RCCrawler Forums

Uroplatus · 04-27-2009, 08:00 PM

Well we have been working on this for some time, and figured I would throw out a build.

Very simple start, with the new Rockshow Mini chassis.

Parts list as follows

Losi MRC Axles and Tranny.
Rockshow Chassis Kit (Skid, Chassis Plates, Upper and Lower Links, 4 Link/Servo Plates, and Fasteners)
Tekin FXR
Losi Mini Slider Motor
Losi Blue Claws
Losi MRC Crawler Shocks
Custom T1E Painted Side Panels

I would like to add some VP LH Pro Comp wheels to this once I get things rolling, but will currently use the Losi Aluminum 1.9 wheels.

Rockshow had this truck at ECC, and it was doing some pretty sweet things!! Climbs are great, side hilling is awesome, and the geometry seems to be next to none!!!

To start off I broke down my MRC completely and checked the Axles and Tranny for wear. I have been running it for a few months now and took the time to do this during the build. Nothing abnormal was found.

I have already locked the axles with Losi's hardened lockers and replaced the center locker with an HR locker gear. A must unless you want to take a repair in the middle of a run.

I went with the white delrin, and dyed it Orange... pretty sexy I think

Bolted up the side plates with the lower links. I used Traxxas #1942 ball ends (the hex ones, not round smooth). Used the stock ball ends for the axle sided. I ran out of the hex ones, so in a few of these photos you will see the smooth ones, but it was just to assemble and get photos. You can try them if you like, since they will be a touch shorter, but I have gone back in and went with the hex to lengthen it all a bit.

Moved on to mounting up the tranny and motor. The skid has a notch in it for screw tab on the lower part of the tranny, so it should mount up perfectly smooth!!

Kit comes with 5 cut cross braces. 2 for the roof, 2 for the shocks, and 1 for the rear section, just to tie the back in.

I used the stock ball screws for the shocks since I will be using the Losi MRC Aluminum Crawler Shocks. I had to use 3 nylon washers to shim these out a bit for the shocks to clear the chassis.

From here I bolted in the upper links and we are ready to move onto the shocks and axles.

renoirbud · 04-27-2009, 08:09 PM

That is the coolest color chassis ever. Can't wait to see it at a comp.

fixed13 · 04-27-2009, 08:14 PM

Great start, nice to see something different. Can't wait to see the rest and a vid in action.

CRSMacgyver · 04-27-2009, 08:16 PM

Looks sweet Silas. Might just have to get an MRC so I can rock one.

SACCO · 04-27-2009, 08:18 PM

Awesome! Been wantin to see something like this

Uroplatus · 04-27-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renoirbud

That is the coolest color chassis ever. Can't wait to see it at a comp.

Should be ready for Lookout Dam!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixed13

Great start, nice to see something different. Can't wait to see the rest and a vid in action.

Video is going to be a must!!! There should be a few hundred photos once I get done too ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRSMacgyver

Looks sweet Silas. Might just have to get an MRC so I can rock one.

Losi is sold out... sorry.

Can't have you obnoxiously beating me in 1.9 too

hehe

Quote:

Originally Posted by SACCO

Awesome! Been wantin to see something like this

It is nice to see a fresh design for the MRC...

dpdsurf · 04-27-2009, 08:27 PM

Looks great! Man I have been wanting to try your 2.2 chassis and now this!

Foxracin · 04-27-2009, 08:35 PM

Looks great. Makes me want a MRC. I tihnk you need to put another cross brace at the very front to help tie it in also. Stick out a tad without one.

Uroplatus · 04-27-2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpdsurf

Looks great! Man I have been wanting to try your 2.2 chassis and now this!

Let me know

I got a cool orange and silver paint job waiting for some side panels

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxracin

Looks great. Makes me want a MRC. I tihnk you need to put another cross brace at the very front to help tie it in also. Stick out a tad without one.

I may add a square piece up front for the hood panel to mount too... wont see much since it will have a panel on it, but probably will add something up there

Cajun · 04-28-2009, 03:20 AM

Hey Silas, it looks great so far. I like the idea of being able to dye the chassis any color I'd like. Are the links going to be included with this chassis?

sddill · 04-28-2009, 05:02 AM

Looking good Silas

I can't wait

Uroplatus · 04-28-2009, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajun

Hey Silas, it looks great so far. I like the idea of being able to dye the chassis any color I'd like. Are the links going to be included with this chassis?

Yes... upper and lowers come with the kit

Quote:

Originally Posted by sddill

Looking good Silas

I can't wait

I just knew you would like it!

Rockshow · 04-28-2009, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajun

Are the links going to be included with this chassis?

Yes!

Due to the size not being something you could use from the stock setup we will be including the lower and upper links. You will be able to use the stock ball ends on the axle side of the lowers, the rest you will need to add 3mm ball ends.

Ruthless · 04-28-2009, 06:19 AM

That is wicked Silas! Makes me want a MRC-B.A.D.

fordwheeler · 04-28-2009, 07:37 AM

thats a sweet lookin chassis, whats the width? i like the option to dye different colors. keep us posted, i want to see the finished product!

Rockshow · 04-28-2009, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordwheeler

i want to see the finished product!

Name: ECC Mini Rockshow.jpg
Views: 1679
Size: 30.9 KB

Uroplatus · 04-28-2009, 09:39 AM

Well start back with the shocks. Going with these for now... but will be trying a few others.

These shocks are a bit long, and will be tricky getting the proper shock throw while limiting shock height.

