K7ZPJ's Honcho Build

[k7zpj]

This is my first SCX10 Trail Honcho Build and my first attempt at a build thread. I started this build to help pass the time while I was recovering from foot surgery. This added the challenge of doing most of the build while flat on my back with the foot in the air. It took a bit longer than expected to get it done.

Build Details.

· AX90014 Trail Honcho Kit
· Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster Expert 540 45T
· Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster BR-XL
· Hitec HS-7954SH Servo
· Futaba 3PL Radio
· Elite 1300 3S 11.1V 35C Lipo Pack

Mods (Not too many yet, need time to crawl and more $$$$$)

· Removed Bump Stops from Shocks
· Changed from 3 Link to 4 Link on both front and back.
· AX80078 Spur Gear Cover

Let me know what you think and any suggestions for mods.


Now for the pictures

[Slaughter]

I really like that paint job. Nice job. Get some weight on those rims and you will be all set....until upgraditis kicks in.

[k7zpj]

I finally got time to take the wheels apart and add the weights. I put a full wrap around the front wheel (4oz) and for the back I used 2 oz which is only a half warp that spread around the wheel in equal spacing.


It climbs a lot better now and spends most of the time right side up instead of wheels pointing to the sky. The approach angle with the front bumper doesn’t seem very good. I understand now why they have skids on it. It hits almost everything. So it looks like the front bumper is the next mod.

[Rob450FE]

Good on ya for building with a limp! Rig looks nice man, my soon to be 7 year old son is driving me crazy for a Honcho.

[k7zpj]

Originally Posted by Rob450FE

Good on ya for building with a limp! Rig looks nice man, my soon to be 7 year old son is driving me crazy for a Honcho.

Thanks for taking the time to read my thread and for the nice comment. I am not the world's best painter but it came out ok.
You need to get your son that Honcho and take the time to play with him.


K7ZPJ