Big Oly tribute build
 

This build started by itself with very little thought needed on my part (just my $$ was needed).

Last year I bought two cfx-w kits because I figured I would run one and keep the other for parts if needed. Well, a year later and 1000+ gates and I haven’t needed anything due to breakage. I feel it can and should be built.

While at the G6 in PA in June, I received a set of Pit Bull 1.9 XOR’s in a raffle amongst a bunch of other items. So now I have tires...

At NESS, I received a 1966 Proline Bronco body that uses a deadbolt cage in addition to a Castle Mamba X wp system! So, as I am not a Ford fan I contemplated what to do with all this treasure.... build a treasure chest!

My inspiration:
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While I’m not stuck on perfect replication of Big Oly, I wanted to get close enough.

After some thought, I decided to complete this build in overkill mode. I started ordering parts little by little over the summer and fall and I am at the point now where I can start building (mostly because this needs built, tested, tuned and ready for Feb Motorama!)

Here are the goodies:
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The run down:
Castle Mamba X with 2200 sensored Slate motor
Power HD 35g servos
Team KNK hardware
Proline Bronco body
MIP Wraith driveshaft set
Cow RC will keep it spinning like butter
And the brass jewelry from Samix RC...
Portal covers, shock spring retainers, lower shock mounts, pivot balls for links and a set of their high clearance stainless links.

These Samix parts are fantastic! All the links are etched with upper or lower and the Samix logo. Threads are perfect too at 4mm.
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'Oly hell this is going to be awesome! "thumbsup"

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Got these in my mystery box from RC4WD yesterday. They may look great for the build....
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A little more wrenching today.
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The Samix RC covers are a perfect fit
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Axles are assembled
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Used the lower link mounts from Samix as well.
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All done for today after getting the axles and chassis together.
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I just couldn’t resist a little more mock up....
The Wertymade CFX-W front bumper is killer on here!
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A little fine tuning and it will be as low as it can go.
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Winch behind the body out of harms way too.
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Gathering thoughts of layout for electronics....
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Decals are in! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3678525856.jpg
New radio from RPP to try out.
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Still trugging along on this build as it gets closer to the deadline. Too cold here in MD to paint the body right now so that will be on hold.

I did get the electronics locations figured out. Waiting on a few more parts from SamixRC, an order from RPP to get the winch up and running, and an order from the Scale King at Exclusive RC to finish out the details and driver (a 3D printed mini me!).

More pictures on the next update as I get rear bumper mounted, tires/wheels mounted and the Mamba X programmed up with the new Spektrum radio.

Thanks for watching!

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Still moving along with more parts coming in like the Proline cage, Heyok winch controllers, a few little items from RPP.

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Still on the fence about the rear bumper but don’t want to sacrifice the rear winch.


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A little more progress and parts added today.
SamixRC sent me their aluminum shock hoops and a set of Servo horns. Again, wonderful looking and fit perfectly!
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Definitely helps my shock angle both front and rear.

Also chopped off the stinger on the rear bumper and tucked it in under the body another full inch.

Got the electronics powered up, steering mix on the new DX5R figured out and winch controllers hooked up and tested from HeyOK.

Started paint work too and found it to be a bit humid so I’ll hold off a little longer for the rest.





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Are the Samix shock hoops any longer/ higher that the standard ones? I'm about to start making some for my little CFX 'yota so I can run better shocks. The MST ones are very plush but do leak..

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They are the same height but have much more adjustment forward and aft. I mount the lower shock end down with the link mount on the axle. Allows for a longer shock.


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I hate painting when it’s cold...
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I just got a look at this Rig.... NICE!! I was thinking about that Lid, but I've only seen them clear. Now I can see the detail better, and REALLY want one now!! ;-)
Does that just take a standard Deadbolt type of Cage? I'm subbing, and can't wait to see what this becomes!!

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Yes, it’s a direct replacement for the deadbolt so it uses the same cage. Thanks for following along


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Wow, that looks great! The brass Samix parts even match the body

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Getting more detail on the interior. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7caf5f1e5e.jpg
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Lots of time today to get it ready for a trail test.
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Tomorrow’s weather looks promising, I need to get it on some rocks.


