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Gimp · 01-28-2010, 07:32 PM

Well here's Memphis:

These are all the parts going into Memphis:
(updated 4/25/10)
Axial ARTR
TCS Eclipse Chassis
Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster BR-XL
Tekin Pro Hand Wound 35T
Axial 14T Pinion
Vanquish Hurtz Dig
S200 Shifter Servo
JunFac Rear Shorty Shaft
JunFac Front Long Shaft
DX3E Tx with SR300 Rx
CS-170 Servo
Aluminum Servo Horn
Dog Bone/Cup mod
Axial UD Gears (R)
Axial Slipper Clutch
Axial Alum. C's (clockable)
Axial BTA kit
Yeah Racing 80mm Shocks (F)
Yeah Racing 90mm Shocks (R)
East End Machining Double Reverse Skid
TCS Rear 4-Link
STRC 4-Link/Servo Mount
DNA Stalker wheels
HB Rovers White (F)
HB Rovers Blue (R)
Pro-Line 2 Stage Memory Foams
3s LiPo 1500mah
Custom Rear Tray for Electronics
Custom Upper Side Panels.
Indy Silver

mr.freeze · 01-28-2010, 07:49 PM

Looks like a great project, I can't wait to see how you set it up.

Gimp · 01-28-2010, 07:51 PM

Thanks, me too lol. The only thing I'm waiting on is the Axial ARTR. My girlfriend is getting it for me for our 2 year anniversary on March 7th. I've got everything planned and will probably paint the panels next weekend

CreepyCrawl · 01-28-2010, 08:43 PM

Looks like a good start...you'll love that chassis

TSK · 01-28-2010, 11:05 PM

Better ask your woman if you can get your gift early. I don't think I could wait till march.

Melonhead Trey · 01-28-2010, 11:29 PM

Does that chassis come with that skid plate?

CreepyCrawl · 01-28-2010, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melonhead Trey

Does that chassis come with that skid plate?

It does not...that's an East End Machining double triangulated Delrin skid and it's killer, I have one on my Eclipse.

Linky:

http://www.eastendmachining.com/doretrskde.html

Gimp · 01-29-2010, 08:13 AM

Thanks! Yea, the wait is killing me. Especially now that I have all the parts. The skid is from East End Machining (it's written in the parts list).

I'm thinking an orangey coppery color (Copperhead if you watch TRUCKS). What do you guys think?

CreepyCrawl · 01-30-2010, 09:10 PM

Pactra Fiery Orange:

Gimp · 01-31-2010, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CreepyCrawl

Pactra Fiery Orange:

mmmm tasty, I'll keep my eye out when I get paint next weekend. Thanks a million! Love your rig, I was looking at the build page a while back

CreepyCrawl · 01-31-2010, 07:41 PM

Thanks man, and that paint looks even better in person

Gimp · 01-31-2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CreepyCrawl

Thanks man, and that paint looks even better in person

The only thing I'm worried about is how close/far it is from Axial ARTR Orange. Any insight? Thanks again!

CreepyCrawl · 01-31-2010, 08:12 PM

I've seen the ARTR but I don't have any of the Axial Orange components to do a side by side comparo.

I can tell you that the Pactra has a nice subtle Metal Flake finish to it and if I remember correctly, it's a bit darker hue than Axial's Orange.

TSK · 01-31-2010, 08:19 PM

From my experience, there is nothing available in a rattle can that is close to the axial orange. The pactra flourescent orange is similar is tone, but doen'st have that metallic look. exesivefire did my paint, and the pearl orange he applied to my Eclipse panels are a dead on match to my artr beadlock rings.

Gimp · 01-31-2010, 08:55 PM

Thanks guys, I wonder if I used fiery orange with a silver backer, would it lighten it up a bit?

CreepyCrawl · 01-31-2010, 09:08 PM

It's possible...haven't tried it yet simply because the Pactra Backing Black is recommended, but you could just back it with that after the silver.

I noticed that I have to go a bit heavier with the Fiery Orange than with other colors before backing, so just backlight check it before you throw the silver to be sure you don't get any bleed through.

Gimp · 01-31-2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CreepyCrawl

It's possible...haven't tried it yet simply because the Pactra Backing Black is recommended, but you could just back it with that after the silver.

I noticed that I have to go a bit heavier with the Fiery Orange than with other colors before backing, so just backlight check it before you throw the silver to be sure you don't get any bleed through.

Thanks for the bleed tip! I think I'm going to do that, I was going to do black on top of everything anyway because I want the Interior to be black. I'm assuming just use Pactra Gloss Black?

CreepyCrawl · 01-31-2010, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmb5450

Thanks for the bleed tip! I think I'm going to do that, I was going to do black on top of everything anyway because I want the Interior to be black. I'm assuming just use Pactra Gloss Black?

No sir, use the Pactra Backing Black that is made for their boutique colors:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXWYK5&P=ML

It seals very well and it's a flat finish that looks killer

Gimp · 02-01-2010, 05:49 AM

Thanks a million

After some thinking, I think I'm going to scrap the orange. Unless it's perfectly matched, it'll look stupid, and that would bother me, A LOT. So I think I want to go with some kind of silver or shadow grey. I think the combination of black frame and orange likes will look killer with silver panels. I'll see what the hobby shop has next weekend.

