Kyosho Scorpion 2014 build

[Zac_F]

I made a spur of the moment decision when I seen Kyosho re-re'd the Scorpion and fell in love with it - Got it from RPP hobby + a can of PS-6 Tamiya Yellow for $210 shipped!

Plan for it is - Traxxas XL2.5 ESC, vintage Trinity Speed Gems 2 17T or 19T brushed motor, and a lipo - oh and a semi box art paint/decal job - I only plan to upgrade a few things - Alloy servo arm, RC4WD threaded links for steering links, and the electronics MAYBE some vintage Prolines!

(this isn't the one I built LOL)

 

[Zac_F]

Well got the solid links ordered! - I ordered 3x6x10mm spacers for the tie rods and front upper links - and a 140mm/33mm links for the longest - will be shimming with m3 flat washers to the as per directions dimensions

I'll be using the stock Kyosho rod ends and links in the front (slide spacers over stock links)and I plan to use a Traxxas 2070 servo so the added weight shouldn't be much of a issue..

 

[Zac_F]

Well one more small order made -

TBG stock Scorpion lexan rear wing
Traxxas 2070 servo
Axial 7.5mm x 1.5mm O rings
Tamiya ORV rear drive shaft boots

(going to attempt to put the ORV axle boots on the Kyosho shafts with the O rings to hold them on the big end and shock O rings to hold them on the small end)

This is the final order til I get paid after the 15th - then a LED kit, light buckets, tires, maybe a few other small pieces

 

[Zac_F]

Got the kit and my RC4WD order! I decided to assemble the main chassis with the rear shock tower screwed to it and paint it semi gloss black to match the plastic roll bar.. I'll post pics tonight or tomorrow after work!

 

[Zac_F]

Well got a lot done today! - the whole front end is done - I'm waiting on the ORV shaft boots from CRP - should be here tomorrow

I am going to re-order my links as I don't like the look of the washers as spacers - on to the pics!

The kit!


chassis painted and final assembled


Gear box assembled and motor mocked up


Installing cut down Pro-line foam in the front tires


Cleaning the Trinity Speed Gems 2 17T single motor.. trued/cleaned the com and also added new AE serrated brushes


Setting up the steering


As it sits now - need the ORV boots, AA batteries, and some distilled water to break in the motor