T-buck's SMC 5.5 EX I have been lucky enough to recieve a new SMC 5.5 EX Chassis. This new chassis has an adjustable wheel base of 5.5 to 6.0 inches. 1/20 scale seem to be the perfect fit. With alot of us "Micro guy's" that strech the W.B. & see how much better your rig performs I am really looking forward to this size chassis. A Picture of what everything in the package look's like. http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...assisparts.jpg This is the Model Body I am gonna use. I have some different ideas so of course won't look like that when finished. http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...r/Modelbox.jpg This is just a shot of the Body proped on the SMC+ to show the size difference of the body compared to original SMC chassis. The W.B. of truck in photo is 108mm(4.25) http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...dyonoldsmc.jpg I am waiting on a couple items in the mail to show up yet, Other than that excuse... I am hoping to get it done in timely manner. |
looking forward to seeing this build T-buck "thumbsup" |
With all the options for model bodies, it makes me want one. You'll have to bring it along with you when you're done so we can all be jealous :mrgreen:. |
Looks like a killer deal there T-buck will you have it done for show at indy comp get er dun |
I am excited to see more of this build T-Buck it is going to be awesome Blade |
Looks like it is going to be great T-buck, but toyota, really. Can't wait see what is looks like when it is done.:) |
This is exactly why i wanted these chassis to come out :) look forward to this build! |
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So I guess I'll throw out all the stuff I am using: Chassis: SMC 5.5 EX Servo: Hitec HS-65HB Tranny: Alum. Main Center Gear Case, Hard Alum. 56T spur gear Motor: Getbent's 90t Axle's: Front Alum. C-Hub Losi Front spindle set Losi Alum. Center Skid Plate H.R. Alum. Rear Axle Lock-Out Wheels: BWD Vertexs, CAC Wideners: BWD Tires: RC4WD Rox Lox, Crushers & the Popular "Miclaw" Chassis Assembled http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...defullview.jpg http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...r/Psidebtf.jpg Tranny Locked & Getbent's Famous Motor http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...eandtranny.jpg Looking from the rear end forward. http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...er/Backend.jpg Body proped on Chassis to see how much better of a fit it is gonna be, The W.B. as of right now is set up at 146mm (5.75) http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...Bodyonnsmc.jpg |
Looking really damn good, much better with the extra length. Now get cracking and finish it up! |
How does the width of the chassis compare with the width of the body? |
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Heres a rough idea of how it will fit. http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...dyliningup.jpg http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...upfromback.jpg http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u.../Topshot-1.jpg |
Looks great Tom love the new chassis. I'm going to have to build a micro scaler one of these days very inspiring. "thumbsup" |
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Still working on the body & interior. Did some messing around w/the steering. Wheel Wideners from BWD showed up today, So of course the first thing I did was throw the Mini-Qlo tires on. :mrgreen: Finished up the Drivelines. http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u.../Dlinedone.jpg I am gonna use the 1mm(.039) Music wire to make the steering links. http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...eeringlink.jpg Lowered the body a little more. http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...lobodyshot.jpg |
The more I look at this the more I want to make my own scaler. I will def be watching this, I have a feeling it is going to turn out damn good. The stance with the qlos and wideners is sexy. |
Lookin good T-buck"thumbsup" I want a micro now!:mrgreen: |
Freggin Schweet! i am interested in how you do the steering. thats what i am working on right now as well. w/ that chassis, you should be able to build the model engine like i did too! |
"thumbsup"that looks soooo sick!!!!! i cant wait to get my 4.5ex in a few weeks!!!!!!! |
Wow T-Buck looking good Blade |
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A couple outside photo's http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...idechassis.jpg http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...assisdside.jpg http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...ter/snowup.jpg |
Sweet build this is looking great. |
Hey Mr. T, If you haven't guessed I'm stalking your Micro threads this evening. :ror: This is a jaw dropper man. "thumbsup" http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...ter/snowup.jpg |
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That's gonna look great! Ill be watching this one "thumbsup" |
seems like mine is gonna have alot of axle wrap..... have you had any problems with this? |
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I have been out of town last week & plan on finishing this up this week |
i had axle wrap bad w/ leafs only. but my leafs are not the fancy machined delerin ones from Blade. the springs on mine were really light, so i made panhand bars out of paper clips. its a real easy fix, if you have that problem. |
Seen the truck this weekend very nice great build Tom |
It is looking really good, can't wait to see it in person"thumbsup" |
O.K. So this is what I am thinking for the sterring. I havent seen anybody mount thier servo in this position. It is the same orientation as the "Hand Bros" for the scx10, only mounted in the middle of chassis. http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u.../sterring3.jpg http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u.../sterring2.jpg http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u.../Sterring1.jpg It appears like it should work good, Nothing hits the servo when suspension is compressed. Also the body sits on top & you are able to close the hood of truck flat. |
Good thinking on mounting the servo, I would prob put another cross member on the other end of the servo to avoid any flex since the servo arm mounts towards in inside. You could also try flipping the servo around and using a shorter servo arm. |
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Been messing aroung w/the interior. http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u.../interior1.jpg Did real wire mesh for the grill. http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...ster/grill.jpg Re-soldered the esc/rx with 20g wire, alot more flexable than the hard wire Losi uses. |
This looks great! Good job! |
Allright just to show that I haven't forgot about getting this one done. Here are some progress pictures, Still have sanding, paint & some detail stuff left to do. http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...kcageshot1.jpg http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...kcageshot2.jpg It's hard to see but I managed to get the Rear View Mirror in there. :mrgreen: http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...kcageshot3.jpg |
WOW!:shock: That looks awesome T-buck! Nice work on the rear cage, it all ties together nicely, and MiniQlo tires look great on there as well. Ill definitely be watching this one to see how it turns out."thumbsup" |
T-Buck That is looking amazing Blade |
Nice work Tom |
saaaweet! |
hows articulation with that chassis? |
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