Shorter shocks are going to work better with this chassis, but right now I have my MRC Losi Crawler Shocks limited about an 1/4 inch. Just cut a little fuel tube and good to go for now.

You can see the shock on the left is limited the one on the right is stock. Could use a bit more I think, but will test with this once its all done and see how she performs...

Next will be the 4 link and axle mount up... Then putting the shocks on.

Badd · 04-28-2009, 09:54 AM

I'm digging the ORANGE SHOW

Uroplatus · 04-28-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badd

I'm digging the ORANGE SHOW

I should call this the Smashing Pumpkin's Rockshow!

scott83 · 04-28-2009, 05:34 PM

That is awsome. Love that color.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

04-27-2009, 08:00 PM	#1
Uroplatus Team T1E/VP Driver Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: High Point Posts: 684	MRC T1E Style Well we have been working on this for some time, and figured I would throw out a build. Very simple start, with the new Rockshow Mini chassis. Parts list as follows Losi MRC Axles and Tranny. Rockshow Chassis Kit (Skid, Chassis Plates, Upper and Lower Links, 4 Link/Servo Plates, and Fasteners) Tekin FXR Losi Mini Slider Motor Losi Blue Claws Losi MRC Crawler Shocks Custom T1E Painted Side Panels I would like to add some VP LH Pro Comp wheels to this once I get things rolling, but will currently use the Losi Aluminum 1.9 wheels. Rockshow had this truck at ECC, and it was doing some pretty sweet things!! Climbs are great, side hilling is awesome, and the geometry seems to be next to none!!! To start off I broke down my MRC completely and checked the Axles and Tranny for wear. I have been running it for a few months now and took the time to do this during the build. Nothing abnormal was found. I have already locked the axles with Losi's hardened lockers and replaced the center locker with an HR locker gear. A must unless you want to take a repair in the middle of a run. I went with the white delrin, and dyed it Orange... pretty sexy I think Bolted up the side plates with the lower links. I used Traxxas #1942 ball ends (the hex ones, not round smooth). Used the stock ball ends for the axle sided. I ran out of the hex ones, so in a few of these photos you will see the smooth ones, but it was just to assemble and get photos. You can try them if you like, since they will be a touch shorter, but I have gone back in and went with the hex to lengthen it all a bit. Moved on to mounting up the tranny and motor. The skid has a notch in it for screw tab on the lower part of the tranny, so it should mount up perfectly smooth!! Kit comes with 5 cut cross braces. 2 for the roof, 2 for the shocks, and 1 for the rear section, just to tie the back in. I used the stock ball screws for the shocks since I will be using the Losi MRC Aluminum Crawler Shocks. I had to use 3 nylon washers to shim these out a bit for the shocks to clear the chassis. From here I bolted in the upper links and we are ready to move onto the shocks and axles. Last edited by Uroplatus; 04-28-2009 at 06:38 PM.

04-27-2009, 08:09 PM	#2
renoirbud RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: China Grove, NC Posts: 1,395	That is the coolest color chassis ever. Can't wait to see it at a comp.

04-27-2009, 08:14 PM	#3
fixed13 Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Cloud Posts: 632	Great start, nice to see something different. Can't wait to see the rest and a vid in action.

04-27-2009, 08:16 PM	#4
CRSMacgyver RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,449	Looks sweet Silas. Might just have to get an MRC so I can rock one.

04-27-2009, 08:18 PM	#5
SACCO I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Moscow Mills MO Posts: 2,204	Awesome! Been wantin to see something like this

04-27-2009, 08:27 PM	#7
dpdsurf I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 2,342	Looks great! Man I have been wanting to try your 2.2 chassis and now this!

04-27-2009, 08:35 PM	#8
Foxracin Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mount Holly Posts: 224	Looks great. Makes me want a MRC. I tihnk you need to put another cross brace at the very front to help tie it in also. Stick out a tad without one.

04-28-2009, 03:20 AM	#10
Cajun Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Piedmont Posts: 37	Hey Silas, it looks great so far. I like the idea of being able to dye the chassis any color I'd like. Are the links going to be included with this chassis?

04-28-2009, 05:02 AM	#11
sddill RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: E.T.R.C. Posts: 1,575	Looking good Silas I can't wait

04-28-2009, 06:19 AM	#14
Ruthless Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living The Dream... Posts: 206	That is wicked Silas! Makes me want a MRC-B.A.D.

Sponsored Links

04-28-2009, 07:37 AM	#15
fordwheeler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: searching Posts: 384	thats a sweet lookin chassis, whats the width? i like the option to dye different colors. keep us posted, i want to see the finished product!

04-28-2009, 09:39 AM	#17
Uroplatus Team T1E/VP Driver Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: High Point Posts: 684	Well start back with the shocks. Going with these for now... but will be trying a few others. These shocks are a bit long, and will be tricky getting the proper shock throw while limiting shock height. Shorter shocks are going to work better with this chassis, but right now I have my MRC Losi Crawler Shocks limited about an 1/4 inch. Just cut a little fuel tube and good to go for now. You can see the shock on the left is limited the one on the right is stock. Could use a bit more I think, but will test with this once its all done and see how she performs... Next will be the 4 link and axle mount up... Then putting the shocks on.

04-28-2009, 09:54 AM	#18
Badd I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dirty South Posts: 4,064	I'm digging the ORANGE SHOW

04-28-2009, 05:34 PM	#20
scott83 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 320	That is awsome. Love that color.

RCCrawler Forums

Thread: MRC T1E Style