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03-24-2008, 11:13 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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Well my son has got to the point were he wants to crawl at the comps and not just play go-fer. So I let him drive my GC-1 based rig at the last comp and he preceded to try and destroy a spur gear in the first 30 seconds.  After that debacle I decided to go ahead and buy another Axial kit and build another rig. I'll let him have the CG-1 after I tone down the power to something more fitting of a 7 year old. I picked up a Black Jack as I love the compact design. I've set up the links on it just like the GC-1 (actually using a GC-1 skid and link mounts)though as I love the way it crawls. I'll start w/ my build list. CHASSIS: Black Jack AXLES: AXIAL TRANNY: AXIAL TIRES: Imex Rubicons / Pro Line Badlands FOAMS: Ace's Donuts WHEELS: Ericksons RADIO: Spektrum DX3 BATTERY: Holmes Hobbies 3C Lipo MOTOR: R2J 35T Warrior ESC: Mamba Max w/ Castle BEC SERVO: Hitec 5595TG DIG SERVO Hitec 645MG SHOCKS: Losi .6 SPRINGS: Losi White/Front Losi Yellow/Rear BODY: Pro Line Rockstar As the Axial shock mounting location is lower on the axle compared to the TLT, I couldn't use the 3Racing MLST shocks that some of the guys are running. I did a little digging and found out that the Losi XXX CR front .6 shocks are just about 80mm and will work perfectly! My LHS had everything but the shock shafts I needed in stock so I swooped them up. I have some Losi .6 Titanium Nitrided shock shafts on order, when they arrive I'll finish assembling the shocks and get the rig mocked up, then I post up some more picks. Few pics of my Black Jack in it's current mock up.  Motor side after a little mod to fit the motor w/ the super narrow skid.  Close up shot of modded chassis and finished chassis height.  Good balance even w/o shocks!  Close up of skid installation.  Enjoy!  Last edited by dezfan; 03-25-2008 at 12:14 PM. |
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03-24-2008, 11:16 PM
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| ghetto fabulous newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: with your mom
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Looks good , I like your Blackjack GC-1 hybrid Last edited by yotachump; 03-24-2008 at 11:32 PM. |
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03-25-2008, 12:51 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio
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Looks good. What did you use for upper and lower links and what did you use to cut your skid? lol
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03-25-2008, 06:33 AM
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03-25-2008, 07:38 AM
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Hey Dez, that thing looks killer. I was about to buy another one to use on some axial axles since the one i got with my poulsons works so good but I might have to steal your idea, that looks sick. Great job on it | |
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03-25-2008, 09:56 AM
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| Tire&Foam Extraordinaire   Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: C.I. Compound, Tyler, Texas
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I totally understand the 7 year old and breaking stuff part dezfan. I upgraded my 6 year old son's electronics in his GC1 AX-10 and he broke his first Axial part in a matter of minutes .I'm subscribed to this thread. I am interested to see how you like the Black Jack dez. You are definitely off to great start .I wonder how many pages this thread will end up with  .
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03-25-2008, 12:04 PM
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As for the thread length, this is the AX-10 section, it will be buried in check out my Stage 2 deanodized links thread in a day or so. | |||||
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03-25-2008, 12:15 PM
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 . Most tech will go right over people's head:-(. Looking forward to see how this one runs. | |
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03-25-2008, 12:20 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN
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Nice rig dez, as always , can't wait for my kid to be a little older so he can also get into the comp mode, as of now he likes only to gun the rigs |
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03-25-2008, 12:26 PM
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| Tire&Foam Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: C.I. Compound, Tyler, Texas
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So are all four of the links that you are using for your Black Jack the standard Traxxas #5318 (102mm) just like the GC-1?
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03-25-2008, 12:41 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA
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Once again another Great Crawler... man your Cranking them out this year...  |
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03-25-2008, 01:06 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baumholder
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Nice looking rig
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03-25-2008, 01:22 PM
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03-27-2008, 09:51 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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Well made a little progress on my Black Jack. My Losi shock shafts came in so I got my shocks assembled, man these things are like butta! My center chassis clearance is about 3 1/8 right now, after I play w/ my springs if might be a bit lower. Also lengthened my rear upper links about 10mm to rotate my rear drive shaft up and out of the way a bit. Still need to install my high clearance links in the rear. Hope to get to them in a few days. I then fabricated a small shelf to mount my lipo pack on. Used some sheet brass from the LHS as the aluminum was to flexible. I then coated it w/ some spray on tool dip and slapped a couple pieces of Velcro on to hold the battery in place. I also have a Velcro strap to help and secure the lipo in place. Lipo is now mounted forward and low as well as being protected fro impacts. Picked up and mounted a set of Pro Line Badlands and a Pro Line Rockstar body. I mounted it up but I'm still playing w/ a few ideas on a paint scheme so it's still clear. Need to finish installing my electronics, paint the body and if my new dig servo shows up I'll finish up my dig. Here are a few progress pics. Ride height in the 3 inch range.  Maditory flex shot.  Lipo mounted.  Lipo tray.  Rock Star body.  Another body shot.  Last edited by dezfan; 03-27-2008 at 10:11 PM. |
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03-27-2008, 10:04 PM
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| Tire&Foam Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: C.I. Compound, Tyler, Texas
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Nice dez , too bad it will never work.I spy a nice RC8 in those pictures  .
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03-27-2008, 10:05 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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That's old thing? I use it for extra hardware!  | |
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03-27-2008, 11:14 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: APPLE VALLEY,CALIFORNIA
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as always ,your rigs look great ...love the little details....nice job ....also ,what kind of camera do you use ??? those pics are so crisp and clear Last edited by TIMZKRAWLER; 03-27-2008 at 11:20 PM. |
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03-28-2008, 02:34 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The state of 'Missery'
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Lookin good Dez,gonna have that thing ready for the next comp?
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03-28-2008, 09:19 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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Nice Dez, looks really good |
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03-28-2008, 09:34 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Commerce Twp.
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I would have to say thats one lucky young man. Sweet build, looks like your son is all hooked up. |
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