NEW GMADE GS02 scale crawler

[SSD]

trans mount/skid maybe?

[Curb Crawler]

I’ve been building mine up today

[Col_Sanders]

Originally Posted by SSD

trans mount/skid maybe?

It would be pretty cool if the skid and trans mounted up. We could use this drivetrain on scx10 based aftermarket chassis.

[bilinvic]

I've been working away on this new rig and all I can say about the new BOM so far is that it is a step ahead of Axial....it's like an SCX10.3!!! Well laid out, and very well designed. I'll start a build thread soon.

[Curb Crawler]

We need a GS02 sub forum

[nedmo]

Originally Posted by bilinvic

I've been working away on this new rig and all I can say about the new BOM so far is that it is a step ahead of Axial....it's like an SCX10.3!!! Well laid out, and very well designed. I'll start a build thread soon.

Interested to see diff/axle reliability after the GOM

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[bilinvic]

Some progress....I have to order a matching spare wheel.

[durok]

Super-nice job, my man!

And you replaced the only two things I dislike - the body and the rolling stock!

And - I suppose we now know what cabs are compatible - those designed for Axial Honcho cages, not those for Vaterra Ascenders.

[Curb Crawler]

I’m sticking with the stock body for now, I’ve still got a roof rack to add, so far I’m happy with the look. The stock rims are junk, so I put a set of D Holes straight on mine and I’ve got a set of Rock Beast Scale tyres in the post

[Teng]

Originally Posted by bilinvic

Some progress....I have to order a matching spare wheel.

Nice job bill. The first picture just reminded me one of our local classified online sale. The front looks just similar to this Toyota Hilux. Here are the pictures. Cheers

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[jokersinsanity]

Check youtube theyre is lots

Originally Posted by mebeknob

Man I wish there where more tutorials on how to paint bodies like this


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[Col_Sanders]

Originally Posted by mebeknob

Man I wish there where more tutorials on how to paint bodies like this


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I'm pretty sure that is a wrap

[soze]

Originally Posted by mebeknob

Man I wish there where more tutorials on how to paint bodies like this


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Primer Series Pro-Line Toyota CAB ONLY - FreqEsKinz.com

[bilinvic]

Originally Posted by Col_Sanders

I'm pretty sure that is a wrap

It's a wrap from FreqEskinz.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by Col_Sanders

It would be pretty cool if the skid and trans mounted up. We could use this drivetrain on scx10 based aftermarket chassis.

X2.

Originally Posted by bilinvic

I've been working away on this new rig and all I can say about the new BOM so far is that it is a step ahead of Axial....it's like an SCX10.3!!! Well laid out, and very well designed. I'll start a build thread soon.

Great news!

Originally Posted by Curb Crawler

We need a GS02 sub forum

Yes!

Originally Posted by nedmo

Interested to see diff/axle reliability after the GOM

Yes

Originally Posted by durok

Super-nice job, my man!

And you replaced the only two things I dislike - the body and the rolling stock!

And - I suppose we now know what cabs are compatible - those designed for Axial Honcho cages, not those for Vaterra Ascenders.

Yes tires were fugly. I love the body detail and it looks like Ford Ranger, I like it.

Originally Posted by Curb Crawler

I’m sticking with the stock body for now, I’ve still got a roof rack to add, so far I’m happy with the look. The stock rims are junk, so I put a set of D Holes straight on mine and I’ve got a set of Rock Beast Scale tyres...

Nice choices!

Originally Posted by bilinvic

It's a wrap from FreqEskinz.

Cool but overly weathered imo.

[bilinvic]

I can tell you one thing for sure, the counter-rotating front and rear driveshafts do not eliminate torque twist. A rear anti-roll bar is definitely needed and luckily Gmade has the mounts ready to go for one in the kit...they will be releasing the actual sway bars soon. In the mean time, I made my own and it helps a lot.

[TheLetterJ]

I'm trying to convince my son that "he" really wants this for his upcoming birthday, I think it has edged out the TRX4-Sport (we do already have 1 in the family) as my top choice for the next crawler on our shelf. His other car has slowly become more detailed/scale trail truck than crawler, and this looks to bring a good balance of scale features which he appreciates, without giving up too much durability or capability... one that he could really drive without fear of breaking. He's also been wanting to build a kit, but has been bouncing around ideas between just about every class of crawler there is, so we shall see.

[Curb Crawler]

Mines all ready for a trail run tomorrow morning

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by bilinvic

I can tell you one thing for sure, the counter-rotating front and rear driveshafts do not eliminate torque twist. A rear anti-roll bar is definitely needed and luckily Gmade has the mounts ready to go for one in the kit...they will be releasing the actual sway bars soon. In the mean time, I made my own and it helps a lot.

Counter rotation help some? Theoretically should, until it lifts a tire and that’s going to happen. Nice they provide swaybar mounts with forthcoming kit. Picture of your creation?

Originally Posted by Curb Crawler

Mines all ready for a trail run tomorrow morning

Sweet, trail picture and report please!

[Curb Crawler]

Took mine out this morning, had a no fuss 1hr run, I did find it a little top heavy and it wants flip over on steep climb and descents, so I’ve ordered a set of SCX10ii SSD Pro knuckles and brass weights to try out, I’ll also stick a few weights in the fuel cell and test again Friday, I will say I’m pretty impressed with the tyres, with decent inserts and vented, I think they will do well in UK conditions