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kaetwo · 09-17-2007, 11:05 AM

Well with the release of the new Axial axles, Pinch and I thought we had better jump on this fad while it lasted

I have to say that Axial has done a great job with the Scorpion. There attention to detail with this kit is amazing. The axles, tranny, etc....are all top notch. I'm looking foreward to all the new builds that will be coming out with these new Axial products.

Now onto the new build

Pinch and I set out to see how easy the new Axial axles and tranny would be to setup on the Reign J2-TT chassis. As it turns out its fairly easy to do and requires no custom fabing. Pinch did a great job with his build and it should be a fairly simple bolt and go setup.

Me on the other hand can't leave things alone and had to come up with a different approach. There subtle changes but I like the way it lays out and should be fairly easy mod.

I wanted to use as much of the kit parts as possible. Links, axles, tranny, drive lines etc.... I narrowed the chassis about 1/2" to a total width of 3" and milled out the chassis plate to reduce hangup when rolling over the rocks (an idea that I originally got from looking at Benders rig, sorry Bender if that reveals a secret :-) ). I was also able to use all the stock links which was cool as that makes the chassis swap and setup much easier.

Outside of the kit I added a Reign J2-TT chassis, 3.5" traxxas shocks, and a pair of custom crossmembers (soon to be replaced by Axial 70mm standoffs

I still have to mount up the electronics and tune the suspension. I would also like to bend the lower links to increase clearance, however I wanted to put a subtle round bend in the link rather than a sharp angle. I'm interested in seeing if this increases it's ability to climb vertical ledges easier.

Now onto the images

Enjoy!

BEAU · 09-17-2007, 11:09 AM

looks comp ready

k9popo · 09-17-2007, 11:11 AM

Excellent K2, Are you going to run it at state???And PM me your PP address...

kaetwo · 09-17-2007, 11:18 AM

Hey thanks guys!

I'll have it up and running for St. George for sure. I know that I'm making a bold statement by saying this but I plan to use this chassis the rest of the year and next

I know I know, laugh it up but I'm going to try though

PM sent!

Unimoger · 09-17-2007, 11:24 AM

nice build K2, it is amazing how easily all that axial stuff bolts right up to the J2 chassis, almost like it was made for it.

k9popo · 09-17-2007, 11:25 AM

No laughing here, that chassis is a competitor

...

kaetwo · 09-17-2007, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unimoger

nice build K2, it is amazing how easily all that axial stuff bolts right up to the J2 chassis, almost like it was made for it.

It's often mentioned but seldom ever done, but I seriously just spit my Halo3 Mountain Dew onto my laptop.

What a mess!

dezfan · 09-17-2007, 11:35 AM

Really digging all these Axial inspired builds!

The J2 version looks great!

PinchFlat · 09-17-2007, 01:20 PM

Here is a link to the other J2-TT/AX-10 build. I built mine up as if someone just bought only the axles and trany from Axial.

My Reign J2-TT / Axial AX-10 Build

Kaetwo and I will be doing extensive testing on both build ups for all you guys. So whether you Want to upgrade your stock Scorpion chassis or just build off the AX-10 axles & trany Reign will have you covered.

Feel free to PM either Kaetwo of myself, PinchFlat with any questions you may have.

(Uni... HAHAHAHA. If I were drinking some soda I would have spit it all over my keyboard too.)

1beatjeep · 09-17-2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinchFlat

Here is a link to the other J2-TT/AX-10 build. I built mine up as if someone just bought only the axles and trany from Axial.

My Reign J2-TT / Axial AX-10 Build

Kaetwo and I will be doing extensive testing on both build ups for all you guys. So whether you Want to upgrade your stock Scorpion chassis or just build off the AX-10 axles & trany Reign will have you covered.

Feel free to PM either Kaetwo of myself, PinchFlat with any questions you may have.

