Fink's Wraith
 

Wraith just arrived yesterday and my other parts should be in early next week. I will be updating this thread as often as possible to chronicle the build.

My goal for the Wraith is for it to be a very capable crawler, but also able to bash/rock race when I feel like it. I typically take it very easy on my trucks but I obviously do have the need for speed occasionally.

I normally run on wooded trails with a lot of water and mud so I wanted to stick with a simple brushed setup and of course everything will be water-resistant. I like the simplicity of brushed and quite honestly, I'm confident enough in my knowledge of brushless to go with it yet. I also love Holmes Hobbies' motors and wanted to stick with them as I have had great luck with the TorqueMaster Pro in my SCX10.

Onto the good stuff...

INITIAL MODS
-2.2 R35 Ripsaws
-2.2 Axial VWS Beadlock Wheels
-BGR Fabrications' BGR Trailbar w/D-Ring & Winch Mount
-BGR Fabrications' Aluminum Rear Shock Tower
-HH BR-XL (waterproof)
-HH TrailMaster Pro (27t)
-VP Axle Housings (silver)
-Hot Racing SHD Lockers
-Axial Universals
-VP Stage I Kit (orange)
-VP Bearing Caps (silver)
-VP Axle Truss (silver)
-VP Lower Shock/Link Mounts (silver)
-VP CMS & Panhard Kit
-Axial Heavy Duty Bevel Gears
-Solar D772 Servo
-Axial Aluminum Servo Horn
-VP Titanium Links

FUTURE MODS
-VP Aluminum Transmission Case
-32P Gears
-FlySky Radio

Once I get the parts in and the truck unboxed, I'll start posting some pics!

Cheers!

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Cheapest part of these builds is the Wraith kit, eh?? LOL :D Money goes out fast......I know it!!

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There's the truth of it! Good luck with the build

Cheers,
T

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No kidding! I just couldn't pass up the VP stuff. Too good looking. The Stage I Kit was actually a great deal, same price as the Axial stuff. The other stuff...well...I knowingly dropped some coin on it. "thumbsup"

Thanks, T! I appreciate it. This is my first step into the Wraith world. From what I can tell already, I'm going to love it!

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Worked from home today and finally had the chance to at least get the Wraith unboxed. Yes, it's a standard Wraith, but I'm excited...

http://cfink.smugmug.com/RC/Vehicles...xing001-XL.jpg

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Leave it to the boys at Holmes Hobbies to get their stuff here before anybody else.

TrailMaster Pro 27t
Extra Brushes
XX Springs
XXX Springs
Castle Creations 4mm Bullet Connectors

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Nice parts collection! I just got my order from Vanquish too. The quality is definitely top notch.

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Haven't gotten my stuff from Vanquish yet, but I am definitely looking forward to it. USPS never showed. :evil:

That just means I have three deliveries on Monday and two on Tuesday. Then it's just picking a battery and maybe a spare servo from HobbyPartz.

Thanks for the post!

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nice! can you give a comparison between the stock 20t motor and the holmes? speed be slightly slower I guess? more torque?

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Thanks!

I haven't run Holmes' TrailMaster in the Wraith yet, but yes, more torque and control. Just an entirely different class than the stock 20t.

Once I get it installed in the Wraith and give it a test, I'll be sure to let everybody know how it does.

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Today was a big day for deliveries. Can't wait to see what my girlfriend says when I carry all this into our condo...

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http://cfink.smugmug.com/RC/Vehicles...ades004-XL.jpg

http://cfink.smugmug.com/RC/Vehicles...ades003-XL.jpg

http://cfink.smugmug.com/RC/Vehicles...ades005-XL.jpg

Axle housings and a few other little things should be here tomorrow and tires and wheels on Wednesday or Thursday.

Will be ordering my batteries as soon as they are back in stock and I should be set!

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Tell me more about these 38P gears your getting? :lmao:

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:lmao:

They're a new hybrid between 48P and fat fingers. :ror:

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Well after looking at picture after picture and speaking with Bill, owner of BGR Fabrications & Welding, I pulled the trigger on his BGR Trailbar w/D-Ring & Winch Mounts and his NEW Aluminum Rear Shock Tower.

Thanks again, Bill!

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Can't wait to see how your OCD does with this build. Congrats Fink know you really wanted a Wraith.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note (Phablet)

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Thanks dude! I'm so stoked!

Oh and by the way, a box from Vanquish Products just arrived...:twisted:

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Pure beauty...

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One of the last orders to come in.

I also have to brag that I got these R35 Ripsaws for $30 total! Thanks RPP!!

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heeeaaayyyy!!!

someone dropped some coin...:shock:


nice parts pile!

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Been saving for a while now! The Wraith was literally the cheapest part of this whole thing. I haven't had the courage to add it all up...

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