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Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco It's been a while since I've posted much, so I figured it was about time to start documenting my latest tiny truck tinkering! Like many of you, I couldn't resist picking up an MST CFX* when AMain was blowing them out. I had already been planning on picking up the chassis-only version for another project, but the opportunity to pick one up with the adorable baby Bronco body for half the price was too good to be true. I had always liked the Tamiya body. Then I found a few amazing inspiration pictures and came to the realization that I was going to have to build the little bucker. Let's get to it... https://farm1.staticflickr.com/924/4...25f6b31d_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr * or three... but that's a story for another time. |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Here are a few pics from the transmission build to get things going. You know, you get so used to all the kits being pretty much the same. Then MST puts planetary gears in a transmission and I couldn't stop grinning. It's a lot of fun to build something completely different! Oh, and some FastEddy bearings, of course. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/928/4...f30d14c7_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/859/2...58131ef9_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/925/2...90e02721_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco It's a fantastic transmission. Smooth, strong and quiet. |
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Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Mine is noticeably quiet compared with pretty much any other rig my friends run with. Really like the transmission, great reduction and a very good brake in itself. |
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Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Since I hadn't really intended to build a mini Bronco, I'm trying to keep the cost down on this build. To that end, I picked up a 35T Holmes Hobbies TrailMaster Sport for a motor. I also picked up a DS3218 servo. I normally don't go super cheap on servos, but I broke down and decided to give one of these a try. It should toss around this tiny truck just fine. I also installed the CMS mount designed by gsgraber92 (Grabers3DRC on Shapeways). It's a nice piece. The geometry looks really good. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/858/2...7b622ba1_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/926/2...b770f735_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco At one point I ended up needing to order parts for another project and managed to pick up some metal links on the cheap. On they go. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/837/4...2fc6e6f2_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/935/2...17aeaf08_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr The plastic lockers don't make me giggly happy like the planetary gear transmission. I plan on giving them a try and running them until they fail. Hopefully I won't regret that decision and end up carrying my toy truck home. Now that the thought is in my head, I'm pretty sure that feeling is already setting in. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/925/2...ab8c2d3a_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/936/2...ba8face5_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Nice, I wish I would've jumped on the Bronco version when they were clearing them out. Instead I had to settle for the Unimog CMX. |
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Sweet build so far. How do you like those links so far? If I was going to upgrade anything on my CMX it would be the links. I don't think there's an issued with the stock, plastic ones though because they are durable and the truck is really light. Oh and where did you get them cheap? $60 shipped is about as low as I've seen. |
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Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco At some point it got to this stage. The kit is essentially built. I still need to throw in the radio gear and ESC, but it's close. Well, at least to the point where the 80/20 rule kicks in. Now the "fun" begins. The tires aren't glued onto those rims. I just can't bring myself to break out the tire glue for these trucks. I tinker too much to make such a commitment. It's too bad the kit wheels aren't beadlocks, because they've got a great look. I kinda like the tires, too. I'll throw them on some cheap beadlocks and run them at some point. I've got a few ideas for wheel/tire combos. Stay tuned. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/940/4...f26ee4c3_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/847/4...8bee1c8d_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco I've run the standard kit tyres, didn't think much of them TBH. Do look nice tho! :D Shapeways thingy for the servo I have, but I shaved a bit out in front of the servo horn to get it on/ off easier. Ally links look good, made brass ones for mine, rod ends ain't too bad. "thumbsup" |
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Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Good news for you, the plastic lockers are bulletproof. Unless maybe if you had brushless steel driveshafts and 2.2s then they might go haha. The only must do upgrade on the cfx is driveshafts (traxxas slash plastic sliders fit on the stock yokes btw) Mst cfx Axial wraith Axial yeti 8x venom creeper [emoji39] |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Agreed, the tiny tires don't put much stress on those lockers. Mine are nice and tight after a few trail runs. |
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Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco I threw the kit tires onto some Gmade plastic beadlocks for fun. Not a bad look. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/842/2...f0db7b7f_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco I'm pretty happy with the way this body is coming out. Here's a sneak peek... https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1833/...565a8cc6_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Well, this certainly won't win me any points with the fine folks of the SBG, but I've decided to use this hacked up ProLine XJ interior (that I was originally going to cram into my CC-01 FJ Cruiser) in the Bronco. Certainly not accurate, but it's easy to get to fit. Yay, easy! https://farm1.staticflickr.com/921/2...b5a97bd5_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/858/4...69c13d2b_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco I got the interior painted up and put together a quick rear cover that should still allow the body posts to pass through. Passable? Perhaps. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1817/...0dab8c00_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/855/4...71d0e28e_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/936/2...b5c53375_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1834/...6d40736f_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