(Uni... HAHAHAHA. If I were drinking some soda I would have spit it all over my keyboard too.)

hey Pinchflat

did you run yours in the nat.

PinchFlat · 09-17-2007, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1beatjeep

hey Pinchflat

did you run yours in the nat.

Sigh... No but I probably should have... I now I would have done way better using a familiar chassis. Next year..heheh

EeePee · 09-17-2007, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaetwo

and milled out the chassis plate to reduce hangup when rolling over the rocks (an idea that I originally got from looking at Benders rig, sorry Bender if that reveals a secret :-) ).

Axial did the same thing on their skidplate. They have grooves on the bottom of theirs. That's what you meant right? Nifty idea. I wondered why, and then figured it would benefit the truck in a forward direction, but I wondered about it sliding sideways and what would happen. Would it catch up on an edge? Well, really, it doesn't seem to.

Anyways, Kaetwo, Pinch, great looking trucks, and I'm still thrilled with my J2. But that newer chassis looks so good...

Keep it up guys!

PinchFlat · 09-20-2007, 11:07 AM

Thanks EeePee.

kaetwo · 09-20-2007, 01:03 PM

EeePee you spot on with the grooves. Axials kit is so complete. It impresses me more and more with the attention to detail that these guys have put into the kit.

Just the little things like the grooves in the chassis plate, ackerman, steel yokes, aluminum servo mounting plates, easily removable inner axles, lock-on hexes, etc etc....shoot I could be a spokesman for the company.

Back to the build.... :-)

I've still got to install the electronics, but I'm getting there.

New pics soon.

balang_479 · 09-20-2007, 01:39 PM

amazing rig... wow.

Big Bear · 09-21-2007, 07:06 AM

Looks amazing Brett I look forward to seeing it in St. George. Thats right I am actually planning on coming out to a comp.

FrankyRizzo · 09-21-2007, 08:30 AM

Nice rig. Looking forward to October.

Bwhwhhahhaha

BENDER · 09-21-2007, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaetwo

I narrowed the chassis about 1/2" to a total width of 3" and milled out the chassis plate to reduce hangup when rolling over the rocks (an idea that I originally got from looking at Benders rig, sorry Bender if that reveals a secret :-) ).

Damn, my secret is out!!

Build looks sweet, very clean.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EeePee

Axial did the same thing on their skidplate. They have grooves on the bottom of theirs. That's what you meant right? Nifty idea. I wondered why, and then figured it would benefit the truck in a forward direction, but I wondered about it sliding sideways and what would happen. Would it catch up on an edge?

I actually milled the skid out some to stop my rig from sliding sidways when I belly up on an obstacle. Without the center being milled, my rig would slide to one side or the other when it did belly up. Now it seems to stay on my choosen line a little better.

FrankyRizzo · 09-21-2007, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENDER

my rig would slide to one side or the other when it did belly up. Now it seems to stay on my choosen line a little better.

Very nice observation. How about a conveyor or track along the bottom. Some ideas that keep me up at night.....

BENDER · 09-21-2007, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankyRizzo

Very nice observation. How about a conveyor or track along the bottom. Some ideas that keep me up at night.....

That idea crossed my mind too. I also thought about using Delrin rods on bearings, instead of a skid, so the underside of the chassis is on rollers.

