Portal's...... VP.... What ?!?

[Frank211]

VP portals.....
https://youtu.be/JYfCGfGAUaw
WOW.

[MattySlimz1987]

It’s gettin’ good now..

[Teng]

Originally Posted by Frank211

VP portals.....

https://youtu.be/JYfCGfGAUaw

WOW.

Many $$$$$ again


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[durok]

Now, we need more options for Unimog-based bodies... and other lesser known vehicles.

Although, Dynatrac Portal Axles are available as bolt-in assemblies for the Jeep Wrangler JK with a disclaimer "for off-road use only"...

They are badass looking, and full of modern tech:

https://www.dynatrac.com/axle-assemb...r-jeep-jk.html



And AxleTech has these that add 75lbs per corner, available for the following:

Dana 60 u-joint / kingpin steerable axle
Dana 60 rigid axle
GM corporate 14 bolt
Ford Sterling 10.25" / 10.5" rigid axle:

https://www.axletech.com/en/products...rtal-wheel-end



Wikipedia states that "some" portal-equipped vehicles include the following:

AM General HMMWV [7] and Hummer H1
International FTTS[8]
Land Rover Defender 130CC-R(hino)[9]
Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4² and G63 AMG 6x6 6x6 truck.[10]
Mercedes-Benz Unimog[11]
Porsche 597
Praga V3S (1952-1989) - 3 ton all-terrain truck (6x6)
Steyr Puch Haflinger
Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer[12]
Tatra T 805 small truck
Tatra T 810 medium truck
Toyota Mega Cruiser (Civilian model and JGSDF's High Mobility Vehicle)
UAZ-469
Volkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen
Volkswagen Type 166 Schwimmwagen
Volvo C303

I personally would like a Pinzgauer - Proline used to sell a vague approximation - the Recon - but you could make one pretty easily with styrene, if you had the inclination (I suppose):



The Recon, discontinued long ago (second pic from a member here "kuikui"):

[Frank211]

More info on the new portals
https://youtu.be/JhXAP4lr-fQ
Other shocking 160 bucks news ! DAMN !

[Alexander_0_1]

Whoa! I might want a set of those axles...eventually, next year.

I got to drive a pinzgauer a couple of times. They are ridiculously small, and sitting on the axle was too different an experience to feel completely comfortable while ripping up and down the pipeline rite of way.

[durok]

Originally Posted by Frank211

More info on the new portals
https://youtu.be/JhXAP4lr-fQ
Other shocking 160 bucks news ! DAMN !

Yep - you may want to check out the detailed post here:

TRX-4 Bronco Body News

Originally Posted by Alexander_0_1

Whoa! I might want a set of those axles...eventually, next year.

I got to drive a pinzgauer a couple of times. They are ridiculously small, and sitting on the axle was too different an experience to feel completely comfortable while ripping up and down the pipeline rite of way.

I'll agree that the Pinzgauer is more than as little crude - and slow, but so were the majority of portal-equipped vehicles until recently. In fact if you want a sophisticated street-legal portal-equipped vehicle you'd better be prepared to pay out the nose for it... Most aren't capable of exceeding 80mph - even the modern conversion kits/axles I listed... and the older vehicles were notably slower than that.

But where's the fun in driving a big cushy 4x4 offroad (read Ford Raptor) when you could be thrown around like a ragdoll by every little thing?

Also, my post was about having more R/C body options - thought that was fairly clear?

I find myself wishing for more scale choices the longer I'm in the hobby - and seeing all of the portal-equipped RC vehicles running bodies of 1:1 vehicles that don't come with them.... I dunno, I get a little turned off. Hence my desire for some more obscure bodies - or at least imagining that the R/C is a replica of a comp 1:1 vehicle that's equipped with some modern portal conversions like those I listed. Kinda cool to see that Land Rover Defenders were built with portals in the past - a German company has been prototyping them for military and press corps use...

[SSD]

We already have portals in production now also ;)

[durok]

Originally Posted by SSD

We already have portals in production now also ;)

GREAT news!

I like Vanquish as well, but I tend to buy SSD if you guys make what works for my applications.

Now, if you'd just include your kick-ass chrome decal sheets in your Diamond axle packages!

I only got them in the Bomber trailing arms package, which is a less expensive item.

