Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

Good point right there MR. CCC! :lmao:

Time for update.

After I heard, that the next batch of ESC's will take time to arrive from Holmes Hobbies, I decided to tare apart my own electronics from the bully. This way Sofi could have her first comp in this year. "thumbsup" So, it was time for preparations.

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Old trusted servo from my ex-mini crawler. Futaba BLS157HV. "thumbsup"

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I also bent the roof panel and now it looks really mean! :flipoff:

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Stubbies, micro sidewinders and CC Bec ready to jump on XR-10.

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Steering in place.

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And it steers! :lmao: I also gave my E.Y. Designs narrowed Voodoos to Sofi's rig. Dlux wheels and those tires are perfect match for the rig. 8)

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Rear motor attached.

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Overall look before attaching rest of electronics. ;-)

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Overall RTR weight is impressive as well! :shock:

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Electronics are finding their place.

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Pretty cool this thing. :mrgreen:

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Electronics are on the place. Even the battery is perfect match for the colours of this thing! :flipoff:

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Mutt gives you a decent amount of ground clearance as well. :shock:

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I have to say, that Michelle did amazing job with the skins. Again! "thumbsup"

Then it was time for the comp. The last one in our season 2014. Fence Puzzle! 8)

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Sofi did not have a clue, that her rig would be in action already there. It was great to see her face, when she saw the finished product. 8) Priceless. "thumbsup"

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Time to get the party started! :)

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On the line for the course!

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Nervous?

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First gate - cleared!

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The ride looked really good!

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Going for the difficult gate four. 8)

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Rig was working flawless through the comp. Nothing broke and Sofi did few amazing performances! "thumbsup"

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There was only one thing, which I found out that needs changing. That's the caster angle. In my opinion it had way too much positive caster. But that's about all, that I would change of it so far. "thumbsup"

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Here video from the second course, where Sofi only took two reverses! She decided not to go for the bonuses, but just go on the finish line. Wise descision. "thumbsup"

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Here are the results! "thumbsup" Third position with a brand new rig. That's the spirit! 8)

After the comp, I went to garage to "fix" the only problem it had with the caster angle.

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One step back. :lmao:

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It still steers pretty well.

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I think this is going to improve the steering quite a bit at least in Finland. "thumbsup"

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Now we'll just have to test it, when we have a suitable weather to do that. It's getting colder here day by day. :roll: Next comp will be on January and the tuning will start from there. At least it's good, that Sofi has now driven a few gates with this before the new season. "thumbsup"

We'll continue on working.

PICTURES: Arttu Ahtiainen

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

Hello Samu, What are the width of sofi's wheels front and rear using that narrow voodoos ?

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

Hi!

Here's straigh copy of my bully 2 thread:

I wanted to go with someting little wider in front and narrow in rear. Narrow Voodoos to the front axle with 0.87" wheels in it. And ultra narrow Voodoos to the rear with 0.72" wide wheel.

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

So, first comp behind. I have to say that I was completely surprised when Samu brought my car with his electronics on it. It was a really nice surprise so thanks bro! :) Driving with smurfette was kind of easy thanks to my chassis CCC Mutt which is by the way brilliant! It is hard to describe how good it feels to drive with that car. I think that word smooth could gave you the best description. Everything works amazingly! Still it is hard to use all the buttons which I have never used because I've been driving shafty class. So my driving is kind of slow. My first comp went well. Still, I've got pretty good drivers to challenge me but I think that is a good thing! It's good to have some challenge :) Smurfette rocks! Still, looking forward to the next season! My brother is spending a lot time with that car but I think he has to step aside because I want to repair my rig all by myself, of course ;) So, now it's time for training for the next season.

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

its a sad day when troy hits on a blue cartoon picture on some skins:flipoff:..........but the rig looks great keep up the good work "thumbsup"

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

Only Sarka names on the top 5 list in 2.2pro and shafty...
what a family....
GO TEAM SARKA!!!!

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

Exept for one Arttu,,,,

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

I thought I saw you using the mt4 in the video .. It took me a long time to get used to the buttons and then I switched to the thumb lever .. It's almost effortless and natural just sliding your thumb up and down for dig and burn and the little beep in the center of the lever lets you know when you're exactly 50/50 ... You can focus more on the rig that way instead of what buttons you're hitting ... Keep your step aux at increments of 10 so the lever is smooth and you can cruise through the courses [emoji106]



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Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

I couldn't agree more Purp.. (Look who's giving advice on a MT-4, I'm so proud of you) [emoji25]

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

bwahahahahaha you alright....i learned it by watching youuuuuuuuu:flipoff:

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

We have rest of the parts now! "thumbsup"

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Some batteries for next season...

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And two Holmes Hobbies 33T 400 Pullers ready for installing. It's gonna be ready soon! "thumbsup"

Later, when the new version of HH BR-Minies arrive, Sofi will change to those. For now we are going with Micro Sidewinders.

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

i am concerned there might be a little too much weight up front.
smurfette has grown (up) quite a bit.

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

I think I know what you are saying. :flipoff: It ain't wrong? :shock:

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

one way of distracting the other drivers
all is fair in love and crawling

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

Heh, I never noticed that smurfettes nips were a bit gearish looking :lol: Looks like the blue and gold match rather well on the pullers!


Go Softy!

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

Those are like pasties or nip tassels



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Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

Finally got myself back to the garage and doin some work. :)

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After checking out all screws and bearings in the axles and chassis, the electric works needed to be started.

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"Koppensneller's" old electronics will head down into this rig. I gotta clean those wires a bit.

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And of course the brand new Holmes 400 Pullers. "thumbsup"

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CF motor guards are also waiting for assembling.

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Rear motor attached!

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Daaarn, this rig is just blue'ish symphony! :twisted:

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Everything looked excellent in the axle as well. "thumbsup"

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Front axle in the place now as well.

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Also added a Rowdy Racing electric mount for ECS's and BEC.

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Everything went on flawlessy! :shock:

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I removed the cases of Sanwa receiver and put the BEC into a same cute package with ESC's. "thumbsup"

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Final stretch still to go! Have to clean up the wires before installing the whole thing in the rig. Slooooooowly, but steadily! :flipoff:

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

Another day at garage. 8)

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Time to make them wires longer and clean them up.

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Carbon fiber motor guards on the place protecting them Pullers. "thumbsup"

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Looks awesome! :mrgreen:

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This build has been a really easy with no drama. Simply enjoyable tuning. "thumbsup"

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Still trying to make them colors match! :flipoff:

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God I hate soldering.... :roll:

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Ready for testing! :shock:

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Didn't smell any smoke in the test, but also realized that the TX is not in the setup. Gonna do the testdrive later then.

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I think I got them there quite nicely.

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ESC's and BEC are now on the Rowdy Racing electronic mount and RX is in the chassis. "thumbsup"

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Suspension in normal driving situation.

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Front dig on. Suspension all the way down. The ESC package isn't touching the hood. I made it!! :mrgreen::mrgreen:

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Gotta say I'm proud of my work today. :) Only testing to do before the first comp! "thumbsup"

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

Why do you cut and solder all of those connections? Why not pick up some crimpers and the terminals to make it much easier and cleaner?

http://www.hansenhobbies.com/product...ools/crimp_ec/

http://www.hansenhobbies.com/product...tors/pt1in_ft/

Re: Axial XR-10 a.k.a Smurfette
 

I crimp all new ends on and it works great ... In fact I thought I saw it all on one if your threads a while back lol


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