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Supreme Reign
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Those Cox Scorpions are A-MAZE-ING!!
Arcocustom
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Arco Custom Performance
@TXT-2.0
Thanks Tom. Speaking of new stuff...
@Supreme Reign
Thank you for the kind words there sir. I recently added a set of rails to the top of the shelf to display most of the vintage buggies. Keeps the tires from getting flat spots. ;-)
@rocpede4x4
Got the first update on the latest Monster...
@TXT-2.0
Thanks Tom. Speaking of new stuff...
@Supreme Reign
Thank you for the kind words there sir. I recently added a set of rails to the top of the shelf to display most of the vintage buggies. Keeps the tires from getting flat spots. ;-)
@rocpede4x4
Got the first update on the latest Monster...
The TXT-1 axles have been taken apart cleaned up and will be rebuilt with all new gears.
Chassis has been torn down and a new chassis is en route.
Going to reuse the old links so they have been stripped, sanded, and polished.
Hope to bring this TXT-1 up to the same standard as the other two shaft driven,
straight axle trucks that have recently been built.
Thanks for taking a look. - Arco
Chassis has been torn down and a new chassis is en route.
Going to reuse the old links so they have been stripped, sanded, and polished.
Hope to bring this TXT-1 up to the same standard as the other two shaft driven,
straight axle trucks that have recently been built.
Thanks for taking a look. - Arco
Arcocustom
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Installing a Level 3 "Dual Motor Mount" onto an Axial AX-10 transmission.
Removed the stock motor mount and 19 turn double 550 motor and
replaced them with a level 3 Dual motor Mount and dual 23 turn Single 550 motors.
The Red JST plug attatched to the top motor is for a sensor that goes to the headlight kit that has also been installed.
Now the only way to fit the transmission back inside the roll cage on the Wreckluse is to do it with the top engine unbolted.
Removed the stock motor mount and 19 turn double 550 motor and
replaced them with a level 3 Dual motor Mount and dual 23 turn Single 550 motors.
The Red JST plug attatched to the top motor is for a sensor that goes to the headlight kit that has also been installed.
Now the only way to fit the transmission back inside the roll cage on the Wreckluse is to do it with the top engine unbolted.
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Arcocustom
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Installed a light bar from Fastlane onto the custom aluminum roof panel.
Used a servo grommet to keep the wires from chafing where they passed through the roof panel.
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The Wreckluse has a few new upgrades now. Thanks for taking a look. - Arco
rocpede4x4
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The dual motors in the Wreckluse should haul now. That is really sweet Arco.
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Arcocustom
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@rocpede4x4
Thanks. Yeah, it has plenty of go now... almost too much.
I forgot to mention that the Axial transmission rotates in the opposite direction as the the Tamiya axles. You can flip the axles up-side-down to fix this, but I already had everything built, so I rotated both of the endbells on the motors 180 degrees to reverse their polarity and rotation. The motors also have been converted to P-94 brush hoods with diagonal slotted, high silver, dual shunt brushes, and custom heavy springs to increase their drag brake.
Thanks. Yeah, it has plenty of go now... almost too much.
I forgot to mention that the Axial transmission rotates in the opposite direction as the the Tamiya axles. You can flip the axles up-side-down to fix this, but I already had everything built, so I rotated both of the endbells on the motors 180 degrees to reverse their polarity and rotation. The motors also have been converted to P-94 brush hoods with diagonal slotted, high silver, dual shunt brushes, and custom heavy springs to increase their drag brake.
Arcocustom
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Customized TXT-1
Package arrived from Tamiya USA yesterday.
TXT-1 Lightweight Chassis ITEM#53520
TXT-1 Aluminum battery holder ITEM#53516
TXT-2 A Parts Bag ITEM#19402503, Gear Bag ITEM#19335321, A Parts ITEM#1005759,
& 540-J Motor ITEM#53689 (2pcs.)
TXT-2 C Parts ITEM#19000489
TXT-2 Ball Bearing Set (36 pcs.)
