Builder's Notes: SCX24 Micro Shark Conversion Kit

[TheBakedBeans]

SCX24 Micro Shark Conversion Kit Designed by Mod19 and built by TheBakedBeans

Build Video
https://youtu.be/ilLGJ5vLn6s

SCX24 Parts List
SCX24 Dead Boldt https://www.amainhobbies.com/axial-s...zztzeq7b2xactz
Hot Racing Steering Rod https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-rac...qeqqeqtzzzqctz
Emax Servo https://www.amainhobbies.com/emax-es...aqtzwaycqxactz
Hot Racing 4mm wide track https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-rac...qeqqeqtzzqqctz
Yeah Racing front steel drive shafts https://www.amainhobbies.com/yeah-ra...qeqsqahz2vqctz
Hot Racing Wheel Hex https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-rac...qeqqeqtzznqctz
Hot Racing brass axle weight https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-rac...qeqqeqtzzvqctz
Hot Racing brass diff cover https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-rac...qrt2yqbc2eqctz
Hot Racing aluminum servo mount https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-rac...z#tab-feedback
SSD Scale Hubs https://www.amainhobbies.com/ssd-rc-...qetskq6cqyqctz
RC4WD Scrambler Tires https://www.amainhobbies.com/rc4wd-s...aet2rq6c2xactz
RC4WD Stamped Steel Beadlocks (painted silver) https://www.amainhobbies.com/rc4wd-1...alqseq6mzxactz


Electronics Parts List
WPL RES v3 Radio, Receiver, Sound https://www.wpl-rc.com/collections/r...ducts/r-e-s-v3
Furitek Chameleon Brushed Motor https://www.asiatees.com/display?Mis...d=201634&pid=1
Furitek Lizard 20A/40A Brushed/Brushless ESC w/ FOC https://www.asiatees.com/display?Mis...d=188319&pid=1
Orlandoo Hunter Model Universal Lightbars https://www.asiatees.com/display?Orl...d=166039&pid=1


Micro Shark Parts List
SCX24 Micro Shark Frame https://www.shapeways.com/product/PG...684&li=ostatus
Chassis Parts for Micro Shark https://www.shapeways.com/product/P7...397&li=ostatus
EMax ES08MAii Servo Mount (I ended up using the Hot Racing aluminum mount) https://www.shapeways.com/product/CK...151&li=ostatus
Roof + Rear Panel https://www.shapeways.com/product/EF...920&li=ostatus
Type T Hood and Grille https://www.shapeways.com/product/TL...917&li=ostatus
Type T Right Side Panel https://www.shapeways.com/product/RP...816&li=ostatus
Type T Left Side Panel https://www.shapeways.com/product/ES...549&li=ostatus
Fuel Cell and Cooler https://www.shapeways.com/product/4D...673&li=ostatus
Seats https://www.shapeways.com/product/JJ...497&li=ostatus
Dash https://www.shapeways.com/product/UU...204&li=ostatus

[TRBLSOM]

siiiick!

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[Bagelwitz]

That thing is saweeet!

[ChilliBreath]

Very nice!
Is that the Orlandoo light bar? Curious how you hooked it up

[TRBLSOM]

hey you should paint that servo stem red to match the diff. or maybe black.

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[TheBakedBeans]

Originally Posted by TRBLSOM

hey you should paint that servo stem red to match the diff. or maybe black.

Yes, servo horn is now black

[TheBakedBeans]

Originally Posted by ChilliBreath

Very nice!
Is that the Orlandoo light bar? Curious how you hooked it up

Good eye! Yes, it is an Orlandoo light bar. You'll see in the video how I ran the wire. I'm using the WPL RES V3 as my receiver as seen in the G500 video (Builder's Notes: 1/18th Mercedes Benz G500), so I have a light unit built in along with winch controls and another on/off aux. I didn't put in a winch or other lights because this build is so CLEAN I didn't want to compromise it with more wires.

[TheBakedBeans]

Originally Posted by Bagelwitz

That thing is saweeet!

You bet your ass! I've been wanting to do the Mod19 Micro Shark for some time now. I'm pretty happy with the results.

[TheBakedBeans]

a few more pics...

[TheBakedBeans]

a few more...

[TheBakedBeans]

and the last batch...

[JonHylands]

That is really nice looking - one of the best Micro Sharks I've seen in terms of scale and fully fleshed out interior. Well done!

[TheBakedBeans]

Originally Posted by JonHylands

That is really nice looking - one of the best Micro Sharks I've seen in terms of scale and fully fleshed out interior. Well done!

Thank you! As usual, I made it harder than it should be…the kit goes together fairly easily if you use the stock electronics.

[TheBakedBeans]

Put on some telescopic shocks. Or I guess some call them double barrels?

Anyway, they originally caused the truck to sit too high, but I liked the extra travel they provided. So to compromise, I used soft springs from a shorter set of shocks. That way it still sits nice and low, but can extend when needed. The fact the springs are a little short doesn’t affect anything at this small scale. It’ll also rarely be at full flex. It increased my travel by 3/4 of an inch!

[ProfessorT]

Love the scale work you’ve done to this! That interior is awesome

[TheBakedBeans]

Originally Posted by ProfessorT

Love the scale work you’ve done to this! That interior is awesome

Thank you, but I can only take credit for the paint. All the 3D design work goes to RexRacer19 aka MOD19

[TheBakedBeans]

Took the Micro Shark for its first drive outside my house. Local Hobbytown USA in Schaumburg, IL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUI3KSP5aSU&t

[TheBakedBeans]

I finally found a driver that fits! I grabbed this 3.75 inch GI Joe off the store shelf.



I really didn't dig the military vibe, so I tossed on a coat of primer and found a helmet laying around. I think it looks good so far, but I wish it was about 3-5% smaller. I feel like it's a weeee bit too big.



I'm going to paint his jumpsuit a dirty white and add some logos. The helmet is painted Tamiya Dull Red. I'll probably keep that color, but I still need to blackout the goggle section. I might try to add some styrene trim around the goggles to give them some "depth", then maybe add a nylon strap for some realism.




More to come...

[AK KRAWLER]

Originally Posted by TheBakedBeans

I wish it was about 3-5% smaller. I feel like it's a weeee bit too big.

Don't judge... He's just big boned

Looks awesome man!!!

[TRBLSOM]

nothing wrong with being 7 1/2 feet tall.
tall people like to rock crawl too ya know
looks awesome man!!

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