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AWESOME! I bet IT can't wait to get on the Rocks either. :-)

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Did very well on the test drive, lots of adjustments made and it’s settled down. Wheels were the final purchase and on their way.
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All wrapped up with new Gear Head wheels. Time for trails and Motorama in a couple weeks.
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That truly looks amazing!!! "thumbsup" What a classy Rig. Looks GOOD sitting next to the Blazing Blazer too. I HAD one in 1984...... And STILL kick myself for letting it go. :cry:
Best of luck with it - and get the Tires dirty!!!

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Those Samix parts look great, the high clearance titanium links are very nice, brass portal covers too! Big little Oly is looking great! 8)

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Couple more shots before the event this weekend. Got in some goodies from the Scale King at Exclusive RC and had to add them in.
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Finishing the cage in blue like the Baja 1000 Big Oly Bronco set it over the top for me.


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Looking great ! Hopefully I'll get to see this in person this spring. "thumbsup"

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Me too! But why wait? Come up to Motorama this weekend and watch the Scale trials!


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Great video of Oly doing work at Motorama Scale nationals!


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Qualified 8th and Finished 5th at Motorama 2018 Scale Nationals against 53 of the best drivers! I look forward to running this rig all season from Class 2 events to G6’s and more!

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Hey man,
Awesome build, just a couple of questions. Can you show a couple pics of how you mounted the winch up front and was your Wertymade stinger pre built with a fairlead? I need to figure out how to run a winch on my rig and I am running the same bumper up front.

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Really nicely done. The funny thing about all this is that you basically did what I've been planning to do with my 2nd CFX-W kit. I've also got the 66 bronco body lined up and 300mm Samix links. Planning on getting the rest of the Samix stuff now.

You went all out and did 4WS too!

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I actually used a piece of lexan to mount the winch through the stock bumper plate. I mounted the fairlead myself and cut the slot with a dremel cutoff wheel.


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They made all the difference, so many other had issues in spots my just passed right on over. This platform is fantastic


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I can imagine! I really want to try to get one of those....

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Pretty cool item in my email today....
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Small update before taking it to Blue Rocks G6.
Not much but did add lights to the body’s factory locations and inner fender wells. Also cleaned up some of the electrics too.
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More to add soon!


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Lots of fun with the Bronco and more at Blue Rocks G6.
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You’re doing Parnelli proud! I like the Scoop Vessels Chevy Blazer too!

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Big Oly is reborn after a year on the shelf. This time on the VS410 Pro.
Using the Castle Micro X and Slate 2850, Reefs 444 and 422HD servo winch with PowerHobby batteries.
Had to obviously reconfigure the 410 Pro a bit to get the body to sit as low as possible. Worked out really well. The PowerHobby 3S 3300msh lipo is perfect and very low profile.

Heading to The Fix to certify the batteries and some very excellent lighting from MyTrickRC.

Dual volt meters, battery and the Castle 2.0 BEC powering both servo and winch let me know what’s going on during the 12hrs on the trail.

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Right On! It was great before the upgrade but I bet that new chassis has made it one heck of a crawler. It does need the "wing" on top IMHO. Those interior gauges from Exclusive RC are amazing great attention to detail. Gotta post some new video of it too! Thanks for sharing.

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The Fix is a brutal test of man (woman) and machine.
Big Oly handled it without issue, never need a repair or bolt tightened the entire 12 hours and 23 miles we completed.
Only 6 battery swaps is a testament to both PowerHobby batteries, their charger, and the efficiency of the 410Pro.

I managed to win the 4800 class (4.75 tire) as well. Not having mechanical issues was the key to staying on the trails and logging miles.

A well planned build with quality parts like Reefs RC, Castle Creations, Vanquish RC, and MyTrickRC are a must for events like these.

Time to go through Oly for service inspection and I don’t expect anything beyond cleaning and re-greasing.

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