set of Ampro headlight buckets... and it’s already sporting the Ampro grille insert... Rear shot with seat installed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolRC1 983 Posted June 15, 2019 Really like where this is going -nice work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 16, 2019 So instead of waiting for the SCX10 axle truss, I decided to make my own out of spare parts, and here’s what I’ve come up with.... The wheelbase is set, shock positions are set, and pattern tray is set....need to make up a radio/esc box..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted June 16, 2019 That has worked really well, i’m interested in seeing this one progress as it’s in a similar vein to something i have planned for the future. Also, i love the Recaros, where did you get them? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 16, 2019 38 minutes ago, Kevin_Mc said: That has worked really well, i’m interested in seeing this one progress as it’s in a similar vein to something i have planned for the future. Also, i love the Recaros, where did you get them? Thanks, I got them from eBay.....they’re Recaro cell phone holders....👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted June 16, 2019 Good job! The truck and chassis looks fantastic. It is also good to see you're using the Grasshopper's rear axle on your build. That must be one of the best things ever made by Tamiya, that transmission just doesn't get the recognition it deserves. So here I am tipping my hat to a mighty fine job! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 17, 2019 Added lights to the grill, I will save the Ampro Light buckets for another build, these will do for this build, still need to paint the bottom lense with orange paint... I didn't like the angle of the shocks before, so I added this shock mount from an STRC SCX10 lift kit, which gave me a 4th hole to mount the shock on, thus giving it a better angle. the rear is a little higher than the front, due to the battery placement, once I get all the electronics mounted in the back, it'll even out.....Starlord sits a little low on this rig, but he's a low rider, he wouldn't have it any other way, "The customer is always right" I don't know why he had to bring his Quad Blaster, but there it is, along with his chain link steering wheel... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 19, 2019 Started wiring the lighting, still need to make brake lights and a light bar....btw, don’t mind the mess.....wiring is always messy🤪 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted June 19, 2019 Nice! I still think your man needs a seat-cushion though! Jx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 19, 2019 2 hours ago, JennyMo said: Nice! I still think your man needs a seat-cushion though! Jx I agree, I’ll get on it immediately👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 21, 2019 I got my rare earth magnets in the mail and mounted up the body....on the chassis side is screwed on and on the body side it’s shoe goo’ed on....had to glue on a little piece of plastic in between the magnets to make it easier to take apart, but I can pick up the truck by the body and they hold.... Here's an underbelly view of this hot mess of a truck....you can see how the Magnet Mounts extend to the body mounted magnets....I also mounted a low profile servo and aluminum horn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 23, 2019 Almost there..... Made a styrene half drop bed, and a box to mount the esc on and hid the light bar wires behind it. Mounted a leftover Axial receiver box. Gave Starlord a Raise.....thanks JennyMo for the suggestion👍. Made the light bar out of square aluminum tubing and Tamiya fake lamps, which were modded to accept leds, some lamp grills and Hi-lift 350 yellow lenses.... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 24, 2019 Here's a small running video.....This thing is pretty fun, needs a diff locker thought and maybe stiffen up the front suspension https://youtu.be/mbmPrlXOQMk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyMo 3526 Posted June 24, 2019 9 hours ago, tecnica2001 said: Here's a small running video.....This thing is pretty fun, needs a diff locker thought and maybe stiffen up the front suspension https://youtu.be/mbmPrlXOQMk Hee hee - looks great! The soft/lurching front end is actually pretty authentic - but yes, I imagine if you were to lock the rear diff up you might want to tweak the front suspension too as otherwise it could potentially catch and roll more easily? Needs stickers now! Jenny x 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecnica2001 196 Posted June 24, 2019 44 minutes ago, JennyMo said: Hee hee - looks great! The soft/lurching front end is actually pretty authentic - but yes, I imagine if you were to lock the rear diff up you might want to tweak the front suspension too as otherwise it could potentially catch and roll more easily? Needs stickers now! Jenny x Thanks👍 Oh yeah, needs painting first and some sponsor stickers for sure....oh, some tail lights as well😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
