Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

I've got the 4.0" with standard inners and firm outers for the rear and medium outers for the front. Haven't tried them outside yet, it's too wintery out there.

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Bought some VW engine stl files from printable-3d-models.com. Looking into the idea of printing me one of these to throw into the back of the Bug. Have to scale it down from 1/5 scale but that's easy enough. It may or may not happen depending on time and cost.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65176.jpg

Cheers eh,

Todd

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

As the owner of an ACVW and a 3D printer, thanks for that link!

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

You're welcome!

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Have you already purchased the files? I'm just a wee bit wary about the site.

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Yup, bought them. No problems. Paid with PayPal.

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Since I never seem to unlock the diffs I spent 20 bucks and got two Traxxas diff lockers from RPP. Here's the rear all locked up.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65223.jpg

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Just did the front as well. Perfect fit. There was lots of grease from the factory inside both ends when I opened them up. Might help that I don't drive the thing like a submarine.

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Found a sound module with Beetle sounds. Hadn't thought of it much earlier but this would sound cool. https://www.beier-electronic.de/mode...W%20Kaefer.mp3

Cheers eh,

Todd

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Got the single speed, non diff locking chassis back together. It looks naked.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65238.jpg

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Got some parts from Shapeways today. Going to have to figure out how to paint and wire this engine and mount the roof rack. The VW emblem I've got figured out already.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65369.jpg

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65370.jpg

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65371.jpg

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65373.jpg

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65374.jpg

Cheers eh,

Todd

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Found a fan belt. A tiny black rubber band.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...417-65375.jpeg

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Wow that motor is impressive! Did you print that? If so, which printer and filament are you using?

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Nope, had it printed at Shapeways. My printer isn't good enough for this. There are over 70 individual parts to print but I threw them all together - well, most of them - and sent it off to Shapeways to print as one piece. Since they use laser sintering there's no support material and it makes it possible to do in one go.

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

I thought it was Shapeways. Still, it's very cool.

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Playing around with an idea for wiring the engine. This is heat shrink tubing and some 24 gauge silicon wire. What do you think? Is the wire too thick? Maybe I ought to try a smaller diameter wire.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65376.jpg

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Well I think I've answered my own question. I tried some smaller beading wire that was lying around and used two different diameters of heat shrink tubing to make the rubber boot on the distributor. Any thoughts or suggestions?

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65377.jpg

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Now that bit's figured out I need to see how to mount the engine. To the frame or to the body? It's got to sit low enough to look right but not so low that it gets ripped off by the first rock it encounters. It'll need a skid plate. This is a bit high me thinks.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4417-65378.jpg

Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

I can’t wait to see the finished product. I’ve been watching your Bug evolve for a long time.

Re: Dingo to Bug - First SCX10 build
 

Yeah, like going on 4 years! Don’t know if it’ll ever be done.