I need them for all 3 of my builds:

Ascender has SSD brass front & rear, aluminum c-hubs, diff covers and will soon hopefully have links, too.

RR10 #1 is as much SSD stuff as possible including aluminum Diamonds front and rear...

RR10 #2 is similar, but Dlux plastic housings w/SSD diff covers.

And I gotta spread that one sticker sheet out over all 3, so sad...

[JatoTheRipper]

Does anybody know the width? They look AR60 width from the videos, but that's just a guess.

Originally Posted by SSD

We already have portals in production now also ;)

Awesome! Competition is good! How wide will yours be?

Originally Posted by durok

Now, if you'd just include your kick-ass chrome decal sheets in your Diamond axle packages!

What chrome decals? I never got any of those. Jealous!

[svt923]

Originally Posted by durok

I find myself wishing for more scale choices the longer I'm in the hobby - and seeing all of the portal-equipped RC vehicles running bodies of 1:1 vehicles that don't come with them.... I dunno, I get a little turned off. Hence my desire for some more obscure bodies - or at least imagining that the R/C is a replica of a comp 1:1 vehicle that's equipped with some modern portal conversions like those I listed. Kinda cool to see that Land Rover Defenders were built with portals in the past - a German company has been prototyping them for military and press corps use...

I have the same problem with portals. I love the TRX4 platform but that scale nerd inside me goes crazy when I see C10s and other bodies like that thrown on a Traxxas chassis with portals under them. The D110 body isn't my favorite but I can't bring myself to change the body for anything less than a Unimog, C303, or something similarly portal appropriate.

[durok]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Does anybody know the width? They look AR60 width from the videos, but that's just a guess.


Awesome! Competition is good! How wide will yours be?


What chrome decals? I never got any of those. Jealous!

I'll post a pic in a mo'... (decals, I mean)

The Vanquish are for SCX10.2 build compatibility, as far as what I heard on the Harley videos (he's covered them in some detail in 2 videos now, one "teaser" and then the April 1 "Scale News" vid)

Originally Posted by svt923

I have the same problem with portals. I love the TRX4 platform but that scale nerd inside me goes crazy when I see C10s and other bodies like that thrown on a Traxxas chassis with portals under them. The D110 body isn't my favorite but I can't bring myself to change the body for anything less than a Unimog, C303, or something similarly portal appropriate.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one that is feelin' that way - I was starting to think I was becoming somewhat of a crank regarding this issue...

I'm not adverse to having a non-scale vehicle, I just also weant the choice to make a scale one that isn't a Land Rover, Toyota, Jeep, Bronco, or Blazer. I know 5 choices seems like a lot, but it ain't shit compared to how many capable 1:1 4x4 vehicle platforms have been made throughout the years.

Even those names I've mentioned are missing key models - although I have personal fondness for some of the popular ones, to be sure.

EDIT: Decal sheet size is 4" x 3" and the decals are high-gloss chrome on clear backgrounds, precut:

[Jim85IROC]

For those who are interested in a budget-friendly set of portals, don't forget that Redcat is bringing a set to market soon. I'm supposedly on the list for one of the "beta" sets out of their first batch. Pricing isn't set for the final release, but based on their beta pricing, I'm guessing under $100 for a complete set.

[Brandon]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Does anybody know the width? They look AR60 width from the videos, but that's just a guess.

They are 7.66" wide hex to hex. or 0.200" (5mm) wider than SCX10 II Axles with their narrow hex.

[Sneetches]

Easily going to be $550 for a pair of poor-tals is my guess.

[BDR]

Originally Posted by Sneetches

Easily going to be $550 for a pair of poor-tals is my guess.

**** that

Wouldn't surprise me though

Be better off just buying a TRX4 Bronco taking the diffs and flogging off the rest

[mudbeast2]

SSD, please make a option for leaf springs on your portals.

[filotr14lsdude]

Now online

Currie Portal F9 SCX10-II Front Axle Black Anodized - Vanquish Products

[distinctive pd]

Originally Posted by filotr14lsdude

Now online

Currie Portal F9 SCX10-II Front Axle Black Anodized - Vanquish Products

Not bad IMO considering they come with all internals etc.... pretty damn cool!

[Frank211]

Originally Posted by filotr14lsdude

Now online

Currie Portal F9 SCX10-II Front Axle Black Anodized - Vanquish Products

That price tho ??? DAMN !