SCX10 II by newIIrocks

[new2rocks]

Here's another video with footage on the rocks from this past weekend. As you can see, performance is very impressive from what is essentially a box stock rig. Some of the sidehills were crazy, and the Holmes Hobbies powertrain is silky smooth. I decided against a musical soundtrack because mother nature provided a nice one for us. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/HCp6_loo5bc

[2mtech]

Originally Posted by new2rocks

Here's another video with footage on the rocks from this past weekend. As you can see, performance is very impressive from what is essentially a box stock rig. Some of the sidehills were crazy, and the Holmes Hobbies powertrain is silky smooth. I decided against a musical soundtrack because mother nature provided a nice one for us. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2MqPpxIv3I

That's some killer gravity defiance!

[JatoTheRipper]

How's the torque twist compared to the Ascender?

[Col_Sanders]

Much less torque twist than my Ascender

[new2rocks]

Originally Posted by 2mtech

That's some killer gravity defiance!

Lol. I was impressed.

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

How's the torque twist compared to the Ascender?

Originally Posted by Col_Sanders

Much less torque twist than my Ascender

True out of the box, but it's easy enough to tame on the Ascender.


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[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by new2rocks

True out of the box, but it's easy enough to tame on the Ascender. "thumbsup

Is the torque twist on the SCX10 II substantially less than an Ascender out of the box or is it close?

[new2rocks]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Is the torque twist on the SCX10 II substantially less than an Ascender out of the box or is it close?

There is a little on the II, but it's much less than the Ascender out of the box. It never bothered me on the Ascender because it's easy to fix (add a sway bar and move lower shock mounting position outside bracket on axle, or install Dinky cantilevers, or do a rear leaf conversion).


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[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by new2rocks

There is a little on the II, but it's much less than the Ascender out of the box. It never bothered me on the Ascender because it's easy to fix (add a sway bar and move lower shock mounting position outside bracket on axle, or install Dinky cantilevers, or do a rear leaf conversion).


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Do you think the torque twist is controlled with the high pinion or do you think it's more a function of suspension setup?

[Generis]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Do you think the torque twist is controlled with the high pinion or do you think it's more a function of suspension setup?

It's a function of the gearset ratio almost entirely, with compensation by using better suspension setups.

[avengernut]

new2rocks,just watched your video on YouTube.Very nice job.Some great shots of the scx10 2 in action.Check it out people

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[new2rocks]

Originally Posted by Generis

It's a function of the gearset ratio almost entirely, with compensation by using better suspension setups.

I'm good at making things up. That guy knows what he's talking about.

Originally Posted by avengernut

new2rocks,just watched your video on YouTube.Very nice job.Some great shots of the scx10 2 in action.Check it out people

Thanks! I just posted another video of the II in action on the trails:
https://youtu.be/FVtYOgGeuvQ

I'll be moving my videos over to the new2rocks channel so that I can keep RC and non-RC stuff separate.

In a related note, now that we have the NC60s out, Nick and I are cooking up something sweet for this rig (that's code for I had an idea and gave Nick some homework ). So stay tuned...

[rcchamp95]

Awsome looking jeep, cant wait to see whats next

[new2rocks]

Originally Posted by rcchamp95

Awsome looking jeep, cant wait to see whats next

Thanks! Fortunately, you won't have to wait long...

[new2rocks]

Well...I said you wouldn't have to wait long, and you don't. Here's what's next:
BowHouse RC Forward Mount Tranmission Cradle



Nick's already installed his:




Mine will be next. Stay tuned...

[imthatguy]

While I definitely applaud the ingenuity, I feel like a laser sintered version of that mount is going to be a stronger option long term. I just had a 3D printed part that I printed at home on a maker bot fail, because of the way it's printed, so watch out for the longevity!

[new2rocks]

Originally Posted by imthatguy

While I definitely applaud the ingenuity, I feel like a laser sintered version of that mount is going to be a stronger option long term. I just had a 3D printed part that I printed at home on a maker bot fail, because of the way it's printed, so watch out for the longevity!

All of our production parts are sold directly through our Shapeways store and printed on SLS printers. The original prototype of the TF2 low profile skid printed in draft mode on Nick's printer at home took a ton of abuse without flinching, but we know that small changes to printer settings at home can make a big difference in durability. We don't want to take any chances with our production parts, which is why they all get produced on the Shapeways SLS printers.

[Helios RC]

Originally Posted by imthatguy

While I definitely applaud the ingenuity, I feel like a laser sintered version of that mount is going to be a stronger option long term. I just had a 3D printed part that I printed at home on a maker bot fail, because of the way it's printed, so watch out for the longevity!

You're right, there is a big difference between an SLS and FDM/FFF part. FDM parts are done for prototype development and fitment testing. Once you know the FDM part will work, the SLS part can go into production.

Lots of the glamour of owning a printer at home is just getting it to print (that's the hobby in itself). People who are selling parts off of their home printers are generally doing it out of one material and from one supplier so they can keep the same settings. For example, lots of the cosmetic parts out there are done in PLA. That offers generally good detail and strength, but the main thing is it's easy to print with.

Long story short, it's important to use the right tool for the right job. FDM/FFF = R&D and pre-production samples and SLS = production parts.

[Helios RC]

I have to say, the new SCX10 II is a fantastic platform. Axial did a killer job out of the box with the kit. In stock form it out performs a lot of other built rigs. The part that I like is that they left room for aftermarket upgrades. This is a very important thing for manufactures to take into consideration. They are going to sell a ton of kits just based on what's available from the aftermarket.

Maybe I'll buy another one and build it stock this time

[Traulus]

so where can we get that mount cradle?

[new2rocks]

Originally Posted by Traulus

so where can we get that mount cradle?

Here you go:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/R9...ionId=60181350




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