Akumu - SCX10 II build

[v33]

just wanted to show the changes i made, this is the current form and will stay this way for i dont know how long



to distribute the weight, i have placed the battery behind the tranny and moved the axe540 esc to the right side. the reciever and power switch are on the left. a light and winch battery is held by a velcro on the cab area, i use a small batt around 960mah 7.4v (i think) lipo.

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[mcbartho]

looks impressive

[ussprinceton2004]

you need some inner fenders

[v33]

@ussprinceton2004, i actually have new inner fenders, 3d printed it about a month ago... but held back installing them because of the conversion from the original tranny to the toyzuki motor mount. I will install them when i am free, it needs some tweaking.

anyways, here is a fleet photo...


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[v33]

Didn't really like using the Toyzuki motor mount in conjunction with the SCX10v1 transmission (converted to transfer case), it reintroduced a lot of the issues of using the old scx10 with the drive shafts positioned to the side. Reversing it is not an option since the shafts would hit the motor.

I found a transfer case online that seem to be an easy DIY mount project. If i am not mistaken it's an RC4WD transfer case (china copy). I used two alloy L-bars to secure the transfer case to the alloy skid plate, also grinded the middle skid plate brace so i can sit the transfer case lower to remove any binding. The transfer case is mounted vertically and centered on the skid plate... very minimal rubbing on the motor (1mm+), but i think if grinded it will clear properly

This mod makes the rig run very fast with a 2300kv motor and 14T pinion, for more torque I may need to gear down to a 12T. It runs smoother now, like a super enhanced SCX10 II with stock tranny... i am liking this mod.



btw, also upgraded to Proline Powerstroke Scale Shocks... so now i need to tune this for the rocks.

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[v33]

getting ready for a competition this sunday. added lightbar to my LC70...



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[v33]

During the competition last sunday i fell ill and was hospitalized for 5 days.
unfortuantely there is another one tomorrow but i am still recuperating.

Took this shot a few minutes ago...



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[Teng]

Take more rest and hope you Get well soon my crawler friend

[v33]

Started work on a new body. Not really sure if i like it enough to use it, but i will take on the challenge of painting and detailing this body... it will be a learning experience.

Start with my kids making for me a grill, one of my kids made the mode and the other one 3d printed it.



Not sure if i want it weathered or just painted, still looking at how to go about this. I have only less than 3 weeks to finish this.

Originally Posted by Teng

Take more rest and hope you Get well soon my crawler friend

Thanks Teng! All well now.

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[v33]

Partially finished the Power Wagon, but decided to sell it and go for my original plans to create a different build using a Proline Power Wagon cab instead.

Here are the last photos before she goes to the new owner...










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[v33]

just got another (used) Scx10 II rig a few days ago. the build required me to move my toyzuki tranny to fit the body i am using for it.

moved my stock kit tranny to this rig and decided to use the hilux and metal truggy bed for the c2 comp this coming sunday.






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[v33]

today was a blast, the rig performed well. passed the time climbing up this incline, just thought of trying to take a video from my mobile device (removed the background sound, too noisey).

https://youtu.be/6h3VUVJJY5s

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[v33]

this rig has changed again, it is now in the process of being converted into a class 1 trail/crawler rig.

got this used comanche with a real fugly paint job... the pinstripes are horrible!



sanded the body and painted it flat black, not it's final paint job, unless i sell it to my friend and get what i always wanted for it... the LC70 cab.





i need to fab up an alloy bumper for it and add all the scale items.

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[v33]

a 2nd win for this chassis... this time as a Class 1



future plans...

- replace this hard body with a lighter fiberglass one (maybe return to using a hilux one), it was way too heavy.
- upgrade the transfer case to one with OD/UD

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[pedrolo]

Bonito coche, esa Comanche le sienta genial."Pulgares hacia arriba"

[RABIDFOX]

Originally Posted by v33

just wanted to show the changes i made, this is the current form and will stay this way for i dont know how long



to distribute the weight, i have placed the battery behind the tranny and moved the axe540 esc to the right side. the reciever and power switch are on the left. a light and winch battery is held by a velcro on the cab area, i use a small batt around 960mah 7.4v (i think) lipo.

thanks for viewing!

What beadlock wheels are you using?

[v33]

@pedrolo Thanks!

Originally Posted by RABIDFOX

What beadlock wheels are you using?

i think they are ebay vanquish KO's... in my country they are commonly called "bangkwish"

[v33]

I was originally planning on purchasing a new transmission case for this rig, unfortunately the tcase i wanted was no longer being produced by my friend (see my akumu vs410 build). I had to do maintenance last week and upon opening the case, it reminded me of my vs410 OD/UD tcase so i started planning.

This is my china made tcase... nice and cheap, so my experiment, if butchered, wont hurt as much.




The plan was to have a new output shaft made, mod my idler gear and install it on the center shaft going to the motor mount.


Since i did not have the tools to do this properly, I had a good friend machine it for me. This is the finished tcase.


it is mounted on my rig now and works really good.

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[v33]

traded a chassis frame set for this low cog frame (only) and transfered everything, took the time to do 100% maintenance and noticed my og axles where all beaten up and unsightly, so i upgraded them to the SSD Diamond axles... damn these are pretty!





still have not properly installed all the electronics and deciding on a bed for the rear. I dont want to chop the rear shock tower but if worst comes to worst I may have to do it.



Cant wait to get my CI lil novas and get this thing on the trail.

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[v33]

getting the rig ready for our sunday competition... decided to go stealthy on this one, almost 99% black scale items, computed already for SORRCA style 40pts max. hehe



decided to use the tried and tested 100% reliable swampers



i just need to adjust the rear top links and wire the lights.

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