08-02-2012, 04:33 PM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayetteville, AR
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| 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... Test fitting the body to see how much I would need to trim...turns out it was a ton... 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. 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. It still rubs slightly at the bottom of the doors but only when it's really stuffed. 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. 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). 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... 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! Fink |
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08-02-2012, 05:12 PM | #2 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fuquay Varina
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| Re: Fink's SCX10 Honcho
Man those tires are HUGE!!
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08-02-2012, 05:59 PM | #3 |
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08-02-2012, 07:35 PM | #4 |
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nice tire set~look like monster truck! I like it~
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08-03-2012, 06:59 AM | #5 |
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08-12-2012, 05:30 PM | #6 |
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You got to get those wraith alxes!! :p Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 |
08-13-2012, 10:02 AM | #7 | |
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| Re: Fink's SCX10 Honcho Quote:
This is also the way I have justified the purchasing of a Wraith in the next few months. Fink | |
08-13-2012, 10:54 AM | #8 |
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makes it look like those trucks in alaska... |
08-13-2012, 01:09 PM | #9 |
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08-13-2012, 02:19 PM | #10 |
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Dude! i have seen some of those things on Youtube! them things are sweet!
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08-13-2012, 04:13 PM | #11 |
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| Re: Fink's SCX10 Honcho
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!!! |
08-13-2012, 11:10 PM | #12 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayetteville, AR
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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... Fink |
08-14-2012, 07:14 AM | #13 |
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| Re: Fink's SCX10 Honcho Reset your esc and that may help with the forward and reverse problem. It did for me.
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08-14-2012, 10:05 AM | #14 | |
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| Re: Fink's SCX10 Honcho Quote:
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. Fink | |
10-12-2012, 12:09 PM | #15 |
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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. I was surprised how clean the front axle was even after months of swampy, nasty water. Marine grease FTMFW! Rear axle will be getting some loving tonight - will post up when I'm done. Fink |
10-12-2012, 12:27 PM | #16 |
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Nice!
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10-12-2012, 12:34 PM | #17 |
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10-12-2012, 01:06 PM | #18 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: roland,ar
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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. |
10-12-2012, 02:06 PM | #19 | |
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| Re: Fink's SCX10 Honcho Quote:
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. Fink | |
10-12-2012, 02:42 PM | #20 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: roland,ar
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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. |
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