1/10 Scale VX RC-Crawler

[ZEUS]

It has been a while since I have posted an update.

I have been toying with the idea of cutting up an RC nitro engine block to use as a scale-appearing trans for a while.
I'm not sure I am going to keep it or come up with something better yet.


My new axles are freaking awesome! Made of machined aluminum. These axles are 4 mm more narrow than the TLT axles I was mocking up with. Perfect!
All others out there were too wide but these cost $300 for the pair! So because of that, I had to buy jack stands!


The most scale-appearing shocks I could find were these King units! 80mm in the front & 70 mm in the rear.
Not a lot of flex available in these lengths but I think I am fine with it. The Brembo brakes I ordered fit for pics but will not work for operation...


Here Pocco checks clearances & starts to devise a plan of attack to get the brakes to mount up right.


Nice fit, aye?!


I loaded up the chassis with enough items to gauge finished-project weight to see how things were working out...




You can see here how I modified the rotors & calipers on the left - stock on the right. The rears will require a custom mount for the caliper though.


I have ended up buying a few "little things" while out-&-about, just for fun! Not sure I have the drive to create a diorama but it is fun to acquire these little doodads!
Also picked up a few items I figured were about to go on back-order or have hit discontinued status.

[nfpgasmask]

Dude, looks awesome. I am digging the photos too! Maybe you will have it done come October? I am going to try and have my D90 completed soon. It would be nice if we had a couple to play with during a camping trip!

Bart

[ZEUS]

Gracias, Amigo. I need to get off my butt & get to fabbin! I have hit that stage where most of the acquisition is behind me. Still need a motor, ESC, & waterproof servo. I think I have the bulk of everything else. Next step is to weld the frame back together & start creating steel crossmembers.

[Ldub]

Nice work Dude......

And tell that skank Pocco to quit put'n ketchup & laundry soap on her corn flakes...

[ZEUS]

Dub, Pocco has been having trouble adjusting to American food so she tries some jacked-up stuff!
Plus, she drinks too much & doesn't realize what she is doing half the time.

We decided to step up the presentation level of the build process!
...aaannnddd Pocco wanted her own room.



As you can see, my 1951 Erector set is finally being put to good use!





100 bucks plus in foam board, glue, tape, zip-ties, & lighting got me here. There is, of course, some detail work still needed.

[Ldub]

AWESOME Dude...

LVE'n tha new shop !

Don't go too far down tha rabbit hole, & become a mini you.

Even though it would seem like fun to whirrrrr (motor, not engine) off into tha sunset with that skank Pocco...

We need you too much in this world...

[nfpgasmask]

Looks awesome. KMFDM FTW!

Bart

[HuzpazA]

ZEUS, get ahold of me eh? i talked with u a little on fb awhile back but ive been so busy lately and havent had a chance to get anything done. i have two scx10's (dingo and rubicon) that i want to transform into VX's and would like a bit of guidance along the way.. that or maybe u could do it for me if the price iz right =)

[ZEUS]

"havent had a chance to get anything done." Story of my life! I am in the middle of a move out of state so I will not be working on this for a few months. I do aim to reproduce a few bodies at some point but like I was telling you before - this body is pretty small for an SCX setup. As you can see, I cut out 2" from the frame & my links are a bit shorter. I am not sure how much you can narrow Axial axles but unless you are going to do a VX Megatruck they are just too wide. I'd be happy to help answer questions & offer advice tho for sure. My inbox here will be full until I can upgrade to supporting member status but feel free to message me on FB...