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kincer 04-19-2020 09:01 AM

Kincer builds a SBK trail truck
 
So I picked this up last summer at the local hobby shop, I'm always way behind everyone else here so I'm not gonna go through the whole build, just highlight what I did different. I always liked the 69 Axial Blazer but didn't care much about the SCX10 II so I ended buying the body off of a member here and it sat for a while, the Blazer body is 12in wheelbase so I needed to modify a bit, the specs on the kit say multiple wheelbases but unlike other brands there are no alternative links by HPI available that's the only thing I didn't care for about this kit otherwise it's a great kit. I was able to find some links available from RC4WD that fit the bill so that solved that issue, next issue was I didn't want to drill new holes in the hood so I was able to drill out the shock towers to accept the body posts from my SCX10 III kit, I only had to drill new holes in the back so that solved body mount issues. I fitted the Axial 67 C10 bumpers on it with stock bumper mounts. I added the Bowhouse high clearance skid and LCG battery tray during the build. I will be running a 1080 esc with a DS3218 servo and a Holmes 540 35t Trail master motor for drive train. Waiting on the roof to get here and the side mirrors. Thinking of white for the roof. Thanks for looking!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f1dfdfc493.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...33981e9e3a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c41053bf7d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0f1f403b05.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9af7df27c4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2b0a682ac5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...dc9eefb477.jpg

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Basicbilly 04-19-2020 10:40 AM

Re: Kincer builds a SBK trail truck
 
Looks good, I ended up getting the RC4WD bumper adapters, but it looks like the 3mm offset did not hamper your bumper installation. Nice job. Add photos of the topper when you get it!

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kincer 04-19-2020 10:50 AM

Re: Kincer builds a SBK trail truck
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Basicbilly (Post 6015241)
Looks good, I ended up getting the RC4WD bumper adapters, but it looks like the 3mm offset did not hamper your bumper installation. Nice job. Add photos of the topper when you get it!

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Thanks man! I would have had to get the adapters if I went with metal bumpers but these flexed just enough to work.

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kincer 04-19-2020 01:31 PM

Re: Kincer builds a SBK trail truck
 
So I'm stuck on whether it should be a white roof or a black roof or maybe even silver, I think white would pop, need some opinions on roof color guys.

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OSRC 04-19-2020 02:06 PM

Re: Kincer builds a SBK trail truck
 
Looks great! The wheels make the truck.

I'd vote for a white roof. Classic look.

kincer 04-19-2020 02:18 PM

Re: Kincer builds a SBK trail truck
 
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Originally Posted by OSRC (Post 6015300)
Looks great! The wheels make the truck.

I'd vote for a white roof. Classic look.

Thanks OS! Yeah those wheels are fitting for this build, they look just right. I'm leaning towards the white roof as well."thumbsup"

M1tch 04-19-2020 02:25 PM

Re: Kincer builds a SBK trail truck
 
Very nice truck. I like the body. It just looks "right"..

kincer 04-19-2020 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by M1tch (Post 6015309)
Very nice truck. I like the body. It just looks "right"..

Thanks man! It's been a fun build so far, it's a shame HPI had it's financial troubles because this is very nice kit. Quality is good and the build is straightforward.

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meatmonkey 04-19-2020 07:25 PM

Re: Kincer builds a SBK trail truck
 
Looking good! The wheels definitely set it off. Looks good topless, but if you gotta cover it I vote white.

Fallen 04-20-2020 04:31 AM

Re: Kincer builds a SBK trail truck
 
When I saw your pics that show the entire chassis, with no body I thought "holy shit those bumpers stick WAAYYY out there."

Then I saw the photos with the body on, and realized the bumpers look perfect with the body, and the body looks awesome on the Venture.

Nice work man. I hope to see more of it.

JatoTheRipper 04-20-2020 06:44 AM

Re: Kincer builds a SBK trail truck
 
That looks great. I need to get a of those wheels.

Definitely a white roof with that light blue color.

crunky 04-20-2020 06:54 AM

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That looks legit ! Go with a white roof bud.

Basicbilly 04-20-2020 08:58 AM

Re: Kincer builds a SBK trail truck
 
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Originally Posted by Fallen (Post 6015438)
When I saw your pics that show the entire chassis, with no body I thought "holy shit those bumpers stick WAAYYY out there."

Then I saw the photos with the body on, and realized the bumpers look perfect with the body, and the body looks awesome on the Venture.

Nice work man. I hope to see more of it.

Actually had to extend the rear bumper when fitting the C10 body. Surprised I've not ripped them off yet.

After seeing the Axial bumpers in the HPI mounts, I'm a bit disappointed in myself for dropping the money on the RC4WD adapters.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7e69cd9a50.jpg

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kincer 04-20-2020 12:35 PM

Re: Kincer builds a SBK trail truck
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by meatmonkey (Post 6015374)
Looking good! The wheels definitely set it off. Looks good topless, but if you gotta cover it I vote white.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fallen (Post 6015438)
When I saw your pics that show the entire chassis, with no body I thought "holy shit those bumpers stick WAAYYY out there."

Then I saw the photos with the body on, and realized the bumpers look perfect with the body, and the body looks awesome on the Venture.

Nice work man. I hope to see more of it.

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Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper (Post 6015453)
That looks great. I need to get a of those wheels.

Definitely a white roof with that light blue color.

Quote:

Originally Posted by crunky (Post 6015457)
That looks legit ! Go with a white roof bud.

Thanks guys! White roof it is then"thumbsup"


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