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06-04-2012, 03:44 PM | #1 |
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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| Brandon's 1.9 Wraith Build
I really like the idea/look of the Wraith chassis with AX10 axles and 1.9's under it. I pulled together some old used parts for an initial mock-up and loved it. The shorter wheelbase with the 1.9's under the Wraith cage looks awesome Now I am motivated to get this done for Axialfest! Here is how it looked last week: 12.5" Wheelbase AX10 Axles Aluminum C's, Knuckles, and straight axle adapters Axial CVD's Axial 8 hole 1.9 beadlocks with 62Pyro Beadlock Rings Axial R35 1.9 Ripsaw Tires Axial Wraith Body Panels Axial Rear Swaybar kit (for looks only, not functional) Stock Wraith body panels Here is the direction its going in now: 11.3" Wheelbase Pro-Line Bronco Body Last edited by Brandon; 06-05-2012 at 10:08 AM. |
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06-04-2012, 03:45 PM | #2 |
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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| Re: Brandon's 1.9 Wraith Build |
06-04-2012, 03:47 PM | #3 |
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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| Re: Brandon's 1.9 Wraith Build
The plan for this PL body was to paint it just like Axial's 1:1 Bronco and surprise him with it mounted on a RTR Wraith... Until I cut it out and mocked it up on this 1.9 Wraith Build Now this 1.9 Wraith is taking a different direction. Wheelbase needs to be shortened even further to match the body. Color scheme is going to be altered as well. I went ahead and cut out the door openings and the hood for now. Pro-Line really thought through this body and they included the full doors that can easily be fitted to completely change the look. Last edited by Brandon; 06-04-2012 at 03:50 PM. |
06-04-2012, 04:03 PM | #4 |
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That looks pretty cool. Never would have thought 1.9's would look good on a wraith. Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk 2 |
06-04-2012, 04:22 PM | #5 |
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Looking foreword to this build!
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06-04-2012, 05:29 PM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: BFE, NV
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| Re: Brandon's 1.9 Wraith Build
I did a 1.9 wraith for my boys and its been alot of fun. I look forward to seeing that EB painted.
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06-04-2012, 07:01 PM | #7 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: lansing
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| Re: Brandon's 1.9 Wraith Build
its funny, as i was looking through the first few pics i was thinking "man this would be sweet with a bronco body" and that exactly what you did, lol. i look forward to seeing more of this build! |
06-05-2012, 03:39 AM | #8 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Spalding, Lincs, UK
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| Re: Brandon's 1.9 Wraith Build
Mine is very similar, I swapped the tranny with an SCX so I could mirror it, solves the reverse rotation motor issue and very little torque twist.
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06-05-2012, 04:21 AM | #9 |
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Nice build. Gonna look real good with that bronco body!! Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 |
06-05-2012, 09:50 AM | #10 |
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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| Re: Brandon's 1.9 Wraith Build
Front wheelbase has now been adjusted to fit the front wheel opening on the PL Bronco body. Had to really shorten it up! But everything is moving freely. Driveshaft length is a bit comical due to the forward position of the transmission on the Wraith skid plate. The short wheelbase creates some tire rub when steering against the tube chassis. Some dremel work should fix that. |
06-05-2012, 10:00 AM | #11 |
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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| Re: Brandon's 1.9 Wraith Build
The steering servo was interfering with the cage in its new position. I considered doing a CMS setup but the servo would almost be setting in the middle and the link geometry would be less than ideal. Out came the dremel for some clearance work. I also swapped to the AR60 AX30777 Servo plate. Its a direct fit onto the AX10 axle, the plate is smaller and no longer utilizes the 3rd screw on the stock AX10 3 link mount. Which I wasn't using anyways with the 4 link axle trusses installed on these axles. This change wasn't required, but it helps clean things up a bit. |
06-05-2012, 10:06 AM | #12 | ||||
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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06-05-2012, 01:35 PM | #13 |
Relaxed ! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: On the road again !
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| Re: Brandon's 1.9 Wraith Build
Bc that workbench is off the hook ! I'm comin to your shop to work on rigs from here on out ! Really though as always you build some pretty sick rigs ! Can't wait to see this one come alive ! |
06-05-2012, 02:54 PM | #14 |
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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| Re: Brandon's 1.9 Wraith Build
Just got my hands on one of the newly released Axial Universal Light Bar Sets This kit is a direct bolt onto the Wraith cage and looks awesome! Pics of it installed soon. TowerHobbies.com | AXIAX30709 AX30709 Axial Universal 5 Bucket Light Bar Set |
06-05-2012, 02:55 PM | #15 |
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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| Re: Brandon's 1.9 Wraith Build Thanks! That was my only requirement for the new place. I HAD to have a nice workspace Priorities you know?
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06-05-2012, 03:15 PM | #16 | |
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06-06-2012, 08:52 AM | #17 |
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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| Re: Brandon's 1.9 Wraith Build
Laid down some paint on the PL Bronco Body. Top is a custom faskolor mix for a gunmetal color, Keylime green stripe, and silver bottom. Added some flat black accents on the grill and cowl also. Painted the doors too for options |
06-06-2012, 09:19 AM | #18 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: BFE, NV
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Paint turned out very nice!! How hard would it be to hinge the hood for battery access? Looks like if the hood were hinged then the front of the fenders would be left without any support? |
06-06-2012, 11:23 AM | #19 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange, CA
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| Re: Brandon's 1.9 Wraith Build
Looks awesome Brando! Can't wait to take it to CDM! |
06-06-2012, 11:33 AM | #20 | |
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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I have plenty of options on the cage sides for additional screws though. Thanks! Agreed, CDM will be a blast with this rig. Although it will hopefully make its debut at Axialfest. | |
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