Dakratfink 967 Posted February 28, 2021 So I’m Patiently awaiting my Fast Eddy Bearing set for my Dual Rider trike so I can’t start assembly yet but parts and pieces are trickling in. While waiting I decided to assemble and paint the rider figure. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 967 Posted February 28, 2021 I also started masking and spraying the body So far, I’m planning on mostly stock build except full ball bearings and a 3800mah 2s Lipo power. I have a spare TBLE-02 around that I plan to put a dean’s plug on for the Lipo. I’m gonna run it on the stock motor at first to see how I like it and get used to the thing and then throw in either the 370 Sport Tuned or the La Trax 7575x 370 and a metal pinion. Suppose I’ll add hop-ups “as needed” after that. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 967 Posted February 28, 2021 Fitted deans plug to a TBLE-02 I have. Bench checked all the electronics and broke in the tiny little 370 motor. Part of me is already looking forward to getting a hotter motor and some upgrades but I promised myself I would try it out stock ( plus bearings and Lipo ) first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@mes 2326 Posted February 28, 2021 These are fun, self-righting is a real plus! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 967 Posted March 2, 2021 On 2/28/2021 at 4:46 PM, J@mes said: These are fun, self-righting is a real plus! They look like a lot of fun. I think I’m going to run mine mostly stock when I finish the build and gradually upgrade the drivetrain for more punch. I’m already eyeballing the LaTrax7575x 370 motor , which means I will have to get a standard 26t pinion to replace the press on one. I guess I’ll see from there what hop-up are “needed” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 967 Posted March 2, 2021 I got the drivetrain assembled last night. went together really smoothly with only 2 small hiccups that I caught before they became disastrous. Both involved pressed fittings. First, on the dog bone axles . I test fitted them to assure the correct fit before pressing them all the way and applying a drop of CA glue . First one went together swimmingly. The Second “stuck” othout going to the correct depth and I already had glue on it . Fight apply a bit of acetone, gently pry it apart then reassemble to the correct length. Then I applied a thin drop of CA . Let it dry and set them aside. Second issue was I started to press the pressed pinion on before I realized I did not have the motor mount in place. I quickly, carefully pried it back off and reassembled everything correctly, no harm done. Overall this gearbox is smooth with just a light dab of Tamiya grease on all the gears. Looking forward to the rest of the assembly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakratfink 967 Posted March 3, 2021 Servo tested and fitted. Attaching sub frames together. Yes, that IS a worn out Hornet tyre used as a work stand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites