Scale Twin Force-based Bronco Buildup

[BL_Force]

I began my first crawler/trail rig project last night. I am going to use the HPI bronco body with the new All-T 2.2's and stampede wheels. I mocked up the body and tires and it looks really scale. To get a nice scale width, the twin force axle housings will be narrowed to their limits. I'm still pondering whether to go with a simple custom aluminum frame or go full tuber. I'll try to post some pics tonight.

[kingcobra]

yea..pics would be helpful

[BL_Force]

Here's my pictures:

http://s91887143.onlinehome.us/bronco/

I'm using the stock twin force frame just for mock-up. I've decided to build a custom aluminum frame as phase one. It may evolve into a tuber later on.

[fuzzhead]

looks really good so far. i vote the twin force axle the most versatile yet! lol. the tlt is there too. anyways the axles look really good narrow like that. almost scale looking. keep up the good work.

[BL_Force]

Thanks.

[BL_Force]

Tonight I reduced the ends of the twin force pinion shafts from 8mm to 6mm, ground opposing flats and drilled a 2.5mm hole. Now maxx driveshafts bolt right up. It was a real pain, but turned out real good. I added a few pics to the gallery too.

[mnstrbetle]

What did you use to turn down the shaft?

[BL_Force]

I used a belt sander, dremel, and a file. I pretty much held the pinion inside one of it's bearings and let it spin against the belt to keep the grind somewhat symetrial.