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03-20-2012, 02:51 PM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Visalia, CA
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| NorZepol's Betty Build (pic heavy)
Well I put together an Axial AX10 for myself as a type of "collector's item/time capsule". I used a mix of AX10, SCX10 and Wraith parts and went with a old hot rod style. With the help of some guys in the for sale/wanted section, RPP and TCS I found everything I needed. The truck is ALL Axial minus a few flared locknuts, battery and the RX/TX (Spektrum). Still need to install the ESC and RX. Just waiting on some new Lipos Here is what I started with. Wheels and tires. Soft Ripsaws, painted Rocksters and rings. All put together. On to the rear axle. Before I started made sure the front and rear were greased up. First thing installed on the rear was the Axial Bender Custom's 4 link mount. Next go the upper links, Axial 70mm. Next I partially assemble the Axial rear straight axles and lockouts. These two shims were used to remove some of the side to side slop. This is where I installed said shims Slid the straights into the lockout and installed the hex pin Used the hex and set screw to hold it all together Straight axles and lockouts installed on the rear axle housing Next will be these wraith shocks (aluminum Axial Comp Shocks on the way) and the lower links that came with the BC Axial SWX chassis This is how I set those up in the lower link mounts Close up Parts used to hold it all together. I use the cone washers from Axial, the dont dig into the link mount as bad as a socket head screw. Here is a view of the new output (pinion) w/ the hole for a pin instead of a set screw, like on the Wraith. Perfect, because I am using Wraith driveshafts. On goes the female end of the drive shaft. Here is the pin Im using to attach the driveshafts Rear end is good to go Now on to the front axle. Here are the axial knucks and chubs. Knucks came with the Axial BTA kit coming up next. First goes the chub and bearing Axial universals ready to go in. Universals slid into place. I left out the screws that hold on the chub until the steering is installed, just in case adjusments need to be made. Last goes the Axial knuckles, top hats and the hex w/ set screw to hold it all together Next to go on are these parts from the Axial BTA kit. Pretty straight forward install, here is a view of the parts installed Steering is next, here are the tie rod / drag link parts from the Axial BTA kit. Parts assembled Just a view of where I left out the screws leaving the chub free to rotate if needed. Next to go in are the Axial AS-2 Servo W/ an Axial aluminum steering arm.(if it goes out I'll try the new AS-3). If you get one of the steering arms and have a stock servo, be sure to get the Futaba version. Also shown are the tie rod / drag link installed. Next the upper 3 link goes in Just another view of the last shot Axial Bender Customs SWX chassis w/ axles ready to go also remaining parts Parts going together next New Axial steel outputs w/ hole for the drive shaft pins installed Motor and drive shafts installed I had to heat and mold the spur cover to squeeze it into the SWX chassis Motor / Tranny / Driveshafts all mounted up. Rear axle installed Front axle installed On her shoes for the first time Also shown, whats left to install Rear view Front view A little flex shot Axial B-17 Betty body that's going on her (uncut) Trimmed and body mounts reamed. Pics from here on out are the finished procuct. Just waiting on a couple of lipos and I need a new antenna for my spektrum RX, then I can install the ESC and see how she works. I know the tires are gonna rub but I did not want to mount the body to high. Last edited by NorZepol; 03-20-2012 at 07:18 PM. |
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03-20-2012, 07:50 PM | #2 |
Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas
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| Re: NorZepol's Betty Build (pic heavy)
Neat-o! I kinda miss the Betty body.
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03-20-2012, 08:22 PM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lehigh Valley
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| Re: NorZepol's Betty Build (pic heavy)
Looks awesome, the black Betty body looks great. Nice job on the build |
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