Marc's XR10 "The little Tank"

[Swiss Rock Force]

Hi all,

I like to introduce myself and my XR10 build.
I live in Switzerland and I started with RC rock crawling in spring 2011 with a Kyosho Rock Force. After the first season I changed to my XR10.

Here are some facts about my rig:

- XR10 axles with RC4WD HD gears (3mm drilled for less weight)
- VP motorplates, gearboxes, link mounts, knuckles and knuckleweigths with additional rings
- Lower titan links from Chaotic Crawlers
- Upper carbon links (custom made of 4mm carbon)
- Alu screws and nuts from Fastener Express and alu balls from Chaotic Crawlers
- VP alu wheels (drilled for less weight)
- Closed cell dual stage foams from Crawler Innovations
- HB Rover white tires
- BWD delrin motor savers from Crawler Innovations
- Team Brood Apocalypse T35 Type "ST" motors
- Orignal XR10 Skidplate with custom made carbon chassis parts
- Parma x-citer body cutted down to 24g
- Hitec HS7950-TH servo with Castle 10A BEC
- Tekin FXR ESC
- Punk Dig (something for the museum )
- SCX10 shocks with plastic shafts
- Losi mini T soft springs
- Battery holder made of lexan (1g)
- Steering link from custom made carbon for more steering angle

Actual RTR weight is 2098g or 4.63lbs.

The first tests of this setup were really successful. So I hope it will bring good results this season.

Here are some pics of my rig:

BR,
Marc

[Swiss Rock Force]

Here are more pics of some details:

[roxx]

nice rig . hope to see a video of it soon

[Swiss Rock Force]

hi Roxx,

Thank you.

We have really cold temperatures in Switzerland during winter. But I will try do make a video as soon as possible. without getting ill

[brazwewn]

That is very interesting. I really like seeing the new designs.

Wes

[rik]

this is friggin awesome! we need some video!

[grunt95]

dang looks great so light what about making the front the same as to rear? might have to use your idea if you dont mind, i dont think i have the skills like you though.

[Jakerz]

Haha thats freaking sweet man! I like it! Yea we need a vid soon lol

Jake

[elsewhere]

wicked nice!

[G's ^]

Looks great , pretty original for sure.

[Abrown83]

Oh wow! Love it!

[laserbrain]

winner winner chicken dinner....

[G's ^]

I like the home brew battery mount , what's your skid height ?

[elsewhere]

Wow!!

[cjthing]

Sweet, love there is still the stock skid in there!

[roxx]

Hi marc if you feel like it we do have a comp here in the netherland on the 27/01 . Here the weather is ok

[Swiss Rock Force]

Originally Posted by grunt95

dang looks great so light what about making the front the same as to rear? might have to use your idea if you dont mind, i dont think i have the skills like you though.

the reason, why the front shock is laying flat is, because of the height of the body. the body is mounted that deep, that i can drive on even when the crawler is upside down. this way i can avoid a few rollovers.

no problem if you like to use this idea

[Swiss Rock Force]

Originally Posted by G's ^

I like the home brew battery mount , what's your skid height ?

Here are some pics of mesurements in "cm":

[Swiss Rock Force]

Originally Posted by roxx

Hi marc if you feel like it we do have a comp here in the netherland on the 27/01 . Here the weather is ok

hi Roxx

Thank you for the invitation. But I would prefer to come to a comp in netherlands from spring to autumn. I think you guys have some comps then, right? if you know the dates, you can post them.

Marc

[Swiss Rock Force]

ups thanks to all for your positive posts! i didn't expect a reaction like this...

my plan is to visit a big comp in the USA. i'm not sure if it is already possible this year... but I try my best. I really want to meet the worlds best crawlers

Marc