Gimp · 02-10-2010, 09:29 PM

Just a quick update, 3 1/2 weeks till the date, and I was told I might get it a week early lol.

Panels will be painted Indy Silver
Holmes Hobbies Torque Master BR-XL ESC
Axial UD Gears in the rear
Axial Slipper Clutch
Axial Alum. C's (clockable)
Axial BTA kit
Yeah Racing 80mm Shocks
3s 1500mah LiPo http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

01-28-2010, 07:32 PM	#1
Gimp RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,594	Chris's "Memphis" Tuber Build Well here's Memphis: These are all the parts going into Memphis: (updated 4/25/10) Axial ARTR TCS Eclipse Chassis Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster BR-XL Tekin Pro Hand Wound 35T Axial 14T Pinion Vanquish Hurtz Dig S200 Shifter Servo JunFac Rear Shorty Shaft JunFac Front Long Shaft DX3E Tx with SR300 Rx CS-170 Servo Aluminum Servo Horn Dog Bone/Cup mod Axial UD Gears (R) Axial Slipper Clutch Axial Alum. C's (clockable) Axial BTA kit Yeah Racing 80mm Shocks (F) Yeah Racing 90mm Shocks (R) East End Machining Double Reverse Skid TCS Rear 4-Link STRC 4-Link/Servo Mount DNA Stalker wheels HB Rovers White (F) HB Rovers Blue (R) Pro-Line 2 Stage Memory Foams 3s LiPo 1500mah Custom Rear Tray for Electronics Custom Upper Side Panels. Indy Silver Last edited by Gimp; 04-25-2010 at 08:12 PM.

01-28-2010, 07:49 PM	#2
mr.freeze Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wells VT. Posts: 311	Looks like a great project, I can't wait to see how you set it up.

01-28-2010, 07:51 PM	#3
Gimp RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,594	Thanks, me too lol. The only thing I'm waiting on is the Axial ARTR. My girlfriend is getting it for me for our 2 year anniversary on March 7th. I've got everything planned and will probably paint the panels next weekend

01-28-2010, 08:43 PM	#4
CreepyCrawl I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centered Posts: 2,082	Looks like a good start...you'll love that chassis

01-28-2010, 11:05 PM	#5
TSK Shelf queen Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Internet Posts: 5,857	Better ask your woman if you can get your gift early. I don't think I could wait till march.

01-28-2010, 11:29 PM	#6
Melonhead Trey Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bend Posts: 32	Does that chassis come with that skid plate?

01-29-2010, 08:13 AM	#8
Gimp RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,594	Thanks! Yea, the wait is killing me. Especially now that I have all the parts. The skid is from East End Machining (it's written in the parts list). I'm thinking an orangey coppery color (Copperhead if you watch TRUCKS). What do you guys think?

01-30-2010, 09:10 PM	#9
CreepyCrawl I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centered Posts: 2,082	Pactra Fiery Orange:

01-31-2010, 07:41 PM	#11
CreepyCrawl I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centered Posts: 2,082	Thanks man, and that paint looks even better in person

01-31-2010, 08:12 PM	#13
CreepyCrawl I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centered Posts: 2,082	I've seen the ARTR but I don't have any of the Axial Orange components to do a side by side comparo. I can tell you that the Pactra has a nice subtle Metal Flake finish to it and if I remember correctly, it's a bit darker hue than Axial's Orange.

01-31-2010, 08:19 PM	#14
TSK Shelf queen Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Internet Posts: 5,857	From my experience, there is nothing available in a rattle can that is close to the axial orange. The pactra flourescent orange is similar is tone, but doen'st have that metallic look. exesivefire did my paint, and the pearl orange he applied to my Eclipse panels are a dead on match to my artr beadlock rings.

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01-31-2010, 08:55 PM	#15
Gimp RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,594	Thanks guys, I wonder if I used fiery orange with a silver backer, would it lighten it up a bit?

01-31-2010, 09:08 PM	#16
CreepyCrawl I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centered Posts: 2,082	It's possible...haven't tried it yet simply because the Pactra Backing Black is recommended, but you could just back it with that after the silver. I noticed that I have to go a bit heavier with the Fiery Orange than with other colors before backing, so just backlight check it before you throw the silver to be sure you don't get any bleed through.

02-01-2010, 05:49 AM	#19
Gimp RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,594	Thanks a million After some thinking, I think I'm going to scrap the orange. Unless it's perfectly matched, it'll look stupid, and that would bother me, A LOT. So I think I want to go with some kind of silver or shadow grey. I think the combination of black frame and orange likes will look killer with silver panels. I'll see what the hobby shop has next weekend.

02-10-2010, 09:29 PM	#20
Gimp RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,594	Just a quick update, 3 1/2 weeks till the date, and I was told I might get it a week early lol. Panels will be painted Indy Silver Holmes Hobbies Torque Master BR-XL ESC Axial UD Gears in the rear Axial Slipper Clutch Axial Alum. C's (clockable) Axial BTA kit Yeah Racing 80mm Shocks 3s 1500mah LiPo http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

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