09-17-2007, 11:05 AM	#1
kaetwo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whales Posts: 2,939	Kaetwo's J2-TT Axial Build....NEW DETAILS Well with the release of the new Axial axles, Pinch and I thought we had better jump on this fad while it lasted I have to say that Axial has done a great job with the Scorpion. There attention to detail with this kit is amazing. The axles, tranny, etc....are all top notch. I'm looking foreward to all the new builds that will be coming out with these new Axial products. Now onto the new build Pinch and I set out to see how easy the new Axial axles and tranny would be to setup on the Reign J2-TT chassis. As it turns out its fairly easy to do and requires no custom fabing. Pinch did a great job with his build and it should be a fairly simple bolt and go setup. Me on the other hand can't leave things alone and had to come up with a different approach. There subtle changes but I like the way it lays out and should be fairly easy mod. I wanted to use as much of the kit parts as possible. Links, axles, tranny, drive lines etc.... I narrowed the chassis about 1/2" to a total width of 3" and milled out the chassis plate to reduce hangup when rolling over the rocks (an idea that I originally got from looking at Benders rig, sorry Bender if that reveals a secret :-) ). I was also able to use all the stock links which was cool as that makes the chassis swap and setup much easier. Outside of the kit I added a Reign J2-TT chassis, 3.5" traxxas shocks, and a pair of custom crossmembers (soon to be replaced by Axial 70mm standoffs I still have to mount up the electronics and tune the suspension. I would also like to bend the lower links to increase clearance, however I wanted to put a subtle round bend in the link rather than a sharp angle. I'm interested in seeing if this increases it's ability to climb vertical ledges easier. Now onto the images Enjoy! Attached Images Last edited by kaetwo; 02-09-2008 at 04:46 PM.

09-17-2007, 11:25 AM	#6
k9popo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: * Posts: 2,877	No laughing here, that chassis is a competitor...

09-17-2007, 11:35 AM	#8
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Really digging all these Axial inspired builds! The J2 version looks great! Last edited by dezfan; 09-17-2007 at 01:32 PM.

09-17-2007, 11:09 AM	#2
BEAU Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: H D Posts: 197	looks comp ready

09-17-2007, 11:11 AM	#3
k9popo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: * Posts: 2,877	Excellent K2, Are you going to run it at state???And PM me your PP address...

09-17-2007, 11:18 AM	#4
kaetwo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whales Posts: 2,939	Hey thanks guys! I'll have it up and running for St. George for sure. I know that I'm making a bold statement by saying this but I plan to use this chassis the rest of the year and next I know I know, laugh it up but I'm going to try though PM sent!

09-17-2007, 11:24 AM	#5
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	nice build K2, it is amazing how easily all that axial stuff bolts right up to the J2 chassis, almost like it was made for it.

09-17-2007, 01:20 PM	#9
PinchFlat Say hello to my dactylion Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On the Boat to Whore Island Posts: 4,470	Here is a link to the other J2-TT/AX-10 build. I built mine up as if someone just bought only the axles and trany from Axial. My Reign J2-TT / Axial AX-10 Build Kaetwo and I will be doing extensive testing on both build ups for all you guys. So whether you Want to upgrade your stock Scorpion chassis or just build off the AX-10 axles & trany Reign will have you covered. Feel free to PM either Kaetwo of myself, PinchFlat with any questions you may have. (Uni... HAHAHAHA. If I were drinking some soda I would have spit it all over my keyboard too.)

09-20-2007, 11:07 AM	#13
PinchFlat Say hello to my dactylion Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On the Boat to Whore Island Posts: 4,470	Thanks EeePee.

09-20-2007, 01:03 PM	#14
kaetwo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whales Posts: 2,939	EeePee you spot on with the grooves. Axials kit is so complete. It impresses me more and more with the attention to detail that these guys have put into the kit. Just the little things like the grooves in the chassis plate, ackerman, steel yokes, aluminum servo mounting plates, easily removable inner axles, lock-on hexes, etc etc....shoot I could be a spokesman for the company. Back to the build.... :-) I've still got to install the electronics, but I'm getting there. New pics soon.

09-20-2007, 01:39 PM	#15
balang_479 Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 635	amazing rig... wow.

09-21-2007, 07:06 AM	#16
Big Bear Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Destination Hobbies, Ut Where The Fun Begins... Posts: 129	Looks amazing Brett I look forward to seeing it in St. George. Thats right I am actually planning on coming out to a comp.

09-21-2007, 08:30 AM	#17
FrankyRizzo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 7,172	Nice rig. Looking forward to October. Bwhwhhahhaha

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