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Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Inner wheel well time! $2 of fun, here... https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1833/...6690bf0c_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1834/...4dd1ca53_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr I also lengthened the front links by about 3.5mm to reduce some body rub. I used some plastic nuts from a leftover Axial parts tree... https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1772/...cb400dd9_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/931/2...4a097313_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr Lengthening the front links had the front shocks laying down to much, so I flipped the front shock towers. The shocks are pretty much dead vertical now. That was lucky! https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1839/...a25cbfcd_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/932/2...ab15cb18_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco All wired up and ready to move under it's own power. A couple of quick laps up and down the hall confirmed that things are working as expected. Almost ready to get dirty! https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1820/...5c283b62_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1800/...2386837b_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Looking damn fine so far!!! |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Loving the details - looks great so far! |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco forgot how great the motor position is on these. and the color you did for the body is perfect! cant wait to see the full reveal in its natural habitat ;) looking good!!! |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco License plate making time! https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1796/...4e90ed76_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1834/...41f65d04_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1816/...4ca3ab8a_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1793/...107fb7e3_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Now the good stuff... GCM Mini-Mags! RC4WD Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs! Locked Up scale hardware! SSD scale hubs! Spending more money on wheels and tires than I did on the rest of the rig! Not caring because it's totally worth it just look at them so purty! https://farm1.staticflickr.com/845/4...a87e728d_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/846/4...c25e4abf_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/919/4...7a059b8a_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/856/4...29054ee5_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1812/...3fa17b85_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Enough, already. I still need to figure out a rear bumper (not a fan of the one molded into the body, so I chopped it off) and the reverse lights burned out after the first test runs up and down the hallway. I'll deal with those issues later. I want to drive! We had a long stretch of rain. I was stuck inside for a bit. I have some pictures of this thing on the kitchen table, but that's not what you want to see. Right? Maybe? I dunno. Once the skies cleared a bit I took the baby Bronco out into the yard for some glamour shots before it gets all scratched up. These are those photos... https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1840/...076b600f_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1875/...0640dffb_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1881/...4e6b2ca9_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1844/...53dd1a5c_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1867/...3e620e9e_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1814/...1213d00d_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Love it, the wheels/tires look perfect! |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco That looks fantastic! I'm having a hard time deciding whether to go with the Tamiya Bronco body or the MST Jimny. |
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Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Looks great! Paint, wheels, and details all pull it together. Great job! |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco I got the li'l Bronco out on the trails for a shakedown mile. My, my, my... it's fun! I'm not really surprised. Just happy. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1873/...82e9807c_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1875/...e4d58ea7_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1896/...2bfd7969_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1895/...7e61f499_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1865/...707023cc_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1887/...58ccc1da_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1872/...b43ba8bd_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Yep, that's a gallery winner to be sure! |
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Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco Really digging that color! Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk |
Re: Johnny builds an MST CFX Ford Bronco I decided to throw some more challenging terrain at Alan and Bucky because that sort of thing makes me happy. I'm still finding the limits with this tiny truck, but I've been impressed with its performance so far. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1898/...6e70cc53_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1886/...13c1ddcb_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1899/...92e2c15b_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1889/...9ed6e8db_b.jpg MST CFX Ford Bronco by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
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