(16) - 12x6mm
(6) - 11x6mm
(10) - 11x5mm
(4) - 8x5mm
TXT-1 Lightweight Chassis ITEM#53520
TXT-1 Aluminum battery holder ITEM#53516
TXT-2 A Parts Bag ITEM#19402503, Gear Bag ITEM#19335321, A Parts ITEM#1005759,
& 540-J Motor ITEM#53689 (2pcs.)
TXT-2 C Parts ITEM#19000489
TXT-2 Ball Bearing Set (36 pcs.)
(16) - 12x6mm
(6) - 11x6mm
(10) - 11x5mm
(4) - 8x5mm
Arcocustom
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540-J motor break-in.
TXT-2 transmission assembly.
TXT-2 transmission assembly.
Arcocustom
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TXT-1 chassis assembly.
Rear axle assembly.
Rear axle assembly.
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rocpede4x4
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I have a Q. Arco. Why are you running dual shocks per cantilever arm? The rebuild is looking great and I really like the Tamiya light weight chassis?
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Arcocustom
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Bigfoot 8, 9, & 11 cantilever suspensions
@rocpede4x4
Thanks. I always liked that chassis too. Finally had to have one. As for the dual shocks... well, I had 8 of them left-over from the AGRIOS build and I wanted to be different I guess.
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@rocpede4x4
Thanks. I always liked that chassis too. Finally had to have one. As for the dual shocks... well, I had 8 of them left-over from the AGRIOS build and I wanted to be different I guess.
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Arcocustom
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TXT-1 **UPDATE** Completed Drivetrain & Suspension Set-up
TXT-1 rear axle install, rear driveshaft install, front axle assembly, steering servo installation, front axle installation, & driveline completion.
Thanks for taking a look. - Arco
Thanks for taking a look. - Arco
Arcocustom
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**update**
I did not even think about weighing the chassis rails but I'm pretty sure they are the lightest of the 3 versions that have been released by Tamiya. I searched and searched but I could not find a listed weight for #53520 anywhere. I did find a comparison photo similar to what appears on the plackard.
TAMIYA- Clod Buster Wheels (2) Part #0555026
IMEX Clod Buster Truck Pull Tires (2) Part #7595
RC4WD - Mini 12mm Wheel Widener (4) Part #Z-S0407
RC4WD - 1x 15mm/0.59inch Barrel Nut Part #Z-S0411
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Thanks.Your builds are always the veritable eye candy
Hey Arco, I don't suppose you know the difference in (or) weight of that TXT-1 lightweight chassis against a stock TXT-1 chassis?
I did not even think about weighing the chassis rails but I'm pretty sure they are the lightest of the 3 versions that have been released by Tamiya. I searched and searched but I could not find a listed weight for #53520 anywhere. I did find a comparison photo similar to what appears on the plackard.
Thank you. Glad you like what has been built so far.
TAMIYA- Clod Buster Wheels (2) Part #0555026
IMEX Clod Buster Truck Pull Tires (2) Part #7595
RC4WD - Mini 12mm Wheel Widener (4) Part #Z-S0407
RC4WD - 1x 15mm/0.59inch Barrel Nut Part #Z-S0411
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Arcocustom
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Two-Wheel-Drive Buggy **UPDATE**
TAMIYA WILD ONE HOP-UPS
CRP - #1602 REAR ADJUSTABLE COIL-OVERS
EPIC - 1991 ROAR approved 27 TURN SPEC MOTOR
NOVAK - #1800 610 HRV Reversible Speed Control
ROGUE ELEMENTS - 4mm front thread & 8/32 rear thread alloy wheel knockoffs
SEES - #1520 Kyosho 2.1 FRONT WHEELS
Tamiya - #9805049 - RC Rear Tires: 58441 (BUGGY CHAMP) - 2pcs
Tamiya - #9005073 - RC F/R Parts Bag: 58441 (BUGGY CHAMP)
THORP - #4509 Rear Axles w/nuts for Tamiya BF, MB, Brat, Frog
THORP - #4510 Dog Bones for Tamiya BF, MB, Brat, Frog
THORP - #4550 Differential for Blackfoot, Monster Beetle, Hotshot, Supershot, Boomerang, Big Wig, Super Sabre (w/slotted universals)
Pargu 2000 - 1.75 Alloy Rear Wheel Covers (TAMIYA BUGGY CHAMP)
Parma - #13231 WILD ONE Rear Anti Roll Bar With Mounts
... also bult one of those RC-10 Classic kit's... customized of course.
