Fink's SCX10 Honcho
 

I figured it was about time I posted a build thread.

This is my first crawler so I will likely take it slow and just do the usual mods until I get more comfortable with it.

Started out with the Axial SCX10 Honcho RTR (AX90022). Ran it as it was for a while and then decided it needed some 2.2s. The performance gain with these things is just incredible! Almost makes it too easy sometimes!

Here's just a hodgepodge of pics as I started upgrading things.

Installing the 2.2s and the Axial aluminum links...

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-4GcN...4GcNrMp-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-XBjj...XBjjFKz-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-dmbW...dmbW9NH-XL.jpg


Test fitting the body to see how much I would need to trim...turns out it was a ton...

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-pkGB...pkGBX2R-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-BVns...BVnsXsK-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-5NKN...5NKN4CF-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-7BrD...7BrDktq-XL.jpg


Then I had to see how much I'd have to trim the bumper. I ended up going the route that Axial did when they put 2.2s on their Honcho.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-qKNc...qKNcjJt-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-wRGC...wRGCGDW-XL.jpg


Ended up trimming out the entire front quarter panel. I could have left a little bit of a lip, but it would have looked a little strange.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q8R2...Q8R27kn-XL.jpg


It still rubs slightly at the bottom of the doors but only when it's really stuffed.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-xgcT...xgcT95C-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-mdwv...mdwvQkw-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-FMNd...FMNd2hX-XL.jpg


Then I finally got the bumper chopped and the edges cleaned up. One of these days I'll get a custom-made tube bumper bent up.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-Kv2C...Kv2CZwR-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-WXjm...WXjmJRb-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-V67P...V67PH7w-XL.jpg


Then I finally added the scale stuff I got from Pro-Line in addition to a couple of the extra light buckets that came with the RTR. Will eventually get working LEDs in them.

Also added a 2ft length of jack chain (1/10th scale 20' tow chain).

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-JtzF...JtzF9Tb-XL.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-5Z9W...5Z9WKct-XL.jpg


After all of that I ballooned the electronics and that's really all I've done so far.

Here are some shots from a few meets we've had...

http://cfink.smugmug.com/Hobbies/RC/...2714001-XL.jpg

http://cfink.smugmug.com/Hobbies/RC/...2714002-XL.jpg

http://cfink.smugmug.com/Hobbies/RC/...2729002-XL.jpg

http://cfink.smugmug.com/Hobbies/RC/...2729004-XL.jpg

http://cfink.smugmug.com/Hobbies/RC/...2729007-XL.jpg

http://cfink.smugmug.com/Hobbies/RC/...2729008-XL.jpg

http://cfink.smugmug.com/Hobbies/RC/...2729009-XL.jpg

Future mods:
-Holmes Hobbies BR-XL ESC (on my bench awaiting new motor)
-Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster Pro 540 (on its way)
-Savox Steering Servo
-Aluminum Universals/Knuckles

Thanks for looking - feel free to give your input, positive or negative!

Finkhttp://cfink.smugmug.com/photos/i-Lg...-LgFpTrs-M.gif

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Man those tires are HUGE!!

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They look less disproportionate in person...but yeah, they look massive in those pictures!

Finkhttp://cfink.smugmug.com/photos/i-Lg...-LgFpTrs-M.gif

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nice tire set~look like monster truck! I like it~

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Thanks! "thumbsup"

Finkhttp://cfink.smugmug.com/photos/i-Lg...-LgFpTrs-M.gif

You got to get those wraith alxes!!

:p

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Re: Fink's SCX10 Honcho
 

I actually like the stance it has now better than it would with the Wroncho look. Those axles are just too wide!

This is also the way I have justified the purchasing of a Wraith in the next few months. :mrgreen:

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makes it look like those trucks in alaska... "thumbsup"


http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-conte...6942-l-toy.jpg


http://www.autoblog.gr/wp-content/ga...uth-pole_1.jpg

Nice

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Dude! i have seen some of those things on Youtube! them things are sweet!

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Not trying to derail from your truck. Here's my set up for winter. 2.2 Pit Bulls on RPM wheels I widened to 3.25"s. Prowlerstroke scaler 90mm shocks, raised bumper and lengthened the front wheelbase. Only rubs at full steer and articulated. Icelandic Style!!!
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/dd07fa30.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/c7c9b010.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/58b1dff4.jpg

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Love those Icelandic trucks!

Finally got my BR-XL and HH TorqueMaster Pro installed today. Love it! I think I may need to swap the motor wires though, seems I have more punch in reverse than forward...

Finkhttp://cfink.smugmug.com/photos/i-Lg...-LgFpTrs-M.gif

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Reset your esc and that may help with the forward and reverse problem. It did for me.

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Thanks for the suggestion. The BR-XL is brand new and was just installed last night with the motor so I don't know if resetting it would really do anything.

I have yet to really get it out on the trails to see how it feels. Just going back-and-forth in my man cave it seemed like reverse was smoother and had more punch - it also makes a slightly different sound when under throttle.

No big deal - I'll get it figured out.

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Finally broke down and got all aluminum steering components from Axial. Pretty standard stuff but I'm going to go ahead and post it here to help chronicle my build.

http://cfink.smugmug.com/Hobbies/RC/...arts001-XL.jpg

http://cfink.smugmug.com/Hobbies/RC/...sDogbon-XL.jpg


I was surprised how clean the front axle was even after months of swampy, nasty water. Marine grease FTMFW!

http://cfink.smugmug.com/Hobbies/RC/...anup001-XL.jpg

http://cfink.smugmug.com/Hobbies/RC/...Install-XL.jpg

http://cfink.smugmug.com/Hobbies/RC/...iversal-XL.jpg

http://cfink.smugmug.com/Hobbies/RC/...iversal-XL.jpg

Rear axle will be getting some loving tonight - will post up when I'm done.

Finkhttp://cfink.smugmug.com/photos/i-Lg...-LgFpTrs-M.gif

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Nice!

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Thanks man!

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looking good fink!

keep those cvds lightly oiled..
i oil mine before every outing and theyve lasted a longtime with no issues."thumbsup"

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I was hoping nobody would see...:oops:.

I do hit them with some oil before heading out, but we run in the water a lot so it only lasts so long. I picked up some water-resistant silicone spray this weekend from Ace that I'm going to give a go. If that doesn't cut it, I'll put my MIPs in and just hit them every 20 minutes or so while I'm out on the trails. :mrgreen:

Finkhttp://cfink.smugmug.com/photos/i-Lg...-LgFpTrs-M.gif

Re: Fink's SCX10 Honcho
 

i ran mine thru the g6 event with only 1 oiling.

you can dab a lil grease on them if your gonna be in the water alot.