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Old 08-18-2012, 01:53 PM   #1
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I had a thread for this, but the images vanished. Time for a new one.

I'll do my best to replace what was lost.

I've had this SCX10 for nearly 5 years now and all I've really done is transfer it from shelf to shelf. I'm finally determined to completely finish it before NSC.

Started out with a stock SCX10 Kit purchases from the LHS



Added some electronics and a stock hilux body and took it out for a test drive.





It was fun, but wasn't unique. From this rig we started with a rough leaf spring kit into Version 3 we have today.

For those of you who don't know, my plan is replicate my 1980 toyota 1:1 as best as I can.

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1:1 Specs:
37" Iroks
Lockers front and rear
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With that said, I hacked the bed into pieces



I got here and realized I wasn't much of a styrene guy. Luckily a local whom has mad skills was kind enough to do a drop bed for me.
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Old 08-18-2012, 01:59 PM   #2
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This is where I start to loose alot of my previous project pictures. The drop bed was done, I painted the cab and bed, and added lights front and rear.

Another local was kind enough to do my sliders and rear bumper. I searched for awhile to find a soft 8 1.9 wheel. Integy was the only set I could find so I picked up a set cheap, painted black and added some rox lox.

Then I added Wraith C's and Knuckles with XR10 Universals. Here's how she sits as of today.





Next is the electronics (undecided) and front bumper as well as tire carrier.
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Old 08-18-2012, 05:48 PM   #3
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Are you no longer selling the leaf spring kit?
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Old 08-18-2012, 06:27 PM   #4
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Making more kits are next on the list. I took the year off to focus on family and work and my machinist is doing similar things. Now that I'm getting back into it I have put in the request to cut the remaining pieces needed to complete the kits.

I have no direct ETA so please no pm's in regards to release date, however rest assured once available I will post up!
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Making more kits are next on the list. I took the year off to focus on family and work and my machinist is doing similar things. Now that I'm getting back into it I have put in the request to cut the remaining pieces needed to complete the kits.

I have no direct ETA so please no pm's in regards to release date, however rest assured once available I will post up!
Yea I remember you saying that your having problems last year. No rush, but please hurry haha jk. Good to hear your back into it again. What part of oregon ya from? I'm in the tri cities, about 30 min from hermiston
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Old 09-04-2012, 08:56 PM   #6
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Parts are slowly rolling in the from the mailman. As much as I really wanted to do the tube on work, things just didn't pan out.

I hired the local master MG200 to finish what was needed and I'm glad I did. His prices make it hard to not pay someone to do it, rather then do it yourself, and the work is top notch

Check it out!





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Old 09-04-2012, 10:18 PM   #7
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Looking good! Are you going to do the tube doors like on the 1:1 as well, that would be Bad A$$?

Is this going to be your C2 rig for NWSC this year?

One day I'll need to do a build with your leaf kit. I've always liked it but have never had a build I could use it with.
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Looking good! Are you going to do the tube doors like on the 1:1 as well, that would be Bad A$$?

Is this going to be your C2 rig for NWSC this year?

One day I'll need to do a build with your leaf kit. I've always liked it but have never had a build I could use it with.
My 1:1 has normal doors so I'll probably rock those as I'm not a big styrene fan lol.

Yes this will be my C2. Hopefully she treats me well!
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Started putting on the new VP goodies tonight.. Need to get myself a longer steering link, but this will work for mockup.





Cut the fairlead hole in my new bumper and painted everything up. Got to hot in the RC room so called it good
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Hey, how do you have your leaf springs set up in the back?
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Hey, how do you have your leaf springs set up in the back?
Thanks for asking, below are a few pics of a rig I built for a customer using our kit. Its the same vehicle I used for the install instructions.






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Thanks man now I want to get that shakle kit, so I dont have to mak my own
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Thanks man now I want to get that shakle kit, so I dont have to mak my own
no problem, we are having one more run of cuts this week to finish off some of the sets we have here and then we'll have them back up on the site.
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sweet! I know what im goin to ask for for my birthday! thats in a couple mounths though...
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My 1:1 has a fresh 2.7L 2001 3rz tacoma motor in it, and it takes some pretty good abuse. Lets just say, I enjoy the rev limiter

Eventually this puppy may get brushless, but I want uber crisp low speed control and some wheel speed when I need it on the course; so I looked no further then a Brood Motor.

Picked up a Specter motor which from what I'm told should be a perfect match for this rig. It looks wicked



Also got my MIP's installed. For some reason the front needed shortened, nothing a dremel couldn't fix.

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Got the steering mocked up. Time to take some measurements and order some ti links





Nice part about this setup is the steering. I'm shocked at how much I'm going to have. Pics don't do it justice

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Man is this SCX10 Section slow or does my build just suck? lol.

Awaiting for my winch controller to arrive then I'll start on the wiring. In the meantime I got my bumpers and sliders installed. Put the winch in with my team3six winch line. Just awaiting for my fairlead to roll in.

Pretty excited to see this rig roll! May have some rear clearance issues, but want to drive it first.





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Wow! That is a lot of steering! How long is your steering arm? The one that connects to the servo horn?
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Wow! That is a lot of steering! How long is your steering arm? The one that connects to the servo horn?
Right at 60mm
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Thanks!
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