Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

They're getting hard to find as well. They're no longer on the Carisma website.

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

I have found a few on ebay today from a seller in the UK

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Thanks. Mine's now on a shortened TRX4 chassis.

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Added magnets again to hold the front of the body. This time I soldered the wires for the lights to the magnets and mounted a switch inside the fender. No more wires attaching the body to the chassis. Now I need to add more e6000 to the magnets to make sure they stay in place.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-64622.jpg

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-64621.jpg

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

nice job on the lights, are those rears special? Did they come with the light bezel?

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Yup, those lights came with the body. The bulbs are simply 5mm LEDs.

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Got new links. Officially 313mm with matching links. A bit heavier as well. No more dog's breakfast of Axial and Traxxas links.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-64830.jpg

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-64831.jpg

And here's the project for the winter. New body. It's a fibreglass bug body. Wheel wells are a bit longer so can properly fit some bigger wheels if I want.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-64832.jpg

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-64833.jpg

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-64834.jpg

Working on 3D printing a bit more detailed motor for this space. Might work, might not. My skills aren't great at 3D design.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-64835.jpg

Think I'll put these Gmade SR02 wheels on it. Haven't decided on paint colour yet.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-64836.jpg

Cheers eh,

Todd

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Will you keep both Bugs? SCX10 and TRX4?

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Looking forward to the changes... Been wanting to make a bug build since following your post! What fiberglass body is that? Cheers

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Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

That is awesome! Where did you get the fiberglass body?

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Yes, most likely. The SCX10 chassis is in pieces at the moment. I stole links from it to put on the TRX4 but can now put them back. I want to update the axles to SCX10 II or similar though.

I'll post where I got the body from this evening when I get home from work. Don't have access to the links here.

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

you should paint it like herbie

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Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Not going to happen... But I like the hubcaps.

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Here's where I got the body from. It's an outfit in the Philippines. He does great work and is super easy to work with.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=e5e99b3a87

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Someone beat me to it...

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Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

so cool, I'm from the Philippines. I may check them out when I go back

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Cool. You’ll save on shipping. He’s in Metro Manila I believe.

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Got a bit more done on the Bug this week. Finally have 4 wheels. I'm mounting the Pitbull Braven Ironsides on them using Crawler Innovations lil' Nova foams.

Also doing a bit of bodywork. Got rid of the seam in front of the doors. Still have to decide on a paint colour though. Probably going to do something flat again just not sure what. Need to do the windows and windshield too. I'm working on 3D printing a motor for that big hole in the back end. Going to 3D print a cage for that motor as well.

Speaking of 3D printing I drew up a really simple front bumper in SketchUp and had it 3D printed at Shapeways. Turned out pretty good for my first try at designing anything. Here's a couple of pics.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65137.jpg

Here it is mounted.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65138.jpg

Cheers eh,

Todd

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Surgery has begun to turn this into a single speed with locked diffs. I find that I rarely use the 2 speed and crawl with both diffs locked most of the time. Now that Traxxas is making the parts available I'm going to switch over. Good thing is, if I don't like it I can switch back. It'll also make more room for an interior.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65151.jpg

Cheers eh,

Todd

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Which lil nova foams are you using? I have those tires and am trying to find the right foams for them. I tried the 4.0" lil novas with medium outers and way too soft even on my 6.5 lb ascender. You go with the 4.25" ones? Thanks.

Ben