Thanks for taking a look. - Arco
Welp, I went and picked-up a couple of the Associated RC-10 "Classic" (part #6001) kits back in October...
... and I finally found a new set of rear tires that came on the (Item#58036) Audi Quattro Rally, (Item#58037) Opel Ascona 400, and the (Item#58040) Lancia Rally to mount onto the rear of the Sand Scorpion.
Also picked up a pair of Thorp Dirt Burners "Side Rails" (part #4416) and mounted them onto the SS...
... and scored some new RCH wheel covers (part #210-R 1.75 fronts & part #121-R 1.5 rears) for a future project...???
Tinkered with the vintage Wild One a little bit more as well...
... and I finally found a new set of rear tires that came on the (Item#58036) Audi Quattro Rally, (Item#58037) Opel Ascona 400, and the (Item#58040) Lancia Rally to mount onto the rear of the Sand Scorpion.
Also picked up a pair of Thorp Dirt Burners "Side Rails" (part #4416) and mounted them onto the SS...
... and scored some new RCH wheel covers (part #210-R 1.75 fronts & part #121-R 1.5 rears) for a future project...???
Tinkered with the vintage Wild One a little bit more as well...
TAMIYA WILD ONE HOP-UPS
CRP - #1602 REAR ADJUSTABLE COIL-OVERS
(FROG, WILD ONE)
CRP - #1609 STEERING KIT(WILD ONE, FAST ATTACK)
CRP - #1621 FRONT STEERING ARMS - PR. (GRASSHOPPER, WILD ONE, HONET, FALCON, STRIKER, LUNCH BOX, ROAD WIZARD)
CRP - #3040 FRONT BUMPER (GRASSHOPPER, HORNET)
CRP - #5140-R STAINLESS REAR WHEEL BOLT SET (SAND SCORCHER, SUPERCHAMP, ROUGH RIDER, GRASSHOPPER, HORNET, FROG)
CRP - #BK58058 12pc SEALED BALL BEARING SET (WILD ONE, FAST ATTACK, FOX, BLACKFOOT, MONSTER BEETLE, MUD BLASTER, BUSH DEVIL, SUPER BLACKFOOT, KING BLACKFOOT)
EPIC - 1991 ROAR approved 27 TURN SPEC MOTOR
NOVAK - #1800 610 HRV Reversible Speed Control
ROGUE ELEMENTS - 4mm front thread & 8/32 rear thread alloy wheel knockoffs
SEES - #1520 Kyosho 2.1 FRONT WHEELS
Tamiya - #9805049 - RC Rear Tires: 58441 (BUGGY CHAMP) - 2pcs
Tamiya - #9005073 - RC F/R Parts Bag: 58441 (BUGGY CHAMP)
THORP - #4509 Rear Axles w/nuts for Tamiya BF, MB, Brat, Frog
THORP - #4510 Dog Bones for Tamiya BF, MB, Brat, Frog
THORP - #4550 Differential for Blackfoot, Monster Beetle, Hotshot, Supershot, Boomerang, Big Wig, Super Sabre (w/slotted universals)
Pargu 2000 - 1.75 Alloy Rear Wheel Covers (TAMIYA BUGGY CHAMP)
Parma - #13231 WILD ONE Rear Anti Roll Bar With Mounts
... also bult one of those RC-10 Classic kit's... customized of course.
Thanks for taking a look. - Arco
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kevinatfms
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simply breathtaking. great job! hod do you like those classic rc10 buggies? i have always wondered how they handled.
deejaebozo
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Just had a question about the barrel nut you used on the TXT build. THe one that comes with the widener is too long?? I wanted to use those on a clodbuster and didn't want to have to use a bunch of washers to take up the extra space. thanks