| |
| |||||||
 |
| | LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
03-29-2021, 12:25 AM
| #1 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
|  My first Axial and Second build.
I built a nice Class 1 truck. Enjoyed the process and now want to build a second truck. This will be old hat to most of you, but all new to me. I will be using a SCX 10.2 Builders kit to build a Class 2 rig. Going to try to stay relatively budget friendly. Holmes Hobby CrawlMaster Sport 540 13T motor, Reedy SC480X ESC, Ecopower WP120T servo, Proline wheels and 4.75” Hyrax tires and using a JConcepts Ford Tucked body. Will also under drive the rear axle with the Vanquish 33T/8T ring and pinion. I have already found a lot of info on the forum on the kit. I want to thank you all in advance for tips and tricks you have shared! |
|  |
| Sponsored Links | |
| | |
|
03-29-2021, 12:29 AM
| #2 |
| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Hemet
Posts: 1,197
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Sounds like a pretty solid project, the rbk is really hard to beat. I’ll be curious to see what you think about the tucked body. I was going to get one but couldn’t justify the shipping cost Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
| |
|
03-30-2021, 03:22 AM
| #3 |
| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Amherstburg
Posts: 542
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
I just finished up an SCX10 II raw builders kit build and was pretty pleased with the kit and the process. Look forward to seeing yours take shape.
|
|
| |
|
03-30-2021, 10:12 AM
| #4 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Taking my time. Enjoying the build. I completed both axles and all the links. As listed above I installed an under-drive ring and pinion in the rear. This should give me an approximate 9 to 10% front overdrive. The Hot Racing diff cover on the front axle is 48g and the only weight I intend to use to start. Used an Axial black diff cover on the rear, not a fan of the red ones. I also received my steel 1/10 plates from the RC Plate Shop! |
|
| |
|
03-30-2021, 01:15 PM
| #5 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: san diego
Posts: 104
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Solid! i have built a few of these raw builder's kits  As i am sure you know.. those shocks will leak but they do perform well and you'll have sometime before you get tired of re-filling! |
|
| |
|
03-30-2021, 03:34 PM
| #6 |
| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: The Big Island
Posts: 2,009
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Nice choice of parts. I love my RBK, im sure you will too  |
|
| |
|
03-30-2021, 04:09 PM
| #7 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Thanks to all who have replied. Flicker08, the body looks good in person, no paint yet, I’m going with Candy Blue w/ Metallic Silver backing. JimK, I will be posting updates and I’m sure asking questions. Food2000, I’ve heard about the issue with the kit shocks but I’m going to start out with them anyway. Till I run out of this bottle of fluid!  ScaleLifeNewbie, thanks for the reinforcement of my choices! |
|
| |
|
03-30-2021, 10:39 PM
| #8 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Shocks! I’ve never dealt with e-clips this small. But I got them done. That’s all I’m doing tonight. How do you guys like my shock rack? |
|
| |
|
03-30-2021, 11:29 PM
| #9 | |
| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Blaine
Posts: 466
| Re: My first Axial and Second build. Quote:
 I use the Amain Hobbies "shipping box" style stand myself. Sent from my LM-V600 using Tapatalk Last edited by smc-93; 04-01-2021 at 05:56 PM. | |
|
| |
|
04-01-2021, 05:26 PM
| #10 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Back to work for a little while this evening. First shocks look good after setting overnight. No leaks but of course really no pressure on them. Another photo of my USPS/RPP Hobby shock rack!  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
| |
|
04-01-2021, 07:54 PM
| #11 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Holmes Hobbies CrawlMaster Sport 540 13T mated to completed transmission.    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
| |
|
04-01-2021, 09:38 PM
| #12 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Only had a little time this evening so just built the drive shafts and attached the assembly to the skid. I really had to bear down on the transmission screws to get the unit to seal. Used the strip of paper tip to set the gear mesh. I used it on my first build and on multiple motor swaps. Seems to work well. I’m amazed each time I take apart or build one of these kits. The engineering/design thought that went into each piece is really cool. Just the drive shafts and all their parts are trick little pieces. |
|
| |
|
04-02-2021, 10:34 PM
| #13 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Chassis done.....  .....and we have a slider!  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
| |
|
04-03-2021, 07:15 AM
| #14 |
| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Caldwell ID.
Posts: 4,319
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
I love your CAD... Cardboard Aided Design, lol Imo the Raw builders kit is one of the best kits I have built, very function oriented. It looks like the electronics you chose are going to perform well too. |
| |
|
04-03-2021, 03:29 PM
| #15 | |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
| My first Axial and Second build. Quote:
Love it. CAD! It’s running going post some some pics next. I’m went with the FlySky FS-GT5 transmitter and their FS-BS6 receiver.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by SloDon; 04-03-2021 at 03:34 PM. | |
|
| |
|
04-03-2021, 03:42 PM
| #16 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Complete except for setting/adjusting the transmitter EPA’s, EXP’s, etc. and the body! It runs! The motor rotation is backwards so I need the re-solder the leads. But I’m pleased!     Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
| |
|
04-04-2021, 02:59 PM
| #17 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Took it outside for a 20 minute run after setting up the transmitter. Dialed in the steering end point adjustments and sub trim. Also dialed in a little negative exponential in the throttle curve to allow finer control while crawling. No body yet, but I’m really happy with how it runs! Body work next. I’m not good it it so wish me luck! |
|
| |
|
04-04-2021, 07:52 PM
| #18 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Doesn’t look to bad. Some light spots where I went to thin on the candy blue. I wanted the metallic silver to sparkle thru and my have gotten too cute. But I’ll take it for my fist lexan job in many years   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by SloDon; 04-04-2021 at 10:56 PM. |
|
| |
|
04-04-2021, 08:26 PM
| #19 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
With the decals.     Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
| |
|
04-04-2021, 09:32 PM
| #20 |
| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Atlanta
Posts: 118
| Re: My first Axial and Second build.
Mounted and ready to run tomorrow!       Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
| |
|
My first Axial and Second build. - Similar Threads | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| First Axial build | CrawlerDude77 | Axial SCX10 II | 3 | 12-03-2020 05:49 PM |
| axial jk build | duster one | 2.2 Scale Rigs | 4 | 11-11-2012 02:10 PM |
| My first Axial build | Rjohn929 | Axial AX-10 Scorpion | 5 | 01-15-2011 05:59 PM |
| My Axial Build | str8bucs | Axial AX-10 Scorpion | 5 | 09-03-2008 10:05 AM |
| Axial AX-10 Scorpion 1/10 Rock Crawler Kit Build, Chapter 2 "The Mod Build" | JAM MaxAmps.com | Axial AX-10 Scorpion | 42 | 06-06-2008 11:00 PM |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
| |
Linear Mode
