Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 Received my Capo Jeep. Going to start it tomorrow. For now heres some unboxing pics. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...cbbaa44386.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...26dc26d5ad.jpg Engerish much? http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...a21d0a6f28.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...32d2e7d379.jpg The body pieces are all cast aluminum http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...a3efd2a25a.jpg The most scale looking shocks i have seen to date, 8mm bodies. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...c08daadda5.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...fe4fb2ba75.jpg The wheels really are a work of art, very impressed with them. Btw mods, these are larger then 2.2 but I didnt know where else to stick this thread. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...db65d6c033.jpg Lots of cool parts in the bottom of the box! Radiator, hardened steel helical gears, etc. cant wait to get started. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...b4d540a7f1.jpg A look inside the axles and the diff locking mechanism. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...0d44fbedc4.jpg |
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 This looks interesting. I'm interested to see how it looks when finished. |
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 I just saw one of these on rpp last night....they look very intertesting but seem a little costly... although it looks to be the most scalest truck ive seen and detail looks to be amazing |
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 Those scale looks cant be beaten but the diecast/pot metal ring gear is a bit of a worry.. This may be a lot more show than go , still cant wait to see some running vid tho ! |
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 Wow! I haven't seen one of these before but the whole thing from the wheels to the aluminium body all looks awesome, definitely gonna have to keep a close eye on this build! By the way do you mind if i ask how much one of these retails for? |
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Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 Living vicariously through this thread.... :) |
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 Very nice but way over my budget.Wish those rims were in 1.9 size for an on road car i have |
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 Got started on the build. Doesn't feel like I have much done when I sit back and look at it but there are just so many pieces its mind boggling. Started with a complete tear down of the axles to grease and thread lock all fasteners. Inside the differentials. Northkona voiced concern about them being made of pot metal but they look strikingly similar to the re-re bruiser diffs. Right down to the hardened steel planetary gears. Which have proven to hold up great on my bruiser even under brushless power. I recently took the rear axle apart and it all still looks brand new. For this reason I chose to use the same Tamiya ceramic grease in these axles. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...0a37ff1f5b.jpg Wheels are 2.8 and they look to be about the same diameter as the RC4WD mud slingers on my bruiser. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...74ed7ecf71.jpg A look inside the front axle. They use cvd's and have no 4mm nut holding on the hubs, just an e-clip. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...7f30cdafd5.jpg The first problem I encountered was with the tapping of the holes for the 6mm screws that hold on the diff cover. They weren't drilled or tapped deep enough to use a 6mm screw like the manual states. The axles came pre assembled and the screws were all sticking out 1 to 2mm. My fix was to shorten some screws. 4 of the screws that hold the diff on are short ones, the other 4 are 12mm as they secure into the 3rd member itself. Which meant I had to shorten the 14mm scale bolts I used as there aren't any in a 12mm size. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...6825f60e63.jpg Completed front axle. Scale Bolts all the way around. The link mounts are 2 pieces that are screwed together with 4 m2 screws that clamp the axle, and an m3 screw is used to key them on the axle. I forgot to slap on both calipers for the pics.. Whoops. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...5242692238.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...9112ffabcf.jpg For the rear axle I decided to fix the 6mm screw problem differently. I drilled through the case and retapped the holes to accommodate the longer screws. It will add a bit more strength as opposed to shortening the screws. I considered going back and doing the same type of fix to the front axle but it took so long just to get to this point, I wasn't about to tear down the axle again. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...638521094a.jpg Completed rear axle. The link mounts bolt on much the same as the front, this time with 4 m2 nuts though. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...46deec57f8.jpg Chassis assembly. Chassis consists of stamped steel rails and solid aluminum bars connecting them. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...249dfd1e02.jpg Lower links and the grommet and sleeve mounting method. Pretty scale. The uppers are standard ball type links. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...a9fab3137d.jpg This is where I am at with it so far. It took most the day to get to this point. All in all a great looking 5 link setup. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...80e8267b51.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...8f3fdfbff6.jpg More to follow soon. Hoping I can do more tonight. Im at the point where I need to start putting in some servos believe it or not. The steering and diff lock servos mount on the rear of the chassis. And 3 mini servos mount inside the faux motor housing. Need to hit the hobby shop. |
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 Very scale, very pricey but very cool! |
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 Those are some mighty fine looking axles you got there! :D |
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 So much excite for this kit! Thanks for the clear and numerous pictures! |
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 Most scale..most expensive.. I dig it! #thoseaxlestho #hawt :mrgreen: |
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 Awesome! Keep up with the updates thanks!!! |
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 Sorry, but if I pay that much for for a kit. I better not have to drill or tap a GD thing. To go so far, and fall that short. It is pretty frickin sweet though."thumbsup" |
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Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823 For the radio, have you considered a Flysky GT3B? With a hack mod, it can have up to 8 channels, and is cheap to purchase and setup etc. This is going to be very interesting to follow and I am looking forward to your progress. Cheers H2Micr0 |
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